In January 2017 I began as a volunteer at a psychiatric ward I was invited by Søren Magnussen, a former patient who devoted all his time to bring different kind of small creative havens in the psychiatic wards. I came with my basket with yarn … Continued
“How can you tell if a piece of textile is handmade?” That is something I often hear. Well, I have seen a lot of textiles and I know a lot of textile technique, so by now I know what to look for: … Continued
What did I find when I visited Svend Johansson? I was a bit unsure what to expect, when Svend told me that he had a lot of his moms vintage textiles, but I trusted it to be worth the drive. … Continued
Yes – how I’m pleased with myself! I went to Svend Johansson to see the textiles from his mother.
Vintage knitting supplies are getting rarer. How do I keep finding them?! I mean before someone throws it away. You know – people do that!!
A vintage yarn winder or …? Well the last years I have decided to keep an eye out for vintage textile supplies – they are getting rarer and I love them!
These wonderful days between Christmas and new years eve. Filled with people, “hygge”, darkness and candles. These are days where I bring my knitting every where. Days when the sound og my knitting needles tends to strengthen the “hygge”.
I’m sick of Black Friday and all it’s consumerism. How is this going to fit together? I could talk a lot about this, but that isn’t what’s on my mind today. My words for today is GIVE – MAKE – … Continued
In May 2017 Knitwork.dk is hosting a knitting festival in Stockholm. They have held two festivals in Copenhagen and now its time to go to Sweden. There are many reasons why you should go! Of course to say hi to … Continued
I have a suitcase from my grandmothers aunt, Lisa Forsman, LF. I got it when I was teenager and I loved it! For many years I have kept old letters in it, then toys for our young guest, but it … Continued