Keyword: Accessories

After November, December really doesn't make it easy for us either. But, after all, he also belongs to 2020, so why should he keep it different... Well. So first of all, welcome to Saturday Coffee with knitting inspiration to knit yourself and especially - keep (keyword "Egostrikk"), a bit of net talk, Christmas spirit and an important note!

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Of course, first there is something for the ears and for the necessary mood. I was SO close to present you the Christmas hit playlist. But since I want you to continue to visit here, I have then but waived it. But it exists, just so you know.

The other day I realized with horror that I have no knitting project for the holidays. Yes, of course, there are already a few smaller things, a few more balls maybe also and yes, quite possibly I have a few UFOs (= unfinished objects). But you know it too, that magic when you unpack your Maschenfein package, the pattern come out of the printer and you unwind the thread from a new skein. Hach, hach, hach.

So I have chosen the Jules Sweater from Paula_m. Yes, I have become a victim of my own newsletter, because I presented it to you last week. But it's somehow just right for my current mood: cozy, slightly heavier needles, stripes, Sophia likes it. Knitted according to the original pattern, which you get for example on Ravelry, but just from Smart and Tynn Silk Mohair from SANDNES. So it will be really nice and fluffy. If you prefer to knit with the original summer yarn Ica from LAMANA, you can find our knitting kit here.

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At Ravelry was this week also a lot going on. At the end of the year, many great designs have appeared once again, which will bring us in any case knitted well over the holidays and into the new year.

At ChrisBerlin for example Syster a classic cardigan at first glance, but one that comes up with clever details. Knitted top down in a half brioche of Premia and Merida from LAMANA, a really nice, cozy combination. What I like most about the design are the saddle shoulders and the long cuffs. You can find a finished knitting kit here. Dagmar is also knitting it right now for our #maschenfeinesschaufenster and also participated in the test knit. I'm telling you: In our WhatsApp group it went high, it was one or the other time geribbelt, but now the pattern is and the result is .

News from PetiteKnit from Denmark

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Let's continue with the cozy knit: even though it's December, the latest model from PetiteKnit fits perfectly. November Jacket (it's all 2020 anyway!) is a warm top-down cardigan in a brioche pattern. With this is actually said everything, you only need the matching color at the used yarn Peer Gynt of SANDNES 😉 All right. You'll get some more info, because the jacket is constructed diversely:

First you knit a part in doubleface technique, namely the back collar, which in turn connects the front edges. From this part you then pick up the stitches for the back, after which you knit right and left shoulder. These three parts are then collected on one needle and form the body, which is worked in the brioche pattern in rows with facings with doubleface technique. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armholes. Finally, pockets are knitted in the brioche pattern, which are sewn to the jacket.

Or rather a vest?

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Almost exactly the same construction is the matching vest to the jacket: The November Vest is also knitted in the brioche pattern top down and is a knitted piece for all those who just can't imagine ending up on "Sleeve Island" towards the end of the knitting. Personally, it always takes me a while to motivate myself to knit sleeves, but eventually I get the hang of it. Nevertheless, I find the vest, which is also knitted from Peer Gynt by SANDNES, very charming. On Instagram also came up with the idea to knit the jacket or vest from the Snefnug of CaMaRose, which I imagine even cuddlier.

By the way, when deciding what to knit next, I always turn on the head cinema: How do I look while knitting? (Well of course, the Christmas decorations sparkle, the child plays contentedly, the man sleeps - optionally vice versa). How do I look wearing the knitting? (Well of course, so honest!) Do I have the material at home ? (Of course not, so honest!) So. Vest and / or jacket thus remain possible Anstrick designs.

"Finland" is spelled L-A-I-N-E

We also have the latest issue of the Finnish knitting magazine Laine in stock today. You could already pre-order it and we will try to send it out to you as soon as possible.

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Ever since I knitted the Encadré loop, I've been a big Julie Hoover fan. I really like the timeless, classic designs of the US-American. Luckily for me (unluckily?!) she is now also represented with a design in the new Laine issue. Skog is a light oversize sweater with a loose turtleneck. On the arms you will find a subtle Fair Isle pattern. Do I like it? Oh yes!

The sweater is constructed from the bottom up: You start in rounds with the cuff and knit up to the armpits. Then the knitted piece is separated into front and back and knitted in rows. The sleeves are also knitted in rounds starting from the cuff, then you knit the shoulders in rows to give them their proper shape. Sew everything together using the mattress stitch. For the collar, pick up stitches from the neckline and knit in rounds.

...and which yarn?

Of course, it is also very important which yarn we recommend to you. Unfortunately, I have a talent for picking out tricky projects... Luckily, we have Sandra, who has such a good overview of our yarns that she always knows how to help. And so also here: For the "main" yarn, we would go with Rakuda from ITO. For the colorwork part, which is worked in the original two-ply, you can either use Sensai and knit it together with Rakuda, or you can use a completely new combination, namely Shio and Sensai. Egg, egg, egg. I tell you, my head, it's already knitting very, very diligently here!

