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This week I had a lot of plans. Among them was the attempt to establish a new evening routine (light supper, yoga, knitting). I managed to do: nothing. Not that much. The frying pan was on the stove too often to speak of a light meal, the yoga videos are still on hold and even knitting had to take a back seat more often.
So it was basically the same as always: Plans are there to be thrown overboard. Which is why I have also defied all reason and started a new project. One, for the quick success (which one it is, you read in the current blogpost to On the needles).
So I wish you a wonderful good morning with our Saturday coffee! Of course, this should not keep you from your plans, but bring a bit of relaxation and distraction when newly made resolutions threaten to crush you. In the best case, it will bring you a new project. That would make me happy, of course!
New Pascuali Magazine
Photo: © Pascuali Design
Again and again we are asked for designs for men. I will also knit something for the hubby at some point. He just has to wait until my list is finished (hahaha). Joking aside: In the current Pascuali magazine you can find designs for women and three designs for men.
Among is the jacket Ketan, which I think is just cool. It is knitted seamlessly top down in a half brioche with the recycled yarn Re-Jeans. In addition to its sustainable composition (it uses fibers from fabric remnants from jeans production), this also has an expanded color palette. The model for the magazine is knitted in the color jeans (11).
Mix of cotton and viscose
My favorite is the sweater Nilsa, knitted from Cumbria. The yarn consists of 60% cotton and 40% viscose and is therefore the perfect companion for spring. The colors also make you want sunshine and the first ice cream from the ice cream parlor (has someone mentally finished the winter? Possibly!).
Here, too, you knit seamlessly top down. The stockinette stitch round yoke is given a delicate pattern by cleverly distributed increases. At the hems of the body and sleeves, stripes are knitted in half brioche, which flow smoothly into the rib pattern of the cuffs. I particularly like this detail. I like it when sleeves fall loosely and then have a tight cuff.
Photo: © Pascuali Designs
For its seventh magazine, Pascuali has taken Leonardo da Vinci's saying "Simplicity is the highest form of perfection " as its leitmotif. The result is 16 timeless designs that complement your wardrobe and make knitting fun. All designs have straight lines and clear cuts.
There is a topic article about the yarn Pinta, otherwise you can browse at your leisure through the many great pictures. You can download the patterns for the designs via a supplied code either on Ravelry or Pascuali. So the patterns can be kept detailed without using too much paper. If you like, you can also purchase the respective patterns individually. (And shhht: Pinta is now available in 50-gram skeins, the "old" 100-gram skeins you can find on sale right here...)
Do not be afraid of purl stitches ...
Photo: © Other Loops
I've also had this design haunting my head for a few weeks now: Reverse Loop Sweater by Other Loops. Hallali. Yes, that's quite a few purl stitches. But: take a look at it! Isn't that a great idea? You knit from the top down. You start with the reverse stockinette back piece, which has knit stitch details on the sides. The shoulders are picked up from this and everything is knitted in the round starting at the armhole. The sleeves end to the wrist also in stockinette stitch.
In the kit you will find Merino and Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive. If you don't want to use mohair, you can use Compatible Cashmere instead. Either way, I would personally go for two different colors to create a melange effect. Not yellow for me, but pink, but I'm sure that won't surprise you.
Totally cabled
Any twists and turns are the topic of designer Maja Kløvdal, who is behind the brand Other Loops. Hardly any design can do without them. This is also the case with the Twist Loop Top, which you can knit for your layering look.
In the kit you'll find Milano by Lamana, a merino-cashmere blend that's wonderful to wear next to the skin. The top is knitted top down. Start with the back. From the shoulders, you then pick up stitches for the front pieces and knit them in rows. Under the arms, everything goes on one needle and the body is finished in the round. When you take measurements, keep in mind that the top should have a negative positive ease of seven to 15 inches. So it sits figure-hugging.
Photo: © Other Loops
Test first
If you haven't knitted anything by Other Loops yet and want to get a feel for it, you could try a smaller project by that designer. And such a shawl always looks good on the needles (says the author, who currently has a ball of cashmere for a Sophie Scarf in the pipeline - so she may be biased).
Photo: © Other Loops
It is just so: Sometimes I need a small project for in between. A "quick knitting number" so to speak. Since the Waffle Loop Bandana comes just right!
You knit this one from two to three balls of Tibetan of Pascuali (depending on the desired size) from one tip to the other. In a waffle pattern. And - poof - the pretty spring accessory that you were missing for 2023 is ready.
Anything more?
There are knitters for whom a design can't be too playful or complicated. Our contract knitter Heidi is such a candidate. We don't even ask her about projects in stockinette stitch. Better here and there a little cable, a ruffle or at least a few increases and decreases. You're going to add an Icord cord? Heidi is in!
Perhaps intarsia would also be something for her. Or for you. You can use it on the Valley Cardigan by Laura Dalgaard. Marisa stumbled across the Danish designer's designs, which are often very colorful and give you the 80s feelings.
You knit the Valley Cardigan, which is supposed to be reminiscent of a landscape, with Børstet Alpakka from Sandnes - so you'll see results quickly. The design is made for three sizes and fits rather loosely.
Photo: © lauradalgaard.com
Photo: © lauradalgaard.com
It becomes even more colorful and boxy with the Patchwork Cardigan. Here you will find Double Sunday from Sandnes in the kit - so you have enough possibilities to combine the colors. I just imagine how a Maschenfein package with lots of colorful balls Double Sunday arrives at your house. Good mood is guaranteed. By the way, Jule has already preset suitable colors in the kit, if you want to achieve a similar color scheme as in the original.
