Schönes aus Maschenproben
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Beautiful ideas for gauge swatches

I usually label my gauge swatches and keep them for future knitting projects. But if I'm not looking, they tend to end up in the children's room because they fit so wonderfully into every game. And...
Stricken für die Seele
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Knitting for the soul

About a rediscovered book, a notice to vacate, and a man's sweater – and what it all has to do with therapeutic knitting.
Männerstrick - oder: Pullover sind für alle da
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Knitting for men - or: Sweaters are for everyone

After years, I finally knitted my husband his dream jumper with my favourite merino; while my friend had to give up her too big Hamble to her husband and realised: Our sweater patterns are also sui...
World Wide Knit in Public Day - unser Tag!
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World Wide Knit in Public Day - our day!

June 11th is WWKIP Day. All over the world, people gather to knit together in public to celebrate their passion. So I set off with my knitting ...
Babystrick mit GOTS - dem Goldstandard
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Baby knitwear with GOTS - the gold standard

Hand-knitted baby clothes are a great gift idea for a newborn - especially if the yarn used is absolutely safe for the little ones. Like our GOTS-certified merino wool, which I used to knit somethi...
Über große und kleine Strickreisen
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About big and small knitting journeys

I always feel better with something to knit in my luggage - no matter where I'm going. Whether far away or right on my doorstep - a knitting trip is simply good for me. For you too? Then come with me!
Neun Gramm Glück - Ideen für Wollreste
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Nine Grams of Happiness - Ideas for Wool Leftovers

My wool leftovers are seemingly endless - and so are my ideas for them: Larger remnants are often enough for favourite accessories or a baby gift. And sometimes, I only need a few grams or single t...
Stricken? Das kannst du auch!
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Knitting? You can do that, too!

"Did you knit that yourself? I wish I could do that, too", I sometimes hear. And I think: Just try it! Because if you want to knit, you should definitely learn it. Here are a few tips from me for a...
Mein Tatto - ich bin so frei!
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My Tatto shawl - I’ve taken the liberty!

I love following knitting patterns. This way, I can create great garments - even without special design skills. Still, I like the freedom of occasionally varying them and making something completel...