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.

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Patterns with heart, style and addictive potential
Modern knitting and crochet patterns for creative doers –
whether you're a beginner or an experienced master of the stitches.
Hi, I'm Kathrin Parlatan...
In love with wool, crazy about ideas and with a knitting needle in my heart – knitting and crocheting have been part of my life since my childhood. What started as a hobby became my vocation.
Today, I use my love and experience to design modern knitting and crochet instructions that are easy to understand, stylish and simple to follow. I work with high-quality yarns and well-known partners – and share my ideas with a great community.
stricken-im-trend.com stands for creativity, quality and the genuine joy of crafting.
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🐾 Dog Sweater LILO – Knitting Pattern
Even our four-legged friends need a cozy sweater in the transitional seasons – to stay warm and stylish on the go.
This sweater is quick to knit, suitable for confident beginners, and thanks to the elastic Merino wool, it adapts perfectly to your dog's body.
Special extra: Two versions – one for girl dogs 💕 and one for boy dogs 💙.
Bonus: A detailed explanation of 3 different short-row methods is included.
👉 And the very best: All proceeds from this pattern are donated annually to animal welfare charities! 🐾❤️
💖 Join in and support my heart project for animal welfare –
stitch by stitch for a good cause. 🐶
Knit? Crochet? Free? Or an entire collection?
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Stitches, Styles, Magic ...
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From quick tips to deep yarn stories – it's all here. Whether knitting, crochet, or fun facts – you'll find everything to make your stitch-loving heart beat faster.
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#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.
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