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Seit gestern haben wir ein neues Familienmitglied: Willkommen zu Hause Charlie. 💛💛💛💛💛💛🧡🧡🧡🧡❤❤❤❤❤💜 Since yesterday we have a new member in our family: Welcome home Charlie.

Sonnenuntergang am Strand, so fühlt sich Urlaub an 🌞 #sonnenuntergang #goldenestunde #fyn #sunsetlovers #sunset #ostseeliebe #ostseeglück

Though I'm fairly late to join the #boqueriabasketkal I pulled the trigger yesterday, when I received this gorgeous yarn. I went to the #weddingwoolweekend but was too late, @raincloudandsage were already out of the Unspun 2104, which I wanted to use for this project. Fortunately, there were some balls left online. It's my first time knitting with unspun yarn, but I really enjoy the slow process of knitting and the cloudlike sheepy beauty of the yarn. The pattern is a lot of fun. I love the look of the linen stitch which reminds me of intricate cane webbing. My answer to challenge 1: I usually tend to work with cool summery yarns like linen or silk and keep cool with ice cold coffee and cold tea. Draw the curtains and put on the AC if necessary. Pattern: Boqueria basket by @vanessapellisa Yarn: Unspun 2104 in the color Nimbus by @raincloudandsage #boqueriabasketkal #boqueriabasket #vanessapellisa #unspunyarn #unspun #unspun2104 #raincloudandsageyarn #iloveknitting #boqueriabasketkalchallenge1

New apartment, good old gallery wall. #gallerywall #alpinafeinefarben #alpinafeinefarbenlack #protea #sundaymood☀️#interior #panelling #diy #diypanelling

Als frischgebackene Tante, habe ich es mir nicht nehmen lassen für die kleine eine Mütze zu entwerfen. Hoffentlich passt sie ihr bald und hält sie warm Mein Design Dafür habe ich @schachenmayr Merino Extrafine Silky Soft in der Farbe 570 (Petrol) zusammen mit @dererumnatura Gilliatt in der der Farbe Dörte (Gold) verwendet, das ich bei @wollenberlin gekauft habe I couldn't resist designing this hat for my little niece. Hopefully it will fit her soon and keep her warm. My design I used @schachenmayr Merino Extrafine Silky Soft 120 with Tencel in the colourway 570 (teal) together with @dererumnatura Gilliatt in the colourway Dore (gold) which I bought @wollenberlin #dererumnatura #dererumnaturagilliatt #knitting #babyknits #babyknittingpatterns #babyknitting #proudaunt #mydesign #babyhat #babymütze #stolzetante #ichliebestricken

Momentan stricke ich das Rasa Tuch von @isangknits mit Garnsouveniren aus Kappeln und Flensburg. Der Urlaub im nördlichsten Teil Deutschlands, der sich fast schon wie Dänemark anfühlt, war wunderschön, so wie das Garn. Anders als im Original, verwende ich Lace Garn anstelle von Fingering, hoffentlich klappt das Experiment. Das Design ist der #rasashawl Von @isangknits Ich benutze das Cashmere Dreams Garn von @langyarns_official in der Farbe 19, ein warmes Rosa, und 09, ein kühles helles Lila, das ich bei @100farbspiele Und @woll_sucht gekauft habe. Ich stricke mit meinen neuen @seeknit Stricknadeln (ein verfrühtes Geburtstagsgeschenk) I'm currently knitting the Rasa shawl by @isangknits using yarn souvenirs from Kappeln and Flensburg. My holidays in the mist northern part of Germany, which almost feels like Denmark, were wonderful, just like the yarn. Instead of using fingering weight yarn as the original, I'm using lace weight, hopefully my experiment works. The design is called #rasashawl by @isangknits I'm using Cashmere Dreams by @langyarns_official in the colour 19, a warm pink, and 09, a light cool purple, which I bought @100farbspiele and @woll_sucht I'm using my new @seeknit needles (an early birthday present). #rasashawl #inesesang #shawlknitting #laceknitting #iloveknitting #langyarns #langyarnscashmeredreams #yarnsouvenirsarethebestsouvenirs #yarnsouvenirs #seeknit #kinkiamibari #kinkiamibarineedles #luxuryyarn #ichliebestricken #urlaubserinnerung #wollemachtglücklich #cashmereyarn #egostrikk #selfishknitting

