Autumn knitting frenzy

So let's start right away with the latest Maschenfein design: Rock Ruth! Yes - you read that right. No sooner has our Christmas shawl Mayra been released than the next model is already waiting for you and your project basket. Marisa's ideas are just bubbling away and thanks to our wonderful test team and Lisa, who organizes everything in the background, we can keep providing you with our very own knitting ideas.

The test for our skirt is now complete and I have to admit that I was particularly nervous about this. Since I knit a lot of my own clothes and sometimes even sew (which I have to admit I'm missing out on at the moment), I like to have something special for celebrations. And Ruth is just perfect for Christmas!

Knitting frenzy and mindless knitting

You knit the pattern from the top down in rounds. Always knit stitches - so you can watch the Christmas movie of your choice on the side. First work the cuff, which is folded over, then continue to the hem. Ruth is beautifully simple and therefore so versatile.

It is knitted with Merino 120 from Lang Yarns. The pure new wool yarn is superwash treated and therefore very robust. You can therefore sit on it and wash it in the washing machine. Before you do this, however, we strongly advise you to wash the sample once in the machine to see if it can withstand your program. In my case, however, my daughter's cardigan survived a 30-degree wool wash cycle with absolutely no damage.

So while we're all thinking about what color each skirt should be (otherwise maybe just knit several?!), I'll show you some more new knitting kits that have moved into our store.

Take the Heather Sweater from MINUK, for example. Several things come together here: The sweater looks ultra cozy. It could not be more practical! - knitted from the top down. You are working with Como ( 100% softest new wool) and Premia (delicate silk-mohair blend) from Lamana - both are two of my favorite yarns. And - and I don't want to forget this either - Antje, the brains and heart behind MINUK, makes beautiful project bags. I've had mine in size M for over six years and carry it everywhere with me. So you can kill several birds with one stone: MINUK sweater in MINUK project bag!

I don't know how I do it, but often the collected designs for Saturday coffee somehow come together to form a "big whole". Today there are many knitwear basics here that can be combined in many different ways.

For example, there is the little bell blouse by Sharon Maninger aka Kleinigkeitenliebe. The model has a loose cut and offers many options for adapting it to your own body. The length of the sleeves, the body or even the width can be modified. I particularly like Sharon's idea of further customizing the model with an embroidered image at the end. At this point, I would like to once again recommend Embroidery on Knitwear from Laine Verlag. Make sure you get on the waiting list - we have already pre-ordered copies of the new edition!

In the kit for the blouse you will find the GOTS-certified yarn Bio Shetland from BC Garn, which is also used by Sharon. The yarn is more robust, albeit a little softer than the well-known Shetland yarn from the Scottish islands of the same name in the North Sea (the yarn here comes from South America). Nevertheless, I'll give you three soft alternatives: how about Kosho (90% virgin wool, 10% cashmere) or Rakuda (70% virgin wool, 30% camel) from Ito, for example? Pinta (60% virgin wool, 20% silk, 20% ramie) from Pascuali would be a great yarn candidate for warmer temperatures or people who are not sensitive to the cold. The silk content gives it an elegant sheen.

A book was recently suggested to me on Instagram that was dedicated to the topic of triggers - in other words, why some events evoke negative emotions in us. I don't think we need to discuss this any further - but how much nicer it would be if we could simply put a positive spin on our favorite hobby.

I, for example, can write myself into a knitting frenzy. One or two pretty designs, plus a cozy yarn - that's my self-proclaimed knitting discipline. And when beautiful patterns like the Garden Cardigan from ANKESTRiCK are added to the mix ... you know me!

As with the Heather Sweater, nature was the source of inspiration here too. A cardigan that you can wear in the garden at work without it slipping off your shoulders, keeps your neck warm and even has a small inside pocket - that's what we wanted. And that's what it turned out to be. The Garden Cardigan has all of this and a beautiful lace pattern on top, which is still memorable and fun to knit. The yarn used is the Kosho mentioned above. And how beautiful is the tapered panel at the neck? Oh yes. By the way, you're knitting from the top down. Definitely a positive stimulus for me!

Alpaca is a fiber that also triggers exclusively positive associations for me and is perfect for the cooler temperatures. We have created two new kits for you - including the Solo Scarf from Caidree.

In the kit you will find Bergamo from Lamana - a yarn that will reliably keep you warm. The pattern is definitely suitable for beginners. Right and left rows alternate and an Icord edge is worked at the same time. You can adjust the size to suit your needs. And as far as the desired color is concerned, Bergamo also gives you plenty of options without making the choice too difficult.

Snefnug from CaMaRose is also made from alpaca - here in combination with cotton and merino fibers. It's difficult to show here, but if you have a ball of yarn at home, you should definitely take a closer look. You'll see that the yarn is basically a net tube (made of cotton) into which the merino and alpaca fibers are blown. The result is a warm but relatively light yarn for its weight.

It is used, for example, in the Naruto neckwarmer, which we have created for you as a brand new kit. The design is by Coco Amour aka Cheryl Mokhtari and consists of a beautiful textured pattern that is very catchy. Did I mention that Santa Claus is coming soon? You can still get this cowl as a gift

And because we want to maintain our state of intoxication - which is completely harmless to our health - I have a little bit of fine net talk for you.

We're getting more yarn again! ("What is it?" - "A yarn!"). One in the form of Carpe Diem from Lang Yarns, which we already had in the store and can now finally offer again, and Fivel from Rauma. Both are very different - but really great! We expect the delivery in our warehouse soon, you are welcome to order already!

Carpe Diem is a heavy, cozy winter yarn made from 70% Merino superfine and 30% finest baby alpaca. You can knit this hat from us and very soon the Gujo Collar from aegyoknit. Patricia, who test knits many of the Danish designer's designs, has already captured the beginnings of the shawl collar in a wonderful picture here.

This also applies, for example, to the Harabojii Cardigan - also from aegyoknit. The pattern will be published on November 23 and the yarn used is Fivel from Rauma. The pattern certainly requires some concentration, but at the same time looks like great knitting fun!

The two-ply twisted worsted yarn is made from fibers from Norwegian sheep. The spinning method and the high-quality material give the quality a very light and airy structure, which creates special wearing characteristics. This type of yarn is particularly warm thanks to the many air pockets it contains. At the same time, the knitted items remain very light. Fivel is also warm when damp and is robust and durable, making it ideal for projects that you want to wear for leisure activities such as hiking.