Hi there! Time just flies and more than a year has gone by since last time I wrote a post. Not that I haven’t been around on social media, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, but it’s nice to keep connected through the blog. So here it is, a tiny update and […]
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Have you ever looked at those shawls plenty of shiny little beads and said to yourself, “there is no way I could do something like that”? Guess what, you can!! and it’s easy. Give it a try! My new pattern Half Circle Dreamy Moon Shawl has more than 500 beads […]
Finally one of my new patterns has been released. The others are still in the pipeline, and hopefully I’ll be able to publish one each month at least. Here is my new Leaves and Spikes Headband pattern. It’s a knitted headband that features two leaves connected through a beautiful lace panel of […]
You might have noticed my absence of the last weeks. I’ve been busy with work, knitting and Dutch classes too. So sorry and so many ideas to bring you today! I don’t want to overwhelm you, though. First I’ll show you the progress in class and some inspiration for new projects. […]
Last Friday we had a new session of our Knitting Classes in Amsterdam De Pijp. It was a cozy group and the time just flew as it happens to be when you are having a good time. Over the almost 2 hours that the class lasts we discussed many subjects […]
Good weather is almost here and after I have finished a long project (my boyfriend’s cardigan) I am eager to start a new project, a shawl and maybe a top for Spring and Summer season… I guess it will be ready for the second one! Anyway, I have tons of […]
I started swatching for this project back in December. It is my own design, you know, why keep things easy when I can make it difficult and go nuts with it? 0_o I swatched for different stitches and needles, good that I had my yarn choice made already, thanks to […]
A few months ago I made this wonderful cowl from a pattern called Stripes to Keep Me Warm, it is an easy pattern, but if you want to make jogless stripes you maybe want to check some videos on youtube and practice by making a swatch or two. I used […]
This week I’ve been working on a few projects. At Stitch ‘n Bitch Amsterdam De Pijp, we are hosting a KAL for the lovely Princess Franklin Plaid Collar. It’s such a nice plaid design that can be used for many different projects, some of the ladies have decided to make […]
I’ve just launched my new knitting design. It’s a stranded pattern using 3 colours and a fun chart inspired by space invaders and 8-bit items. I love wearing it, the yarn Létt-Lopi is warm and feels very nice although a bit scratchy near the neck, but it’s also not easy […]