Meticulous - QueerJoe This is not an adjective that would normally describe me. I have never wanted to be considered meticulous in almost anything I do.

How many yarn-crafters strive for "meticulous?" I have to admit, I don't usually.
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Another Year Older - QueerJoe This past Saturday I became another year older. Once in a while I delude myself into believing aging will stall or something.

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Loose Ends - QueerJoe In case anyone asks, when I die, no one needs to feel they need to clean up any loose ends on my behalf. It's not at all important to me.

Perhaps a grim blog post today. But it is Good Friday.
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Renewed Admiration - QueerJoe While there are many things for which I can admire my mom, I have renewed admiration for one more area of her parenting.

Homemade cake and hats at QueerJoe today.https://queerjoe.com/2026/03/27/renewed-admiration/

A Folder or a Stuffer? - QueerJoe Working at a yarn store years ago, I realized there are two types of people when it comes to project bags. Are you a folder or a stuffer?

Anyone that knows me even a little bit, probably knows which of two types of people I am.
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Sticker Shock - QueerJoe It's been a while since I've experienced sticker shock. For me, shock only happens when there is an unexpectedly large jump in prices.

Deck replacement sticker shock and new hat completed. How was your weekend?
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Happy Spring! - QueerJoe Spring! It's one of my favorite days of the year. A happy Spring is just the lead-up to a fantastic Summer.

Anyone ready for Spring?
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The Metric System - QueerJoe Years ago the U.S. tried to implement the metric system. They blamed the failure on public resistance. It was more like corporate resistance

Isn't it about time for knitters to agree on a standard method of measurement?
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Is It Me? - QueerJoe Most people, including me, don't always have much self-awareness about their mood. I think you can't ask "Is it me?" often enough.

Inward reflection and completed hats today.
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Big Red Yarn - QueerJoe Big Red Yarn - Big Red Yarn

Like many of us, I ran low on red yarn. I chanced ordering some mystery acrylic yarn from China, and it's not bad!
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Hypothesis Tested - QueerJoe I've been contemplating a new technique (for me) for doing intarsia crochet in-the-round. The hypothesis has been tested!

I always love when a design idea ends up working out.
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Best Bread - QueerJoe - Best Bread

Bartering knitwear for baked goods...I can only hope the recipient of a knitted hat was as pleased with the deal as I was!
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Thermal Crochet Hats - QueerJoe I've become re-obsessed with making these thermal crochet hats called Thermal Beanie w/ Ponytail Hole by Mountain Fiber Works Ravelry Store.

Can't wait to start the next one.
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New Hobbii Sock Yarns - QueerJoe The one issue I had when I purchased the neon Hobbii sock yarn a while ago was that I wished I had purchased some of the neon pink yarn too.

When 3 colors of neon sock yarn just isn't enough.
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Mandarin Oranges - QueerJoe I'm not sure if I've ever seen these mandarin oranges in my local grocery stores. But I wouldn't have bought them if I had.

Lots of orange today...food and knitting.
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A Fine Balance - QueerJoe When something like the Melt the ICE Hat emerges, there is often a fine balance between healthy disagreement and blind following.

Have all the healthy debate you want about the effectiveness of a hat to help create community, but keep your eyes on the prize my friends.
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Working in Neon - QueerJoe I've noticed that recently I'm focusing most on warmer weather tasks. It's nice to focus on the May retreat and working in neon.

My cure for the Winter doldrums...work with neon yarns.
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What Yarn Is This? - QueerJoe Most knitters I know are like me when it comes to acquiring yarn...obsessive. So often I find myself asking "What yarn is this?"

If you're a knitter like me, I'm sure you've asked yourself this question a number of times.
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Yay Springfield - QueerJoe This time it's "Yay Springfield, Massachusetts!" although I'm sure there are many Springfields that are worthy of a big "yay".

I've always been a fan of Springfield, Massachusetts...this just gives me one more reason to love them.
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Last Chance For Amazing Books - QueerJoe Certain designers should be represented in every knitter's library. Many of us are making sure we take this last chance for Alasdair's books.

Both bad news and good news. Alasdair will no longer be publishing hardcopy books and patterns. The good news is that the remaining books/patterns are on deep discount!
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Name That Scarf - QueerJoe The design I've been working on the last couple of days has a name. But I thought clever readers might want to name that scarf as well.

Anyone like to hazard a guess as to the name of this design? Anyone?
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Second Christmas - QueerJoe We used to celebrate what I called, "second Christmas" on New Year's with our friend Charles. Now that he's gone, we've started something new.

Very much missing old traditions. Glad to have found a substitute for one of them. queerjoe.com/2026/01/02/s...

A lush green panoramic view of Easton Mountain with the lake in front of it and the wooden temple building to the right.

I'm dreaming of Spring...
(mensknittingretreat.com/contact-us/p...).

2026 Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat – Upstate NY
Dates: Thursday, 05/14/26 through Sunday, 05/17/26
Venue: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, NY

Registration Opens Saturday, 01/03/26 at 11:00 am (Eastern U.S.)

Passport Renewal Time! - QueerJoe Yes, my U.S. passport expires in May of 2026, so I want to make sure it gets processed. Passport renewal time comes earlier than it might.

Anyone else need to renew their passport?
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There Is An Afterlife - QueerJoe I know I may lose a few of my secular or atheistic readers. But I am certain there is an afterlife, and it should be important to all of us.

Don't be put off by the blog title today. I'm still totally non-religious...read it...you'll see.
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Handsome New Hope - Hair & Beards - I was so glad Antony still had pre-holiday appointments available. Hot towels, steam treatment and personalized care…better than a spa.

Yeah, No - QueerJoe - Yeah, No

Lesson learned...Thaddeus and I do not like Serrano ham (at least the one from Costco).
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Support Local Artistry - QueerJoe When I write, "Support local artistry", I recognize that Moab, Utah isn't exactly local to me. But it's local so some folks.

Today I taunt blog readers with a sold-out piece of artistry, hoping they will search out and support their own local artisans, crafters and artists.
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Artists, crafters and artisans, feel free to add a link in comments or blog comments to anything you'd like to promote.

Boycott Black Friday - QueerJoe Indivisible is asking us to boycott black Friday by avoiding three big supporters of the fascist, Trump regime.

The three biggest companies that actively work against the LGBTQIA+ community should be shunned (in my not-so-humble opinion).
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