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{Saturday Coffee & Net Talk}
I know. You all want to know more about our Mother's Day shawl this year. But you have to be patient for a little longer. One more week and we'll tell you everything - I promise! And a teeny-weeny sneak-peak can be found below. So that you can start dreaming a little bit ...
But now I wish you first of all a wonderful good morning for Saturday coffee! This is like every week a small tribute to the most beautiful hobby in the world - and the special circumstance that we are creative with our hands and create something very own.
Learn more about yourself
There are two things I can't get out of my head these days: The song "Drei Tage am Meer" by AnnenMayKantereit (you can listen to it here ) and this podcast episode with the author Cornelia Funke. She calls herself a storyteller and I think this description couldn't be more fitting.
Unfortunately, it will take me until summer to spend a few days by the sea, but this episode - I could listen to it all the time. In it, Cornelia Funke talks about creative work: Art is always a way to learn something about yourself, she says. That's one of the reasons why so many people have a hobby where they work with their hands. I can only agree with her! Isn't that what knitting is? It's a wonderful way for me to switch off or sort out thoughts whose ends I can't catch otherwise.
Photo: © Ines Grabner / Maschenfein
Photo: © Sanne Fjalland Knit-Wear
Admittedly: I'm knitting quite a lot in my head at the moment. But I tell you: What have I finished there! 
Since it is also no problem at all that constantly something new cheats on the project list. It's simply finished in no time.
Of course, it's not that easy in real life. But I still like to show you beautiful designs. For example, the sweater Oyster by Sanne Fjalland. There we have it again, this feeling of "Three days by the sea". Of course, also longer. My son always says, "Mom, let's just live by the sea for fifty-six million weeks!". And who would I be to contradict him?!
Chic on the jetty
Until we fulfill this dream, we need - as so often - the mental cinema. It gets support from knitwear that exudes maritime flair. And don't you think that Oyster does just that? I certainly see myself standing at a harbor with it as well.
The raglan sweater is knitted top down. Eye-catchers are the color-contrasting lower sleeves. In the kit you will find Bio Shetland from BC Yarn. The yarn is a great original Shetland style yarn and feels grippy and solid. If you like it more delicate or are more sensitive, you can reach for Summer in Kashmir (also from BC Yarn) or also - very noble - Verona from Lamana.
Old discovered new
Sometimes you walk past a design a hundred times and don't really see it. Until there suddenly appears a new photo. Recently happened to me with the Hoar Cardigan by ChrisBerlin, I didn't even have in my radar, altough this design is from 2018. 2018!!! What has happened since ...
I think this design is the perfect spring companion. Knitted from Shimo by Ito (80% wool, 20% silk) and with three-quarter sleeves, it's not too warm, but still ideal for throwing on quickly when it does get a bit chilly. And all Kolding knitters can even discover an element of their favorite scarf in the cardigan. This came a few months later.
Photo: © ChrisBerlin
Easter trifles
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Georges Bow13,50 €incl. VAT
plus shipping costs
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VIENNA BagFrom: 6,50 €
incl. VAT
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Augustins No. 2218,80 €
incl. VAT
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Honey PurseFrom: 20,25 €
incl. VAT
plus shipping costs
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Honey ClutchFrom: 20,25 €
incl. VAT
plus shipping costs
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Teddyklut - 2106-0617,25 €
incl. VAT
No more months, but - I'm not lying - only three weeks left until Easter. Oops, that always surprises me. Where is the time, please? I've probably lost track of it all in my knitting dreams.
Who is still looking for something for the Easter basket and like me always having the time on the back, could think about a few pretty knitted little things. I always think of the Honey series of PetiteKnit. I find it just too beautiful and whether clutch or purse - simply all designs from it make a pretty gift. By the way you also get lining and zipper at our's. So you don't need to worry about cutting or zipper length. Just have a look here.
More bows please!
Certainly super in the Easter nest also make accessories such as bows and bow ties. I do not think at all that you can wear them only at Christmas or particularly noble outfits. On the contrary. Georges Bow also looks good on a casual shirt without a jacket, and Augustin's No. 22 in fresh colors is sure to spread much-needed spring fever. And you can stow your sunglasses in the Vienna Bag by Paula_m.
Photo: © Sandra Groll
If you are still looking for something for children, I can recommend for example our bunny Mümmel. Sandra designed it back then and it is just too cute. My son loves his very much and just carries it again and again to pre-school and back. In the kit you will find Saffira by Pascuali, a wonderfully soft yarn made of merino wool and silk.
