Blog posts with tag: knit

With the cold fast approaching, hat season is on our doorstep. Now is the time to dig out your knitting needles and grab your crochet hooks to make your own hat. The hat trends this winter are focused on bright colors and chunky beanies. In this blog post, we talk about this essential winter accessory and share loads of inspiration for making the best knitted and crochet hats. Read on now! ...

There is nothing finer than a warm stole wrapped around your shoulders when it’s cold outside. Stoles and shawls make wonderful extra layers for movie nights on the sofa or long walks in the brisk fall air. In this blog post, we tell you all about these stylish alternatives to scarves and share a few of our favorite stoles and shawls....

Just like that, summer is gone. The cool temperatures of the past few weeks have had us reaching for our handknitted sweaters and sipping copious cups of hot tea. On the bright side, it means we can all (finally!) spend our evenings on the sofa, snuggled under a cozy blanket, with our latest project in hand. Like us, you are probably already rocking your favorite baggy sweater and super comfortabl...

As a knitter or crocheter, you put a huge amount of time and effort into your handiwork. Some projects take days, weeks, and sometimes even months to make. But finally, the ends are woven in, and your masterpiece is ready to wear. Then disaster strikes! After just a short time, you discover the first pills. How disappointing. After all that work, you naturally want your garment or blanket to look ...

Choosing the right yarn can sometimes be tricky. There is so much choice today and the lists of fibers on yarn labels can often be bewildering. Some terms are a mouthful, and some fibers you will never have heard of or worked with before. Polyamide, mohair, elastane, the list goes on. So, what do all these terms mean? What effect would cashmere wool have on your project, for example? Learn all abo...

While big kids and grown-ups are good at regulating their body temperature, this is more difficult for young children. It is especially difficult for babies in those early days, weeks, and months. As we head into fall, it is therefore all the more important to dress your littlest ones up warmly. How better to do so than with a baby jacket handmade by you with love? In this blog, we bring you all t...