knitting pattern - leftover spencer (english version)

NEW DESIGN

The knitted leftover spencer!

Yesterday I already launched the knitting pattern in my native language, today the English version is ready.

The good thing is that you already have the required yarn in stock. You don't have to buy any yarn at all, it doesn't matter what colors you use, because in the end your version will be perfect and unique.

So if you feel like making it too? Jump to my Etsy shop and promise to show me your version, once it's finished!

vedett sweater - knitting pattern

New season, new knitted sweater!

The VEDETT sweater, inspired on the distinctive striped parasol from the Belgian beer brand Vedett.

Now in my ETSY SHOP; an easy to follow knitting pattern with detailed description, photos & chart, available in English and Dutch version.

Winter is on the way and also my knitting mood has 'returned' on those long evenings before Christmas.

In case you also fancy the blue, rust and ocher combination, hop over to my Etsy shop and knit your own Vedett sweater.

Or brew your own combination and knit a striped sweater in your favorite colors.

Photos taken on the recently opened Prince Claus Bridge in Dordrecht.

teeny tiny baby sweater - knitting pattern

The very first baby sweater i made for Liam Novi.

He is teeny tiny, so i made him this teeny tiny sweater that he can wear straigt away.

Last week i posted a photo on Instagram and got some requests for the pattern.

New in my Etsy shop, the knitting pattern for this super cute newborn baby sweater.

It's an easy to follow knitting pattern, also very suitable for beginners.

striped summer sweater - d.i.y.

Oh, lookie. The striped summer sweater!

New in my ETSY SHOP; an easy to follow knitting pattern with detailed description in English and Dutch version.

Summer is on the way and what is it about stripes that they just scream S U M M E R ?!
Probably it has something to do with sailing on those summer seas.

Who doesn't want lilac & yellow stripes for summer evenings?

Hop over to my Etsy shop and knit your one-piece summer sweater in only a couple of days.

julia sweater - knitting pattern

The JULIA sweater.

A new knitting pattern designed for the JULIA yarn by Zeeman, a Dutch textile super.
Julia yarn is available in 10 different colors; off-white, gray, green, lilac, yellow, red, pink, bordeaux, ocher, blue, baby blue and black. I chose lilac.

When you are a beginning knitter and you would like to knit something else than just a scarf, this is the perfect project for you!

I'm sure you are able to complete this easy-level project.
The sweater is reversible, knitted in one piece, so there are no seems on the shoulder. Both sides have a different look.

It's a great pattern for advanced knitters too, because the tricky part of putting your knitted sweater together, is a lot easier.

You can download the Julia sweater pattern in my ETSY SHOP.

lilac knitted one-piece sweater

First autumn day and I am in the mood to knit. Do you recognize this behavior?

I found some soft lilac yarn at Zeeman, named Julia and I decided to knit a new one-piece sweater.

It goes pretty fast with knitting needle 8mm and it's super easy to knit this one-piece sweater.

My new favorite color is lilac. It started with my lilac jumpsuit that I bought in Vienna in March. Since then I notice that it is slowly becoming my favorite color. Lilac looks great with many colors.

You can find the knitted one-piece sweater pattern in my Etsy shop. The Julia yarn is also available in other beautiful colors, in case you are not to keen about lilac. You need about 6 balls of Julia yarn for the sweater.

palmtree sweater

N E W in the Etsy shop: KNITTED PALMTREE SWEATER PATTERN

A super easy to follow pattern, even for beginner knitters.

This knitted palmtree sweater is knitted in one piece. The sweater is reversible and has no seems on the shoulder. Both sides have a different look.

For the palmtree sweater I've used an oatmeal tweed yarn, from the Dutch textile super brand Zeeman (one of my favorite yarns). It's machine washable, super soft and comfortable to wear. Yesterday evening I was wearing my palmtree sweater for the first time.

The perfect end-of-summer-sweater, but hey you can wear it all year round!

You can download the KNITTED PALMTREE SWEATER PATTERN in my Etsy shop. Available in English and Dutch version.

Knitting season has started...

knitted sweater season

The knitted sweater season has arrived and therefore also the knitting season!

At the moment I'm knitting a dark green version of this sweater and am about halfway.

The sweater that belongs in your winter collection.

You can download the KNITTED SWEATER PATTERN in my Etsy shop (English and Dutch version) and it's even doable for novice knitters.


the striped sweater I knitted in 2015


the dusty pink one I made last year.

Once the green is ready, I'll show it...

knit purl repeat

Knit purl repeat.

Best way for me to relax is to knit (or crochet of course).

Did you know crochet and knitting boost relaxation for nearly everyone who picks up hooks and needles?

This is the new sweater I'm working on (see previous post). I will make a shorter version of the knitted sweater dress for a change, in a great colour that goes with everything.