Another beautiful new design by @sari_n_ called Hanko pullover, test-knitted not by me, but my sister, who did a very lovely job. She uses the same yarn and colourways as the original, @sandnesgarn Petite Knit Double Sunday in Almond, Eucalyptus and Camel. Bought from @wollenberlin Ein neues wunderschönes Design von @sari_n_ Getestet von meiner Schwester, die wie immer wundervoll strickt. Sie hat das gleiche Garn und die gleichen Farben benutzt wie das Original @sandnesgarn Petite Knit Double Sunday in Almond, Eucalyptus und Camel. Gekauft bei @wollenberlin #testknitting #hankopullover #sarinordlunddesigns #sarinordlund #sandnesgarndoublesunday #iloveknitting #strickenmachtglücklich #stricken

Dieser Sonnenuntergang braucht keinen Filter. This sunset needs no filter. #sunset #sunsetlovers #schlei #ostsee #maasholm #sonnenuntergang

Happy Sunday, I just bought these lovely candle sticks in a local flower shop as well as some lovely cut hydrangea. I love buying flowers and supporting small shops. Schönen Sonntag, Ich habe gerade diese wunderschönen Kerzenständer und eine Hortensie in einem Blumenladen bei mir um die Ecke gekauft. Ich liebe es Blumen zu kaufen und kleine Läden zu unterstützen. #sundayvibes #sundayfunday #sunday #sonntagsstimmung #candlesticks #kerzenhalter #kerzenständer #hydrangea #hydrangealove #hortensien #hortensienliebe #supportyourlocalshop #interior #rattan

I can't help it, it's too cute not to share. Everything made to fit a baby looks cute to begin with, but adding teddy bear ears to it makes everything better. I made this #bearlybonnet for the newest addition of my family, my cousin's daughter. It's a fast and easy knit and it's free pattern that used only 1 skein/ball of yarn. The pattern is called #bearlybonnet by @purestitches The yarn is Bopeep 4ply by @westyorkshirespinners Which I bought @woolhouse_de #bearlybonnet #babyknits #westyorkshirespinnersbopeep #iloveknitting #babyknitting #babyknit #babyknittingpatterns #freeknittingpattern #giftknitting

After translating several patterns for @jessssiemae into German, I was inspired to knit one myself. It was a very simple and enjoyable knit, while the 3x3 rib pattern kept it fun and interesting. I used a 100 percent silk yarn to make the shirt perfect summer knitting. The finished project has a boxy oversize fit. I'm in love with the finished object. I really love thoughtfulness of Jessie's patterns, and I look forward to knit many more. The pattern is the Ripple Crop Top #ripplecroptop by the amazing @jessssiemae The yarn is @knittingforolive in their Pure silk in my favourite colourway Plum Rose which I bought from @wollwerkstattkiel #jessiemaeddesigns #ripplecroptop #summerknitting #knittngforolive #knittingforolivepuresilk #sizeinclusive #iloveknitting #stashalong #stashalong2021

Two sisters, two tops. My sister and me test-knitted the #irenetop a fabulous new design by the talented @sari_n_ We loved the all-over broken rib/garter structure as well as the modern feminine Bikini top detail at the front. It's a lovely quick summer knit that involves mostly just knitting and purling. We both used the same yarn, a 100% lovely linen yarn called Antigone by @dererumnatura that we bought @yarnoverberlin I used Prunelle (muted purple) and my sister used Marsala (spicy red) The design is called Irene Top by @sari_n_ #testknit #testknitting #sarinordlunddesigns #irenetop #dererumnatura #dererumnaturaantigone #summerknitting #linenyarn #weloveknitting #iloveknitting

