Being able to substitute yarn is probably an essential skill for knitters and crocheters alike. I hardly ever use the recommended yarn in patterns - sometimes because a certain yarn isn't available in my country,Continue reading
What's your favorite season? I think every season has its charm, but autumn is probably my favorite. I'm always very happy when I finally get the chance to wear all of my handmade sweaters! However,Continue reading
My latest design is ready for testing! I'm super excited about this brand new, beginner friendly (!!) design. The stitch pattern might look intimidating, but this sweater is quite an easy knit. The yardage mightContinue reading
I recently had the pleasure of testing the Falling Leaves Sweater for Iris Hardege. It's a gorgeous top-down sweater featuring a lovely lacework yoke. I knew I just had to test this beauty when IContinue reading
About 1,5 years ago, I was asked to design a cardigan for the HobbyGigant, a Dutch yarn store. They offer a wide range of crafting products - not just for knitting and crochet, but alsoContinue reading
Several people have told me that I'm probably the world's fastest knitter. Although I'm quite sure that's not true, I must admit I can whip up a sweater rather quickly - especially when one considersContinue reading
A while ago, BettaKnit kindly gifted me their Jodi Sweater kit to try out their Alpaca Brush yarn. BettaKnit is an Italian yarn brand. They offer a wide range of gorgeous, natural yarns and aContinue reading
You've been knitting for a while, you feel confident using different techniques, and you've thought about designing your own garment but you don't know where to start. Does this sound familiar? Designing knitwear and writingContinue reading
Dearest reader, Welcome to my blog and thank you for checking out my little corner on the web.To be honest, I've been thinking about starting a blog for years. I like to think I'm anContinue reading
