And this morning the Shed is an underground shelter, guarded by robot mastiffs, in which a rebel army awaits its time to overthrow the world...

ODE TO A RICH TEA, a #poem

This biscuit of choice,
this gentle Rich Tea,
derided by many,
lauded by me,
darker where into
the hot brew you've sunk,
yet bravely still holding
your form from the dunk.

You're no Biscuit King,
you're the bloke in the street.
No fancy bits, made of
barley and wheat
No chocolate, no nuts,
no hob and no nob.
Now get in my brew,
then get in my gob.

#poetry

Mossy wall at Burrator this week, #Dartmoor #Devon #photography

@onlyindevon @Brucie @typejunky @AJMugford@mastodon.art @CurlyParakeet @sioncorn@toot.wales @AndyWoodturner @AJMugford@mastodon.online @pauloneill @TimManwaring @fenifur @Indigoatcrafts @sioncorn@mastodon.online

*waves back*

#AmazingFlowers
#Butterfly

I don’t think I ever really did an #introduction post, but as there seems to be a bit of an influx at the moment…

I’m CurlyParakeet (name based from a GitHub project name generator suggestion). I work in STEM.

I love to make things! Lots of yarn and fibre based projects (#crochet and #weaving make up the majority of this). I also love #printing and #linocut

Also, I don’t boost if the images don’t have alt text - please remember to add it so I can share things!

2/7/23 - morning walk

Anyway, here's a rather special recent wildlife encounter - a Little Owl, also known as the Owl of Athena (it's Athene noctua in the Latin).

They're one of the more day flying owls, small at ca 22cm, and eat moths and invertebrates probably more than vertebrate prey. They've only been in England since the c19th but were widespread on the continent throughout history. And, well, also they're adorable. This one was pretty good about being photographed!

#Birds #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography

Finished! #reynaKal
Yarn is hand-dyed "Lavender Haze" used 500m - https://chardyglendesigns.com.au/yarn/ols/products/lavender-haze

#reynaKAL #knitting #fibreArts #Knitsodon
#knittedShawl #knittersOfMastodon @knitting

Apologies for the long absence; life has been somewhat more upside down even than usual lately.
However, the crochet goes on.
I made a top for the Young'un which turned out pleasingly well and am currently finishing my first ever wall-hanging which will go in the emotional literacy room at the school where I work.
I enjoyed the actual piece itself enormously
Currently cursing my way around the ring, not enjoying that part *at all*. But I shall prevail!
#crochet #craft #fibrearts

Making progress on my modified #ReynaKAL shawl. The rows are getting really long with this alternate shaping. I’m quite happy with the shape combined with the pattern.

I’ve just gotten past the third mesh stripe; I think I’ll have enough yarn to get through the fourth, but I think that’s about when I’ll need to think about whether I’m going to add my similar skein of yarn or not.

#knitting #FiberArts

The good thing about cats is you can’t make them do anything they don’t want to do. If Owen sits on my lap it’s because he wants to. Genuine affection. #Caturday

A heart is an expanse
in which stars burn and die.
Perhaps it sounds dark, but
how can so much light
carry such weight?

〜XI

#Poetry #IndigoInk

@CurlyParakeet @typejunky @pauloneill @sioncorn@mastodon.online @sioncorn@toot.wales @Brucie @TimManwaring @fenifur @AndyWoodturner @Indigoatcrafts @onlyindevon @AJMugford@mastodon.art @AJMugford@mastodon.online

Hello 👋 I

Braid friendship bracelet. This is pretty easy & kinda fun!

@darklyadapted @CurlyParakeet @typejunky @pauloneill @sioncorn@mastodon.online @sioncorn@toot.wales @Brucie @TimManwaring @fenifur @AndyWoodturner @Indigoatcrafts @onlyindevon @AJMugford@mastodon.art @AJMugford@mastodon.online

*waves to you*
I lost track here a few months ago due to a massive family upheaval and haven't ever picked it back up again
But I still have the app on my phone and it's the summer holidays soon so I may well be back xx

@SorenMRiis
You must be absolutely fed up!
Really hope this time has sorted it so you can get some proper rest 🤞🏻

Mr Forg spent a quiet weekend at home, taking care of his plants. Also rocking a new sweater and I think he looks dashing!

(If you'd like to buy a frog friend of your own, please send me a DM!)

@knitting @fiberarts #knitting #KnittedFrog #knit #IMadeThisFrog #SmallBusiness #DotPebblesFrog #froggy #FiberArts #crafting #crafts

get in, loser

we’re going nøstepinding

Finished up the sunflower drawstring purse. Ended up with an i-cord strap & a crocheted loop on the back to also hang it. Got the liner sewn up & sewn in. It’s not fantastic but I’m trying not to be too negative about it. Overall really happy with how this turned out.

#crochet #crafting @fiberarts