{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Tom van den Bogert","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/DrKnittyGritty","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"39704","username":"DrKnittyGritty","bio":"When I was little, my mother and grandmother tought me their knitting and crochet skills. Now I am beginning to create my own patterns from dolls to bags.\nNext to my day job as a molecular microbiologist, crochet provides me relaxation and an appreciation for the little things in life that are often taken for granted. I hope my patterns can provide you the same.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":11,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Tom van den Bogert","url":"http://Drknittygritty.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://micro.blog/DrKnittyGritty/avatar.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"11156479","content_html":"

@ElleNewman Thank you! I do not think it is enough to spin, but I was thinking I might use it to stuff a tiny amigurumi.

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This year, I crocheted Christmas bells to celebrate the holidays. Happy new year to everyone! 🧶

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Almost one year ago I started growing cotton plants at home. Probably due to the less suitable climate, only one bulb managed to grow. However, I was suprised to find a reasonable amount of cotton fluff and about 20 seeds in the bulb. I am excited to start the experiment again. 🌱🧶

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@ElleNewman Such nice colors! Love them!

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@mangochutney @yorrike It would be awesome if they were to bridge these series.

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It was time again to crochet Bifidobacterium for friends and family that had a baby. Normally, I use safety eyes to give a ‘face’ to the amigurumi, but I prefer not to use plastic. I used stitches with different colors and while the result is not perfect, it is an alternative. 🧶

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@kimberlyhirsh That is a very nice cardigan! Enjoy the process and hope we will see the result!

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@ArnoldHoogerwerf That is truly adorable! Sitting in front of the window in his house.🦔

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@lure That is quite the harvest! Enjoy!

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@macgenie I am sorry to hear this. Take time to process.

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@ChrisJWilson I should write this down each day to make this stick in my brain.

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@yorrike I would have liked the functionality in the control center, but I have an older Apple tv and the ‘control center remote’ does not work for this one. I am happy that I still have access to the remote app.

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The cotton plant leaves are almost completely withered away, but the last touches are being made to the cotton that is now bursting out of the big bulbs. 🌱

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@jensaplin Crochet and knitting makes life better. I hoped it worked out for you in the end!

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@manton Thank you for the new features! I really like the increased functionality!

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@ArnoldHoogerwerf That looks amazingly tasty!

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@yorrike Haha, sometimes Siri is like a comedian.

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@ArnoldHoogerwerf I have never sen this variation of squash! They look cute and I hope thy taste well!

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@ElleNewman That is actually such a good idea to keep the socks the same! Thank you for sharing! Enjoy! 🧶

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During the life of the flax (Linum usitatissimum) plants, they form flowers with a beautiful soft violet color. Later, green capsules form and the leaves start to yellow and shrivel. At the end, the seed containing capsules turn brown and you can actually hear the seeds rattle.

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@manton Congratulations! Looking forward to it!

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@Brook I keep being amazed how cats can be completely confortable in seemingly cramped spaces. Adorable!

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@manton I am not a developer so I do not know all the ins and outs of the iOS app development process like most of you here. Making a statement by moving to another platform is a good sign for Apple to treat their developers better so the platfoem and community becomes more sustainable.

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I am just wondering if the Google or Android platform is any better. Your honest answer will help me form a better view on what I myself would like to support. Thank you!

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@manton No problem at all! It was bound to happen with a device that is this old. Now I have something to look forward too when I will get a new iPhone.

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@manton Congratulations with this achievement! I am afraid I will have to test it later as my iPhone is too old and does not aupport iOS 13. Good excuse to think about a new iPhone!

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@manton The screenshots look great! I am not familiar with testflight, probably should do that, but will wait for the official version. Thank you for the constant improvements!

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@macgenie Thank you for adding this! 🏳️‍🌈

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@manton That sounds like it may be a short time until the new app is available. Im looking forward to this! Thank you for all your work!

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@hughbee I watched the trailer and I am quite excited. i hope it will come to Europe!

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@yorrike I saw the trailers and I am really enthusiastic. I hope it will come to Europe!

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The cotton plant flowers are withering away to make space for the first bolls. Inside, the cotton fibers are formed from epidermal cells of the newly developed seeds. 🌱

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Continuing crochet monster chalk bag: drknittygritty.com

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Cotton plants are maturing: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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In 1.5 weeks the flax (Linum usitatissimum) seeds have sprouted and are about 3-5 cm long. They grew very easily and only needed some sunshine and a bit of water. I divided the sprouts over a couple of pots to give them more space and noticed that the root system was well developed.

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Grow linen from flax: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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The first pieces of a new project are finished. These pieces will be part of a little monster that will join me for future climbing sessions.

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Thriving cotton plant: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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Hand wound yarn balls: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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Growing cotton plants: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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Within 5 days the cotton (Gossypium herbaceum) seeds have already sprouted. I let the seeds sprout between moistened tissues and now planted them in soil. I cannot wait until the plants will start growing!

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Growing my own cotton plants: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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Child-play-cube is ready for play time! drknittygritty.micro.blog

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Matroesjka cube: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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Christmas throughout the year: drknittygritty.micro.blog

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New crochet hook! drknittygritty.micro.blog

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Last pieces of the child play dice are finished! drknittygritty.micro.blog

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The last three pieces of the ‘child play dice’ are done! The last thing remaining is to crochet all six sides together!\n🧶

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