FO – Sweetness and Light Shawl MKAL
Infected by the MKAL-virus I’ve finished my second mystery knitalong. It’s a crescent-shaped shawl. I’ve bought the according kit with a gradient yarn and the matching beads at Earthfaire. There … Read More
November roundup
It’s already end of November. Gosh, time flies… It has been a quiet place here this month. Actually November is usually an exciting month for me: it’s my birthday month … Read More
How to choose the right MKAL
When participating at a MKAL it’s hard to choose if it’s something for you. In 8 steps I show you how simplify your choice.
FO – ‘Gamekeeper at the pond’ socks
At the Zauberwiese-meeting I had a serious conversation with the husband of the indie dyer. We talked about colours. As far as she likes colourful stuff her husband is the … Read More
Moscow – to visit friends
Last weekend I was in Moscow. You wonder certainly: Why Moscow? A chummy couple with their four months old baby spends the year currently in Moscow. Within his first year … Read More
FO – Fightin’ Words
Gone are the mild temperatures. Something warming but not too wintry is needed. These fingerless mittens are ideal. The yardage is less than for a sock. So you can very … Read More
FO – Hibiscus Shawl
In the surprise bag of Zauberwiese I’ve ordered were three skeins of different yarn qualities, all in the color theme of water worlds. One of those skeins called “Leben am … Read More
Stitching Retreat 2013 – roundup
Through Meetup I’ve found this knitting group. Since this year I’m a member of the Stitch’n’Bitches in Zurich. They’ve welcomed me with open arms. They’re all around my age and … Read More
Color Craving MKAL – clue 4
The last clue is released a week ago. Stephen wants another triangle in color A and you start the border with color C. There are three options for the border: … Read More
Dune du Pyla – a paragliding trip to a sandpit
As I wanted to get better ground handling skills I’ve booked a paragliding travel with my former paragliding school Paraworld to ‘Dune du Pyla’. The dune is situated at the … Read More
Color Craving MKAL – clue 3
In Stephen West’s third clue for the mystery KAL “Color Craving” we use only color B. It’s another triangle around two sides of the piece. It’s so much fun to … Read More
Color Craving MKAL – clue 2
Last Friday Stephen West released the second clue of his MKAL Color Craving. As expected you use colour C. Only colour C. Way out of my colour comfort zone I … Read More