Who wants to knit the second sock?
Sock knitting, children’s games and racism You already know me and my long introductions and my utilizing needlework to write about something completely different. So, if you are here only […]
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The sock sequel
Remember my grandiose Christmas present idea – the handknitted socks for my husband. I finished them. Really. All adverse conditions notwithstanding, e.g. me never having knitted a sock before, only […]
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Two important principles to plan a handknit sweater – Philosophy, Bauhaus and Josef Albers
It is fascinating to read about philosophies, about guiding principles and often I have imagined following some of them for a shorter period. Like an experiment I would obey these […]
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Knit to be seen! Easy bobble hat and crochet cowl pattern
I am an attention seeker. I want fame and honour. An applauding audience at every step I make. I want to be seen in my glorious beauty (by now you […]
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Do you think before you sew?
Naturally we are all thinking constantly, while eating and walking, while reading and baking and while sewing. Contrary to some meditation teachers our brain cannot stop to think while it […]
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Knitting the Pipipink Sweater
I still do not understand my crafty soul. I seem to work in strange spacings. For weeks and month, I started one new project after the other but never finish […]
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Fast fashion rant with knitted solution – how to knit mock rib stitch
19,95 € Really!!??! If it were knitted, I perhaps could convince myself that it is made with a machine in a big industrial building in less than 5 minutes, but […]
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Toaster Sweater Mania
No, these three words in the title are not random. They have a deeper meaning. They proof that I can sew a sweater that I can sew a sweater in […]
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Flu(ffy) knitting – knitting a wrap cardigan while having a cold
First, beware: Do not lick this post, wash your hands after reading and disinfect your computer, I have the flu… With this security advice out of the way, wool, magazines […]
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Miette Addiction – ahem update on my knitted cardigan
Last week I asked for your advice regarding my grey Miette cardigan from Andi Satterlund (1). And you lovingly helped me with your button- and sleeve-wisdom. So, I wanted to […]
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