Trying new things

Makramee, Sonstiges, Stricken

The first time I was introduced to knitting, I was on a study trip for 4 weeks in Denmark. That was 2005. Well, that is not actually true. My mother always used to knit at home. But she liked crocheting always better than knitting, so I rather did that as well and was never really

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Presents for the little ones II

Kinder, Stricken

The next little wonder was on its way and I was trying to figure out what to make for the new arrival this time. Drops is always a great inspiration for this. Finally I decided to knit this jacket. I used Junghans yarn in gray, this time bought at Galeria Kaufhof. My first idea was to embellish the jacket with

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Outdoor Knitting and other confessions

Sonstiges, Stricken

When I was young, I was embarrassed by everything I did publicly. Starting with reading my mangas (a 15-year old reading Sailor Moon, what would people say!) to going alone for a walk, not to mention telling I am going hiking with my parents instead of to the beach, or mentioning that I have a

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Guerrilla Knitting

Guerilla Knitting, Häkeln, Stricken

Around Easter I was on vacation in Leipzig. And here I found those beautiful piece of work: With that sight I get really in the mood for some yarn bombing as well. I always think about some crocheted or knitted flowers that decorate some naked walls. But i love following idea, which found my boyfriend

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