jubilee for a sustainable evergreen

New sustainable and unique handmade trees in the SHOP

10 years in a row, a jubilee year for the original woodwoolstool x-mas tree.
I'd rather don't mention the x-word yet, but already got some questions about the trees this weekend.

Therefore, entirely according to tradition, I've made a small collection of the eco-friendly trees for the enthusiasts.

It's never too early (and late) for an evergreen! Have a look and pick your favorite.

cool crochet workshops marrakech 2018

Buying wool, cotton and yarns in the souk.


Urban jungle crochet at Jardin Majorelle.



Crochet in the desert.


Moroccan crochet in the open on the colourful Place des Epices.


A daytrip to the Atlas mountains.


Crochet on the roof of Maison de Photographie with it's wonderful view of the town...


Hotel CHAMBRES D'AMIS, oasis in the Medina of Marrakech and our wonderful green 'basecamp' during the workshops.

Marrakech travel workshops in Marrakech next year!

COOL CROCHET WORKSHOPS 2018

Six days in Marrakech! Crochet while discovering Marrakech and surroundings in a very special and unique way. Price € 725,00 per person.
The price is based on a shared twin bedroom and excluding flight ticket.
It's always possible to book extra nights, before or after the workshop (info@chambresdamis.com)
INCLUDED:
- transfer from airport Marrakech to Riad Chambres d'Amis (v.v.)
- shared twin bedroom (5 nights) including breakfast in Chambres d'amis. (no single rooms available)
- 3 dinners & 4 lunches (drinks are not included)
- a daily crochet project with yarns, hooks and patterns
- all excursions in and around Marrakech

PROGRAMME:

Buying wool, cotton and yarns in the souk. Urban jungle crochet at Jardin Majorelle. Crochet in the desert. Moroccan crochet in the open on the colourful Place des Epices. A daytrip to the Atlas mountains. Crochet on the roof of Maison de Photographie with it's wonderful view of the town... Delicious moroccan food and adventures in and around Marrakech make this travel-workshop never-to-be-forgotten!

The cool crochet workshop is a real treat for yarn lovers. An adventurous journey, you can make on your own, while you will be 'pampered' and only have to enjoy and relax.

SPRING COOL CROCHET WORKSHOP arrival: Wednesday 11th of April 2018 - leaving: Monday 16th of April 2018
AUTUMN COOL CROCHET WORKSHOP arrival: Wednesday 3rd of October 2018 - leaving: Monday 8th of October 2018

We start with a welcome dinner on the rooftop of Chambres d'Amis on the first night of the workshops.

If you would like to join one of the workshops, please send an e-mail info@woodwoolstool.com and I will send you an application form. Now is the time to make new travel plans for 2018!

Both workshops are a collaboration with my friend Ank van der Pluijm, owner of hotel CHAMBRES D'AMIS, oasis in the Medina of Marrakech and our wonderful green 'basecamp' during the workshops.

Besides the Cool Crochet Marrakech workshops, we will also organize two Green Gardens workshops in 2018!

ginkgo carpet

The annual autumn party in the front yard.

The ginkgo tree in our garden is always splendid, but now it's the most beautiful!

During these weeks, we have a high pile golden yellow ginkgo carpet in the front yard!

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...

xs woodwoolstool

A shiny stool for the little ones, how cute...

The xs stool is one of the cool crochet projects, we make during the COOL CROCHET WORKSHOP in Marrakech. It's called the suitcase size stool, because you can bring it back home in your suitcase.

This golden mini cover I've made during the workshop in May and the xs stool is now for sale in my E T S Y shop.

maxi wallet

Friday mood.

Almost weekend, preparing for an exiting visit to Amsterdam.

On the kitchen table:

maxi wallet - handmade leather purse by Pien tassen, @piens_life on Instagram (big enough for phone, money & lipstick)
appetizer - new interiors for restaurants and cafes, interior book by Gestalten
red lipstick - rouge allure velvet lipstick by Chanel, no 57 rouge feu
bird mug - design by Hennie Haworth for Habitat (collection 2008)
make up mirror - by Primark
brandnew handmade cardigan - by woodwoolstool, unique piece called Infinity (because it's not finished yet, a lot more colors to be added)

Ready to have a party!

Cheers and enjoy the weekend.

sparkle of gold

New woodwoolstool in the S H O P.

Cover of crochet with a sparkle of g o l d ...

amsterdam autumn vibes

Super nice Sunday in Amsterdam, despite rain and cold.