Last week I went to visit my mom who now lives in Massachusetts. So, I spent three days with her and scheduled a few day
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Just a quick update to write of more double-knitting skills acquired. New Skills Inventory First of all, a little advice. If you decide to attempt
With a blog named QueerJoe, this post title might be a bit misleading. But one of the best pieces of advice I ever got for
First I started the Ensign Brook DK Cardigan. And then I was inspired (again) by the brilliance of Alasdair’s double-knitting design Parallax. I now have
For whatever reason, knitters and crocheters have this annoying habit of insinuating their addiction on everyone. They call it Charity Knitting. Whether it’s wanted or
Or at least, QueerJoe enjoys Knitting Nancies (Knitting Nancy s?)! I’m sure there must be folks out there that collect these little knitting toys? Another
It’s truly amazing when someone recognizes your value. When they see some hidden detail about your efforts and express gratitude. That’s Authentic Acknowledgement! YouTube Bloggers
This blog, the Men’s Knitting Retreats and social media have all put me into contact with some big players in the fiber world. Having fiber
Many thanks to all who entered the blog contest. Because your suggestions were all very much appreciated. The Blog Contest winner was very difficult to
So many QueerJoe Blog readers commented on the Tilt Cardigan, that I wanted to do a special consolidated post of all-things Tilt. Details Pattern Name:
We haven’t had a QueerJoe Blog Contest for a while. About time? No? Price of Admission I’m only looking for one thing from you. Make
This week has been chock-a-block full of fun and enjoyable stuff to do and will continue to be too busy to blog until I leave
So sad to feel let down by you all. I had to hear about this newest, greatest, internet craze on the streets?!?! Why didn’t anyone
It’s one of my blind spots whenever I see technophobia or computer illiteracy. It always surprises me when someone isn’t using technology that could make
Breema has become my channel for spirituality, self-discovery and personal growth. I have a monthly session with my Breema “master” and also participate in various
Changing a noun into a verb is something I think should be completely allowable. Grammar police, you should consider words like “corporatize” to be completely
Recently, there’s been a lot of discussion about Elizabeth Warren’s idea about forgiving student debt. It’s really very simple…here’s why. Income Redistribution For over 30
It often used to be required that I have a to-list to remember and prioritize all I had to do in a day. Now that
Having taught myself to knit over 30 years ago, I was presented with a question on Facebook this past weekend. Would I be able to
My mind just works that way. As Spring bursts forth in Bucks County Pennsylvania, my mind turns to a week of men’s knitting. Spring and
To contort and shape yourself to please someone else, takes away any self-definition…it turns you into the equivalent of slime. And when you do that,
I’m finished with magical thinking. The notion that if I do specific things, or act at specific times, that I can effect an outcome in
Fascinating results from readers on the survey. First of all…unsurprisingly, I have the smartest readership. Well, after Chasten Buttigieg‘s readership. The Survey Says…! First on
I think most people think they are smart. As a boy, I always thought I was smart. Either that, or I was so dumb that
First, it’s U.S.-sourced wool. Then it gets hand-spun into fingering weight yarn. And finally it becomes socks in one day. It Doesn’t Get Any Better!
I went to bed last night in my fifties and awoke in my sixties. The ravaging effects of aging is clear. Special Birthday Post It
Stop over-engineering shit! No, I don’t need an iPhone that will post a 3-D photo on Facebook. And who needs a “smart LED bulb” that
I know, I know…just QueerJoe being controversial again. Going out on a tenuous limb again. So Many Problems The Bad First of all, what the
You know I LOVE knitting. You also know that I LOVE documenting my knitting here on the blog. But sometimes there are other critical priorities.
There are some tools that I must have at hand at all times. There are other tools that must be EXACTLY the way I want
Do all yarn enthusiasts have messy, project-filled homes like mine? Exponential Mess As a knitter, crocheter, spinner and circular sock machine person, my house can
Any long-time readers out there who remember back to 2005 when I decided to knit my niece a Communion Shawl? Haunted Memories I recall now
The three main promises of Spring: Warmer weather Opportunities for bicycling Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat in May Second Favorite Season I’ve always loved Summer. Ever
With the heinous act of cowardice by the hateful white supremacist in New Zealand last week, I hesitate to ask this question. But it’s been
Having a project to work on when I’m in the living room and a second to work on when I’m watching television is something I
There are complexities in everyday items that I would never notice until I had to replace them. Who would have imagined all the thought that
You can quote me on it. If you have a rule that is ALWAYS true in your mind, it disallows you from every assessing the
How my balls look is a direct indicator of how far along I am in my knitting. Yes, they are black and blue, but color
Did you know that some veterinarians in the UK requested knitted “jumpers” for guinea pigs to keep them warm during recovery from anesthesia? Imagine the
As a retiree, a snowfall overnight doesn’t have any of the angst associated with it anymore. Will work be called off? Can I get out
My amazing Robin Spinning Wheel had a minor breakage this past weekend. The flexible connector from the pedal to the treadle arm broke. Amazing Design
Many of you know that I get complimentary copies of knitting-related books to review from the publishers. Not all of them get reviewed. Oh The
The first time you walk along a route that previously had only been driven, you see a LOT more details about the route. Spinning is
Fighting against Trump the last time made me realize I was only in one of two modes. Love a candidate. Hate a candidate. Remembering Sanity
What factors go into deciding on when to frog a project for you? How do you decide when it’s time to rip out a project
For those of you who find it validating to have knitting or other fiber crafts make the news, here are some examples of where we’ve
Thaddeus turned 65 yesterday. He isn’t on social media. And he doesn’t have a huge network of acquaintances or co-workers. Assuring He Feels Loved It
We don’t know when Finn was born. So we choose the month when Thaddeus spotted this beautiful cat as his “Finniversary” celebration! Who Saved Who?
Have you ever noticed that looking older comes in stages…not gradually? You look at someone one day and they look as young as always. The