karo

all that matters is PoW. stay humble. handmade hats and blankets available for sats.

made to order items available for purchase:
100% wool star blankets
#starblanket_bykaro
super chunky knit blankets
#chunkyblanket_bykaro

Public Key

npub1z674e6ztne66luq0qmt3l9r8uck68zqnz6x6fzuwad46me0mjwfsfngz59

NIP-57 Address

karo-l@ln.bitdevs.tw

Profile Code

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Publishing to

relay.damus.io

nos.lol

nostr.btczh.tw

Author Public Key

npub1z674e6ztne66luq0qmt3l9r8uck68zqnz6x6fzuwad46me0mjwfsfngz59

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2025-04-05 18:24:47

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at least dealing with PayPal chargebacks is not a thing when using Bitcoin

2025-04-05 17:57:15

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yeah there's likely a use case for that.
but hey, I just make blankets 😅

2025-04-05 17:54:44

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I think the intent is that new school has a lot of security and trust tools built into the tech to prevent lying, cheating and scamming but old school just relies on human trust.

2025-04-05 17:26:08

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I'd rather make blankets 😆

2025-04-05 00:52:26

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chocolate mint!
cat mint!

2025-04-04 21:48:49

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that sounds like fun. I'd love to join next time if I can 💜

2025-04-04 21:30:48

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crafty chat! I'm out of the loop

2025-04-04 17:19:15

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are we all SEALs now? 😆

2025-04-03 20:48:37

kinda weird that the lemons are not wedges 🤪 is this shrinkflation?
#nevent1q…qg04

2025-04-03 19:27:05

day 137 of twin pregnancy
groceries while hungry
in line for a pastrami sandwich
and pastrami chilli cheese fries
while drinking a boba milk tea
#momstr

2025-04-01 20:04:52

this makes me so happy 😁
#nevent1q…hcw6

2025-04-01 19:46:28

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oh jeez lol 😆

2025-03-31 17:29:02

for sale 💜 super chunky blankets! free shipping within the US. a gratitude note, details and how to buy for Bitcoin below the photo
https://image.nostr.build/984c97ff5b28ca86558c45983bcfa8376f0e37adf89283483ebbf52f3def5475.jpg
for more photos check out this tag #chunkyblankets_bykaro
GM 🌞 late today but I'm finally sitting down with my coffee ☕
I just want to say thanks for all the support you guys have shown my little blanket making endeavor. Each sale, each boost, each zap. Thank you! I'm thinking that I'll make these sales post an every two weeks thing. It gives me enough time to get the yarn, make them and ship them all while taking care of taro and the household.
The price of each blanket is 105k sats, approx. $90USD. They're about 36" x 48" which is a perfect throw size. Feel free to ask me questions! I make these with super chunky yarn so there's no choice but to pull each stitch by hand. Literally a hand ✋ made item!
If you've never purchased anything on nostr or using Bitcoin before, here's how it goes:
When you pm me that you want to buy a blanket, I will send you the colors of yarn available and a lightning invoice. Once it is paid and you send me your color choices and shipping info, I will buy the yarn and get to work. It usually will take about a week and I'll keep you updated as I go along. You could do a solid one color blanket or choose up to three colors. Once it's done and dropped off at the post office, I will send you the tracking number.
I'm so glad to go for another round of sales using nostr and Bitcoin only. Never ever going back to third party sites and giving away our hard earned money in fees!
#v4v #shopstr #handmade #chunkyblanket_bykaro #grownostr #yarnstr

2025-03-27 17:45:06

our washing machine is kaput.
here are our options:
A) get a new one $600
B) get a repair guy, at least $150 for him to come out
C) do an internet search, watch a ten minute repair video, order a $8 part and fix it yourself.
every day I'm thankful for marrying a handy husband who knows how to Google and fix things.

2025-03-27 17:38:57

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chocolate glazed donut but they already ran out so I had to resort to the bar.
you?

2025-03-27 17:04:33

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dude, if you can even find one these days...

2025-03-26 17:56:30

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perhaps you and I can be scheming fiends, I mean friends, together lol 😆 https://image.nostr.build/77a6e56aa0a38087616703704b39bc586e94d32698532d6e73e836b43b46ccff.jpg

2025-03-26 15:31:20

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not sure if youve taken this into account but butter and lard do not substitute in baking one for one because butter contains water while lard doesn't.

