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11th August 2020

Atlántico shawl video tutorial by Marianela Galo: How to knit a crescent shawl for summer nights

Hello! My name is Marianela Galo, and I am knitwear designer. Ever since adolescence knitting has been my daily moment of rest, creativity and meditation. Like all the women in my family, I always have some kind of project on the go that fills me with enthusiasm. Over time, I have become a professional designer. Furthermore, I’m happy with what I do! The majority of my designs are inspired by places of the world or from the inspiration that a material transmits. Like this Atlántico Shawl knitted from Katia Veganette, an exclusive design for you. Follow the knitting pattern and…

7th August 2020

ORIGINS: discover the new Katia Fabrics Autumn Winter 2020/2021 collection inspired by children’s stories

ORIGINS is the title of our new AW20 / 21 collection by Katia Fabrics, an updated look at the classic tales of children’s literature, you will discover stories with characters who defy the archaic and go into new adventures. Fun and playful stories that awaken the imagination of children and adults, promoting equality and destroying stereotypes. This collection is inspired by the return to the origins, the way of doing and living in the rural world to rescue the best of it and awaken the sustainability of all of us. The prints in this collection will enliven the children’s fantasy…

5th August 2020

Half moon and square pleat mask kits

With our panel “Smile with your eyes” we have created mask kits that include everything you need to make masks with designs for adults and minis. With the same antibacterial and water-repellent treatment of all our antibacterial poplin. Reusable masks to take care of you and yours without forgetting creativity. The masks have original prints with details of hearts, rainbows, and “thank you” (a nod of thanks to the healthcare staff), suns, bikes, etc. Each kit has different designs so you can combine them with your favorite looks and go together with the little ones. As they are reusable masks, Katia…

4th August 2020

Garo Top by Little Rita: Knit a cool, lightweight flared crop top with fine straps on circular needles

Laia Guerrero from Little Rita (@littleritaknits on Instagram) is a textile designer. She has always been particularly interested in knitted garments. “Using a yarn to create a garment from scratch presents a great opportunity to develop colour, volume and texture combinations together”. I live in a small village in Euskadi. “From there, I design and illustrate knit and crochet garments and patterns whilst accompanying my family throughout its day-to-day adventures”. In this context, the Garo Top made with the Ultrasoft yarn from Katia Concept is created: a very cool, lightweight and comfortable flared crop top with straps. Follow the knit pattern…

30th July 2020

Meet the 9 illustrators who have participated in the new panel mask ILLUSTRATORS and discover their secret message

Our ILLUSTRATORS panel is very special, a panel full of color and creativity. 10 illustrators come together to design an emotionally charged panel. We dream of a near future when face masks will not be necessary. But now is the time to wear a face mask, to take care of both ourselves and others. Katia Fabrics accompanies you throughout these moments with unique designs for you and the little ones. They are ready to cut, sew, and brand new. With the free pattern in different sizes and downloadable instructions HERE. ILLUSTRATORS mask panel 9 wonderful Spanish illustrators have collaborated in…

29th July 2020

Your favorite fabrics from the latest collections in the new panel of Revival masks

We launched a new mask panel that will surprise you. The REVIVAL mask panel is a flashback to our past collections, a small memory of the prints that you have liked the most during these 3 years. Includes 20 prints with various illustrations of animals such as crabs, foxes, lions, surikatas, cats, dogs, fish, and many more. Full of color and creativity to easily make masks for the whole family. They are ready to cut, sew, and brand new. With free patterns in different sizes and downloadable instructions HERE for the two patterns of the panel (darts and square pleats mask).…

28th July 2020

Emma Wrap video and pattern by Crochet Road, a crochet stole with tassels to wear all the year round

Hello everyone! My name is Joy Clements and I am the heart and soul behind Crochet Road. I started to crochet around 6 years ago. Since then, it has become my great passion. I like to play with colours and textures and to learn new stitches and techniques. Both my heart and hands are always full when I’m busy crocheting. I live on the Gold Coast (Australia) with my two daughters, sources of inspiration and great masters when it comes to colour. And with my husband, whose patience increases at the same rate as my yarn stash. I have had…

21st July 2020

See Don’t See Top by Linda Allegra, a top-down seamless tee pattern to knit on circular needles

I’m Linda Allegra, from Italy, and I am a knitting designer and teacher. My mom taught me to knit when I was a child. I’ve been working in the textile fibers and yarns production process for over 40 years now. What I particularly love is sharing my work (@linda_knitbijoux). In fact, I teach in my hometown Biella. I love top-down constructions and to giving a tailored cut to my patterns. I love to enrich my garments with elaborate stitches that I often modify. Sometimes my source of inspiration is a stitch, a photo… Then I mentally work on it for…

14th July 2020

Ready for a challenge? Crochet a summer cardigan designed by @wolgelukjes with Katia Ultrasoft

My name is Linda Dass and I love to make beautiful things with my hands. I like crochet, knitting and being creative behind the sewing machine. I prefer to design clothes, scarves and home accessories. On Instagram you can find me under the name @wolgelukjes and my patterns can be found on my blog Trendy met wol (trendy with wool). Today I share how to crochet a summer cardigan with Katia Ultrasoft. Ready for a challenge? This crochet pattern can be found below on the blog. Enjoy crocheting your summer cardigan with Katia Ultrasoft! About the crochet Summer Cardigan For…

11th July 2020

Bag or backpack: the ideal companion for your summer activities

Excursions walk or weekend getaways, during the hot season what you most want is to be outdoors and enjoy nature, beaches, natural pools, or the mountains. The mask has become one more accessory, combine it with your bag or backpack, and make a unique summer look. Accessories such as bags, bum bags, laptop bags, or backpacks are a must in our day. Canvas fabric is the best to sew them because they are durable. Take note of some ideas to combine your mask with our prints for you and for the little ones. Bag or backpack: the ideal companion for…