This blog is still alive. Very much so. I keep learning and I keep having ideas I want to share with you. But I want to provide original content and that implies testing things out and a slow-pace blog. Also, blogging is just a hobby of mine. In the meantime, I want to share a … Continue reading A little Swiss secret
Category: Knitting on a budget
Evaluation of a summer yarn: Olivin by Hobbii
I rate Olivin by Hobbii 7/10. This yarn offers good value for money. It comes in 18 colours, is classified as weight number two (fine yarn) and has a recommended needle size of 3.5mm (US size 4). We may as well call Olivin a dupe for Allino by BC Garn as it has the same … Continue reading Evaluation of a summer yarn: Olivin by Hobbii
A little update from me
Quite a few things happened in my private life this autumn and I haven't written any new posts in quite a while. But I am still knitting and I still have quite a few unsollicited advices round the corner for you. I am currently working on a post about how to tackle perfectionism hands on. … Continue reading A little update from me
Out of yarn and patience with Hobbii (things aren’t going too well with my red sweater)
Hobbii is out of 34 of their 56 colours for their Friends Wool Medium It's been so for weeks and they don't even have basic neutrals such as white or navy left. I looked up how much wool I would need for a weight 3 wool here. Based upon this, I thought I was being … Continue reading Out of yarn and patience with Hobbii (things aren’t going too well with my red sweater)
Knitting advice Nr. 18: Use AI to improve your knitting (it’s surprisingly efficient)
Use AI to improve your knitting : it's surprisingly efficient. This post provides you with a basic introduction to AI and a few ideas on how to use it on your knitting journey.
Knitting Advice Nr. 16: Don’t buy yarn at Temu (it’s a scam)
Exposing Temu Yarn : Join me in decoding the misleading labyrinth of fake reviews and uncovering the fraudulent yarn descriptions. Or why skepticism is your best knitting companion, especially if you're on a tight budget.
Knitting with cheap wool: evaluation of Friends Wool Medium from Hobbii
I followed through with my plan of experimenting knitting with inexpensive non superwash wool. I waited for black Friday to get a deal, but having visited Hobbii's website more often, I realise I needn't have bothered. This wool is almost always on some sort of sale, especially when you are buying pullover quantities. As of … Continue reading Knitting with cheap wool: evaluation of Friends Wool Medium from Hobbii
Knitting advice Nr.14: Don’t undervalue your home-knitted / crocheted Christmas gifts (they’re luxury items)
For far too long, I was feeling self-conscious as I gave away my handknitted Christmas gifts. I would say something around the lines "I'm broke so I could only afford to knit you a little something". These days are gone as I have realised how mistaken I was! I was evaluating the value of my … Continue reading Knitting advice Nr.14: Don’t undervalue your home-knitted / crocheted Christmas gifts (they’re luxury items)
Knitting Advice Nr. 9: Acrylic & co are not suitable for outer winter garments (wet plastic doesn’t keep you warm).
Drawbacks of using synthetic petro-fibers such as acrylic for winter outerwear knits ; where to find cheap 100% wool yarn as a superior choice with insulation and moisture-wicking benefits
Unsolicited Knitting Advice 