'instagram knitting racism (controversy? conversation?) hits ravelry front page' linkcollection

Today the front page of Ravelry, the social networking site for knitting/crochet/fiber art, hit me with this headline and blurb:


Racism and inclusion in the yarn community, posted by [site founder-owner] casey:

We've started a discussion thread about racism and inclusion on Ravelry and in the yarn community as a whole.

This much-needed conversation began last week within the Instagram knitting community and if you haven't seen that, you will find some links + and background in the introductory post.

The forum thread is here: https://www.ravelry.com/discuss/needlework-on-the-net/3876423

Anyone can reply and posts will be held until they are approved.

Now, I've noticed a bias, and certainly a demographic inequality in the yarn community, but I was amazed to see the issue get attention on the front page; the parts of the community I see often react to issues being raised in 'colorblind' (ie clueless + tone policing) mode... ( Read more... )

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One of the best things about having bunnies is watching them eat, and one of the best things about watching angora bunnies eat is watching their poofy little mustaches rotate in opposite directions.



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