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9th July 2019

What to crochet in summer? 10 free crochet patterns to make ponchos, shawls, beach wraps, bikinis…

Summer holidays are for resting, enjoying and relaxing whilst crocheting! That’s why we are proposing 10 free crochet patterns to pack in your summer suitcase. Thus you can make an impression on the beach, by the swimming pool, on the campsite… Ponchos, shawls, vests, beach wraps, bikinis… They are all simple and easy crochet projects that you can take with you anywhere. Furthermore, you only need one ball of Silk Degradé, Funny Rainbow, Soleil, Funny Rainbow Star or Jaipur Cake cake type yarn to crochet the majority of these projects. There’s no doubt that these balls of cake yarn are…

11th June 2019

Triangular crochet shawl made from only one ball of Funny Rainbow Star by Mely Raya

My name is Mely Raya (winner of the Katia Designers Awards 3, Crochet Accessories category), I’m a teacher and I live in Almería. I’ve been doing crochet, which I learned thanks to tutorials on social networks, for 8 years now. First and foremost, I like simple patterns made with calmness, care, lit candles and cups of tea. Therefore, I would like to share with you how to crochet the Verbena Shawl. This is a lineal triangular shawl featuring a combination of relief stitch and openwork eyelet stitch patterns. As I always comment to the students in my workshops: the real secret…

23rd April 2019

Lace Knit shawl by Valentinasknits: Knit this diamond and flower design with only one ball of Silk Degradé

Hey… we want to share a secret with you… Valentina Bogdanova from @valentinasknits believes that every woman has a small secret. Furthermore, this Russian knitter based in Austria affirms that we all have a little mysterious something that makes us special. Just like her spectacular lace knit Shawl Taina, which literally means “secret” in Russian? For this reason, Valentina is proposing a sumptuous design inspired by diamonds and flowers. Discover the enigmatic colour range and the delicate lace stitches hidden within this feminine triangular knit shawl. And of course, enjoy the sensational silk whilst you knit the Tiana Shawl with only one ball of Silk…

9th April 2019

Lace stitch patterns: learn the key techniques to knit this selection of tops, shawls, boleros, vests…

Fresh, lightweight and perfect for your Spring-Summer projects. Learn everything about the key technique of the season: lace stitch knitted on two needles. Discover the beauty of the simplest of motifs as well as more elaborate lace stitches. We propose a selection of tops, vests, boleros and shawls in all kinds of lace eyelet stitches. Of course, you can count on us to show you the key techniques to knit lace stitches so you can make your own comfortable and sophisticated fashion garments. This spring enjoy one of the most spectacular, elegant and addictive knitting techniques. All over eyelets 🎁…

1st August 2016

Holiday VideoKAL: knit a spectacular Supershawl with Jaipur

Each VideoKAL is a challenge, an opportunity to learn something new and to achieve something different. In all this time we’ve paid special attention to projects for novice knitters. Easy knit and crochet patterns for women, men, kids, baby and home available in our Katia Beginners magazine. The moment has now arrived to apply everything that has been learnt and advance with the holiday VideoKAL. This time, we are proposing an expert level shawl. Download our knit pattern (also available in our magazine Katia Sport 87), follow the step by step instructions in the video tutorial and knit a spectacular Supershawl…

14th July 2016

6 knit and crochet patterns to show off Katia Washi and Washi Print the trendy tie-dye effect for this summer

If you receive our newsletter you surely already know our new products for this Spring· Summer 2016 season: Katia Washi and its multicolour version, Washi Print. This easy to work light weight fabric tape yarn with an exquisite handle and a high yield is ideal for knitting and crocheting interesting projects all year round (Learn amigurumi with Katia Washi). These holidays, sign up for the most handmade of prints with 19 Washi colours and the on trend tie-dye effect for this summer thanks to the 9 multicolour tones of Washi Print. The variety of colours available and its light weight…

5th April 2016

Summer is for going out to knit and crochet! Take part in our Summer Knitting prize draw and win a batch of magazines and yarns from the Spring – Summer 2016 collection

UPDATE 03/05/16: Congratulations Dupont Nathalie (luciewoody)! You are the winner of our Katia Summer Knitting prize draw. We hope that you’ll enjoy this batch of Katia magazines and yarns. Thank you so much for taking part and for choosing your favourite pattern on our Summer Knitting video! Because a knitter or crocheter is for the whole year… we want to ensure that your love of knitting and crocheting stays intact during the springtime and also lasts throughout the summer. Enjoy the mild weather, the daylight hours and the free time during the holidays to go and knit or crochet in the park,…

4th March 2016

Knit a colourful Dragon’s Tail Shawl using only 2 balls of Katia Jaipur. Join the Katia Spring Special VideoKAL!

Welcome in the warmer weather with this elegant Dragon’s Tail Shawl from our Spring Special VideoKAL! You only need 2 balls of your favourite colour in Katia Jaipur! Choose from the 16 Katia Jaipur colours and make this easy knit pattern which is featured in our Katia Sport 87 magazine. If the poncho is the key item for this Autumn – Winter season, then the shawl is the key item for the forthcoming Spring – Summer 2016 season. Do you want another reason for knitting the Dragon’s Tail Shawl? This project makes a wonderful handmade gift for mother’s day, don’t…

26th February 2016

Craft Lovers ♥ Foglia di Bardana shawl knitted by Tibisay with Katia Cotton-Cashmere

My name is Valentina Cosciani –Tibisay- and I live in Trieste (Italy) with my husband Paolo, my two children Leonardo and Riccardo and our cat ‘Strudel’. I spend lot of my time writing on my blog and drawing my patterns. I’ve learnt to knit from my Grandmother, a really elegant woman, and I have a past as a painter. These two experiences affect very much my taste and my drawings. When I compose my patterns I look for simple lines with small details that make the difference. I like to share everything I do on Instagram and on my Facebook page: keeping in touch with people…

26th June 2015

Katia Summer Special VideoKAL: video, pattern and raffle

Join our Katia Summer Special Video Knit-Along! Follow the video instructions, download the knitting pattern and knit your shawl with Katia Tahiti, Tahiti Beach or Tahiti Spray. Share a photo of the result on our Facebook Page during July and August. Among all participants, we will raffle yarn and needle kits for our September’s Video CAL & KAL. These are the materials you will need to knit your shawl. Are you ready? Here you have the video tutorial and the knitting pattern for you to knit this shawl in your favourite color of Katia Tahiti, Tahiti Beach or Tahiti Spray. Have…

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