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14th May 2018

Make your YarnWoman and fight against boredom! Super amigurumi pattern to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day 2018

Wool Attack! Mega-Scarf! Increase! These are some of the super powers possessed by the fantastic YarnWoman. This amusing superheroine arrives all the way from Knit City ready to battle against boredom with the best weapons: yarns, needles, hooks and stitches. Ready to save the world from everything that’s not cool? Great! Get ready to celebrate World Wide Knit in Public Day together with #KatiaYarnWoman and the rest of her crochet allies. Make this agreeable, fantastic and brave yarn woman with the help of this super amigurumi pattern created by her behind the scenes ally, Maria from De Estraperlo. Polish up your crochet hooks and here we go! Super…

24th April 2018

2 very easy Amigurumi Cacti. Make these amusing crochet bookends to decorate your home!

Are you looking for a easy to do, practical and amusing home decoration idea? Then we propose you these 2 amigurumi cacti that you can use them as bookends, door stops or simply to decorate a corner of your home. These 2 amigurumi cacti are a perfect project if you are just starting to use this crochet technique. So, we suggest that you download the amigurumi pattern which shows how to make your cacti bookends using Katia Big Ribbon and Katia Fair Cotton. Of course, we love to see that you are following our tutorials and using our yarns; so remember to share your progress with us using the hashtags #madewithKatia…

18th April 2018

Learn Jacquard Crochet with our Crochet your Story book cover

Are you ready to crochet your own story? Then why not learn Jacquard Crochet and make this very hipster crochet book cover. At Katia we adore Book Day! We are always inspired by new, amusing and easy ideas to celebrate the union between books and the handmade. On this occasion we are sharing a crochet pattern so that you can make the Crochet your Story book cover. You only need a few balls of Katia Fair Cotton and a size D3 (3 mm) crochet hook. Download the pattern and follow the simple instructions (we recommend that you print the graphs). Learn…

28th March 2018

Spring Bag CAL. Join the group to follow the tutorial and videos by MissDIY!

Whether you want to learn how to crochet or you already know how to do it, we invite you to become a part of our Spring Bag CAL. We propose that you follow the step by step instructions to make an easy, fun and practical crochet bag using a few balls of Katia Capri and Capri Plus. In order to do this, we are pleased to have the collaboration of Ester from MissDIY who has prepared a series of videos and a complete crochet pattern. Join our group on Facebook Crochet-Along #KatiaSpringBag! We are going to publish a new video every week (Spanish/English) and the Spring…

8th March 2018

Crochet XL with Santa Pazienzia: Make a beautiful crochet blanket in fan stitch

Easy, fun to do, quick to make… this is what Crochet XL by Estefanía González and her Santa Pazienzia project is about. If you’re looking for crochet projects that allow you to continue learning and to relax you during your spare time, there’s no doubt that you should follow Santa Pazienzia. Estefanía is a crocheter who enjoys every stitch, but “I’m also thankful when a project has advanced considerably in an afternoon”. With this philosophy in mind she’s sharing her Crochet XL pattern, showing how to make a gorgeous blanket in fan stitch, with us on Craft Lovers. The fan stitch creates a…

14th February 2018

14 new yarns Spring Summer 2018 by Katia to fall in love with and win a very special prize

We know it’s cold out there, but it’s February, the month of love. You know, San Valentine’s… a perfect reason to get to know new yarns, fall in love and dream of future DIY projects. Therefore, today we are presenting 14 new Katia Spring Summer 2018 yarns. Take note! Multicolour cottons, tape yarns, which are lighter than t.shirt yarns, and the best selection of natural fibres or recycled yarns are just some of our proposals so that you can knit with love, of course. So, do you want to know more about our Spring Summer 2018 yarns? Well then, continue reading… and if it’s…

31st January 2018

DIY ideas for Carnival: 3 recognisable and fun easy crochet costumes for little adventurers

Do you need some help with your little adventurer’s Carnival costume? Once again, we find our inspiration in universal literature and we are proposing 3 recognisable and fun easy crochet costumes. Chose your favourite adventurer, prepare your crochet hook and get yourself some balls of Katia Canada. Follow our crochet patterns to create the accessories for brave Little Red Riding Hood’s cape and basket; the powerful Magician Merlin’s starry hat, white beard and wand; a daring Pirate’s tricorn hat, eyepatch and sharp sword. Have you got everything you need in your basket? Well then, in an abracadabra!… we’re going to make these…

25th January 2018

You are going to fall in love! Botties: how to easily make some really cosy crochet booties using 2 balls of Katia

Valentine’s Day is getting near and our love of crochet is growing more and more, especially when we discover exciting projects like Botties. Be prepared because you are going to fall in love with these crochet boots made from Katia Azteca, and with the story of this young German brand. Behind Botties are Isabelle, a designer from Pforzheim, and her mother Claudine, a craft lover. Since the time when she was a design student, Isabelle has been developing her footwear concept, which became reality in 2017 thanks to her mother’s hobby of crochet. Now you know why we are in love with these crochet…

5th January 2018

Katia Babystories: learn how to knit baby clothes with 28 easy designs

Travel through the kingdom of children’s fairytales with our Katia Babystories magazine. Learn to knit baby clothes with the 28 designs inspired by Little Red Riding Hood. Discover this range of easy patterns made up of square shapes and simple stitches. Katia Babystories is intended for you if you want to learn how to knit, or if you already know but prefer to make up easy and quick patterns. Knit baby clothes in modern designs and colours with ease. Once upon a time… Katia Babystories Learn to knit with Katia Babystories: blankets, jumpers, ponchos, hats, baby booties, dresses, trousers, waistcoats or jackets. And of…

29th December 2017

Top 10 knit and crochet garments 2017. Which ones have been the most popular designs of the year?

Here comes the New Year! But for the moment, we can only tell you that it’s going to be full of lots of new ideas from Katia. But without rushing too much, – you know, with that slow knitting spirit whereby we’ll let you know all in good time. So for now, why not subscribe to our newsletter and this blog to keep you up to date with all the latest news. We’re going to make our farewell to 2017 as it deserves, by remembering some of our favourite garments. Do you want to know which ones have been the…