In a world overflowing with fast fashion and impulse buying, crafting something yourself is a quiet rebellion. A statement for mindfulness, quality, and a deeper connection to what we wear.
🧶 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:
- 🧠 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
… 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
You have an idea in your head – maybe a sweater, a shawl, or a new lace pattern – but how do you turn it into a real knitting pattern? Don't worry: with a little structure, curiosity, and creativity, you can turn your ideas into your very own designs.
Birthday, holiday, or just because – if you want to make a knitter (or yourself 😉) happy, here's the ultimate gift list. From practical to pretty to "I didn't know I needed this – but now I do!"
Every year brings new colors that spark our creativity – and 2025 is no different! Whether soft tones, earthy naturals, or bold statements – here's my color trend update for your yarn stash.
You cast on full of motivation, knit 20 rows, and then... disaster. It's too tight, too loose, the stitches are missing, or the pattern looks like knitting gone wild. Welcome to the club – we've all been there!
Some eat chocolate, others do yoga – and us? We reach for our needles. Because knitting is more than just a hobby: it's a little therapy session, a reset button for your mind and heart. When life gets loud, our inner world seeks calm. That's where knitting comes in: the rhythm of the stitches, the soft feel of yarn through...
You know the feeling: you walk into a yarn store or scroll through hundreds of beautiful skeins online – everything looks gorgeous, everything feels amazing … and somehow you end up with a yarn that doesn't suit your project at all. Oops!
I still remember it vividly: my very first knitted piece was... well… far from pretty. 😅
A kind of scarf – crooked, full of holes, and definitely full of "character". But you know what? I loved it.
Who would have thought needles could be so different?
Some people have wine cellars, others tool sheds – and we knitters? We have our yarn stash. And trust me: it's more than just balls of wool. It's a mirror of your crafting soul.
Ever wondered why some knitters throw their yarn while others seem to pick it like magic? Let's explore the two most common knitting styles – and how to find the one that suits you best.
You know those days when ideas come rushing in – and those other days when your creative brain hits a wall? Don't worry, inspiration is always out there – you just need to spot it (or give it a little nudge).