Keyword: Maschenfein Design

Sparrow is a pure linen yarn. And when I say "delicate", I really mean the appearance in this case. The feel is - quite typical for the natural fiber - rather grippy. But (!) that says nothing about the feel afterwards. It is recommended to knead the finished knitted piece a little after washing and drying. In addition, it becomes softer with each wear and, last but not least, has the very pleasant property of regulating the body temperature well. That's Linen!

Knit twice and three times if you like!

Brand new we have created for you with Sparrow the Yoreum Top from aegyoknit. Here you knit double stranded top down. Start at the back, knit the front parts from the shoulders and close the round under the armpits. Eye-catcher is the lace pattern, which runs on the front part from the collar to the hem.

Also a candidate for Sparrow is the Argil Top by Clare Lakewood. It was in our Maschenfein knitting round last week and has been turning our heads a bit ever since. We've created two kits for you: one with Sparrow and one with Organic Cotton by Krea Deluxe. Here you knit from the bottom up. You can get the pattern via Ravelry. If you like, you can buy the whole Pom Pom magazine, where the pattern was published in 2018, as an e-book. I highly recommend it: I also like the cardigan Earthern or the top Sanctuary a lot.

Last week I have also already shown you the SONYA shirt from Paula_m. This week Jule has then directly created it as a knitting kit and it is simply just beautiful. I really like the simple designs of Susanne - just like the yarn used here Pinta by Pascuali.

Similar to linen, the fiber ramie used here also has a temperature-regulating effect, which is further enhanced by the silk content. But with 60% virgin wool, Pinta is of course also a great candidate for late summer or even fall, when it's no longer too hot, but still warm enough for short sleeves.

Personally, I could just escalate completely, which concerns my maschenfein shopping cart. I pack, throw out again, put it back in (often the same product), keep adding to it(lint razor? Yes, yes, of course I need that!), put colors together and and and. One wishes I would be similarly committed to the summer laundry mountain in the basement! (Like hell kids' clothes stay clean longer in the summer... LIKE HELL!!!).

The final decision, which project may go on vacation with me, has not yet fallen! I make it here probably exciting until the end. Because of course, I will have the project, which I have ordered now, ready in four weeks. O.f.c.o.u.r.s.e. So the question of what I'm going to order quickly in 25 days (I take into account the shipping time, of course) remains unanswered.

If you're in the mood for a color mix but don't want to knit stripes: Blouse No. 1 from My Favourite Things Knitwear would also be a great project for summer! Here you knit double stranded with Pure Silk from Knitting for Olive top down.

I'll be honest: When I saw the model for the first time, I thought I could really walk by here without flinching. But (!) now I've seen it a few times from a different perspective (namely here at Sibel's, here at Julie 's or here at Karen-Marie's) - and yet get very wavering. Like really hard. A different color just makes so much difference! And even if you change the perspective a bit. Not everything is love at first sight, sometimes something has to grow first (tested for you in real life). And about the advantages of silk for the summer I certainly do not have to tell you anything. So: Who needs now maybe a silky sweater?

If you prefer to knit solid, but still very easy: From Lotilda we have very fresh the knitting kit for the Mika Summer V Shirt in the store. The highlight here: The back neckline is constructed so that you can also wear it in the front. The deep V-neckline moves to the back. You knit double stranded from Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes.

Last week I had also promised you to pick out designs for the yarn Økologisk Pimabomuld by CaMaRose. Sandra has tested the yarn (or nibbled, as we call it internally) and ends up with 26 to 28 stitches. This makes for a lot of beautiful possibilities!

In addition to many designs of PetiteKnit, such as the Ankers Tee or the Sunday Tee for big and small, the Brighton Tee by Cheryl Mokhtari is also an option. A very good one, in fact! It's a great short-sleeved shirt with clever stripes. You see, they're two-tone. Take a close look!

At this point I advise you to quickly get the second coffee. Or the third, for example, if you also "like" to get up early. Like my kids ("Five o'clock? No problem!"). Because there are some really great news from Maschenfein!