Although it is not easy to photograph because of its size, the #shakeitupshawl by @_.annajohanna._ is so much fun to knit. It combines garter, lace and brioche knitting and only uses 3 skeins of yarn. I particularly love the smooth transitions created by two-colour brioche and other techniques. The pattern is called #shakeitupshawl by @_.annajohanna._ The yarn I used from light to dark is @skeinqueen Wriggle in Bellini Olive (peach), and @positive_ease Merino Singles in Greatings from Bologna (mauve) and Roasted Pumpkin (caramel brown) Which I bought at @bonifaktur #shakeitupshawl #annajohannadesigns #shawlknitting #laceknitting #briocheknitting #handdyedyarn #iloveknitting #strickenmachtglücklich

My first colorwork sweater and it took me forever. The problem wasn't the colorwork though. I thoroughly enjoyed the yoke that features a combination of colorwork and lace. I was struggling with the challenges of working with handdyed yarn. So I decided to rip back and omit the cable pattern. I used helical knitting to distribute the colour variety more evenly. And now I'm really happy with the result. I love the lace and the simple colorwork that frames it. And the yarn was great for colorwork. The pattern is my interpretation of the #zweigsweater by @boylandknitworks I used @theyarncollective #fleurville4ply in the colorways Peony (mauve) and Rose (mauvy off white) together, which I bought online @lovecraftscom where you can get this yarn exclusively. #zweigsweater #boylandknitworks #caitlinhunter #theyarncollective #theyarncollectivefleurville #iloveknitting #laceknitting #colorworkknitting #colorworksweater #colourworkyoke #merinowool #offmyneedles #stashalong #myboylandknit #egostrikk #helicalknitting

Oh I'm so happy to finally have this piece finished. To be honest, I finished knitting it weeks ago, but finding the right buttons was a difficult endeavour. In the end I chose pink mother of pearl buttons, which suit the look of the cardigan. I love everything about this sweater. The gorgeous lace pattern, the yarn combination and the colour are exactly my cup of tea. And weirdly, I really enjoy sewing on buttons. The pattern is the #fleuristecardigan By the very talented @sari_n_ The yarn I used is @tukuwool fingering in the colourway Ujo and @langyarns_official Lace Which I bought @yarnoverberlin and @frau_wolle_berlin I bought most of the buttons @wollwerkstattkiel #egostrikk #fleuristecardigan #sarinordlunddesigns #laceknitting #mohairlove #tukuwool #tukuwoolfingering #rusticyarn #iloveknitting #langyarns #langyarnslace

Yesterday I couldn't resist casting on a new project any longer. Lately, i was so restrained and only worked on finishing old projects. Very unusual for me. So, I needed something fun and different than plain stockinette. What better pattern to shake things up than @_.annajohanna._ #shakeitupshawl This will be so much fun! I bought sll the yarn I'm using from @bonifaktur I'm starting with @skeinqueen Wriggle in Bellini Olive (peach), followed by @positive_ease Merino Singles in Greeting from Bologna (mauve/purple) and Roasted Pumpkin (brown) #shakeitupshawl #annajohannadesigns #annajohanna #handdyedyarn #bonifaktur #bonifakturgauting #skeinqueen #positiveeaseyarn #shawlknitting #shawlknitter #laceknitting #brioche #briocheknitting

These pullovers are sisters, slightly different in shape and character, but much alike. Just like me and my sister. We are both big fans of @sari_n_ designs and very lucky to test-knit the beautiful Sade pullover. It's a stunning sweater that combines intricate cables with bold bobbles. The pattern is called Sade by @sari_n_ The yarn is @dererumnatura Gilliatt in the colourways Erable (orange) and Bruyère (lilac) which we bought from @mylys_hamburg My sister knitted the orange version, which looks almost like the original Sari made. And I knitted the lilac one and made some slight changes to it: longer body, decreases before the sleeve ribbing and wider neck. #sadepullover #sarinordlund #sarinordlunddesigns #testknit #testknitter #dererumnatura #dererumnaturagilliatt #cablesweater #bobblestitch #rusticknitalong #iloveknitting #strickenmachtglücklich #stricken

