As leaves turn and days shorten, we naturally reach for warm tones. On the needles this autumn are deep hues that bring elegance, coziness, and style. Burgundy is the timeless leader—but it's joined by four other shades shaping Fall 2025.
🧶 Welcome to the World of Stitches! 🧶
This is Kathrin's blog – knitting enthusiast, crochet heroine, yarn whisperer, and proud wool addict.
If you think knitting and crocheting is just for rocking chairs and chamomile tea…
👉 then you haven't seen how vibrant, colorful, and creative this world truly is!
Here on the blog, I share everything that slips through my stitches:
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… and loads of love for everything needle and thread.
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Happy reading, laughing, learning & casting on!
Much love,
Kathrin
#HistoryStitch: Inuit Knitting Patterns – Between Qiviuq, Spirituality & Colonial Misunderstandings
For centuries, Inuit communities lived across the Arctic – from Alaska to Greenland. In this harsh environment, clothing was not fashion but a matter of survival. Using sealskin, whale tissue, fat, and Qiviuq (the underwool of the musk ox), they developed textile traditions that blurred the lines between knitting, nålebinding, and sewing.
Knitting and crochet are no longer just hobbies – they are culture, lifestyle, and statement. Time and again, stitches appear in movies, series, and pop culture, inspiring trends around the world. From Barbie's pink sweaters to Bridgerton's Regency-inspired shawls – yarn is part of the stories we tell, and the fashion we wear.
One color only? At first it may sound plain – maybe even boring. But that's where the magic begins: monochrome knitting is modern, elegant, and highlights the craft itself.
Do you know the feeling? You start a new knitting project with full excitement – maybe a big blanket, a sweater, or even a cardigan – and after a few rows you realize: this is going to be a long-term project. Many knitters lose motivation at this point, and the work ends up half-finished in the basket. But there...
Fall and winter are the perfect seasons to start a new crochet project – and what could be more practical than a bag? Whether for shopping, work, or a cozy coffee outing: handmade crochet bags are not only eye-catchers but also reliable everyday companions.
Did you know that yarn doesn't always come from sheep's wool, cotton, or alpaca?
Soy protein fibers are a fascinating but still little-known alternative. They are made from the by-products of tofu production, turning food leftovers into silky, soft yarn – perfect for skin and planet alike.
Times of crisis are part of life – whether it's personal challenges, global uncertainty, or the little storms of everyday life. Many of us look for an anchor, something that provides calm and stability. Knitting and crochet are more than hobbies: they can ground us, calm the mind, and even build community.
When you browse the yarn shelves in your favorite store or search online for new treasures, one thing quickly stands out: not every yarn is smooth and neatly twisted. There's a colorful world of textured yarns that add unique effects to your knitting and crochet projects. But what exactly hides behind names like Bouclé, Chenille, or slub yarn...
#HistoryStitch: Ottoman Edgings & European Lace – how Oya borders informed church & court lace
When we think of Ottoman textile art, we see floral arabesques, tulips, and carnations – motifs that survived for centuries on fabrics, embroideries, and lace borders. Under the umbrella term Oya (Turkish for fine lace/edging), narrow decorative trims were created in Anatolia and the Ottoman Empire – as needle lace (iğne oyası), crochet trims (tığ...
If you've ever held a yarn that felt both incredibly soft and surprisingly strong, chances are it was core-spun yarn. As the name suggests, it's made from a core wrapped in another fiber (spun around it). The result is a yarn that combines strength with luxury – a perfect balance of function and beauty.
Argyle – those iconic overlapping diamonds – has traveled far. From Scottish Highland traditions to golf sweaters, from retro classics to fashion runways, it's a design with staying power. Its charm lies in the mix: structured but playful, timeless yet fresh. And that's why it's trending again today.












