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This medievalist doesn't just study dragons, I sometimes knit them. Just finished this #dragontalecowl

I chose colors from the #BookOfKells collection "Mossy Marginalia" & "Radiant Golden Brown" inspired by a 16thc Black figure. 🧶
100% merino DK & a sparkle blend.
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Knit cowl with a dragon on it. a gold container with gold beads spilling out in the upper right Knit cowl with a dragon with a gold container with gold beads spilling out Knit dragon
November 11, 2025 at 4:48 PM
mrsnarkypantalones.bsky.social
Trinity, Dublin. Sept. 2022. #book #library #bookofkells #trinity #history #dublin #iphone #photography
February 17, 2025 at 10:39 PM
wolfgangfrothe.bsky.social
Da liegt es, das Book of Kells, geschrieben und gemalt vor über 1200 Jahren von Mönchen auf der schottischen Klosterinsel Iona. Es wurde geschaffen, um das nüchterne Wort Gottes durchlässig zu machen für die lebendige Erfahrung Gottes.

#Irland #Dublin #BookOfKells #Iona #Schottland
May 26, 2026 at 10:11 AM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
✨️THE BOOK OF KELLS 🧶 COLLECTION IS HERE✨️🌀

Sacred beasts, divine hues, wild warriors & more! All hand-dyed & inspired by the c.800 medieval ms. Each skein tells a story rooted in Irish art. Have fun with these! 🫶🏾

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August 1, 2025 at 1:34 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
If you are seeing this, you haven't been raptured. Please enjoy various skeins from the #BookOfKells collection and some solid colorways in merino, alpaca/silk and alpaca blends. 🧶

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Various skeins organized in rows
September 23, 2025 at 6:54 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
I was in 2 minds abt this colorway "Monastic Sunset" when I created it for the #BookOfKells collection. I thought it might get overshadowed by other colorways but I've been pleasantly surprised by how much many of you love it. This recent roving order turned out gorgeously, I think. 🧶
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Yarn roving in summery sunset colorways of light blue, amethyst, sandy persimmon, sage and lichen. Beside it are 2 skeins in the upper right and right side. The upper one is baby alpaca and the one on the right is merino dk. Below is a knit sample and in the upper left is a Yarn cake. There are flowers and beads scattered and a seashell in the right corner. Yarn roving in summery sunset colorways of light blue, amethyst, sandy persimmon, sage and lichen. Beside it on the left is an open skein and on the right are blue flowers. Yarn roving in summery sunset colorways of light blue, amethyst, sandy persimmon, sage and lichen. Beside it is a skein with the 5 figures looking to the left from the Book of Kells
December 9, 2025 at 2:50 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
Some recent orders from the #BookOfKells collection in a variety of bases and weights. Good taste, everyone! 🧶

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Pile of variegated yarn colorways
August 26, 2025 at 2:11 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
Today's TL cleanse is brought to you by a mix & match order from the #BookofKells collection. This order was cash/sock.

Delicious colors perfect for the Fall. The little hints of brightness that reflect some manuscript color pops feel scandalous. 😂🧶

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2 skeins of yarn surrounded by dried petals and blue flowers Seraph of Kells yarn skein with burgundy deep rusty orange turquoise and lavender Monastic Sunset yarn skein with a variegated colorway that is dusty blue pink, sage and orange 2 skeins of yarn with dried petals and blue flowers scattered. There are 2 images from the Book of Kells
October 25, 2025 at 11:04 AM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
A lovely customer had a special order for a #BookOfKells colorway in a gradient form. So, her wish was my command. I gave her a holiday season upgrade, & she got a couple of yarn cakes in sparkle yarn in fingering/sock. Scribe's Ember pays homage to the gorgeous artistry of the scribe. 🧶

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a yarn cake in the upper left and an open yarn blank that is a gradient of amethyst that transitions to soft persimmon and soft gold. There is an image from the book of kells that has lots of celtic designs in it and leaves and beads scattered around the yarn
December 1, 2025 at 8:47 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
Just me preparing some goodies for the Dublin Fiber Festival next month.

Gonna make sure there is lots of stock from the #BookOfKells Collection. Shout out what other colorways are your faves. I've got you! 🧶

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Various colorways of yarn arranged together.
September 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
An order of "Seafoam Warrior" in lace weight alpaloop and bobble chunky. A mix of thin and thick yarn that will work up in different but really cool ways. Based on a warrior from the #BookOfKells this is a gorgeous sea breezy colorway.