You may have already seen the new banner that appears at the top of our page. We have lowered the limit for free shipping. From now on you can buy from us free of shipping costs within Germany from a value of goods of 75 euros. At the same time we have increased the cancellation period: You now have 30 days to return your package. Even if we hope of course that there is no reason for it. But sometimes a color does not fit or it is not the right yarn ... Of course, our shipping remains climate neutral!

Another big change is now in our contact options. Perhaps you have already noticed the round icon at the bottom left of our page: From now on you can reach us via WhatsApp as well as via mail and phone. After clicking on the icon, WhatsApp Web will open in your browser and you can send us a message there (the chat will open automatically). Please note, however, that we only reply to messages sent via WhatsApp within our regular working hours and that we process all messages - regardless of how they reach us - as soon as we receive them 🙂 .

Sometimes, for example, I just want to knit stockinette stitch. Don't think much, just knit knit stitches in rounds. But then there are moments when it may be a knitting chart. A clever technique or even sewing work at the end. Really! As much as I like knitting from the top down - I also like to sew things together (Well, everything except Icords. They make me weak when sewing).

Thoughts about carriers are not necessary

The other day I discovered the Monoi Top by Marzena Kolaczek. The designer stands for playful, romantic designs - gladly in all colors of the pinky spectrum. Well, of course, once again a model of her had to go to the coffee and of course you can knit the things in other colors.

Brand new - and via Ravelry also available in German - is the pattern for just that top with ruched straps and lace pattern. What I find particularly clever: Inside is a stockinette stitch knitted bra, so you don't have to worry about straps that might peek out again and again. Knit from the bottom up using Summer in Kashmir from BC Yarn.

If you prefer something more subtle, but still not only stockinette stitch: Stripes are always an option. A very good one, in fact. For example, with the Lined Loop Tee from Other Loops. Here you work with Pinta from Pascuali and knit top down. Besides the stripes, the eye-catcher is the basic rib pattern, the armholes are bordered with an Icord.

Pinta is a completely wonderful yarn. So soft, I tell you! At the same time, it has a delicate sheen due to the silk content. And why it is suitable for summer despite virgin wool? Because the natural fiber ramie (also called "China grass" or "linen of the East") ensures good moisture absorption.

And because Pinta is so great, I'll also show you the SONYA shirt from Paula_m. The pattern should be released today and we will create the matching kit next week as soon as possible for you.

The shirt is wonderfully light and flowing and fits just perfect in the summer. The light version in the picture is knitted from Pinta , the gray one from double-threaded Verona by Lamana held together with an alpaca supplementary thread. Here you could use for example Piura - also Lamana. But it is also possible to knit single stranded with Bio Balance from BC Yarn. The gauge is 24 stitches in stockinette stitch. So I could still use such a simple shirt. You too?

From the same yarn you can also knit the Air Tee from Ozetta Knitwear. We have already created the matching kit for you, the pattern (in English) is available on Ravelry. I like here the back view so, so well!

Work the shirt top down. Start in rows, from the armpits the shirt is knitted in the round. Icords bind off the edges. Yes, sometimes it doesn't take much at all and it's still just beautiful!

A yarn combo that we are more than happy with right now (maybe some are addicted to it) is Kinu and Washi by Ito. This is where silk meets paper and rayon. Awesome! So nice and light, a bit grippy, but not at all scratchy. We totally like it! That's why we brought out the shirt Big in Japan by Katrin Schneider again for our summer special newsletter this week. How - you missed the newsletter? Well, then sign up quickly so that you don't miss any more info in the future! And here you can read again what you can knit during the vacations.

Big in Japan is an all time favorite for us. You can order the pattern directly in the kit and "only" have to choose one color. Or take two - the shirt knitted top down is simply a perennial favorite!

The Perfect Knit T-Shirt by Kaitlin Barthold is also made from the same yarn combination (an alternative would be Cosma by Lamana). Again, you'll knit from the top down. Another one of those simple pieces that fits in any wardrobe . The pattern is available via Ravelry in English. Our free translation table will surely help you - so don't be afraid!

