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28th November 2020

Know all our fabrics with GOLD touches: jersey, sweat, muslin and canvas

You already knew the GOLD touches of our summer canvas fabric and this autumn/winter season we have also included them in 3 more fabrics: jersey, sweat, and muslin. Small brushstrokes in golden tones give each of the fabrics a special, unique, and different touch. In the case of the muslin, their drawings are entirely printed in gold and silver. A detail that makes a difference and gives your looks and those of your little ones an elegant air. We present each of the fabrics and their possible applications in more detail. Get to know all our fabrics with GOLD touches…

24th November 2020

Join the Calm at Home Crochet Challenge! Learn how to make relaxing mandala squares with Ahuyama Crochet

Prepare yourself a hot drink, get out your crochet hooks and relax while crocheting with Ahuyama Crochet. Look for your moment of calm each day to make crochet mandala squares. Get your Calm at Home Pack and play with the 2 colour combinations available. During 3 weeks, let yourself be guided by the step-by-step videos created especially for you by Helena from Ahuyama Crochet. Every week we will publish 3 video tutorials with subtitles in 6 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch and Italian. So you can comfortably follow the video and graphics to crochet your mandala squares. Connect with…

20th November 2020

🎄 Decorate your home with our Christmas panels and enter the draw for a pack of Katia Fabrics fabrics

If you like sewing and crafts, you will love the new Christmas panels. In canvas fabric to be resistant and last a long time in perfect condition. Very easy to do so that you have no excuses and this year you can do the Christmas decoration of the house yourself. The first panel is to make a nice and fun Advent Calendar. You can also join our SAL in the Facebook group and follow the video tutorials to do it in case you have any questions in the process. And the second is the Xmas Deco panel, which includes 15…

18th November 2020

Handmade gift ideas! 10 free patterns to knit or crochet quick and easy gifts using the new Katia yarns

This Christmas give something made by you! We propose 10 free patterns to knit or crochet quick and easy gifts using the new Katia yarns. We encourage you to create something unique with your own hands this holiday season. Because handmade gift ideas are the best! The ones you chose especially for each individual person. Therefore, for yet another Xmas, we are here to help you with easy gift ideas for your family and friends. Moreover, in this selection of quick free patterns, we will also show you some new Katia yarns for Autumn Winter 20/21. Discover fun projects for…

13th November 2020

Softshell, the new winter fabric from Katia Fabrics

We really wanted to introduce you to the new Softshell fabric that we have included in our Aw20 / 21 catalog. A winter fabric made up of three layers of fabric that provide very important extra thermal protection, especially as a windbreaker. A comfortable, light, and functional fabric widely used to make sportswear. Breathability, elasticity and impermeability are the three key points that give this fabric its fame. With it, you can make clothes that mix the properties of three garments in one: raincoats, fleeces, and windbreakers. The Softshell is very resistant to water, but it does not act as…

11th November 2020

Planned Pooling Top by Wilmade: Tips and video tutorial to crochet a top with Katia Magic Diamonds

Hi! I’m Wilma, a crochet designer from the Netherlands. Crochet started as a hobby during my Christmas break in 2014, but soon turned into more. In 2015, I started my blog Wilmade.com on which I share free crochet patterns. In 2018, I quit my job as a communication & PR officer to become a full-time designer. I’m sharing this passion with my mom who also designs crochet patterns. My granny and sister often model my designs and my husband and dad help to take pictures. It’s a real family business! I usually make shawls and hats, but lately I’ve discovered…

9th November 2020

Enjoy the children’s story “Tortoise and the hare” with our fabrics

The story of “The Hare and the Tortoise” tells us a modern version of the classic tale, featuring fabrics in stunning moss green. What would happen if the tortoise got on a vespa or skate board? Don’t relax hare, you may not be the fastest one around here! This is our original vision of the children’s story. A collection made up of three soft fabrics in shades of green and gray. Two jerseys and a soft muslin whose protagonists are turtles, hares, and vespas. Combine these three fabrics with each other or with the new solid poplins and jerseys that we have…

4th November 2020

This is Concept by Katia: comfy knitwear, guest designers and an exquisite yarn selection

Among our pattern magazines, the elegance and modernity of the Concept by Katia designs stand out. A commitment to minimalist styling, straight lines and wide silhouettes in stitches that highlight the textures of the natural fibres. In the Concept 10 magazine it’s the details that make the difference: V necklines, cross over jackets, long coats, kimono sleeves, maxi jumpers, straight dresses, rib stitch blouses, bobble stitch scarves, pullovers with high necklines… and so forth. Fifty-five comfy knitwear and accessories for men and women with beautiful stitches, simple textures, fashionable colours and the exquisite Concept yarns. Discover Concept by Katia AW20/21…

30th October 2020

Learn how to sew a transparent mask yourself

With this video tutorial on how to sew a transparent mask, we want to help all those who need them to be able to perform correct lip-reading and communication. There are many people who have been affected in their day-to-day by the use of normal masks, those who is a due to their condition, work or lifestyle need to show their face and expressiveness, such as people with hearing disabilities, deaf-mute, disorders of autism, teachers, health workers, etc. We have made this fabric mask tutorial with a transparent plastic window to be able to see the lips and facial expressions…

28th October 2020

The Waves crochet jumper by Susi se enreda: Enjoy this pattern inspired by the sea and literature

When you discover a passion in your life, the only thing you can do is let yourself go with the flow. That’s what happened to me with crochet: It came into my life to stay. Although it started as a therapy, when I was faced with a difficult work situation after my son was born, it has become an essential part of my day. I’m Susi, crocheter, librarian and creator of Susi se enreda. I adore touching yarns. Their colours fill me with energy and inspire me with ideas to create new projects. In fact, this is exactly what happened with…