2025-03-26 15:27:46

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pattern testing is so whack now. have you looked at some of the "requirements?" you have to finish by a ridiculously short deadline. if you don't, you have to pay for the pattern. you have to post editorial style pictures to your social media. some designers even specify how many photo angles and how often. and guess what? the most important "requirement" of give feedback on the pattern is usually way way way at the bottom and barely there.
it's a joke now. sorry, I could rant about this for ages. it's particularly bad in knitting communities.

2025-03-25 05:05:53

so ironic to have so much engagement on this thread 😆
I've been on here for a while now and it comes and goes. for me it comes and goes too, I've taken huge breaks from it.
#nevent1q…uccf

2025-03-17 04:15:09

tonight is the first night in a few weeks that I don't have a project to work on *twiddle thumbs*

2025-03-17 04:10:02

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adorable!

2025-03-15 02:56:55

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can't wait for the finale 😱😱😱

2025-03-13 18:52:06

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I like the dots

2025-03-13 17:30:43

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if you want to make a makeshift proofing box you can put your dough in a microwave or insulated cooler with a jar of hot steamy water.

2025-03-13 16:56:25

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I stuck my starter back in the fridge. too much going on for the next couple of days 😬
looking forward to #breadstr vicariously through you!

2025-03-11 23:27:07

The Restart Your Sourdough Starter Express is leaving the station. who else is jumping on this train with us? #breadstr
https://image.nostr.build/26131c303d03da12faef23d752472d0ab5ebacb6c69911d9414862e92a1950ad.jpg https://image.nostr.build/d63558e4261b8e1a34a0257f42a90e4512ab2e6cad9638fdc3b6d88de6209847.jpg
#nevent1q…jd3s

2025-03-11 05:06:49

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nope. the way that the yarn is constructed would be very very difficult if not impossible to do with wool or cotton. you'd need very fine, straight, fibers that don't exist in the natural world at a price point that makes the yarn making process worth it.

2025-03-09 22:04:23

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it's made with no hooks or needles. each loop is pulled by hand.

2025-03-09 22:00:38

yay it's done! sooo cushy, sooo soft. I'm seriously considering opening up the offer again so I can make another one. It was amazing that putting out creative energy and desire into nostr manifested itself into a real, tangible thing. y'all are amazing 🤩
https://image.nostr.build/44960c547a3ba62bd6fdac9e13a753e274d86ce3e8547920ddcf23337d870c61.jpg

2025-03-08 02:01:40

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you can use it that way too

2025-03-05 19:41:10

you buy yarn, I make blanket for you. free shipping within USA. more info below
lnbc680u1pnu3gh8pp52wg83uyjwmzs9hn47rex0tvafywy5h7yj5xvck2k7654qgv2ph8qhp5sltky3etjenl9yp7nvsh7yuwfmdlte8hukf6aa2jpss7xns8lt9qcqzzsxqrrsssp5up6jvruw54d7qdcfxfzuxsnz8kzkxp250krgsszglpfgq26tnfaq9qxpqysgqx95hjaz20hdg4vh58klhevc2k8hugjzcsn9ev8xjjvrr9v5v5u4ru6ppe46qvfuukmke9jmu28x8r9d5s57hgp00jn8zjcmkffpf3ugq63cwpt
https://image.nostr.build/d76092066ccd574012bbfc991a1989fa643cdcb2befb931394cc592f2f3c9ceb.jpg
I saw a video of someone making these and even though I've seen these projects many times before, THIS TIME my brain is like "we gotta make one. please please please. it'll be so fun and the blanket will be so cozy. come on!"
My practical brain knows that the household budget doesn't have any wiggle room for frivolous indulgences like this. I can't justify spending money on buying the yarn for this.
But my impulsive, creative brain really wants to make it happen. So let's say... perhaps... if someone in the nostrverse had a desire for a cozy chunky blanket hand made with love would be willing to buy the yarn, I would be delighted to make it. it would be fun for me and satisfy a silly craving.
If you've read this far, maybe you might be that someone? When you pay the invoice, I will buy the yarn to make you a throw size (approx "36 x 48") blanket in the color(s) of your choosing. I'll message you with color options and you can choose up to three colors.
It'll take me a couple days to make the blanket and when it's done, I will pack it up and ship it to you.
I've always wanted to ask someone to sponsor yarn for me for a project like this but never dared. And frankly, before the Bitcoin and the lightning network, it wasnt practical or feasible either. It's possible now and that's pretty exciting 🤩
#momstr #shopstr #handmade #knitting

2025-03-01 15:11:45

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lol so true

2025-02-28 18:03:32

taro is making sure we packed everything up to check out of our room. thanks, bud. https://image.nostr.build/29ef1d86b3e9d11726600de2ba5af9b4ae8a4921c6d2816da41aa0c18ae08745.jpg

2025-02-24 23:50:22

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you're welcome. hope you've been well ❤️

2025-02-24 02:22:14

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we came across an adoption event at a big box pet store during the weekend and they had a pile of older puppies that would have been an excellent dogsled team.

