About a very special blanket, big knitting love and a reunion after seven years
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How does an artist become a knitwear designer? Why does she design and knit lace scarves even though she doesn't wear them? And what ideas did she implement in the loop scarf Toco? I had these and other exciting questions for the designer Connie Peng.
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Children spill - even on the softest woolen sweaters. This can easily panic parents with a knitting soft spot. But my recipe for removing stains is quite simple.
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A tractor jumper in "girly" colours? No way! But what you can't buy, I can make myself. So I knitted a special birthday present and reflected on the wonderful freedom of knitting.
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I usually label my gauge swatches and keep them for future knitting projects. But if I'm not looking, they tend to end up in the children's room because they fit so wonderfully into every game. And we grown-ups can also get very creative with them.
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About a rediscovered book, a notice to vacate, and a man's sweater – and what it all has to do with therapeutic knitting.
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After years, I finally knitted my husband his dream jumper with my favourite merino; while my friend had to give up her too big Hamble to her husband and realised: Our sweater patterns are also suitable for men!
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June 11th is WWKIP Day. All over the world, people gather to knit together in public to celebrate their passion. So I set off with my knitting ...
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Hand-knitted baby clothes are a great gift idea for a newborn - especially if the yarn used is absolutely safe for the little ones. Like our GOTS-certified merino wool, which I used to knit something cute for my nephew.
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I always feel better with something to knit in my luggage - no matter where I'm going. Whether far away or right on my doorstep - a knitting trip is simply good for me. For you too? Then come with me!
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My wool leftovers are seemingly endless - and so are my ideas for them: Larger remnants are often enough for favourite accessories or a baby gift. And sometimes, I only need a few grams or single threads to bring joy.
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"Did you knit that yourself? I wish I could do that, too", I sometimes hear. And I think: Just try it! Because if you want to knit, you should definitely learn it. Here are a few tips from me for a good start.
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I love following knitting patterns. This way, I can create great garments - even without special design skills. Still, I like the freedom of occasionally varying them and making something completely individual. Like, for example, my Tatto shawl.
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Life leaves traces on our clothes. A pulled thread, a hole, a frayed cuff... Luckily, there are many ways to mend our favourite pieces. Let's go: With lots of creativity to a more sustainable wardrobe!
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You can knit almost always and everywhere - provided you have the right thing on your needles. Something small for on the go, something quick for in between, something more demanding for calm hours. Learn more about the differences between individual knitting projects and always find the right one for you.
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With my hand-knitted advent calendars, I had at least as much fun as my children will have when plundering them! Because the 24 colourful, patterned mini gloves are quite something - they delight not only the recipients but also ourselves: true Advent magic!
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