The 14th of February is Valentine’s Day. What better way to celebrate it than by lovingly creating something with your own two hands? If you want to surprise your loved one on Valentine’s Day or simply enjoy an accessory full of LOVE, the Rainbow Lover Wrap pattern is for you. Ashley Parker at The Loopy Lamb shares how to make a crochet hearts wrap. Visit the Katia UK website and…
It’s time to get the Christmas gifts ready. And there’s no doubting that the things you make by hand, that are thought up by you and made by you with so much love, are the ones that make the very best presents that you can give to your family and friends. If you want to make the right choices with your Christmas day gifts, or make the birthday of that…
Discover how to crochet an easy granny vest with Oh Mami and the new Katia Instagranny yarn. Follow the video tutorials and the free pattern to create this perfect crochet vest to give away at Christmas. You only need an Instagranny pack! Available with 10 or 12 balls (size S–M or L–XL–XXL) of Katia Instagranny, Merino 100% for granny square fans. Make colorful granny squares to crochet without changing color…
The time has come! The countdown to Christmas has begun. Do you plan out your present-making or do you spend every Christmas Eve rushing to weave in your ends? Here are 5 tips to make presents at a nice fun pace. Also, we suggest 10 easy free knitting and crochet patterns. 5 tips for making Christmas presents Do you want to gift something handmade by you and need ideas or…
If you love crocheting flowers and shawls, the Flowerland Shawl designed by @attysloveforcrochet is perfect for you! Pick your favorite Katia Capri colors and play around with combinations. Enjoy the repeating motifs that are easy to learn and quick to make. Make as many crochet flowers as you want until you reach the desired size. Join the flowers as you go to make a stunning triangular shaped shawl. Lastly, add…
This post is for you if you’re looking for ideas to gift and amaze relatives and friends who love knitting and crochet this Christmas. If you want to get your Christmas presents right or make that special someone’s birthday memorable, take note of these 5 gifts for knitters and crocheters. Discover a selection of affordable and collectible little presents such as books, magazines, and notions, perfect for secret Santa, for…
The most magical time of the year arrives, and we want you to fill your Christmas with gifts made by you. We propose to you several quick and easy sewing ideas made by yourself to give and surprise your loved ones. Enjoy sewing and give something unique, and the most important thing done with love and enthusiasm. Also, you can always give it your own personal touch. Ideas such as…
“As soon as I became aware of the #andratuttobene and #desdemiventana initiatives, whereby kids paint rainbow signs and hang them on their balconies, I knew straight away that I wanted to make an amigurumi rainbow. In fact, it was more of a necessity than a desire. Rainbows, colours, positive sentiments and optimistic messages? Oh yes baby”. So, as in the words of Maria Sommer @deestraperlo, Willbe O’key was born. This…
Get ready! Our Katia Advent Calendar comes with 24 exclusive Xmas Squares. Each day you’ll be able to access a new graph to knit or crochet. As you can see, the Xmas Squares here have been made in crochet, but you can follow the same graphs and knit them using jacquard stitch. For this Project you only need 4 balls of Katia Merino Classic in 4 soft tones: white, turquoise, coral and light grey. As always, we…
Once upon a time… a very courteous wolf who had fallen in love with a very flirty sheep were happily wandering between cotton bushes. This is true love! Of all the animals in the wood Cupid had shot his arrows into the little hearts of these two completely different creatures. As the saying goes: birds of a feather flock together… However strange this couple may be! Download the pattern for…