In general: little things for Easter belong in an Easter nest. Of course, we also have something for you. Last year, Jule created a pattern for Easter baskets, which you can knit and felt in no time. Then hidden in it a few sweets and a cute little something - so the Easter egg hunt can only end happily.
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Easter BunnyFrom: 5,20 €
incl. VAT
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Felt Easter basketFrom: 11,00 €
incl. VAT
plus shipping costs
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Krea Deluxe - Organic Cotton5,20 €
104,00 € for kg
incl. VAT
plus shipping costs
Delivery time: approx. 2-3 working days
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Sandnes - Fritidsgarn5,50 €
110,00 € for kg
incl. VAT
plus shipping costs
Delivery time: approx. 2-3 working days
The crocheted bunnies from Krea Deluxe also look great on the Easter table. From one skein of Organic Cotton you get five little bunnies. You can either fill them or leave them open at the bottom and use them as egg warmers. And psst ... when you buy the kit you get the pattern for free.
Dream a little dream ...
Now let's dream a little before we all really start the day. On March 31, another book from the Finnish Laine publishing house will be released: 52 Weeks of Socks Vol. II is the successor of the famous and much sold book 52 Weeks of Socks.
Here again socks, stockings and slippers for the whole year are gathered, as always wonderfully set in scene. There is something for beginners as well as advanced knitting enthusiasts and every page makes you want to conquer the world with knitted feet from now on. Whether muted colors or the one or other neon firecracker - here everyone gets their money's worth. Put yourself directly on the waiting list, then you will know when the book has arrived in the warehouse and you can order it.
Photo: © Laine Publishing
And now ... a little look behind the Mother's Day shawl scenery
Photo: © Dagmar Wilde
As I write these lines, Marisa just sent the following sentence into our team chat:
"The Mother's Day shawls are sososososoooooo great!"
Mean, isn't it? One more week - then you'll find out everything you need to know. For today I can tell you that the shawl is called Zoe , is knitted in two strands of Merino Baby from Pascuali and Cashmere Dreams from Lang Yarns and it's so really cabled. The design is rather something for advanced knitters, although I always find that you grow with your tasks and mistakes can be corrected. Marisa is therefore already busy shooting videos to support you in the knitting process.
Oh yes. I already know all the photos and can tell you: Marisa has really designed something fine and put it on paper together with Lisa.
Speaking of support for the knitting process: From now on you can find a small knitting class on Instagram, where we show you everything about knitting with the help of the great illustrations by Ina Langguth. You will find the pictures in our feed from time to time in the future. In addition, we also prepare everything for our knitting know-how here on Maschenfein. But we ask for a little patience. Everything you need to know about knitting can also be found in our basic book "Meine große Strickschule".
Photo/Illustration: © Ina Langguth
Maschenfein knitting round
Do you now also as much desire as I, to grab the knitting needles and directly cast on something new continue knitting your current project? I know that many people don't dare to knit anything, since the Mother's Day shawl is waiting around the corner. We understand that of course, but on the other hand, a spare project or two wouldn't hurt. Do they?
The mottled wave has already reached you, for example. Anja and Heidi both knit the Melange Sweater from PetiteKnit. One from Sunday and one from Tynn Line. I just have to take a look at the color cards again!
The Cumulus Blouse by PetiteKnit made of Deluxe Silk Mohair by Krea Deluxe is a very delicate piece at Allesnurmeins. This is such a basic piece, you have to have it in your closet. It really is.
At Cocolina I discovered the Comma Cocoon by Anne Ventzel from Northern Lights by BC Yarn. You know, the part that cuddles you up like a blanket when you've been swimming in the sea too long and now you're shivering on the beach. Oh my, you can already tell, my longing for water and beach is pretty big right now ...
So I put my current favorite song on my ears again, take my knitting in hand and continue to be creative. With two needles in hand and yarn in the basket. Just the way we like it best!
Have a great weekend with lots of knitting time!
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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2 comments
Hello good day,
You are always a comfort. Today too.
I would like to have the dear rabbit too, but I do not manage to do it. Can you buy him?
Have a nice weekend
Hearty. Greetings
Eva
Dear Eva, oh dear. 🙁 Unfortunately, the bunny is not ready to buy with us. Maybe you just knit him anyway - he certainly provides joy at a later date! Love and all the best! Sophia