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Esther Sweater Baby 
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What.a.week. When I wrote the other day at "On the needles" "still two months 2020" was actually meant as a little joke. But after the past few days I somehow think to myself that this New Year's Eve will also be associated with a little relief. Not because everything will be better on January 1, but because we can at least make a hook behind 2020.
Like you probably, it often helps me to knit a few rows. Head off, worries aside, a few stitches instead. By the way, did you know that we even have a book in the store dedicated to this very topic? In her book "Becoming healthy and happy with knitting" the author Betsan Corkhill shows the results of her study with over 3500 patients for whom knitting was used as a therapeutic measure. During our favorite hobby, the mind reaches its natural state. You switch off, forget about stress and prevent illness. Head and body are in harmony with each other. Maybe the book will be a great gift for you!
About the book "Become healthy and happy with knitting".
Collar No. 1 Under the Coat
If you want to knit, of course you need inspiration. In a fashion column the other day I read about turtlenecks and that they are versatile. We could choose to spend a cozy Saturday at home in them, or go to the office in a casual way. Even if probably no one sees us there, because home office. But anyway, Corona will please pass sometime!
Fashion, on the other hand, remains and has always fascinated me. And when I read about it now, I always think: How can I do this myself? Frequent answer: I knit it myself!
Designs from Scandinavia
Already a few weeks ago I came across the Collar No.1 from My Favorite Things Knitwear and the Under the Coat from Mille Fryd Knitwear. The Scandinavians always have such a sense for what is in, but also timeless.
For the Collar No. 1 we have considered as a yarn alternative to the original Bergamo by LAMANA and Kidsilk Haze by Rowan. If you like to knit SANDNES, you can also use the combination Alpakka Ull and Tynn Silk Mohair. Either way, we'll be happy to help you with questions about color combinations! By the way, you knit the front and back separately, from the bottom up in the brioche pattern. The yoke is formed with increases and decreases.
Under the Coat is started at the lower back and knitted in rows. Since the piece is also worn directly on the neck, it must of course also be cozy soft. That's why we chose Bergamo from LAMANA. I'm currently wearing my Diary Cardigan from ANKESTRiCK and will probably not take it off for the rest of the weekend, so warm and soft it is.
To the pattern "Collar No. 1
To the tutorial "Under the Coat
About the yarn Bergamo from LAMANA
About the yarn Kidsilk Haze from Rowan
About the yarn Alpakka Ull from SANDNES
About the yarn Tynn Silk Mohair from SANDNES
For mohair lovers
If you love mohair, you'll be happy with this model by Norwegian Ida Wirak Trettevik: Snug Turtleneck is knit from the bottom up with three strands of a silk mohair yarn. Our suggestion for this is the already above-mentioned Kidsilk Haze by Rowan, whose color palette should find every knitter.
The sweater is "cropped", so designed shortened. But you can easily extend it or use it for the so-called layered look. With high-cut pants or a shirt underneath I imagine him really nice. Since the sleeves are cut rather tight, the oversize character of the torso comes even better to the fore.
To the "Snug Turtleneck" tutorial
About the yarn Kidsilk Haze from Rowan
Man and child embroidery
Peters Sjømannsribb Peters Sjømannsribb - children's version
In our recent survey there was also a request for men's designs. Of course, we also have knitting kits for you in the store. Nevertheless, we want to show you in the future in the Saturday Coffee from time to time specifically designs for your men. After all, Christmas is just around the corner, right?
In our kits you will find, for example, the sweater Sjømannsribb by SANDNES, equipped with a slightly raised collar. It is knitted with the yarn SUNDAY by Sandnes - an uncomplicated virgin wool yarn with a wide color palette. In our Facebook group I recently read the tip, for the right size selection simply measure a gladly worn sweater of the friend/husband/father/grandfather/etc. and compare it with the measurements given in the kit.
