I just need (to knit :)) a break from work work work! Some fun!
Author: Bezencilla
What I Have Been Up To
The time just flew and another month is gone, the summer 2012 is almost gone! I’ve been busy at work, so haven’t had any chances to catch up with you here, but finally I made some room in my agenda to tell you what I have been up to. This summer has been full of […]
Baby Mary Janes Video-tutorials
If you would like to make your own pair of Red Rose Baby Mary Janes you can follow my video-tutorials along with my pattern, available through Ravelry with the link below, and through Red Sewing Box. Working the sole [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZJ2EFXVqCA[/youtube] Working in the back loop of the stitch [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNyEf41NoZY[/youtube] Decreasing the instep of the shoe […]
Clockwork Shawl KAL and Giveaway
Some great values of being part of a group are sharing and learning from each other. I guess that is also the spirit of a KAL (knit along), and that’s why our wonderful Stitch ‘n Bitch group is hosting a Clockwork Shawl KAL on Ravelry. The gorgeous pattern from Stephen West got us hooked at […]
KIP 2012 at Vondelpark, knitting and spinning
Last Saturday was the World Wide Knit In Public day, we had a wonderful time at the Vondelpark, here in Amsterdam. We were a very small but cozy group just relaxing, chatting and of course knitting! Even Daphne was spinning and teaching us how to do it, how exciting! You can watch a couple of […]
Video Explanation to Make the Flower and Shells Headband
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UOTL7_lhVQ[/youtube] Here is the promised video explanation about the free pattern of the Flower and Shells Headband (or choker if you like)
Circular Pillow Cover Tutorial
A few months ago I retrieved my beloved sewing machine from the shelf to do some home decor and now I’m feeling in the sewing mood again wanting to make beautiful stuff for the house and for me too. It has been a good while since I took my sewing lessons so I wanted to […]
Ysolda is coming to Amsterdam!
Just a few days ago I told you about my increasingly interest for knitting over the last few months. I have made a couple of hats, mittens and even shawls! and I think I’m ready for my next challenge, the great Ishbel from Ysolda in her Whimsical Little Knits book. My 4mm circular needles are […]
Stitch n Bitch Group, Books and Breidag
Last January I joined the Stitch ‘n Bitch Amsterdam De Pijp Group following my wishes to learn knitting and have someone to share with my doubts, patterns and some chat. Everything begun last year in my first visit to the Breidag fair where I bought my copy of Stitch ‘n Bitch Superstar: Go Beyond The […]
The Alien and Gnome Hats
I have crocheted them a while ago, they are in my Etsy shop already, but I didn’t have a chance to show them to you here. Here they are, so playful, comfy and warm! I’m sure we will be able to wear them soon, spring just arrived to Amsterdam with lots of Sun! Yay! Happy […]