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Inspiration: Soft knit in Premium Merino

Premium Merino from Smuksak is for you who want a soft woolen yarn with a woolly look - but still with a nice and even stitch pattern. The yarn is mulesing-free and spun on extra fine merino fibers...

Guide: Soft yarn for scarves and scarves

How to choose the right one (and 4 delicious favourites) Are you looking for soft yarn for scarves and scarves, that feels pleasant against the skin and gives a great result? When you're knitting s...

Inspiration: Knit in Maxi VIP

If you love the feeling of soft, warm knitwear – but would like a yarn that is still easy to work with for both sweaters and accessories – then Maxi VIP an obvious choice. Maxi VIP is the thicker v...

Inspiration: Knit in VIP (Cashmere/Merino)

There is something very special about knitting in a yarn that both feels luxurious against the skin and gives a beautiful, even stitch image. VIP from Lana Gatto is just such a yarn - and that's wh...

Guide & Inspiration: Knit a baby blanket

Get inspiration for three beautiful home-knitted swaddles in different degrees of difficulty and learn more about choosing yarn for a baby blanket. One knitted baby blanket (or a baby wrap) is one ...

Inspiration: Knit in Eco Soft Cashmere

Eco Soft Cashmere is a soft, light and unique yarn quality of 100% cashmere, partially recycled. It fits perfectly with small scarves, soft tees and luxurious blouses. Find inspiration here among o...

Inspiration: Knit in True Silk

Knit light, elegant and comfortable creations in our bourette silk. Here you can find all our knitting in the beautiful silk yarn and get inspiration for everything from summery tops to elegant blo...

Guide: How to calculate yarn consumption when using a yarn alternative

When you knit according to a pattern, the designer almost always recommends a specific yarn. But what do you do if you want to use a different yarn – perhaps one you already have in your stash, or ...