{Saturday Coffee & Net Talk}

I've already told you about it in "On the needles": We are definitely in fall knitting mode. Whether it's a hat or a sweater - the main thing is to keep warm! Of course, I really hope you're all nice and cozy today too. So have a wonderful good morning for Saturday coffee with - I must warn you! - Danger of intoxication.

In addition to the obligatory hot drink of your choice, there are plenty of knitting ideas here again today. Whether cozy sweaters, fine neck flatterers or a (maschenfein) skirt: there's so much here!

An absolute basic piece that belongs in every wardrobe

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.

You need it in many different colors: Skirt Ruth.
Photo: © Ines Grabner / Maschenfein
Can you feel Christmas here too? From left to right or top to bottom: 364, 318 and 163.
Photos: © Lang Yarns
I can't decide ...
Green or red?

And because Skirt Ruth goes so wonderfully with everything, you can really go wild with the colors. For example, I'm planning a Christmassy model in red or green. Sandra has picked out the most Christmassy colors for me. I'm leaning towards 163 with dark green tights. Or would I prefer 318 with dark red? Eieiei - always these difficult decisions!

New sweaters

MINUK - Heather Sweater
Really cozy: Heather Sweater.
Photo: © Antje Arens

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!

The eye-catching feature of the Heather Sweater is the textured pattern, which takes its name from the northern German heath and the heather of the same name. Antje has captured this wonderfully in this video. The pattern is spread across the entire sweater, which is boxy and slightly oversized, but still close enough to the body so as not to look baggy or restrict freedom of movement. My little eye-catcher is the shoulder seam - I always love details like this! You can buy the pattern via Ravelry or conveniently order it digitally from our store.

One piece for the whole year

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.

Bell blouse ladies
Also beautifully timeless: the little bell blouse from Kleinigkeitenliebe.
Photo: © Sharon Maninger

The purest knitting frenzy

Garden Cardigan
Oh, Anke. I need that now! Garden Cardigan.
Photo: © ANKESTRiCK

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!

Small, quick to knit and very practical

Solo Scarf
If I tell you now that the one from Bergamo is knitted by Lamana ... Solo Scarf.
Photo: © Caidree

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

Naruto Neckwarmer
Snefnug from CaMaRose is used here: Naruto Neckwarmer.
Photo: © Cheryl Mokhtari

Just to "dream about it"

Carpe Diem
Photo via Instagram:
© instagram.com/langyarns_nordic

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.

Harabojii cardigan in test knit by Patricia.
Photo via Instagram:
© instagram.com/knit.yoga

Our Knit-Along starts soon!

Mayra Christmas shawl
This year's Christmas shawl Mayra.
Photo: © Ines Grabner / Maschenfein
Mayra Christmas shawl
Do you knit with Lima and Premia or only with Lima? Both yarns are from Lamana ...
Mayra Christmas shawl
... and offer plenty of room to play with colors!

Finally, a friendly reminder that our knit-along for this year's Mayra Christmas shawl starts on Wednesday. You can read more about the design and all the information about the yarn combination in the last little kitty. I'm currently knitting like crazy on my current project because I really want to take part. I already have a color in mind - do you?

Maschenfein knitting round

So it's the same as always: I'm very keen on knitting here! You too? If our knitting round is anything to go by, definitely. Have a look:

Photos via Instagram: © instagram.com/giardino_della_lupa / instagram.com/nina.knits.things

Monique has finished her Bore Sweater from Strikkekaffee. She used Peer Gynt yarn from Sandnes. Another great basic piece that simply always works!

Marina's Levitate Wrap from My Favorite Things Knitwear is in the same vein. The cozy wrap jacket is so easy to combine! Snefnug from CaMaRose is used here. You know, the tubular cotton yarn with alpaca and merino fibers blown into it.

Photos via Instagram: © instagram.com/jenschuetz / instagram.com/1fach_freude

I discovered a stitchy classic from Jen in the USA. Hinata was the cover model for our first shawl book and is still so beautiful. We have three kits to go with it: With Milano or the combo Premia and Piura (all Lamana) or - very classy - Cashmere 6/28 from Pascuali.

Finally, Susanne shows you the Heather Sweater by Minuk from Merino and Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive presented above. The natural shade matches the name perfectly!

I, for one, am now completely befuddled. Addicted to knitting, so to speak. I've told myself that, but I can live with it very well. So get on your needles and have a great weekend with lots of knitting time!

Sophia

About Sophia

I'm Sophia, live in Hannover and since October 2020 I've been taking care of the blog posts, the newsletter, planning the podcast and coming up with actions for social media. By the way, I also happen to be a knitting addict, which benefits me at work.

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6 comments

Christina

The garden cardigan, are the pattern only available in English or also in German?

Sophia

Dear Christina, the pattern are available here in German and English. Best regards, Sophia

Isabella

A question about the pattern for the Heather Sweater from Minuk
Can I also order the pattern without the wool package from Maschenfein, I was told that the pattern are also available digitally?

Sophia

Dear Isabella, oh, I was a bit too quick in writing. We are currently updating the pattern. Just a little more patience and then you can buy the pattern separately from us. 🙂 Best wishes and thanks for letting us know! Sophia

Heike

Hello, I have a question, does the Tova bag have a bottom, that is a very sweet gift.

Sophia

Dear Heike, yes, that's right, the bag is a lovely gift! And yes, it has a bottom. You knit from the top down. So you first work the holes for the cord, then the actual bag and then there are decreases to form the base. 🙂 Best wishes and happy knitting! Sophia

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