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I've been on the Maschenfein team for almost two months now, and my conclusion so far is that it never gets boring here! This week, for example, we sent out our new newsletter. I tell you: Thrill! Marisa had to hold my hand via phone because I was so excited while sending it. But then all of a sudden it was out and you guys were thrilled. And it doesn't get any better than that. So I'm jumping straight into the next task - which is this text. Welcome to a fresh Saturday coffee with knitting ideas, a new magazine, glimpses of our new branding, and a secret airing.
Cooperation with Franziska Klee
Photo: © Ines Grabner/
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Let's start with the secret (because it's just so beautiful!). Finally we can show you what Marisa has cooked up together with Franziska from the fair fashion label Franziska Klee. The Leipzig-based company stands for minimalist cuts, sustainable materials and attention to detail - all qualities that we also appreciate here at Maschenfein.
And when Marisa met with Franziska in Leipzig, there was a lot of fun on the one hand, but above all three great results with the names Mila, Mara and Mona.
Devise plans... ...implement... ...Determine colors... ...and implement again.
Photos: © Maschenfein/Franziska Klee
As you can see, a lot of time and passion went into this cooperation. All bags are also adorned with our new branding, which you got a big taste of in our last mail. So the excitement on our side was correspondingly great. And because we want everyone to see how Maschenfein is developing, you can find the latest newsletter here. And if you like it (which we hope you do!), we would be happy if you subscribe to it. Just scroll down this page and enter your e-mail address in the field "Newsletter subscription".
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When I was preparing the newsletter, I read her article "My lateral entry to happiness" on Franziska's site and was - I just have to put this a bit pathetically now - really touched. A young woman writes about her path and her passion and you can see in every line how much she burns for her work. And you can also see that in the high-quality products: Franziska Klee knows her leather suppliers from southern Germany, who in turn tan their leather on a vegetable and ecologically sustainable basis, and Franziska and her small but fine team then process it in Leipzig. So 100 percent "made in Germany". The end result is an accessory that will accompany you for many, many years.
And of course that's exactly what we want with the three products that were created in this collaboration: Make you happy and accompany you.
Photos: © Ines Grabner/Maschenfein
All three are designed to meet the (high) demands of a knitter. Bag Mona is the perfect knitting companion for on the go. It accommodates the current knitting project and can be opened from both sides in no time at all to quickly knit a few rows or rounds in between. It's not unusual to have five minutes to spare. And how practical it is when you can also use it for knitting!
We have developed the needle bag Mara in such a way that on the one hand it has space for particularly many tips and on the other hand it also has various compartments for ropes of different lengths. Because who does not know that? The tedious search for the right rope length? No longer happens. In addition to the leather color, you can also choose the color of the elastic band that closes the needle bag.
The small case we have christened Mila and it will accommodate all your things that you need on the road so. It can be knitting utensils or cosmetics - it doesn't matter. Mila takes everything and always looks good in it! And did you notice the embossing on the bags? It is a combination of two logos: Franziska's and our new one. We are thrilled! But of course we also want to know how you like our "new look". So feel free to tell us in the comments!
Anniversary at LAMANA
There's also something new from LAMANA, one of your favorite yarn manufacturers in the store. The Bielefeld-based company recently published its tenth magazine with ladies' designs. For this anniversary, the makers have therefore also opted for a perfect binding and dispensed with the staples.
The 2020/2021 winter collection includes 28 knitting pattern for sweaters, cardigans and accessories of all kinds. The magazine offers varied knitting techniques and the designs range from fashionable basics to classic designs and sophisticated garments with special details. We have already packed you the first knitting kits. You can find them all on this page. By the way, the magazine is included in the kits free of charge.
Model No. 6 Model No. 4
I am particularly fond of the model No. 6. To one, because the sweater is knitted in gray. Of course, you can knit it in any other color, but I'm like many: I always like to reknit in the original color. And for another, I really like the stand-up collar. Really, really well. I've mentioned before that turtlenecks are very in this season. This model is knitted from Shetland and Premia and thus has - for my taste - just the right fluff factor.
Model No. 4 you knit from Como Tweed and Premia. Here I find especially interesting the pattern, which extends over the entire sweater without being too intrusive. Despite the small splashes of color from the Como Tweed, this sweater is not too much, but a nice piece for this winter (and today it was finally cold here - yay!).