By the way, the sweater is also available in a children's version, which goes for boys and girls alike. Here is also knitted from the Sunday. I am sure you will find a color that your child / godchild / nephew / niece / etc. like!
To knitting kit "Peters Sjømannsribb" for men
To the knitting kit "Peters Sjømannsribb" for children
About the yarn Sunday from SANDNES
From Laine? Bought!
Honeydew is a design... ...from Justyna Lorkowska
Anyone who knows me knows that I love the Finnish magazine Laine. They are so good, they could also sell me a washing machine. In the eighth issue there was also a design with a turtleneck, but here in a very loose version. This sweater was designed by Justyna Lorkowska from Poland. So three loves fall together at once: Turtleneck love, Laine love, Polish food love. Yeah, I'm a sucker for those. Luckily, the dumpling season is just getting started!
But back to the basics: The textured pattern sweater Honeydew is worked in rounds from the bottom up, before the work is divided at armpit level and the front and back are finished separately in rows. The ribbed neckband and plain knit sleeves are then worked. By the way, it was not intentional that I present here today all bottom-up designs. It just happened, honestly! The pattern are now also available separately on Ravelry. Whereby I really recommend the magazines - I repeat myself - to you.
As a yarn combination we have packed Sensai and Rakuda from ITO in the knitting kit. Mega, I tell you. Really! I knitted the Easy triangle shawl from it and wear it very, very gladly. I would also love to wear the sweater. Who knits it for me?
To the knitting kit "Honeydew Sweater
To the single pattern on Ravelry
To the magazine "Laine Issue 8
To the yarn Sensai by ITO
To the yarn Rakuda by ITO
Extrading
If you prefer to let off steam on smaller projects, Kerstin has published a small, very pretty cracker this week:
With two skeins of the yarn Extra from Blue Sky Fibers you can knit a hat, loop AND mini tulips (the pattern are also available as a bundle). That's how well we're doing with 150g skeins 😉 The summery colors are unfortunately out of stock right now, but everything muted, wintery is there. All three styles are knit in rounds with a simple pattern of crossed stitches.
To the tutorial Extrading - Beanie
To the tutorial Extrading - Mini Gauntlets
To the tutorial Extrading - Loop
To the yarn Extra by Blue Sky Fibers
Who knits needs needles
Have you seen that we have expanded our needle assortment? You can now also find the needle systems from KnitPro in the store. In general, needles are a great Christmas gift. We now have such a good selection that there really is something for everyone. Have a look at our accessories. And should we maybe make you an article about our favorite needles?
About the needles from KnitPro
To all needles
Fresh from the blog
On the blog this week there was again - I've already told you above - a post from the realm "On the needles". After all, we now have November! With us, a pretty clear trend towards accessories is emerging. A rogue, who thinks of Christmas and possibly knitted actions...
To the post "On the needles {November}
Maschenfein knitting round
And also in our knitting round the cozy knit has arrived. That Snefnug is available in stock again (or "was" - some is unfortunately already gone, but reordered!), you can see quite clearly on Instagram. Dagmar has already made a sample and charlima42 has the Over the Edge Scarf by ChrisBerlin on the needles.
To the yarn Snefnug by CaMaRose
To the knitting kit "Over the edge scarf
Verena Mathilde has chosen some really great colors for the Slipstravaganza Knitalong by Stephen West. She knits three yarns at once: Babyull Lanett from SANDNES, Cumbria from Pascuali and Sensai from ITO. I'm mega excited to see the finished piece! You can discover a shawl - our classic Hinata - at Sabine 's site. Along with a pretty project bag from muud. You all know what is beautiful. Have a great weekend!
About the yarn Babyull Lanett from SANDNES
About the yarn Cumbria from Pascuali
About the yarn Sensai from ITO
To the knitting kit "Shawl Hinata" from Kidsilk Haze
To knitting kit "Cloth Hinata" from Piura and Premia
To the project bag Saturn from muud
To the project bag Saturn XL from muud
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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