Tag: breien

The Alone Together Sweater

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) A few posts ago I already wrote about the different initiatives that made life in lockdown a little easier. One of those was the Alone Together Sweater: a free sweater pattern from the …

Green Closet

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Before I start writing about my wardrobe, I have to admit I am really not a fashionista. I hate shopping for shoes and don’t own any high heels. I hardly wear make-up and …

Tent Poles and Knitting Needles

voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden I just came back from a very relaxing, mind wise, holiday in the Saksische Schweiz. An area in Germany with beautiful sand-stone formations. We did loads of hiking/crawling up and downhill with beautiful …

Knitting Virus

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Last 2 weeks I could do a lot of knitting, because I was having a cold and wasn’t able to do more than hang around on the couch and knit my way through …

An Easter-themed Cat Toy – diy

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) After visiting a garden center, I came home with a pack of cat nip (besides some actual plants for the garden). And because I love my cats I had to drop all other …

Taking my knitting to the test

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Sometimes I like to stroll around on (the knitting platform) Ravelry, not only to see new patterns, but also to check what is possible with the yarn I have in my stash or …

From Finish to Start

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) A very healthy, happy, green and creative 2018 for you! How was your start of the New Year? Mine was pretty relaxed, at least I tried, but I have trouble sitting still (those …

Relax…and knit

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Although lately most of my time is spent renovating our house and everything that has to do with it, knitting remains a daily activity. Mostly for relaxation, but at the same time I …

Jong Cardigan

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) It is on a pretty hot day that I am writing about my recently finished, bulky, cardigan. Not a combination you would expect, but I think that has something to do with my …

Who needs boxes?

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Last weekend I ran an obstacle race and knitted a sweater. In the same weekend. I wish I could say I also visited a rock concert, but that was 3 weeks ago…. I …