Alpaca – The Incan Emperors' luxury
We shared with you some interesting facts about camel wool in a previous blog post, and now we are back with more! What kind of animals are they? Where did they come from? What is so special ...
Putting the Spotlight on: Alpaca Fino
If you are looking for a nice soft yet robust yarn that has a certain strength but is not too thick, Alpaca Fino made of 100 percent baby alpaca is the best choice
An interview with ANKESTRiCK
ANKESTRiCK has been a key figure in German knitwear design for years. Her designs are clear, timelessly beautiful and often cleverly constructed. When we launched our Manada yarn, Anke was immediat...
Clothes Moths – How Can You Get Rid of Them?
The horrible moment when you discover a hole in your wool sweater... A nightmare! So that you know what to do in the event of an infestation with clothes moths or how you can prevent their visit fr...
Putting the Spotlight on: Manada as a pairing yarn
We have already introduced our mohair yarn Manada in more detail and reported on how it is to knit with it. Manada is not only a great yarn to knit by itself; It also plays a big role as a pai...
Putting the Spotlight on: Manada
Our newest yarn is very special: Manada, a mohair yarn.You might ask yourself why? One closer look at its composition and what makes is so unique will become clear.
Yak Wool - Delicate Fluff from Rustic Cattle
Merino, alpaca or cashmere – most everyone is familiar with them. After all, it's about wool and the associated "producers". But yak? What is that?
Vegan Socks Without Plastic - An Experiment
Knitting socks is simply fun.In our assortment you will find two yarns that we expressly recommend for socks: Pinta and Forest – but these two contain animal fibers. And so we came to the question ...
How to Find the Right Yarn - Yarn Alternatives for Your Knitting Project
So, you need a suitable alternative. In the following article, we want to show you what to pay attention to so that your project can become an absolute favorite piece even with a different yarn tha...