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Multicolored was here the last few weeks often a topic. In October, for example, we told you a whole lot about Fair Isle & Co. Now you can use this knowledge for the new design by Isabell Krämer: Jingle is a timeless top-down sweater with a pretty Fair Isle pattern at the yoke. With the help of short rows you form the slightly higher neck at the back before the yoke is knitted in several colors. Once you've separated the arms, knit in rounds until you reach the cuff. You can do this even with a full belly over the holidays, when your head might already be a little sluggish. For the sleeves, pick up the stitches you've stopped and knit down in rounds as well.

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As a yarn, we imagine the Merino Twists Solids from Cowgirl Blues beautiful. The wool is hand-dyed in Cape Town and has become so popular that founder Bridget Henderson has been able to employ several women, giving them a fair and secure income. Henderson spent some time at Luis Vuitton Moet Hennessy in Paris and then worked as a management consultant. But as sometimes happens, even the best-paid or most prestigious job doesn't fill you up. And so she went back to Cape Town, started knitting again and experimenting with textures and colors. The result is, among other things, the Merino Twists Solids in your hands.

Team Rosa, please sit down!

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Oh man, Andrea Mowry's latest design really makes me weak. Wouldn't Pink Fizz not also a nice piece of "Egostrikk" for the holidays? By the way, the term comes from Scandinavia (hence the slightly different spelling, in this case Norwegian) and simply means that you knit something for yourself. So has a lot to do with self-care and we all know how important that is 😉.

The sweater is - typical for Mowry - knitted from the bottom up. The shoulders are overlapped and the sweater is kept rather loose. The underarms are tighter and give the design contour. Due to the lace pattern, the model is certainly something for advanced knitters, but some may still be looking for the challenge for the holidays! As a yarn we have chosen here for Island Blend from Rowan.

But rather something small?

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If you're looking for smaller projects, the new designs from Melanie Berg are something for you. The hat and cuffs are knitted from Cashmere 6/28 by Pascuali, one of our absolute yarn favorites this year.

If this year has taught us anything it’s that we can pull through the toughest times together.

This sentence comes from the Ravelry description of the two designs. And I think: It's true. This year has been extraordinary in every way. Exceptionally exciting, exceptionally exhausting, but in some moments perhaps exceptionally beautiful. Remember that when you reward yourself with good yarn and some knitting time. And something is ringing a bell with me right now. Cue cashmere, cue Pascuali... I can't figure it out. Best I update the podcast playlist of Only One More Row tomorrow. Maybe something will come up.

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If you're still looking for a pretty little something, you could reach for the Tape Measures from CocoKnits. Tape Measures are made of polyactide, a 100 percent biodegradable, plant-based plastic substitute. The tape, which comes in three different colors, can be used to measure in both cm/mm and inches.

Fine accessories from MINUK

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And do you know where you can store the measuring tapes? In the project bags from MINUK. Founder Antje has recently developed the bags further. So the Project Bags in size M and L now have so-called D-rings on the side or on the leather straps and can be carried with a leather belt. Thanks to the very robust canvas cotton fabric, the bags have a good stand and offer space for two to four balls, depending on the size. Both designs are closed with a drawstring. Smaller, narrow inner pockets offer space for double pointed needles or scissors. Here's a little warning (aside from pointing out that MINUK accessories are really, really pretty!): The strap is only included with size L, you'll need to order it separately for the smaller size M bags if desired. We've ordered it in any case and will get it to the warehouse as soon as we can.

Speaking of warehouses: When a Maschenfein package arrived the other day (*cough*), I could see how incredibly busy DHL is at the moment (of course, this also applies to all other shipping service providers). Via a Livetracking you can track your package and see how many stops it is to your home. And there have never been so many as on this day with me.

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2020 is also an enormous challenge for our warehouse and our shipping service providers. Increasing school and daycare closures come together with an even higher volume of packages than usual at this time of year. As always, we do our best and try to get everything to you as quickly and safely as possible.

And another info about the live tracking: In the past weeks the automatic sending of the number did not work properly. But we found the error yesterday and hope that soon all orders will be recorded so that you get your tracking number automatically.

Maschenfein knitting round

Finally, in addition to my inspiration, there should be some from your own ranks. The best address for this is, as always, our Facebook group or our #maschenfeinstrickrunde on Instagram.

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Still I discover felt projects with you - how beautiful! With Ulrike, for example, two Tova bags are finished. Stephanie has posted her Sunday Sweater and makes but directly desire to "Egostrikk. 😉

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While waiting for the yarn for this year's Christmas shawl. Lucia i_pfefferminza simply knits the one from the last one: Namely Margaret's mom from the Milano by LAMANA. And finally, with the manufacturer Regia, it's all about the sock yarns. And about our last podcast episode. I'll link it to you again now for the conclusion. Next week there will be the last Saturday Coffee for this year, in which I will provide you with reading fodder for the turn of the year.

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We ourselves go on December 24 in the Christmas break. Here is a reminder that all voucher orders that are paid by December 24, 9 a.m.(please note the booking times of your bank), will be sent by us in time for Christmas (the vouchers will be sent by mail). You can also order "between the years" as usual, but our support will be limited during this time. So please be patient if it takes a little longer than usual to get back to you. From January 4th on we will be there for you again as usual - possible lockdowns aside.

But until then it still takes a few days. Therefore, I wish you first of all a nice, quiet third Advent and a lot of fun and relaxation while knitting. Stay healthy!