I finally finished my first pair of mittens. And now little reindeers can hop over my hands. I'm so happy I finished them in time, so I can enjoy their warmth in the cold weather. I loved the mismatched pair of the original design, but you can make a matching pair, if you like. The design is called Finnfolk by @thepetiteknitter #thepetiteknitter I used @tukuwool Sock in the colourways Runo and Nila which I bought online at one of my favourite local yarn shops @yarnoverberlin #thepetiteknitter #tukuwool #tukuwoolsock #handknit #rusticknitalong #rusticyarn #finnishyarn #iloveknitting #mittenknitting #handmade #egostrikk #selfishknitting #stricken #handschuhestricken #indieknitdesigner #caribou #reindeer #supportyourlocalyarnshop

I'm test-knitting the Sade pullover #sadepullover by @sari_n_ and it's so pretty. The design is inspired by the lines and forms raindrops create on windows, which perfectly echoes the weather we're experiencing in Berlin right now. Moreover, I wanted to share this beautiful new colour by @dererumnatura . It's called Bruyere, heather, and is a glorious shade between a soft lilac and purplish mauve featuring speckles of hot pink. The yarn is perfect for this cable pattern and the bobbles, plus it has great yardage and is very affordable. Happy knitting! The design is the Sade pullover by @sari_n_ I'm using @dererumnatura Gilliatt base in Bruyere which I ordered @mylys_hamburg #sadepullover #dererumnatura #dererumnaturagilliatt #testknit #testknitting #sarinordlund #sarinordlunddesigns #iloveknitting #affordableyarn #knittingbobbles #bobbleknitting #cableknitting #cablesweater #stricken #rusticknitalong

I wanted to share the latest addition to my handknit wardrobe with you. The beautiful #korusweater by @_.annajohanna._ I joined the open test-knit and just finished it in time on New Year's Eve. It was a fairly fast and enjoyable knit. I knit mine slightly longer, otherwise I followed the pattern. The fit and the lace details sold it to me. And thanks to its top down construction it's easy to modify. The pattern is called Koru #korusweater by @_.annajohanna._ I used @hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles in Clay to knit mine I bought the yarn at one of my favourite yarn stores online @mylys_hamburg #korusweater #testknit #annajohannadesigns #whereweonceknitted #hhfskinnysingles #hedgehogfibresskinnysingles #hedgehogfibres #iloveknitting #stricken #laceknitting #knitting #egostrikk #selfishknitting

Happy New Year! I managed to finish my last sweater for 2020, just yesterday. And just in time for its release. The #korusweater was a design-along by @_.annajohanna._ and an open to all test-knit. It was a quick and easy knit it works great with any kind of fingering yarn. I used handdyed yarn with the helical knitting technique. I love the lace details and the construction. It is easy to modify. And took me less yarn than expected. The design is called Koru #korusweater by @_.annajohanna._ The yarn is @hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles in Clay which I absolutely adore and bought online @mylys_hamburg #korusweater #annajohanna #whereweonceknitted #testknit #hedgehogfibres #hedgehogfibresskinnysingles #handdyedyarn #helicalknitting #iloveknitting #selfishknitting #egostrikk

These mittens were a gift for a dear friend who is fond of birds. Initially, I intended to knit them, but in the end my sister knit them instead. And she did a lovely job. They were a big hit and I would love to make some for myself. The pattern is called #songbirdmittens by @eheusserdesigns The yarn is @tukuwool fingering in Hohka and Ruura which I bought @yarnoverberlin one of my favourite local yarn shops. #knitting #songbirdmittens #tukuwoolfingering #tukuwool #mittenknitting #rusticknitalong #finnishyarn #unselfishknitting #giftknitting #iloveknitting #offmyneedles

Despite the darkness of December that makes it really difficult to catch the true colours of the yarn, I wanted to share this pop of colour with you. I'm participating in the open to all testknit of the #korusweater by @_.annajohanna._ She kindly hosted a designalong on her Instagram story and the result was so beautiful I was inspired to cast it on immediately. So far the pattern is easy to follow and a really quick knit. Due to its top down construction it's perfect to use hand dyed yarn. Plus at the moment it's absolutely free for anyone who wants to test-knit it. The design by @_.annajohanna._ Is called #korusweater I'm using @hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles in the colourway Clay, which I got from @mylys_hamburg #testknit #testknitting #whereweonceknitted #annajohanna #hedgehogfibres #hedgehogfibresskinnysingles #iloveknitting #selfishknitting #egostrikk #wipwednesday #whatsonmyneedles #designalong