And of course I recommend you at this point again our Maschenfein Küselshirt . You can also knit it from kinu and washi . And the question at the moment is simply: Are you still knitting or are you already "küseling"? 😉

We in the team are also susceptible to bags of all kinds. Since we already have a considerable, but of course still far too small collection. Luck (or misfortune) is the appearance of the pattern for Cleo Clutch and Purse by PetiteKnit. Marisa ordered directly the matching yarn - Crealino by Lang Yarns. So many bright colors!

Both designs can be knitted in two different sizes each. Unfortunately we can't reorder the frame for the small clutch version right now because it's sold out, but we really hope it will be available again soon. The large frame is in stock though, as are the matching zippers for the small bag and the respective lining....

Both designs are worked in three strands. The Clutch is worked from the bottom of the garment to the top in the round. The Purse is worked from the top down. The look of the yarn is reminiscent of raffia and makes - once again - desire summer, sun and beach.

It got really maschenfein for us this week. We all - really all! - got together in Berlin for a team meeting. In the meantime there are eight of us and it was the first time we saw each other in this constellation. It was great, I tell you! And even if some of you might think that we "only" knitted - no, no! We talked a lot: about the Maschenfein site, about the technology behind it, about ordering processes, about the shopping experience, and so on. We also created content for Instagram and planned new promotions.

As you can see, there was a lot going on! The fun, the knitting and especially the delicious food were of course not neglected! Unfortunately, we forgot to take a team photo because of all the work. But on Instagram you can find a great reel with the whole team, the photo here shows a small part of it.

I am, for example, just very keen on all yarns that have a linen content or consist entirely of the great flax. This is of course quite grippy when knitting and rather no hand flatterer, but you are rewarded with a light and above all perfectly suited to the summer knitted piece. Sparrow by Quince & Co., for example, is high on my list. But mixed qualities like Line and Tynn Line by Sandnes or Nepal by Pascuali are also great.

I myself am already thinking very hard. So intensely, in fact, that the other day I said out loud to my husband, "I don't even know what my vacation knitting project is going to be this year." And he said (I'm not lying): "How about taking a vacation from knitting?" You can imagine my response.

After we discarded the visit of a couples therapy, because he immediately realized his mistake, I thought about it further and I think a favorite is slowly crystallizing ...

By Ito, Sandnes, pascuali or BC yarn

Brand new this week is the Küselshirt by Marisa published! It takes its name from the horse farm of the same name on Fehmarn, where Ms. Maschenfein has knitted the summer part. Thanks to different yarns you can knit it fluffy, silky, airy-light or a bit grippier. So there is something for everyone!

Knit top down, collar, cuffs and hem are worked in doubleface. The body is formed with the help of raglan increases. The shirt can be worked with or without ribbon. I tend to the variant with ribbon, because I find such a knot on the shirt to the summer really chic!

What would you like?

As always, you can also buy the pattern individually. Either here in the store or on Ravelry. In the kits you will find the combos Kinu and Washi by Ito, Saffira and Manada by Pascuali, Bio Balance by BC Yarn and Silky Kid by Kremke or - knitted solo - Duo by Sandnes.

All the yarns have something going for them. The most summery is the Ito version, Sandnes is something for fresher summer days and when you prefer a little more stand in your clothes. With the fluffy versions, all those who like to have it cozy, but still not too heavy, will be happy. The beautiful lilac shade at Silky Kid is unfortunately sold out, but with Manada and Saffira by Pascuali we have a nice alternative (please select crocus here). Plus: Saffira has a silk content of 25%, which gives the yarn a cooling effect and nice sheen. In the end, only one question remains: Who "küsels" with us through summer?

It's getting fluffy again (and a few needle sizes bigger) with the new design from Lotilda: You can now find the kit and pattern for the Mika Summer Cardigan in our store. We have created this summery cardigan with Soft Silk Mohair from Knitting for Olive. The yarn is available in many different colors, so you can adapt the model perfectly to your closet.

