by Hannelie | Aug 16, 2026 | Knitting tips
A few weeks ago I wrote about how a cowl is an easy beginner project for new knitters. I covered a few of the basic things you need to know about cowl knitting. If you missed it, you can read it here. I know that many beginner knitters can feel intimidated about...
by Hannelie | Jun 16, 2026 | Knitting tips
An easy cowl knitting pattern is one of the best first projects any new knitter can choose and not just because it’s simple. The structure genuinely works in your favour. Uneven tension? A cowl forgives it. Stitches a little too tight? Still wearable. The...
by Hannelie | Jan 13, 2025 | Knitting stories
Last week, my dad asked me a question that many designers dread: “What’s your next design going to be?” I had to admit I had no idea. It was one of those moments when the creative well felt a bit dry, despite having recently completed two exciting...
by Hannelie | Dec 23, 2024 | Knitting tips
As knitters we know that we can never have enough yarn, but maybe you’ve wondered whether you have enough yarn to finish a certain project. Maybe you’ve just unearthed a gorgeous skein of yarn from your stash, or perhaps you’re repurposing leftovers from a...
by Hannelie | Dec 3, 2024 | Knitting stories
About Me My very first knitting project was a snake. It was a school project: we had to knit a long scarf, sew it into a tube, and stuff it. That sparked an idea—if I could knit a snake, why not knit other animals? I dove into my mother’s stash of Your...