Usually I'm a pretty selfish knitter, but every now and then I like to knit for others as well. This baby blanket is intended for the newest member of my family (my cousins first child). It's funny how many family members want to make something for her. She is already so loved ❤ I hope she will like to be wrapped in my knitting and feel being hugged from afar. The pattern is @knittingforolive #olivesblanket, the yarn I used is @langyarns_official #langyarnsomega #knittingforolive #knitting #knittingforothers #dallahorse #langyarns #babyblanket #laceknitting #blanketknitting #babyblanketknitting #knittingforbabies

I made a thing 🤗 for @karlhoellriegl and I'm so proud and happy it fits and he likes it. I designed this hat pattern myself and had a lot of fun with it (besides the math). The hat is inspired by The Legend of Zelda and features the triforce emblem. I reused the yarn (some merino wool by @schachenmayr ) from an old hat that grew too large after washing it and paired it with @dererumnatura Gilliat I bought at @wollenberlin If anyone is interested in the pattern let me know, I took notes. #knitting #dererumnaturagilliatt #dererumnatura #schachenmayr #hatknitting #hatdesign #hatpattern #thelegendofzelda #zelda #triforce #iloveknitting #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairilseknitting #fairisle

The sun finally made a reappearance today , so I could make some decent photographs of my finished Slipstravaganza by @westknits I'm in love with the finished objects. The form drapes beautifully around my shoulders and keeps me warm. It's difficult to decide which section I enjoyed knitting the most, but it all came together so well. The colours make my heart sing. Thank you @atelyeah For putting this lovely kit together. The yarn is @hedgehogfibres singles in Cinder, Whisper, Rosewood and Dusk. I can only recommend this pattern and yarn. This #westknitsmkal2020 was my first and definitely not my last. It was all the fun it promised to be. #slipstravaganzamkal #mkal2020 #westknits #westknitsmkal2020 #mkal #slipstitchknitting #knittersofinstagram #knitting #knittinglove #knittingaddict #egostrikk #selfishknitting #shawlknittersofinstagram #shawlseason #shawlknitting #hedgehogfibres #stricken #strickenmachtglücklich #strickverrückt #finishedobject

Happy sweater weather and shawl season! Today I wanted to share one of my favourite makes, the #timetradesshawl by @boylandknitworks . I love the wavy lace detail and how the colours play with each other. It reminds me of the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that are particularly stunning in winter. The shawl is very precious to me since it reminds me of my last vacation where I picked up the yarn @maschenwerkstatt in Graz. It was the most beautiful miniskein fade by @manosdeluruguayyarns and it wanted to become this lovely design. The yarn I used is @manosdeluruguayyarns in their Silk Blend Fino in the colourways Eleanor, Havisham and Flamé which I bought @maschenwerkstatt and @bonifaktur The design by @boylandknitworks is called Time Trades. #timetradesshawl #boylandknitworks #shawlknitting #shawlknittersofinstagram #egostrikk #selfishknitting #manosdeluruguay #miniskeins #knitting #knittersofinstagram #shawlseason #sweaterweather #myboylandknit

Spoiler alert! I finished clue 3. These short row triangles were fun and look amazing in the Rosewood colourway of @hedgehogfibres singles. Just one more clue to work and it's done. I'll post a photo of the finished object in all its glory when it's actually finished and blocked. Happy knitting! I use a kit by @atelyeah Featuring a stunning colour palette by @hedgehogfibres and the pattern is the #slipstravaganzamkal by @westknits #slipstravaganzamkal #westknitsmkal2020 #mkal2020 #westknits #hedgehogfibres #hhf #egostrikk #selfishknitting #shawlknitting #knittersofinstagram #knitting #stricken #strickenmachtglücklich