So I'm knitting on the rug; knitpurlrepeat...

that time of year again

Seasonal wardrobe update.

How I love this time of year, when you have to wear a cardigan or sweater at night.

I have two sweater dresses, a black and a natural colored one and I've been living in those sweaters during the last two years. Time to make something new, a shorter version, in a different colour.
So after I finished all the cool crochet workshop preparations for next week, I started a new knitting project this afternoon.

I'm planning to make a sweater this time (instead of a sweater dress) with some beautiful pale pink tweed yarn.

If you need a knitted sweater(dress) in your wardrobe, you can find the P A T T E R N in my Etsy shop.

(photo from 2015, because it's too dark to take a photo of the new knitting project)

monday in the backyard

Monday afternoon in the backyard.

Preparing our Paris trip with the Paris Style Guide by Elodie Ramboud.
Knitting my Bossa Nova sweater from We Are Knitters.
Drinking lemonade.
Lazing in the sun on the garden bench.
Enjoying the silence in the backyard.

Sometimes mondays are even better than weekends...

winter knitwear

The knitted striped sweater pattern you can find in my E T S Y shop. The pattern is written English and Dutch.

striped sweater

Ahoi!

Today was the first day I was wearing my brandnew knitted striped sweater.
Last winter I've been living in my two knitted sweater dresses, so I thought I might be great to knit something new for my winter wardrobe.

If you would like to knit your own striped sweater, you can find the pattern in my E T S Y shop. The pattern is written in Dutch and English version.

You can also knit the sweater in red & white and play Where's Waldo?

knit a sweaterdress

October update in the wardrobe.

Love this time of year, when you can walk outside with a cardigan or woolen sweater.
Last year I made two sweater dresses, one black and one natural colored.
I lived in those sweaters until spring.
Today I did a seasonal update in my clothes rack; summer dresses out, wool stuff in.

If you want to make your own knitted sweater dress you can find the P A T T E R N in my Etsy shop.

knitting on the carpet

Weekend knitting on the carpet.

Love it! (with music & tea)
Yesterday I finished the back side of the knitted sweater dress.
Now I'm working on the front side and I'm almost halfway :)
The sleeves will be easy, so maybe I can wear my black sweater dress next week!

knit knit knit knit

Currently I'm knitting another sweater dress.

I like to wear my first k n i t t e d sweater dress daily, it's my uniform.

It has become quite obvious to me, that I need a black version too.

Online I've seen cool versions of my KNITTED SWEATER DRESS PATTERN in grey and striped.

I've started quite a while ago and had some crochet side projects in the meantime.

It's quite an easy project, but the thing is I'm most in my element with one hook instead of two needles.

So my challenge is to finish the black dress, before I start something new...

day & night

We are in the middle of dark December, with short days and long nights.
Sometimes I don't mind staying inside with a knit and a tea.

At the moment I'm busy knitting a black sweater dress for the upcoming winter.
I'm actually living in my knitted sweater dress and decided to make another one in black.

There is now also an English version available in my Etsy shop.

Besides the knitting I'm also working on a new crochet project; the love seat harlequin pillow.

brown beanie

Friday night I've knitted my brown beanie in less than three hours.
I love these kind of small projects. With wooden needles size 15(!) and thick wool, knitting goes like a rocket.

For me it was ages ago since I've been knitting and I really enjoyed making this brown beanie. Thanks we are knitters™ for the knitting experience!

o u t f i t
Sienna beanie knitting kit - we are knitters™ - made by myself
blue coat - Sissy Boy
green sweater & jeans - H&M
suede fringe boots - Zara
and last but not least; warm wee mittens - made by myself too

we are knitters™ - give away

Today I'm allowed to give away a knitting kit from we are knitters™.
You can win a knitting kit and make yourself a brown beanie!
We are knitters™ was created to teach people from all ages how to knit.
Their purpose is to recover the ancient tradition of knitting in a cool way.
I've been asked to promote this brand and I am pleased to do so, because I think everyone should experience the pleasure of making something yourself.
It's wise to start with a small project and make something you really like.

I love wearing beanies and have a small collection that I wear quite often!
The beanies I'm wearing here, I didn't make myself (for a change) but they are handmade in Marrakech and are not knitted but crocheted.
Would you like to wear a beanie this winter season?

All you have to do is join this give away and knit it! So leave a comment on this post and I will pick a lucky winner on Sunday 10-11-2013 at 8.00 pm! The good thing is that it's a knitting kit for beginners, so everyone can join and enjoy making a beanie! The kit contains brown wool, wooden knitting needles and an easy to follow pattern. "All the happiness in a kit".

I know from years of experience that wool is cool and handmade is the best!