I can't wait to see how these work up. 🧶
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Five skeins of puffy green, blue, and orange speckled yarn, decorated with mosaic stones. Six skeins of puffy green, blue, and orange speckled yarn, decorated with mosaic stones. Skeins of puffy green, blue, and orange speckled yarn, laud upon a silver plate and gold cloth and decorated with mosaic stones.
October 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
euro-tour-jp.bsky.social
🇮🇪アイルランド、ダブリン『ケルズの書📖✨』　ダブリン大学トリニティ・カレッジ図書館に17世紀から350年にわたって保管され、年間90万人が訪れるというアイルランドの国宝です♪ #Dublin #TheBookofKells #BookofKells
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March 17, 2025 at 8:28 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
Back to our tour. I hope you are having a good day.
✨ Éan na Soiscéala (Bird of the Gospel)✨

This colorway takes its inspiration from one of the most striking images in the #BookofKells: the eagle, symbol of St. John the Evangelist. 🧶
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A skein of hand-dyed yarn in rich tones of burgundy, chestnut, midnight black, deep marine blue, and muted golden brown. On the yarn is an image from the medieval Book of Kells depicting an eagle with golden wings, a white face, and a halo, symbolizing St. John the Evangelist. The yarn colorway, named Éan na Soiscéala (“Bird of the Gospel”), is inspired by this eagle illustration. A skein of hand-dyed yarn and loose strands displayed on a deep blue background with greenery and pearls. The yarn shimmers in rich shades of plum, violet, mauve, and soft gold, creating a luminous, jewel-toned effect.
August 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
✨Returning to the guided tour of the #BookOfKells Collection. ✨

Guess which one of the collection is already a top seller right out of the gate?
This is "Kells Midnight Hunt", a glorious teal & deep navy w/ turquoise blend shifting in &out w/ a bit of faded space to mimic the wolf in the ms. 🧶
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A skein and loose hank of yarn in rich shades of teal, turquoise, and deep navy rest on a silver beaded tray, accompanied by a small printed image of a blue-green wolf from the Book of Kells. Sprigs of small turquoise dried flowers are scattered over the yarn, with a blurred blue background. Skeins of yarn in rich shades of teal, turquoise, and deep navy scattered around a small printed image of a blue-green wolf from the Book of Kells. Sprigs of small turquoise dried flowers, beads and pink flowers are scattered over the yarn.
August 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
iainaire.bsky.social
Incredible that the Book of Kells is 1200 years old. Living history written by monks escaping the Vikings. www.livescience.com/archaeology/... #Author #Writers #Writing #WritingCommunity #BookOfKells #Monks #IlluminatedManuscripts #BlueSky #BookSky #HistoricalSky #LiteraryCommunity #WritingandBooks
Book of Kells: A 1,200-year-old manuscript made by monks escaping the Vikings
The Book of Kells is considered one of the finest surviving medieval manuscripts.
www.livescience.com
November 30, 2024 at 9:11 AM
medievalists.bsky.social
Book of Kells: Ireland’s Medieval Treasure www.medievalists.net/2022/03/book... #BookofKells
Book of Kells: Ireland's Medieval Treasure - Medievalists.net
It is considered by many to be the most beautiful book created in the Middle Ages, perhaps the most beautiful book ever made.
www.medievalists.net
March 22, 2025 at 2:17 AM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
Continuing our guided info tour of the #BookOfKells
🔥 Scribe’s Ember 🔥

The ms dazzles w/ a riot of color, pattern, & imagination. In the illuminated detail that "Scribe's Ember" is inspired by, a figure emerges from a maze of spirals, knotwork, & interlacing curves. 🧶

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skeins of hand-dyed yarn in a gradient of deep red, persimmon orange, and soft gold, displayed on a silver platter with beads fern leaves and dried flowers. In the middle is an out of focus image of a detail from the Book of Kells featuring intricate knotwork and spirals in gold, purple, and red, with a small human head peeking out from within the decorative letter. 4 skeins of hand-dyed yarn in a gradient of deep red, persimmon orange, and soft gold, displayed on an open skein of yarn with yellow and pink flowers scattered.
August 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
With all the #roving testers, by far the most popular colorway to test has been "Éan na Soiscéala" (Bird of the Gospel) from the #bookofkells collection.