Spoiler alert! I finished clue 2 just in time for the next clue. So far this project brings me so much joy, thank you @westknits . I can't believe I'm already halfway through the fun. And as there are already over 460 stitches on my needles, the #slipstravaganzamkal becomes more and more difficult to photograph, so I can only share snippets. Happy knitting! I'm using @hedgehogfibres singles in Cinder, Whisper, Rosewood and Dusk that came in a beautiful kit by @atelyeah . The pattern is Slipstravaganza by @westknits #westknitsmkal2020 #slipstravaganzamkal #hedgehogfibres #hhf #mkal2020 #egostrikk #selfishknitting #strickenmachtglücklich #stricken #knittersofinstagram #knitting #westknits #whatsonmyneedles

Spoiler alert! I just finished the bonus clue of #slipstravaganzamkal @westknits I really enjoyed this part and the mosaic technique creates a lovely texture. #slipstravaganzamkal #westknitsmkal2020 #hedgehogfibres #selfishknitting

Spoiler alert! In case you partake in @westknits #westknitsmkal2020 mkal2020 #slipstravaganzamkal and don't want to spoil the fun, don't swipe any further. Inspired by all the wonderful and lightening fast knitters, I also finished clue 1. Although I hit minor hiccups, I have so much fun with it. I need to get used to the mystery part though, but that's part of the deal I guess. I really love the colour palette of the kit I got from @atelyeah , I would have struggled to put such a beautiful combination together. I particularly love the lightest colour Whisper @hedgehogfibres it reminds me of all the lovely shades of pearls and is stunning in this project. Also, how cute is the #thepetsofmkal2020 , check it out if you haven't already. #westknitsmkal2020 #slipstravaganzamkal #hedgehogfibres #selfishknitting

Swatching for my #slipstravaganzamkal project. And these colours just make me happy. I can't wait for the fun to begin. Kit by @atelyeah Yarn by @hedgehogfibres Singles in Cinder, Whisper, Rosewood and Dusk Design by @westknits #slipstravaganzamkal #westknitsmkal2020 #hedgehogfibres #selfishknitting #westknits

What's a better remedy for having the blues than knitting with gorgeous pink yarn? Participating in @westknits #slipstravaganzamkal, maybe? Plus, it makes for an awesome birthday present for myself. I'm so excited I can't wait for the first clue. I'm using a kit by @atelyeah that had my name written all over it. It is composed of @hedgehogfibres Singles in the colourways Cinder, Dusk, Rosewood and Whisper. #westknits #westknitsmkal2020 #westknitsmkal2020 #hedgehogfibres #slipstravaganzamkal

I fell in love with the flower motif of this beautiful design, the Desert Rose sweater, by @_knittingforbreakfast_ and was lucky to be a test-knitter. It's a top-down yoke sweater with pretty lace details. I used @knittingforolive Pure silk held together with their silk mohair in kobber/copper. I bought my yarn @wollwerkstattkiel #knittingforbreakfast #knittingforolivepuresilk #knittingforolivesoftsilkmohair #sweaterweather #testknit

One of my last finished objects, the Tegna sweater by @boylandknitworks in TML in Copper Pink @madelinetosh. I just love the play of the speckled yarn and lace. The yarn is from @mylys_hamburg #tegnasweater #boylandknitworks #madelinetosh #selfishknitting #helicalknitting

Oh the thrill of a new cast on, I'm so excited for this project. I'm knitting my first cardigan, the Fleuriste by @sari_n_ , with Tukuwool fingering @tukuwool held together with Lang yarns lace @langyarns_official . I've wanted to cast it on as soon as I saw it. Now that I did I can't wait for the finished garment. I purchased the yarn @yarnoverberlin And in my local yarn shop @frau_wolle_berlin #fleuristecardigan #tukuwool #tukuwoolfingering #langyarns #langyarnslace #selfishknitting #sarinordlund #rusticknitalong

My version of the Marettimo tee by @boylandknitworks @hi.ravelry. I used @hedgehogfibres in her sock base in the colours Liebling, Rosewood and Plume. The colours are slightly out of my comfort zone, but I love their effect on the design. #boylandknitworks #marettimotee #marettimosweater #hedgehogfibressock #hedgehogfibres #helicalknitting

I'm loving my Dreaming of Paris socks by Joji Locatelli. @jojilocat @hi.ravelry #dreamingofparissocks #jojilocatelli #knitting #iloveknitting #selfishknitting #langyarnsjawoll