Intense yarn sensations

After a warm start to May, the weather has become a little cooler again, so the beautiful cardigans and sweaters were allowed to come into the light once more. And what's wrong with a long-sleeved project? It will be used sooner or later one way or another!

So I was really pleased to see the new design from ANKESTRiCK. The BABA sweater has everything we love about Maschenfein: an interesting collar, stripes and a portion of fleece.

Knitted from the top down with the ITO dream combination of Rakuda and Sensai. Virgin wool and camel hair meet silk and mohair. I once knitted myself the Easy triangular shawl from this wonderful duet - or rather "quartet" in view of the composition. And if my sister hadn't talked me into it, I would still be wearing it! The sweater requires a little more knitting know-how than the shawl, but thanks to the raglan it is also suitable for advanced beginners. And what's the saying? A stripe is still possible!

Very, very different - but I think it's just mega - is the following model: The Ginny Cardigan by Susanne Sommer is a boxy cut cardigan in a checked pattern with pockets.

The checks are created by alternating two-colored patt stitches and garter stitch rows. The different colors of Merry Merino 140 from Kremke Soul Wool, which we recommend for the jacket, really highlight this structure.

Incidentally, brioche is the trademark of the Austrian designer. But even if a model manages without one - they are always eye-catching! Be sure to browse through her Ravelry store. Elevate has been on my list for a long time and I think I'll ask my colleagues for a kit next week.

If you prefer colorful knits just for children, you should definitely take a look at PetiteKnits Holger Cardigan. The jacket counterpart to the Holger Sweater is also knitted from Double Sunday by Sandnes. You can use up leftovers or use the finished kit. The generous color palette of the merino yarn makes everything possible! The quality is also easy to care for and ideal for children's clothing. Machine washing is possible - but always test the wool wash cycle with the gauge beforehand.

Knit from the top down. You shape the shoulders with short rows. I really like the way the stripes meet! In addition to the body, which is worked with stripes, the sleeves and panels are kept plain. The cute label that Mette has sewn in for her son will be included in your next order!

When it comes to yarn sensations, LAMANA is of course a must. After all, one of our first manufacturers on board and always a reason for great heart palpitations!

There is Lima, for example, a blended yarn made from merino, silk and alpaca. Wonderfully soft and perfect for all year round! Johanna Böhme, who you know as kolibri by Johanna, has used it to design the Vincent Blouse. The shirt has a Carmen neckline with ruffles and wide sleeves. You can pull the blouse over your shoulders or wear it a little tighter (as you can see in this picture ).

Airy fit

Knit from the top down. For the neckline, you start by working a kind of band in double knitting. This is basically the core of the knitted piece: you knit the ruffles at the top and pick up stitches for the yoke or body below. Make sure that the band fits particularly well when you close it in the round. If the neckline is to be smaller, it must be worked shorter accordingly.

The design is designed with fullness, so it sits nice and loose at the end. Depending on the size, you will need to allow 40 to 50 cm for the smaller sizes and 25 to 35 cm for the larger sizes. The sleeves and body are finished with an Icord.

Last week I also recommended Organic Cotton from Krea Deluxe - one of my favorites for temperatures above 25 degrees. So great yarn feelings here on my part!

Today I have the Maya Tee by Miriam Walchshäusl aka mrsfunnyvalentine as a new knit-along recommendation. The shirt features so-called Estonian Braids, i.e. accentuated bands of stitches that interrupt the otherwise reverse stockinette shirt. The cuffs and collar are doubled and create a beautiful, subtle contrast with stockinette stitch. Miriam has opted for a soft color gradient in the original, which you can easily recreate with the pastel colors of organic cotton.

Bags and baskets in general! You can never have enough from a project bag point of view. Which is why the French Market Bag from PetiteKnit is now also available with a circumference of 80 cm. The diameter is then approx. 25.5 cm. If you already have the pattern, you will receive the update automatically via Ravelry or the PetiteKnit website. Anyone who has bought the printed version from us will also receive an email. Please be patient - you should have the extended version in your mailbox by the beginning of next week at the latest!

And did you know that we have our own inspiration on the subject of bags? You can find it here. And I happen to know that Katharina is currently working on a crochet bag for Maschenfein... look forward to summer!

Katharina, who you may already know under her designer name knittingforelse, has also been working on her own model over the past few weeks. Now the cute children's cardigan is ready - and there are actually two of them!

From now on you can get patterns and kits for the Carah and Jarah and Cardigan exclusively from us. You will receive both patterns as a bundle at a special price.

Help with color selection

The construction is the same for both designs: you knit from the top down. The eye-catcher is a beautiful textured pattern that adds variety to the knitting and gives the model that certain something. If you prefer something more reserved, stick with the Carah model and knit pretty pockets. Jarah is more colorful (but without a textured pattern for the colored stripes). To help you decide which colors to choose, Katharina has put together a little guide on how to combine colors appropriately. You can download the guide for free here.

In the kit you will find the original Double Sunday yarn from Sandnes. I have already mentioned it above: the merino yarn, which has a gauge of 20 to 21 stitches per 10 cm, is ideal for children's clothing. It is hard-wearing and easy to care for, yet beautifully soft. Which is why my daughter's Lulu Slipover Junior is about to go for a spin in the wool wash cycle thanks to the toothpaste stain 🙂

Do you remember our stitch accessory bag? We have ordered another small edition. It goes online on Monday! So make sure you're on the waiting list if you want to get your hands on this little space miracle for your favorite accessories. Update: You can find the bag here.

As soon as the bag is available again, you will be notified by e-mail - provided you have registered for the waiting list - and can also equip the bag with the matching accessories. You simply select this in the product. What would we knitters be without scissors, measuring tape and stitch stoppers? Exactly! As usual, the bag is made from GOTS-certified organic cotton.

But what comes before Monday? That's right - Sunday! And this Sunday is Mother's Day. And we all know what that means: it's the official end of this year's Mother's Day Knit-Along! Personally, I'm still knitting away, but many of you have already finished your Lotti shawl and are either already wearing it yourself or will be giving it as a gift to your mother, grandma, aunt, friend or another loved one tomorrow! A fine knitting tradition that makes us really happy every year.

If you haven't finished wrapping yet - wait a minute, then I have something else for you! You can download a banderole to print out here. Add a little flower and you have the perfect gift for Mother's Day!