Knit seamlessly top down, this cardigan has integrated sleeves so that the shoulder and sleeve form one piece. First you work the back neck panel and then the back piece. Then knit the right front piece to the back piece, then the left front piece, and work the increases for the V-neck. Under the arms, all knitted pieces are joined. The finish is an Icord.

For those who prefer a variety of colors on the needles: No problem! We have several new striped designs in the store, including the Stripe Hype Sweater by Veronika Lindberg. You'll be knitting with Double Sunday by Sandnes - and you'll have a wide range of colors to choose from. The sweater is knitted top down. The pattern is in English. And yes, the sleeves are long. But - and I don't want to think about it yet - such a summer will pass, right?

Perfect for warm temperatures and also quickly knitted is the Seaside Tee from Coco Amour Knitwear. Here you work with Line from Sandnes. The yarn I had presented to you last week in more detail. It is and remains a summer favorite!

Work the shirt top down in the round. Especially beautiful is the saddle shoulder, which then overflows into raglan increases. Thanks to the beautiful color palette, there are almost no limits to the possible combos.

Is your vacation knitting list already full? Or are you rather knitters who like it playful and a little romantic? Then I have found something for you: the Summer Blossom Tee by Irene Lin. The designer lives in Taiwan and has many designs on Ravelry - be sure to check it out.

Jule has put up the knitting kit with Organic Cotton from Krea Deluxe. Start at the back. Then pick up stitches at the shoulders for the front pieces. Close under the armholes to form a round. If the upper part is rather simple, the torso and sleeves become very playful thanks to cable stitch and ruffles. Of course, you have to like that - at least I do!

The Marilyn Tee from Miriam Walchshäusl is even more striking. Cherry lovers watch out, that's all I'm saying! The sweet little fruits are knitted directly thanks to stranded colorwork. And since you're working with the pure cotton yarn Alba from BC Yarn, it's really a great summer piece that just makes you want to spend extended hours in the sun in the garden. The top-down model is inspired by Marilyn Monroe and I can really picture her in it.

Who likes it now neither frilly-playful, nor fruity, but instead something for men: Here you goooo! We have just put up the Introvert Sweater "Inside out" by Andreas Ruthemann. The comfortable men's sweater is knitted top down from Høst by CaMaRose and Bergamo by Lamana. You will need the latter for the rolled edges. Please note that Høst can shrink up to 10% in the washing machine. So knit a little bigger if necessary or - this is what I would do - wash by hand. This is also good for Bergamo as a merino alpaca yarn.

I've been a fan of this yarn for a long time, even though it "only" plays a minor role in this design, of course. But that's not a bad thing. Høst is a great main yarn. Take a look at the different shades of mottling. How beautiful are they?

Who also always wanted to knit something from kolibri - by Johanna: Now is your chance! The designer celebrates her birthday and on the occasion of her special day all of her own patterns on her website and on Ravelry are available with a 25% discount until June 25 (no code needed here). Until today at noon (so you have to hurry up a bit) the pattern for the Emmanuel Tee is also free. You can find all information about the code in this post. The matching kit is already created for you with the pure linen yarn Løvetand by CaMaRose.

And then I have something for all those who feel like swinging the crochet hook. Sandra Gutierrez, a knitting and crochet designer from Mexico, has created a Crochet Along to go with her design Vesuvius . Instead of knitting, crocheting will be done together. It starts on July 1.

You have to register on this website for the CAL, there you will also get the pattern. Attention: Everything is in English, but maybe one or the other dares. I myself have made the experience that it is with English crochet pattern as with English knitting pattern: google the appropriate abbreviations and then just dare. You never stop learning!

Crochet with Suave from Pascuali, we have created the matching wool package for you here. The Vesuvius Shirt is worked top down and has a great construction. The textured knit is light and airy and perfect for summer. It has two slits on the sides that are neatly finished with a pretty edge.

