I knitted a wrap cardigan …
The sewing hotline has closed because of Christmas overwork, Silvi had a very successful exhibition this weekend (so I did not dare to force her into taking photos), my parents […]
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I need holidays and you will learn an I-cord bind off
Dear needleworkers, I will make a little writing holiday for two weeks. My husband has a bit of free time and we want to reorganize our flat, watch some films, […]
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The best knitted cardigan is the one that fits – #needleworkmonday crazyness
The best cardigan is the one that fits…. This is the reason why I always knit with a clear vision in my mind and a true and tested pattern on […]
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One step forward, two steps backward – should I frog again?
“One step forward, two steps backward” is not only Max Romeos way to describe how he is entangled in the swamp of Babylon, no it is me and my relationship […]
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Frogging and baking
Last week I proudly presented you my Fake Frankie cardigan. An easy top-down raglan cardigan with a simple pattern of garter stitch rows on stockinette background. Last week I may […]
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I am a raglan addict – knitting for needleworkonday
I am addicted to raglan cardigans. I find them sooooo relaxing. Perhaps because I know exactly what I must do… … … Are you laughing already? Me, knowing exactly what […]
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Daily bits of tangled yarn
And suddenly its summer. Summer in the Ruhr area means temperatures rise spontaneously over 30 degrees with lots of rain and thunder. Oh fun… it feels as if we life […]
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Me Made May 2019
It’s May. The sun is shining, birds chirping happily in the blooming trees. Bees are hunting for the best flower and this – my friends – is me: flowered out […]
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Oh no – my knitting is outdated
The first two paragraphs arey a very long intro. If you want to read about my meagre progress with the lila knitted sweater and are interested in Kitchener stitch: skip […]
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Knitting without Marie Kondo 2
I think Marie Kondo silently left our flat. My guess is that she, after being happy about my attempt of tidying my box of shame (read about it here), went […]
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