Shawl on and sweater out

This week our maschenfein cardigan knit-along has started! We're thrilled with the response - so many of you are joining in! Below I show you a few impressions. At this point there is now another suggestion - because a start is of course possible at any time!

On Ravelry accidentally, for real, the Dune Cardigan from Caidree ran across my way (designs know me there and like to say hello ;-)). Actually, I had squinted at the Evermore Sweater Lite, but there I'm still waiting for the German translation. But that should come soon and then I present it to you of course!

Fine knitting pleasure in autumn

When clicking on but then the Dune Cardigan came into the picture and I knew immediately: The comes with in the Käffchen! The design fits just perfect in the fall. We have created the model with Snefnug of CaMaRose, so you will be ready quickly.

The design is knitted top down. The back is worked in rows up to the underarms, the neck is adjusted by short rows. The front parts are also knitted in rows and the neckline is formed in parallel. Below the arms all three parts are joined and finished in rows. For the sleeves, pick up stitches from the armholes. Well, how about it? A gauge of 15 stitches on 10 cm. Please! You'll get that knitted away in no time.

After the Dune Cardigan and I said "See you soon!", this one came around the corner: Fall Loop Sweater from Other Loops. I did the only right thing and immediately shared the link with my colleagues (with the urgent request to Mary-Anne, to please very, very quickly post a matching kit).

What can I say: The reactions were as hoped. From "Uuuuuuuhhhhh 😍" to "I like it too much" to "I'd rather not even look at it", everything was there. Sometimes it's just the simple things that make your heart soar. And I think this sweater is such a "simple thing": Simply knit your way into sweater weather round by round with a restrained pattern.

For the yarn we have created two options for you: Como Grande from Lamana is a fluffy, light version. If you like it really fluffy and like to knit mohair, go for the combination of Double Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair by Sandnes. I'll be honest: I can't decide!

Oh, I'm at a loss as to what to do with my summer self now. Mothballing already? Take it out again at lunchtime? In the morning and in the evening just tie a little shawl around and put on socks? Actually, I don't really want to let summer go yet, but on the other hand ... it's slowly coming back, the desire for all the cozy sweaters and cardigans that are waiting for me in my closet and here at our knitting kits.

Maybe I should just put the cart before the horse and increase the desire for autumn via yarn. How about Como and Premia from Lamana, for example? Gorgeous, I tell you. Really! Como, the little sister of Como Grande, is a cozy soft merino yarn. Combined with the silk-mohair quality Premia , all knits made from it become a fluffy dream that you - I'm not lying - won't want to take off again (except maybe at the aforementioned midday, when late summer wants to say "good day" again).

Just the same combination Johanna aka kolbri by Johanna has chosen for her Diane Sweater - also a simple model that is a great basic part for the cold season. Small eye-catchers are the raglan slants in the rib pattern, which then extends over the sides to the hem. Knitted is from the top down.

Practical are of course also those designs where you can decide whether you want to knit a slightly lighter version with short sleeves or rather one with long. This week I have two options for you.

On the one hand, there is the Elli Shirt from Rust Knitwear. Simone, who is behind the label (and who we had a portrait about on the blog this summer), has put a lot of attention to detail into this one. Yes, you're knitting on pretty small needles (about 3 mm). But (!) it's worth it.

Attention to detail

You knit from the top down in a double broken rib pattern with a nice detail at the waist. The model is designed rather figure-hugging, but you can choose to knit it with or without waist. In the pattern you will find many measurements, so you can really find the right size for you.

We have created two kits for you: For the short sleeved version you will find a kit with Tynn Line from Sandnes. For the long-sleeved version, we've added Sunday from Sandnes to your kit.

En Vogue V by ChrisBerlin follows a completely different style. Here the saddle shoulders and slightly puffed sleeves are the eye-catcher. For the stripes you can choose either a soft or strong contrast. Knitted from the top down.

For the yarn, Chris chose Sole by Pascuali, a fine cotton yarn with cashmere content. I like it very much. It's nice and airy and light, but also cozy because of the cashmere content. Whether short or long sleeves with this design: I can imagine both!

All these wonderful projects that you have on your needles or will soon have, of course need adequate living conditions before they go into your closet or - better yet - on your body. In addition to all the beautiful project bags that we already have in the store, you can now also find two bags to sew yourself in our DIY kits.

Some of you may already know the patterns for Field and Town Bag. Now you can find the matching kits at Maschenfein. The sewing kit contains the appropriate amount of fabric, the accessory set and optionally the printed pattern and the pattern. Optionally you can also order the eyelet tool. Some of you have already ordered, but we will order all missing products, so that they are back in stock as soon as possible. I have directly desire to get out my sewing machine again!