Earlier in my life as a non-knitter, I had quite a problem with buying bags. I was constantly lugging them around. Fortunately, I've gotten over that phase. I'm still a big fan, but now I prefer to knit (and crochet) them myself. This is much more fun, is much more individual and totally decelerates the process.

But since I still have a trained eye for bag designs of all kinds, Longboard by Emilie Luis of course immediately caught my eye. The design is conceived in two sizes, one with handles and as a clutch. For the smaller version, we've given you the matching snap closure right away. You can put it in the shopping cart directly in the kit.

Super summer yarns: cotton & linen!

As yarn you will find in the Kit Line from Sandnes. The quality is rightly very popular, especially when it comes to summer designs. It knits great, has many great colors and a pleasant material composition (53% cotton, 33% viscose, 14% linen). The price is of course also a reason.

The fact that you are now discovering more and more knitting kits with it has a lot of good reasons. That's why the Clover Tee by Lene Holme Samsøe has just arrived in the Maschenfein store. It's just such a beautifully simple shirt - made for summer and for knitting beginners!

customize length

The shirt is knitted top down. The yoke is decorated with a fine lace pattern, but - as I have perceived Lene's designs so far - it is certainly very catchy. The rest is then knitted in stockinette stitch. This needs some patience, of course, but always goes well along the way. And: You can adjust the length of torso and sleeves according to your ideas.

Very new to all three yarns is, for example, the Alice Top from PetiteKnit. That doesn't smile at me at all. No, no ... The fact that it is knitted quickly with a needle size of 5 mm is of course also not an argument. Or that you can knit from the center to check the length in between, thanks to the pattern modification. Pfff! For all of you who are as unaffected by this as I am: You can either knit single-stranded with Tykk Line or double-stranded with Line and Tynn Line (in this case, the color Kitt would also be available. No argument here either, of course. Of course not!). If I weren't totally unemotional, I'd choose Ferskenblomst with Tykk Line. But luckily, pink is so not my prey scheme. So.not.at.all. A little tip from the Maschenfein team: If you're as addicted to the melange trend as some of us are, you should choose the Line-Tynn Line combo and combine two different colors.

After all, the great thing about DIY is that you decide what color it should be. Løvetand, the pure linen yarn from CaMaRose, for example, has a fine, small color palette in muted tones. Again, so not mine. No, no.

The yarn fits perfectly with the Peacock Tee, another great design by Lene Holme Samsøe. Half of the Maschenfein team knitted this last year. I was not there because of baby break, but this year ... Oh, I say it like it is: It is already in the shopping cart!

Also super fresh in the Maschenfein store are the cute knitting kits including pattern for the baby designs by Yndestrikk. Behind this are two Norwegian friends who have been designing knitwear for young and old since 2018. So be sure to take a look at the matching kits. Who wants to knit for babies, is guaranteed to find something here!

No (small) children to knit for right now, but still feel like a little project? How about the Sola Scarf from Anne Ventzel? The scarf is knitted from one tip to the other and enhances any outfit. It is about 90 cm long and thanks to the wonderfully light cashmere 6/28 from Pascuali also not too warm.

There are yarn combinations that make me all fuzzy. In the best sense. They are just SO great, I have to knit something out of them. Kinu and Sensai from Ito are such a candidate. Both yarns are a dream on their own, but when they form a team - holy moly!

Sandra for example has designed two years ago our Mother's Day shawl Carla with this combo. And two weeks ago I had already shown you very briefly the SEON Kimono from aegyoknit. But it deserves to be presented again in more detail.

I see myself on the beach

Knit this summer light dream is crosswise from one side to the other. I find that extremely charming. It's just something different! Through different knitting patterns such as half brioche or patterns of knit and purl stitches, the kimono gets a great structure. You can style it casually and wear it for example on the beach or combine it chic and enjoy your Aperol at the hotel bar. I myself see myself walking around on the beach with it, barefoot, hair (skillfully!) disheveled by the wind ... yes, yes, is such a case of "I probably have to knit"!

