Knits over knits over knits

So let's start with how we dress in the morning: Leaving underwear aside (there are options here too, but I'd rather introduce you to the topic gently), there are plenty of tops that you can wear wonderfully next to your skin. Prerequisite: soft, cozy base material and a simple cut.

Both come together in the Home Camisole from Caidree. You knit the top from the top down, all edges are finished with an Icord. And a yarn tip for winter (and you'll also find it in the knitting kit): Cashmere Classic from Cardiff. Alternatively, you could also use Como from Lamana.

Over the top comes - you guessed it - the next layer of wool. We don't want to freeze! Marisa recently had a great example of this - the Turtle Dove II from Espace Tricot, which we set up for you with Snefnug from CaMaRose. The alpaca, cotton and virgin wool yarn knits up like butter, it really does!

The raglan sweater itself has a turtle neck and its simplicity makes it a cosy favourite that always fits. It is knitted from the top down. As you are mainly working stockinette, it is also something for stressful Advent weeks.

On top - of course! - another layer of knitwear. This way, you won't get cold and, depending on the wind and weather conditions (and the planned activities), you won't even need a jacket.

When visiting the new office space this week, for example, Marisa wore the brand-new Maschenfein Brevue Cardigan, which you can also see in the photo, over her Kingston Tunic (a beautiful design by Andrea Mowry - with an exclusive German translation by us!

Such.a.great.piece!

You've often asked for this design - and since Thursday you can finally buy the pattern and the matching knitting kit. It is knitted in garter stitch from the top down. The wide cuffs and the ribbed edging are particularly eye-catching.

You have two different yarn options to choose from: Sandra and Marisa's originals are knitted from cashmere and mohair/silk - here we have created the set with Cashmere Classic from Cardiff and Premia from Lamana. This is of course expensive, but Christmas is just around the corner - maybe some of you would like to give or receive something special! In any case, we have already provided you with many possible combinations for the color selection in the set.

The alternative set with Como and Premia from Lamana is also very nice. Here we have replaced the fine cashmere with cozy merino. This makes this version more affordable, but it is still high-quality and, above all, soft and light. No matter which version of the Brevue cardigan you choose or whether you knit it with yarn from your stash - it's a piece for every day!

Marisa can be seen outside again and again with the November jacket from PetiteKnit. The full-brioche design requires some perseverance when knitting (brioche sometimes just drags a bit), but you will be rewarded with a knitted piece that is beautifully robust and keeps you warm thanks to the pure virgin wool yarn Peer Gynt by Sandnes used.

Here, too, you knit from the top down and work the facing in double knit. The sleeves are knitted on and the pockets are sewn on later. I really like this pattern and should I have a longer, free time window at some point, I will knit myself a November jacket!

Of course, we couldn't pass up the Christmas Caramel, a free pattern from PetiteKnit. You knit the sweet sweets from two balls of Double Sunday from Sandnes - with this amount of yarn you can make around five to seven sweets. If necessary, add the glitter yarn from Krea Deluxe.

At the same Jour Fixe, Barbara also came up with a great gift idea: she discovered the Double Knit Scarf by Hello, Hygge Life from Japan and Marisa wasn't the only one who was immediately smitten (and is already knitting a version for her husband).

So we have created the matching knitting set with Cashmere Classic from Cardiff. You need five balls of yarn and knit from one end to the other using the double face technique. The highlight of the design: two slits ensure that you can push one end through the other. It looks classy and is something different! The pattern is in English.

And then today I can finally, finally tell you what particularly Sandra, Lisa and Marisa have been working on over the past few months: A new book by us will be published by EMF Verlag at the beginning of next year. The focus this time? Tiny shawls!

You can now see the (provisional) cover on Amazon. In the book itself you will find 18 mini-models of popular Maschenfein designs. If you like, you can already pre-order it. Of course, the books will also be available from us or your favorite bookstore, but it also helps us if you pre-order from the large online retailer. That way we'll be at the top of the bestseller lists and even more people will see the book. You decide - in the end we are happy about every purchase!

Everyone who bought the pattern or knitting kit for this year's Elli Christmas shawl also received the pattern update yesterday. So our Knit-Along has officially started!

You can of course join in at any time, there are no fixed requirements here. Our main aim is for you to make yourselves comfortable with a beautiful knitting project during the often hectic Advent season. Feel free to tag @maschenfein in your photos on Instagram so we can share them!