You all had to wait a little while for this cute and fun pattern to be released. The main reason for the wait was the event I had to vendor, called the Knitting Days, over here in the Netherlands. I released this pattern there for the first time, and all kits and booklets sold out... Lees verder →

Veluwsch Vosje are the Dutch words for Fox living at the Veluwe. A nature reserve in the middle of the Netherlands. Since a fox is the logo of my hand-dyed yarn store, Veluwsch Verfgoed, I wanted a mascot for my brand to take to events or show off as an example of the Lettlopi yarns... Lees verder →

The Sanctuary Stripes is a wonderful pattern built around one contrast color, with all kinds of different colors alongside it. For this reason, this pattern is perfect for an advent yarn box full of mini skeins or perhaps a load of scraps and leftovers in your yarn collection. The name of the pattern is chosen... Lees verder →

This pattern has been on my list for two years. I made several prototypes to see how it would turn out – often with the result of throwing it in a box and never seeing daylight again. Still, the idea behind this pattern kept me picking it up again and again. And finally, here is... Lees verder →

Finally, I can announce a new edition of the Guy with the Hook's magazine. It has been a while since I published the third edition: the Theory of the Five Elements. Life came through with all of its different obstacles and distractions. But as said...a new edition has arrived. Valhalla! A Viking inspired magazine telling... Lees verder →

Time for another pattern - and this time it is a knitting pattern! A beautiful lace scarf with beautiful shapes of mermaid tails. This scarf was inspired by the sea and the myths surrounding it. Mermaids are a sea tale for centuries, yet they are still passed on from generation to generation in stories and... Lees verder →

Eärendil, the biggest star of the Elves, shines the brightest white light upon you. A common tale in the world of Tolkien, and well known in movies, is that the light captured in a crystal holder can dispel the darkness. Even if you don’t like the stories of Tolkien, the story of Seaman Eärendil, who... Lees verder →

Oceanborn was a unique shawl pattern that I created with a challenge to myself in mind. I wanted to make a quality pattern for a set of hand-dyed sock yarns. Many of the designs for these yarns are intended only for knitting, and I wanted to make that change here. And so, I did! I... Lees verder →

Besides crocheting, knitting, designing, and dyeing yarns...I do love to write little stories once in a while. I have written many over the years. Some you could find in my books as an introduction to the patterns in them, and many still have never seen the light of day. Many of you like to listen... Lees verder →