À propos feather-light dream: We have a dream there too. Light as a cloud. Fluffy. Original Maschenfein: the Wolken sweater (Wolke - german for cloud). Marisa had to knit it down "just like that". From Cashmere Dreams by Lang Yarns. The balls were in the office and just looked at them with big eyes.

Luckily for you, Marisa couldn't resist the looks and created a simple, loose raglan sweater that's off the needles as fast as it's on. That's because you're knitting five stranded with size 10 needles.

Knitted clouds

The sweater is designed in sizes XS, M and XL - each with a positive ease of 20 to 30 cm. Depending on the size you need 10 to 13 balls. This is of course expensive. As an at least somewhat cheaper alternative, we recommend Sensai from Ito (thus closing the above circle). It is difficult to find a completely suitable replacement for Cashmere Dreams, because the structure of the yarn is quite unique and the feel is simply the character of the cloud sweater. But with Sensai , you can get very close to the original!

If you still need time to think about it, you could stitch the LANTA Bag from Susanne in the meantime. This is very fresh on the market and in any case ideal as a small in-between project.

The design was created on the Thai island of the same name and has the vacation feelings kind of directly knitted in. Matching the summer you will find in the kit the pure linen yarn Lino from BC Yarn, which is processed here twice. We are waiting for supplies for a few colors, but there are a lot of beautiful summer colors! The knitting is done in a lace pattern from the bottom to the top.

Already a few weeks ago the Suri Shirt from Caidree went online. We have put it up for you with Tussah Tweed from BC Yarn. Alternatively, you can knit it now with a V-neck. This version was made by Sabina, who is behind Caidree, from Puno Winikunka by Pascuali.

Knit in rows and in the round top down. So you can flexibly adjust the length of the shirt. On the picture you see the shortened version, but the pattern also contains a longer version. The positive ease is 10 cm. So measure in any case before you decide on a size.

Already a few weeks ago I wanted to show you the dress Wiesenblume of Sharon Maninger. I find that just so over cute! Fortunately, the little daughter here is already big enough and the first size should fit her.

You knit the dress from the bottom up, so first the skirt with floral pattern and then the top. Here you work in rows in contrast to the bottom part. In the kit you will find Sole from Pascuali. I've taken this yarn to my heart not only because it was used to make the baby blanket for my daughter, but also because it's a great summer yarn: 90 percent cotton and 10 percent cashmere are not too warm, but so beautifully soft - just great! And by the way: Sharon has released an add-on for the dress with a different pattern for the top and an alternative crochet edge. Also very pretty and you can find it here.

Also a few weeks ago I had announced the Knit Along to the Ellie Summer Top from Rust Knitwear. Feel free to still join in the fun! You can join for example on Instagram (all info can be found in this highlight) or you join the German WhatsApp group (then please once here). You can get the knitting kit with Pure Silk from Knitting for Olive from us - as well as the single pattern from Simone.

You have never participated in a KAL? Then here are the most important things in a nutshell: In a Knit Along, you knit (virtually) together on a specific project or with a specific yarn. Thanks to the internet, you can exchange ideas at any time. Often, KALs have a time limit, but you're done when you're done. And they're the perfect excuse when you need to squeeze in a project ("I'm sorry, honey. I had to buy this wool. I have a KAL waiting for me.") The important thing is that you're confident and have the necessary authority.

As promised above, there are other novelties in the Maschenfeinshop besides the knitting kits. Among them is the book Textured Knits from the Laine publishing house.

In the book you'll find 20 timeless designs with interesting textures, including cardigans, sweaters and socks. The designs combine different ways of knitting textures. These can be cables, multiple colors, embroidery work or lace patterns. Sometimes they are worked as a detail, sometimes they decorate the entire design. Variety is guaranteed!

I also recommend you to take a look at our sale corner. In addition to the 15th Laine issue, we also have Crochet Crush and Stripes (all by Laine) on sale. I've been eyeing Crochet Crush for so long - I think this is it!

