This week I want to share a sewing book recommendation with you, continuing with the topic of building a handmade wardrobe. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I only recommend products …
In this article we will talk about why caring for your clothes is important. Last week, I wrote a blog post about how to care for (handmade) garments. And today I want to continue with this topic and discuss the background of a minimalist and sustainable wardrobe. A little Backstory I have been thinking about …
Today’s post is all about wardrobe staples. But not just any wardrobe staple, knitted cardigans is what I want to talk about with you. Since you seem to enjoy my mini-series on favorite patterns, I decided to continue with the theme and share three of my favorite cardigan knitting patterns with you. In the past …
In this blog post I will share 3 easy hat knitting patterns with you. All of these patterns are favorites of mine. They are not only relatively easy to make but also look and fit beautifully. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost …
Looking for an easy yoke sweater knitting pattern to snuggle up in during the upcoming fall and winter months? In this blogpost I will share three of my favorite patterns with you. This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links, at no cost to you. As an …
In December 2021, Making Stories published my Schneeflöckchen hat knitting pattern as part of their annual Winter Celebration. Today I would like to share some tips and tricks for knitting the hat pattern with you. I will also include recommendations for some modifications and add-ons you can make. This post contains affiliate links. I may …
With Christmas coming up in a couple of weeks, I want to give you some suggestions for useful knitted gifts for babies. I have two young daughters myself as well as three nieces and two nephews. Therefore I have discovered over the years which handmade and especially knitted gifts are actually useful. While there are …
Today I want to share my favorite free & simple sock knitting patterns with you. I have compiled a list of my top 5 recommendations. These are my go-to sock knitting patterns that I have each made numerous times. All of these patterns have rather simple, intuitive pattern repeats which make them the perfect choice …
The best summer yarns are not necessarily wool yarns. Today I want to talk about wool yarn alternatives for your summer knitting projects. If you like to knit year-round but don’t like the warmth of wool during the warmer months of the year, there are some alternatives to consider. Not only is it less sweaty …
I have compiled a list of 5 knitting patterns for summer tops that I want to share with you today. I don’t know about you but I always feel like summer comes overnight. And although I don’t mind knitting wool sweaters and cozy socks year-round, I also like making garments to wear during the warmer …