2025-02-23 20:36:04

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exactly! 😉

2025-02-11 01:51:55

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perhaps destined to work in the ER

2025-02-10 00:56:10

can't wait for the halftime show. MUSTARDDDDDDDD!!!!!!

2025-02-04 08:19:16

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that'd be awesome! I get messages from people telling me that they love their beanies but wish it could be more official and public.

2025-01-27 12:34:26

🍓 🍓 🍓 my lifeline this pregnancy #momstr https://image.nostr.build/ccc72c7baebd02aec499a5dac5023e6849605d8fb0410d8b24b15e3b28869134.jpg

2025-01-18 14:31:28

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it is incredibly adorable 🥰

2025-01-18 14:29:51

It occurs to me that I probably won't be having a banana all to myself for the next couple years. taro must have a bite of whatever I'm eating. #momstr

2025-01-16 10:19:12

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oooooh fancy. that's like fiber art art haha
I've been working on a cross stitch piece and knitting.

2025-01-15 15:56:16

"remember, if we ever have to sell our bodies. we should do it for Bitcoin."

2025-01-15 15:54:55

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yeap yeap!

2025-01-15 15:52:44

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hnngggghhhh 🥵 love it
got any FOs to share?

2025-01-15 15:49:41

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heck yeah

2025-01-15 15:36:08

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embroidery floss?

2025-01-15 00:09:11

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the one where you're closest to the people you're closest to. it facilitates building community.

2025-01-14 16:58:04

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it's all part of the same garment. the only way to make this look remotely good is to go really extreme on the puff sleeves. the neither here nor there approach to the unique design element of this weirdo sweater is it's failure.

2025-01-14 10:07:20

stack sats, be humble
#nevent1q…usg6

2025-01-14 10:06:35

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wii

2025-01-14 08:33:22

taro won't fit in the plane bassinet on the way back so we got him his own seat which comes with a meal. the note on his ticket says "Child Meal for BIG infant"

2025-01-11 12:33:10

during my first pregnancy I craved apple oatmeal. I made it pretty much every morning.
so far, this second pregnancy is all about double cheeseburgers. I'm having twins, so I guess that's fitting. sometimes I'll even eat two of them.
#momstr

2025-01-09 01:56:35

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that's a tough one. I don't work in realist imagery like you do as much of my creative work is crafting like knitting and quilting. one of my favorite motifs to represent Bitcoin, is the log cabin piecework block. The entirety of the design is predicated on the previous piece being in place like the blockchain.
In my Bitcoin beanie design, other than the obvious Bitcoin symbol, I added in the chain because of the dependency and interlocking nature of Bitcoin and also waves because the price goes up and down. a bit tongue and cheek on that last one.
https://image.nostr.build/4fcff7bf1aabc0430518d66709bfc08fd7f549cf2a6feb1c6baa6f9f048f2f84.jpg

2025-01-06 12:13:56

it's so weird to see physical renderings of Bitcoin.
what is that physical object supposed to be? it is not a real coin as it doesn't hold any actual Bitcoin value. it is merely a decorative, symbolic manifestation of our ties to the financial systems of yesteryear.
I imagine in the far future where Bitcoin is the norm, we'll look back at these renderings and be reminded of these awkward years.
#nevent1q…c0mw

2025-01-06 12:06:26

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beautiful colors. the heel looks good also

2025-01-06 12:04:10

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excuse me, this is crochet.

2025-01-06 03:09:17

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npub. people just think it means "public name"

2025-01-06 03:02:53

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a passenger cart and a snack cart 😆

2025-01-06 02:54:12

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oh Lottie, you ought to work on being less wordy. I fell asleep half way through your post.

2025-01-06 02:53:27

is it crazy to want to get two dogs to pull a wagon full of children in a suburban neighborhood?

2025-01-06 02:51:18

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the one from IKEA. I've bought so many of them. inexpensicd and very functional. I use it in my crafting space.

2025-01-06 02:50:30

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add ice and voila! iced tea!

2025-01-06 02:49:46

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hooray! my instant gratification brain opens olas and closes it because it's not ready to use 2 seconds after loads.