I already announced it in the last issue and it promptly arrived the next day. A visionary coffee, so to speak. Perhaps I also have seer qualities in me - who knows?

Anyway: The Robinia Tee by Anne Ventzel is here! A beautiful shirt with the distictive Robinia pattern, which is guaranteed to be a perfect companion for you. For now, the pattern are only available in English, but the German version will surely follow soon.

Stranded knitting for beginners

The beauty of this top-down design: It is suitable for beginners. Sure, you should know knit and purl stitches and maybe have knitted a sweater before, but if you're knitting stranded for the first time, you can safely try this pattern. I, for example, have not knitted stranded for a long time (actually, not for more than two years - yikes!) and it's about time again ...

You - and when I say you, I mean me - knit from the top down. Front and back are knitted separately in rows, then under the arms you can join the shirt to the round. Stitches are picked up and knitted along the armholes and the sleeves are worked top down. In the kit you will find Mandarin Petit from Sandnes. Please pay attention to your knitting when using strong contrasts in the wash and don't leave it unattended. Strong colors tend to bleed. So change the water if necessary.

Also made of Mandarin Petit is this sweet striped top from Veronika Lindberg. The Lola Top is also knitted with two colors, but the color does not change within the round or row. So you don't have to hold two colors in your hand at the same time. However, two threads of the same color, because it is worked double stranded.

You knit from the top down in a broken rib pattern. This gives the knit a great texture. The straps are worked together with the armhole cuffs. I especially like the square neckline. I think the design directly spreads vacation feelings!

Also from the pen of the Finn, whom you may already know from the great book "Knit this! 21 Gorgeous Everyday Patterns" (It's in stock right now!), is the Salty Days Sweater. I'm loving this one! I really like these somewhat folkloric patterns at the moment and think it fits well into summer, despite the long sleeves. Of course you can wear it all year round: You knit with Double Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair from Sandnes.

The pattern starts with the back, which is formed by increases. From the slants are picked up stitches for the shoulders. From this, the front part is formed. Under the arms, the sweater is finished in the round. For the sleeves, pick up stitches from the armholes. Finally, cast on the double collar. The positive ease is 15 to 20 cm. So strawberry cake fits in easily - I like that!

But you should be guaranteed crisis-free with the following projects. Because they are so small, your passengers won't even notice that you have them with you.

For example, there is the ample tee from wieseknit. A super simple, wide summer shirt that is knitted top down. With Jaipur Peace Silk from BC Yarn you'll also find fine silk in the kit, which is pleasantly cooling on the skin in summer.

Also a pleasant and, above all, robust yarn is Merino 120 from Lang Yarns. This yarn is for you, moms and dads, who free children from sand, knock off soil, plop sticks out of pants pockets, or admire ten different sized stains on a piece of clothing. All of different origins, of course.

I won't guarantee that Merino 120 can take all of the above punishments, but for a knitting yarn, it can do a lot. It's sturdy and can go - hallelujah! - in the washing machine. That's why you'll find it at Peacock Baby Top. by Lene Holme Samsøe. I have zero capacity for more knitting projects, of course, but luckily I'm flexible to the max when it comes to new projects on full needles. I may need the baby top. Maybe very definitely. The last size would fit in our house for a while.

Hopefully very, very long would fit the Musling tee. So with me. Although, of course, I would bequeath it in due course ("There is no money in your mother's estate. But knitting pieces. Would you like to have them?"). But isn't the pattern great? It's also by Lene Holme Samsøe and covers sizes from XS to 3XL.

The shell pattern decorates the entire shirt. Knit top down in the round, increase the neck by shortening the rows. In the kit you'll find Line from Sandnes - a classic summer yarn that wears beautifully.

Before we dive right into our Maschenfein knitting round, here's a very, very important tip: We're hosting a little give-away on Instagram! You can win one of three knitting kits for the SEON Kimono by aegyoknit. In addition to the matching amount of yarn from Kinu and Sensai by Ito, you'll also get the English pattern (the German translation is in the works). You can participate until tomorrow evening. All info can be found in this post.

