When you've been around the world of yarn, wool, and patterns for many years – like I have – you start noticing changes almost automatically.
Welcome to the World of Stitches
If you think knitting and crochet are only for rocking chairs and chamomile tea…
👉 you haven't seen just how vibrant, colorful, and creative this world can be!
Here on the blog, I share everything that slips through my stitches:
- 🧠 Smart tips & tricks
- 💡 Inspiring moments from my yarn studio
- 🙈 Mishaps I wish I'd known about sooner
- 🎁 Little freebies just for you
- 💛 Updates on my heartfelt projects
- 🔭 Special Categories: #HistoryMasche & #FunFacts around the Yarn Universe
- … and loads of love for everything needle and thread.
Whether you're a total beginner or already dreaming in rows and rounds –
you're in exactly the right place.
So get comfy, grab your favorite yarn, and start clicking through. 💛
Happy reading, laughing, learning & casting on!
Much love,
Kathrin
Some designs seem to take on a life of their own over time. They are not simply purchased once – they keep appearing again, get remade, recommended, and stay present. That is exactly what happened with MonteNegro #1.
Sometimes the best ideas do not come when you are sitting neatly at your desk trying very hard to "be creative" — they show up when you are actually supposed to be doing something completely different.
Crochet is soft. Period.
That's how we think of it.
Sometimes, it's the small moments that remind us we're on the right path.
Let's be honest for a moment:
Blocking is one of those topics where a lot of opinions are floating around – but not always a lot of real understanding.
Sometimes it's not the new ideas…
Today, I came across an article that genuinely stayed with me.
Mulesing Explained: What Does Mulesing-Free Wool Really Mean & What to Look for When Buying Yarn
You see a beautiful yarn, maybe already imagine your next project, almost feel the softness between your fingers — and then a word suddenly makes you pause:
#FunFact: Knitting & Crochet Myths Nobody Tells You – and Why a Sweater Might Ruin Your Relationship
"Never knit a sweater for your partner…"
IAs part of preparing the relaunch – true to the idea of
I'm pretty sure you know this feeling…












