How to pick up stitches from the wrong side

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Have you ever wondered how you pick up stitches from the wrong side? In this tutorial, I’ll show you what this technique is good for and give you tips and … Read More

How to knit the I-Cord cast-on

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In this cast-on, the i-cord edge runs uniformly from one to the other end, which is perfect for shawls.

My first custom order: a hat for the Swiss federal councilor

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Where can you find a hat with a special motif? Can the motif be professionally embroidered? Or even print the hat? The advantages of handmade can be seen here: the … Read More

fibers & their characteristics

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Mostly, a pattern asks for a yarn that is not available. A substitute must come. But how do I replace it correctly? Not only the yarn weight is important, but … Read More

Cape Town – what I did the last three months

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Time flies, right? Writing this phrase is a bit worn out; but oh so true. I spent the last three months in Cape Town (South Africa). Within this time I … Read More