I say goodbye for today and hope that I come on the weekend also a few to knitting. Otherwise, I keep it like Jules cat Leo and just lie down to relax on my knitting. Looks cozy in any case.

Have a great weekend!

There are various options for the bottom layer. And I'll say right away: This is where the Maschenfein team is divided! So before I make a little excursion into the realm of knitted bustiers, I want to tell you about a Maschenfein design that fits perfectly into the warm season: our Cosima Top.

The design is from Marisa and you can find it with three yarn options in our store: double Verona, Como or Cosma - all from Lamana. The first two variants are rather something for cooler temperatures. If you want to wear your top solo, you should go for the cotton modal yarn Cosma .

you can adjust (Strap) length comfortably

The design is knitted top down. You start with the respective triangles, where the back is higher than the front. Then join to the round and knit your desired length. When buying, make sure that you buy one extra skein if you want to lengthen the top. We will be happy to advise you on this in Support if you are unsure how much more yarn you need ("support@maschenfein.de").

Finally, knit the straps as an Icord. The highlight: You can knit the strap as long as you want. At the ends are fastened with knots and you determine how deep or high the straps should sit.

In the course of the discussion about tops for underneath quickly became apparent in the Maschenfein chat: When it comes to knitted bustiers, we disagree like rarely before. Which is also a good thing. Not everyone always has to like everything.

Directly on the skin? Then cashmere, please!

So Jule and I went researching (And let me tell you: I've seen things ... There are limits. ). But we are really, really taken with the Sugarboo Bralette from Caidree. We put this up for you with Cashmere Worsted by Pascuali. Because honestly: Directly on the skin we probably won't do compromises.

You knit the design top down - and thus have the possibility to adjust the length quite individually. I for my part would not wear the bralette without something over it, but under a blouse I find it extremely pretty!

Now that we can tick the box on the bottom layer, we move on to shirts. That's where I'm a big, big fan of Lene Holme Samsøe. The Dane just designs such beautiful knitwear - be sure to check out her Ravelry page!

In addition to the current Pebble top, which you can see above in the "ad block", she has already designed some time ago the shirt Summer Dahlia. On the yoke you'll find the familiar Dahlia pattern, which not only looks pretty, but is also a lot of fun to knit. You knit top down with Line from Sandnes.

Anyway: Line!

The yarn is so, so good for spring and summer. The mix of cotton, viscose and linen just brings everything you need for the warm season. Since I must also definitely recommend again the set of Tiril Eckhoff for Sandnes from last year: Shirt, sweater, shorts. If you start now, you'll have a great wardrobe for the rest of the year. I knit the shorts last year and am sooo excited about them! They were fun to knit, finished in a jiffy, and wear great. And no, I definitely don't have ballerina legs. Or well-trained biathlete legs like Tiril. Don't even know what to call mine. Couch legs with playground excursion experience? Maybe!

Now of course we need something for on top. This week I have, among other things, the Portobello Sweater by Cheryl Mokhtari aka Coco Amour for you. The Londoner designs such great, simple garments - they fit in every closet.

You'll knit the striped Portobello Sweater top down from Double Sunday by Sandnes. I love the neckline so much! And sewing on buttons is quite meditative, too. The German pattern is not yet available on Ravelry, but here from the designer.

Last week I had also shown you the Robinia Light by Anne Ventzel. Now we also have the knitting kit for it and of course all agreed: Yes, we need it. Absolutely. Well, I certainly do. We have put up three options for you. Como from Lamana, Cashmere 6/28 and Sole (both Pascuali). I'll take Sole , and you?

Soon we will start with the test of the Küsel Shirt. Marisa knits it with Bio Balance from BC Yarn and Silky Kid from Kremke Soul Wool. We have other yarn combos in mind - stay tuned! The absolute eye-catcher of this short-sleeved shirt is definitely the long hem, which you fasten with a knot on the side.