Selfstriping Socks: To Match or not to Match?
Selfstriping yarn makes it so much FUN to knit socks! Each time I find myself thinking ‘one more stripe, one more stripe’ until the sock is done. If you love …
Sock yarn – what to look for
Sock yarn | Sokkengaren Sock yarn comes in all shapes and sizes, but which one will work best for you? In this blogpost I’ll explain what to look for, so …
Want to learn new techniques?
What do you want to learn this year? Do you have any crafty resolutions this year? Want to finally learn how to knit stranded colourwork, how to crochet amigurumi, knit …
The Easy Hat
The Easy Hat – Free Knitting Pattern Knit this chunky hat on big needles! Easy to learn, easy to do, and quick to finish. The perfect beginner hat project for …
The Year of Using What I Have
The Year of Using what I have I’ve decided that for me, 2023 will be the Year of Using what I have. When I look around in my studio (and …
Lace Knitting for Beginners – Book Review
Lace – Kantbreien voor Beginners [NL] “Lace” is het nieuwste boek van Alexa Boonstra, en haar eerste breiboek! Het boek bevat tien prachtige kantbreipatronen die geschikt zijn voor beginners. Op …
What to make with Scheepjes Whirl?
What to make with Scheepjes Whirl? Scheepjes Whirl is a beautiful long-gradient yarn that flows from one colour to the next. They are lots of fun to knit and crochet …
Rustic Lace Square Shawl Pattern
Rustic Lace Square Shawl – Crochet Pattern Please find the crochet pattern for this beautiful shawl below! It uses the very popular Rustic Lace Square, originally designed by an Argentinian …
New Shawl pattern coming soon
Do you remember the Rustic Lace Square pattern? It was very popular in 2015, and you could find it all over Pinterest and Instagram. So many gorgeous blankets, curtains and …
Fun with Buddleia Dyeing
Natural Dyeing with Flowers Dyeing yarns or fabrics with natural materials is so much fun, and especially when you can find dye plants in your own garden. For most of …