Before the attention goes away remember that occupation & sustained demonstration is v much a part of Seattle's civil rights tradition which—whether #CHOP #CHAZ knows it—they've inherited. So a brief & incomplete list of occupations that shaped the city if you're new or forgot:

Once you start with stranded colour work.... 😁 And there is more to come! I’ll put out the call for test knit hat & cowl in the EastLondonKnit Ravelry group tomorrow... 🤓 #eastlondonknit #colorworkknitting… instagram.com/p/CBidXSwpHiZ/…

This week, I shall mostly be knitting shawls. 😃 I always want to knit sweaters, but I have a few shawl designs that are demanding attention! ⚡ The shawl in the picture was one I knit ages ago called Asterisks,… instagram.com/p/CBlQP7upz5p/…

Today I participated in my first virtual yarn fest! Thanks so much to yorkshireyarnfest for having me! I hope you all have been enjoying the chats with all the wonderful yarn dyers, designers & knit folk! There… instagram.com/p/CBqAQ7npiD1/…

Just a normal day, spinning around in my new dress... 😂 I chat about my exciting sewing win with the #jiffypopoverdress in the latest podcast. The pattern is by Gertie & it really couldn’t be simpler! Now… instagram.com/p/CBvGl39p04R/…

Today is the day I have been waiting for to break out Nema! It is hot & linen is just the fibre for it. I managed to record a podcast for my Patreon supporters in my very warm studio & mostly tried not melt... What… instagram.com/p/CB0l7P0p102/…

A wrap (mini) parade... 🤓 I like ‘em big & rectangular!! 💙 1. Hazel’s Stripes 2. Angular Momentum 3. Sama #hazelsstripes #eastlondonknit #knitknitknit #nevertoomanyshawls #samabrioche #angularmomentumwrap instagram.com/p/CB3cZHdp23X/…

Just a reminder that the discount for Malahide ends soon! You can still take advantage by signing up to the EastLondonKnit newsletter through the link in my profile. For those of you who would like the pattern, but… instagram.com/p/CCBOQWQJmYd/…

#tbt ... Get it? I am nothing if not hilarious. Scarf made from my Learn to Knit kit🤓link in profile. #learntoknit #eastlondonknit #throwbackthursday instagram.com/p/CCJIWGppjAB/…

I was going to post this pic on the 4th of July, because the shawl looks like a flag to me for some reason. The fact that it is not quite red, white and blue seemed apt, because, in truth, I am not quite patriotic.… instagram.com/p/CCTJi4qpR7P/…

And just like that, the weekend flew by... 🌬️ I had a lovely weekend, and am feeling a little sad it is over. And thank you so much to everyone who wished us a happy anniversary! 17 years (22 if you could the… instagram.com/p/CClb8kTpdNA/…

A little detail of a shawl that is coming soon to a test knit near you! #amphidromeshawl #eastlondonknit instagram.com/p/CCoe3nsJTNS/…

A lovely Sama from linda 😍 I forgot to mention that I put out a podcast Friday with a bit of handmade wardrobe chat curtesy of Linda. If you are signed up to the newsletter, check your mail box, or you can… instagram.com/p/CC3t5V-paKb/…

I really did appreciate the jokes everyone posted in the comments a few days ago. We should do it again sometime: Do save them up for us! I think my favourite was curtesy of @Vinca136: The past, present and future… instagram.com/p/CC7906zJbeY/…

A little cardi party parade for this Tuesday: Starting with 1. #Josephinecardi on the hanger and #angelusnovuscardi on me, 2. #themodernistcardi 3. #joycardigan 4. #piosacardigan 5. #middingcardigan 6.… instagram.com/p/CDeSxytJX9T/…

Happy #fairislefriday 💗 As we are headed for a little heatwave here in the UK, this is not the most seasonal post, but plan now! Autumn is just around the corner.... I have a new fair isle project coming soon… instagram.com/p/CDmQcAQJCVg/…

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