Two steps forward, one step backwards
Searching for the perfect yarn I shortly pondered if I should change the proverb into “two steps backwards and one step forward”, because I got near to nothing done this […]
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The true power of Needlework
The true power of Needlework – calming down with Lisette blouse and Mezzo cardigan Last Monday we had a much-needed conversation about support and connection in the @needleworkmonday community and […]
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Grey cardigan, grey days (metaphorical)
(Trigger and boredom warning: I only start to write about knitting in paragraph five. If you want to avoid reading about migraines and my whining, jump further down to the […]
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4 reasons why designing your own knitted cardigan will make you happy
Okay: I have the will, I bought the yarn and I made a tension square… nothing can stop me now and if you have no clue what I am talking […]
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How to design a flat knitted cardigan
My orange jacket is nearly done, and I should feel satisfied and proud, but dear needleworkers, with me there is always a “but”. More to this in a minute. What […]
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Sewing Lisette blouse from La Maison Victor
(For the impatient readers who tire of my long-winded introduction: I will start to write about my expirience with the sewing pattern Lisette roughly at the fourth paragraph 😁) Could […]
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Mysterious Mistakes in Knitted Cardigan
Do you believe me when I tell you I do not want to write about mistakes I make while crafting? Again…? While I woke up today, I envisioned this wonderful […]
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Dark magic and the checkered bedsheet dress
One day I want to start a blog post with the words: look, I made a dress and it turned out exactly as I wanted. And now you know which […]
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Designing the perfect tiered dress
Last time I wrote about my newly made knitted cardigan and I opened up about my fears, that the weather will be soon too warm to wear it: guess what […]
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The cute but impractical knitted coat
Since some weeks we are having weather which promises spring on one day and winter the next (its called April weather in Germany, and it seems nobody likes April… :-D). […]
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