Tag: knitting

Knits and bits of sewing

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) A while ago I posted about the Alone Together Sweater, a pattern design from @laerkebagger which is a free pattern to drag us all through lock downs and social distancing. Her take on …

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 …

My Dude

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Starting the new year, I can also start a new knitting project, yeah! That is, because I finished a big item, a cardigan for the boyfriend just in time for Christmas. And I …

Warm Ears

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Yesterday the family was expanded, of animal hats that is. With the colder weather I figured a little mouse and a cute fox should be created to keep some ears warm. They are …

Still Sweater Weather

(voor Nederlands scroll naar beneden) Today it is almost double sweater weather, with temperatures of -2 degrees and some serious wind gusts. Good for me I finished the Harewoods1 sweater in time to actually wear it now that …

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 …