I’ve been to the German Raveler Meeting 2013 in Cologne from 17th to 18 of August. It’s been such a blast! I was there with my sister and my neighbor and of course I’ve met a lot of friends there as well. This is a photo Michaela of Wollfaktor took from Chanti from Chantimanou’s Handspinnerey and me, and in the back you can see Jules from Jules Wollshop just preparing her booth. So, involved in this shot were a hand-dyer, a spinner, a yarn seller and a knitwear designer and I think this might be one of the most prolific and versatile combinations ever and you can rest assured that we didn’t run out of interesting discussions. Apart from meeting again with old friends…
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Yesterday was the first day René carefully mentioned that it’s quite a lot yarn lying around everywhere in the house. I had a look around and had to admit – he’s right. But you know what? I think there are much worse things than yarn to have around. I do actually plan to get a studio in here with lots of white shelves for my stash and a small desk to sit down when it comes to brain work, and more shelves for all my knitting books. But until then the house will stay as it is, I guess, with small boxes of yarn in every corner and on every free place… Did you recognize the yarn on the picture above? Well, probably not.…
Yesterday felt like Christmas. We just came back from a trip with the kids when a huge shipment arrived here. I had been waiting for it and so I was really excited to open it. Have you heard of The Plucky Knitter before? These yarns are incredibly popular in the States, however, the word doesn’t seem to have spread to Germany yet. Sarah Dimond runs The Plucky Knitter as a small family business. She has a set of unique bases that are custom milled just for them, and the colorways a simply stunning. One of the bases Sarah sent me is Primo Fingering, a wonderful blend of Merino, Cashmere and Nylon, and this yarn is a great allrounder. It’s a perfect choice for everyday…
Maybe you’ve already spotted in on Ravelry… I have a new pattern out! Otherside is a sleeveless, boxy summer tee, worked flat in one piece. It has a relaxed fit and the simple stripe pattern will make it a great addition to your everyday wardrobe. The construction is super easy and the stripes add just the right amount of interest to keep you entertained while knitting. Otherside is worked in Shibui Knits Linen, a wonderful and very special yarn. I had never worked with linen before, but it has really become one of my favourite fibers now. It’s crisp and feels dry when knitting, and the fabric feels almost like paper or pergament. But as soon as you water it the yarn blossoms, the stitches…
