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
Tag: cheap wool
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. 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. 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 