Here, too, the intarsia technique is used. Knitting is done in individual pieces from the bottom up. Then you sew the pieces together. Admittedly, we are now very used to seamless knitting. So if you need help with the sewing technique, you'll definitely find what you're looking for in our basic book.
In one piece, please
For those who are already twitching at the thought of a sewing needle (there are so many beautiful ones, really!) I have another seamless model that you can finish quickly thanks to heavy yarn: Big Iceberg by Hinterm Stein.
Knit the sweater top down. The body is stockinette stitch with beautiful brioche details. In addition - and I'm sure I'm not the only one who's happy about this - it's not cropped, but goes all the way over the butt. Sometimes I just like to have everything covered. You certainly know this. Knitted with the superlight yarn Como Grande from Lamana. This is at the same time nice and light and yet warm. I wish for this right now, as I sit with cold fingers at the desk.
Photo: © Hinterm Stein
Photo: © PetiteKnit
So I really hope that I don't catch a cold. After our move, I'll have to look for a new family doctor anyway. Because of acute "knitting stroke" the visit is very urgent. I wish I could knit the Moby Slipover. Because my wish has come true and it is now also available for big ones.
Like the designs for the little ones, you knit from the top down. You work with one thread of Tynn Peer Gynt and one thread of Tynn Silk Mohair - both from Sandnes.
Keyword Sandnesmagazine
Photo: Ines Grabner / Maschenfein
Before we start our walk through the Maschenfein knitting round, a note on the Sandnes magazines (which, according to the manufacturer's patterns, are only available in combination with Sandnes yarns):
Until recently, it was common to find the German and English translations in one magazine. Personally, we found this very convenient, as some of you - we're among them - sometimes refer to the English patterns when in doubt, as there are sometimes inaccuracies in the German translations (see the heartbeat in last Saturday's Coffee). For some time now, however, the magazines are split up and you get either the German or the English version. We will gradually set it up in the store so that you can choose between the German and English version when you add the kit to your shopping cart.
Maschenfein knitting round
From rather simple to quite colorful or cabled today was (almost) everything in it design-wise. But that's just the way it is when it comes to knitting: The possibilities are almost infinite. So let's see what you have decided for lately.
A little longer ago, but still cute, is the finished baby blanket from Doris. She knitted the Colette Teppe by Sandnes from Tynn Merinoull.
Needlesclatter made Cumulus Blouse from Midnatssol by CaMaRose and Olive Cardigan. What a beautiful combo!
Another model from Knitting for Olive is on Kirsten 's needles. She knits the Hannah Sweater. Like the cardigan, this model is knitted from Merino and Soft Silk Mohair.
A quick winter project you can see at Christina's. She has knitted the Weekend Hat from PetiteKnit from double Sunday. Works wonderfully, for example, if you are missing your color in the Double Sunday.
I have to stop at this point. Otherwise I'll have to call the doctor because I don't know what to cast on next. Uh, finish knitting is what I meant. Really!!!
Have a great weekend and 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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13 comments
HELLO. How do I start a triangle scarf.
Dear Heike, it really depends on the design. If you are a knitting beginner, I recommend this inspiration: Knitting for Beginners. There we present our Easy Triangle Shawl, which is wonderful for beginners. Otherwise, feel free to browse through our knitting kits - you'll find lots of triangle shawls there 🙂 Best regards, Sophia
Dear Sophia,
Thank you for the again nice and sympathetic served Saturday coffee....
I hope you do not need the KVB service...Strickeritis can not treat them...incurable!
Love greetings
Hello,dear Maschenfein team,would love to join.am interested in designs that you can knit from the top.
Have a nice weekend
Dear Adelheid, there are of course a lot of them. In this inspiration I have linked a few designers who definitely have designs in their repertoire that are suitable for beginners (which can be a good thing if you are knitting top down for the first time): https://www.maschenfein.com/stricken-fuer-anfanger/
How about the Novice Sweater or the Mapala Sweater? The shirt version is also great for spring. Otherwise, feel free to send us an email at "support@maschenfein.de" if you have any further questions 🙂 Love, Sophia
Hello, by the way, the reverse loop sweater is knitted only with knit stitches. The left part you knit from the inside.
Kind regards from Sabine
Dear Sabine! Oh, perfect! Jule and I had suspected something like that (well - hoped 😅). Thanks for the hint! Best regards and have a great weekend! Sophia
Hello dear Maschenfein team,
With your wonderful patchwork cardigan, unfortunately, you can not choose a size, surely an oversight?
Otherwise, I am thrilled every week by the ideas and projects, just great, many thanks to all contributors and keep it up!
Best regards
Dear Susanne! Oh, there is a mistake happened to us. We will correct it as soon as possible and then the cardigan will go online again. Thank you for the hint! Love, Sophia
Hello Susanne! After consulting with Jule, it turns out that the material consumption is the same for all sizes 🙂 Have fun browsing and love! Sophia
I knitted the Reverse Loop Sweater with joy. Okay, the purl stitches had scared me off at first, but I really wanted to have such a beautiful sweater. And then ... Boah, what joy ... by such a simple, yet sensational trick, the designer lets us knit basically only right. Chapeau!
I love my sweater knitted with Rosy Green wool!
Hello dear team!
What is this pretty cloth that you have used as a cover?
LG,
Simone
Hi Simone, this is the Ruby Christmas Shawl (from 2021). You can find the kit here and the pattern at this link. Love, Sophia