Model No. 8 Model No. 2
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If you don't like mohair, you'll find alternatives in the booklet. For example, the cover model (left) is knitted only from Como (and you can choose from a meeeeenge of colors). The model no. 2 is knitted from Shetland. The color copper, which you also see in the picture, I find particularly beautiful.
Have you ever knitted the yarn Shetland? It is one of the newer LAMANA qualities and consists of 100 percent lambswool. It is particularly suitable for designs with a rustic look and, of course, for multicolored knitting. But you can also combine it with another yarn like Premia, as in model no. 4, which makes the feel softer. But also knitted solo, Shetland is a so-called "Superlight" yarn and, like Como, impresses with its lightness. And the color palette is as always with LAMANA: There is something here for every taste.
Photo: © LAMANA
Santa Claus inspiration
With shock we have realized the days that next weekend is already the first Advent. And that in turn means that soon St. Nicholas is (gladly introduce dramatic music at this point). Oops, are you already equipped? I've already packed a little something (and maybe I'll hide it so well that I won't find it myself - you know that for sure). If you don't have anything yet and are still looking for a small gift for older children, we have something for you: the SANDNESGARN Knit Kit for Kids.
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The kit includes a cardboard case to put together, Addi knitting needles for children and an pattern booklet with small projects such as bags, headband, coasters and slippers. It comes with two balls of Fritids yarn. The yarn is also very suitable for felting - maybe you want to try something in this direction with your children. There was inspiration for this just this week in this blog post. We are currently totally in the felting fever and hope a bit that we can infect you with it (is also not dangerous!). So here's another reminder: Next Thursday, November 26, we'll be going live on Instagram at 8:30 p.m. and want to knit a felt project together with you. You can ask us questions via chat and we will try to answer as many of them as possible.
On our own account
If some of you are currently waiting for your yarn, we ask for a little patience. One of our most important wholesalers had a system changeover and the so eagerly awaited deliveries from various manufacturers have been very delayed. In addition, there are the important hygienic measures in the warehouse and the already beginning Christmas delivery delay at DHL and DPD. As you can see, a lot of things are coming together here.
However, we are currently in the process of mastering all challenges as usual and hope very much that your packages will now arrive as quickly as always (as of this week, the sending of the shipment numbers to you should also be working again when your package leaves the warehouse). If you don't get your Fritids yarn in time for the livestream, just grab another project and knit along anyway. You'll even have a little advantage, because we'll explain again exactly how the provisional cast-on works for the slippers. After all, it's good to know before you start knitting. Oh, and we'll try to save the stream so you can watch it later, too! The point remains: we're happy about everyone who watches - no matter when! 🙂
#maschenfeinesschaufenster
Do you already know our fine stitch shop window? Since we lack a real shop window, we have simply created a virtual one. Here, our hard-working knitters show you all kinds of wonderful things that you can knit with yarns from the store. Recently we added the blouse Maya by Lotilda:
via Instagram: © instagram.com/livingpaper.rothenburg
Knitted it Andrea with four threads Premia from LAMANA (Honestly, I don't plan something like this before - but today we obviously have a focus on LAMANA ;-)). So the blouse is fluffy-fluffy-at its fluffiest. Yes, I've mastered increasing adjectives. But even more important: I can knit, too. And the Maya blouse is already very charming!
Maschenfein knitting round
You can knit as well. Just like felting obviously - at least that's what the view on Instagram suggests. There are namely the first parts already finished knitted and felted.
Birgit, for example, has finished the small felt bag (she also discovered the pattern on Ravelry) and Sigrid's first pair of felt slippers. By the way, they were also a tip from our great Maschenfeinrunde. Discovered - or felt I would almost say - they have Sibel. Thanks for that! And I'm so excited to see all the other felt projects that will be created in the coming weeks!
Saskia has finished two projects: the Long Shadows by ANKESTRiCK and the Cardigan Ystävä by Jonna Hietala. Yes, sewing threads is not a big deal (at least in my eyes), but for these two projects I would do it (if they are mine afterwards ;-)). Finally, at Natalie 's you can see the headband Vicky by Julia Gotthardt. You might know her as knitting.jule from Instagram and here from Maschenfein - she supports us in the backend. And I'll introduce her headbands to you next week. Until then, 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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