Have you ever taken your knitting for a walk?
I don't mean dragging your yarn across the park – I mean sitting under a tree, needles in hand, and feeling your creativity breathe right along with you.
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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. 🐶
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Stitches, Styles, Magic ...
... my blog is your yarn universe.
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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One blink – and boom: a stitch has dropped, your pattern has gone rogue, or there's a hole where none should be. Welcome to the club!
Ever wondered what's really on your needles – and if it's the right choice?
Headache? Migraine? And stress already knocking at your door? Maybe your best remedy isn't in the medicine cabinet – but in your hands. Yes, really: Knitting and crocheting can actually help relieve migraine symptoms. Why? Because they calm your mind, focus your attention, and offer the comfort of rhythm, repetition and control – exactly what you...
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