2025-01-06 02:45:55

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give your daughter a yarny hug from me and all the yarnstr folks on nostr 🧶 💜

2025-01-06 02:44:06

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sometimes it feels like a full fledged eco system. sometimes it feels like it's held together with PVC pipes and duct tape.

2025-01-06 02:42:22

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pro tip, put a photo early on in the post so get more eyeballs 👀
hope these go to a good home! they look great!

2025-01-05 13:59:59

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so cool! how did she join you at 18months?

2025-01-05 13:58:52

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that looks cozy toasty 🔥

2025-01-05 13:55:56

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that's one of the things I really love about being involved in Bitcoin, the community. people are so supportive.
thanks for your thoughts 💜

2025-01-05 13:53:51

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nice. thanks for your input 👍 if you do end up buying, you can walk over and pick it up. footprints > carbon footprint

2025-01-05 13:51:37

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love this hat! thanks for sharing your thoughts 💭

2025-01-05 12:39:58

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good to know 🙂

2025-01-05 12:38:54

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not "burn it all" per se, but more like let it peter out to a low smolder.
whenever I take breaks from nostr, it feels like starting over, even if I have the same npub.

2025-01-05 12:34:10

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that's why I wanna serve the Bitcoin/nostr niche. I'm just not sure how overt or hidden people want to be about wearing their association with it on their clothes.
what about you? would you prefer to wear a Bitcoin beanie like the ones in the photo or something less obvious? or maybe not tied to Bitcoin at all?

2025-01-05 12:29:59

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why go to space when the ocean is just as unknown

2025-01-05 12:27:47

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if I had to unplug from the internet I'd be so annoyed that I couldn't look things up.
man, pre-internet days were hard. you had to know stuff or know someone that knows stuff.

2025-01-05 12:25:07

The Bitcoin beanies were a hit but I want to expand into other things that are low key with no Bitcoin design or maybe hidden Bitcoin designs. Not everyone wants to straight up wear Bitcoin front and center, I get that.
I'm thinking knit wool socks and knit hats.
sats for your thoughts? Would you buy handmade knit items from me if they didn't have Bitcoin/nostr imagery?
https://image.nostr.build/ca116f3186102b91100d6c21aa951e11349141dbc8e558a03f67014b5a26db32.jpg
#asknostr #handmade

2025-01-04 03:26:30

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that song is so good though!

2025-01-04 03:26:12

it is Wicked soundtrack all day everyday in this house now 🎶

2025-01-01 11:45:15

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cute patterns. love the birds

2025-01-01 10:20:51

man, some moms are so extra! 😆
#nevent1q…xvd2

2025-01-01 09:39:51

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if chasing is required, it probably isn't love.

2025-01-01 02:28:13

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you might also just spill it all when you open the box for the first time 😂

2025-01-01 02:07:14

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buy better beads though. the ones in the kit are bound to suck.

2024-12-31 16:58:41

Happy New Year! this year has been wild and next year will be even more so!

2024-12-30 15:39:17

a crack at the dawn
two golden globules burst forth
new plan needed now
#nevent1q…pzrf

2024-12-30 15:29:11

Earlier I announced that I'm expecting twins. I don't feel panic or stress about money because my wallet holds money of actual value now. Not government issued paper lies.
I feel blessed. We escaped the hold that the fiat world has over us. My babies will live free.
#nevent1q…x32w

2024-12-30 12:49:54

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thank you 💜

2024-12-30 12:48:34

I went in for a 6 week ultrasound to listen for baby's first heartbeat today.
We ended up hearing two 🥰

2024-12-26 12:45:08

taro has discovered how to get into sitting position from laying down all on his own. such an exciting milestone!
the caveat is that he doesnt want to lay down to sleep now. he keeps wanting to sit up even though he's sooo drowsy. adorable 🥰
#momstr

2024-12-26 00:15:48

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but it's Christmas so we'll say it's the other thing!

2024-12-26 00:14:12

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they're so fun! but they will degrade over time so take digital pictures of them.
I have Instax photos from a decade ago that are super faded.

2024-12-26 00:13:17

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or style is dictated by Amazon algorithm 😬

2024-12-21 13:35:27

it is looking messy. I'm debating how far to take this cheap kit. #handmade #crossstitch https://image.nostr.build/1570138051c3e493c1591f2c9fd09d8f7981dd4ff2cfc20d95f4364d971b3cea.jpg

2024-12-20 15:41:42

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smart kiddo 😎

2024-12-20 15:40:26

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this is such a nice gesture 💜

2024-12-20 07:19:27

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so cute!