I might give the monthly roving club (yes coming in Jan) a choice so they can have a mix of roving colorways to felt or spin. 🧶

#yarnsky
Roving with 2 skeins on the left and an open skein on the right with an image of an ornamental eagle from the Book of Kells. In the upper left are gold peacock feathers. Close up angled shot of roving wool and skeins of yarn in burgundy, blue, gold and black. There is an image of an ornamental eagle in the middle Close up angled shot of roving wool and skeins of yarn in burgundy, blue, gold and black. There is an image of an ornamental eagle in the middle. Gold peacock feathers in the lower right shot if roving wool and skeins of yarn in burgundy, blue, gold and black. There is an image of an ornamental eagle in the middle
December 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
Almost done our intro to the #BookOfKells Collection.
This is 🌊 Kelltic Ocean Blue 🌊

This colorway takes its inspiration from Folio 125r, where we find an early Irish depiction of Jesus. His face, drawn w/ strong lines & set against a deep blue field, reflects how
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Three skeins of hand-dyed yarn in a rich oceanic blue with a silky sheen, resting on a silver plate. Around them are sprigs of green fern and a strand of silver beads, adding texture and brightness to the composition. a skein of hand-dyed yarn in deep marine blue with subtle variations, lying on a background of pale silvery grey yarn with a small pop of orange. On the left, a detail from the Book of Kells, Folio 125r, showing a stylized portrait of Christ’s face within a circular deep blue background, outlined in red dots. The yarn colorway, Kelltic Ocean Blue, is inspired by this manuscript image.
August 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
✨Welcome back to the #BookOfKells Collection tour✨

Here is⚔️ Seafoam Warrior ⚔️

This bold colorway draws inspiration from a striking warrior figure in the Book of Kells. The ms is famous for its vibrant palette & intricate details, even in its small marginal illustrations. 🧶
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A skein of yarn dyed in shifting shades of teal, turquoise, kelly green, and white with orange speckles, inspired by a medieval warrior illustration from the Book of Kells. In the center of the yarn is a printed image of the manuscript figure: a bearded warrior wearing a turquoise tunic and leggings, holding a golden shield and a spear. 4 skeins of yarn with shifting shades of teal, turquoise, kelly green, and white with orange speckles, inspired by a medieval warrior illustration from the Book of Kells.
August 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
Our final colorway in the #BookOfKells Collection

Meet ✨Seraph of Kells✨ a colorway inspired by the radiant winged figure of St. Matthew in the Book of Kells (c. 800).

The figure inspiring this colorway is a winged man, representing St. Matthew the Evangelist. 🧶
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Several skeins of hand-dyed yarn in shimmering shades of plum, burgundy, russet, copper, and hints of turquoise are arranged on a deep blue background. At the center lies a small reproduction of an illuminated figure from the Book of Kells, showing a winged man with colorful robes. Decorative elements, including beads, dried flowers, and reflective tiles, are scattered around the yarn, creating a rich, jewel-like display. 5 skeins of hand-dyed yarn in shimmering shades of plum, burgundy, russet, copper, and hints of turquoise are arranged on a deep blue background. Decorative elements, including beads, dried flowers, and reflective tiles, are scattered around the yarn, creating a rich, jewel-like display.
August 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
medievalists.bsky.social
Stereoscopic comparison as the long-lost secret to microscopically detailed illumination like the Book of Kells’ www.medievalists.net/2026/08/micr... #BookofKells
Stereoscopic comparison as the long-lost secret to microscopically detailed illumination like the Book of Kells' - Medievalists.net
Explore how Insular manuscript illuminators may have used stereoscopic vision to create the intricate designs of early medieval manuscripts.
www.medievalists.net
August 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM
kpethainou.bsky.social
Medieval emoji culture is real.
I give you the itchiest inhabitants of the Book of Kells, because even in a Gospel, there’s room for a joke.

I'm revisiting Donncha MacGabhann's chapter in 'Medieval Humour: Expressions, Receptions and Functions' and I am having great fun.

#medievalsky #BookofKells
May 31, 2025 at 9:00 AM
isasaxonists.bsky.social
This blend of menace and artistry in the manuscript with the sharp teeth wrapped in jewel tones makes the Kells wolf a perfect reminder that even warnings can be dazzling. 🧶

#yarnsky #medievalsky #indieyarndyer #bookofkells
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A skein of yarn in rich shades of teal, turquoise, and deep navy rest on silver yarn. Below it is an image of a blue-green wolf from the Book of Kells.
August 11, 2025 at 5:38 PM
moffmagic.bsky.social
Walls made of light in Book of Kells museum💜
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#art #sztuka #ireland #bookofKells #medieval #średniowiecze #edadmedia #witchsky #wallsonwednesday
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 AM