2025 HAS BEEN A KNITTING YEAR FOR ME
It started on March 22nd with a visit to Stickfest i VĂ€st in Marstrand. We went there mostly to hang out with others and knit together
On March 27th I attended a lecture at the Maritime Museum Akvariet in Gothenburg where they have had workshops and knitting cafes in collaboration with Anna Josefsson from Vinterverkstan about gansey knitting and participants learned about traditions, patterns (such as "sailor bubbles" and braids) and techniques.
They also showed the exhibition "Oceanista - fashion and the sea"
From knitted and functional sailor sweaters, to spectacular works signed by international superstars - here we get to follow the maritime influences into the fashion world.
VÀrldskÀnda modehus förenas med maritimt hantverk och sjöfartshistoria.
On April 26th I went by train to Denmark and the event "Knitting by the sea" in FĂ„borg on the island of Fyn. A yarn festival with many activities. We had fantastic weather and there were inspiring exhibitions, lectures and book releases as well as many exhibitors. The whole city was involved in the event. I would love to return there!
On August 29th I was at the Sewing and Craft Festival at à bymÀssan outside Gothenburg. There were many inspiring exhibitors and the day gave me ideas for new projects.
Göteborg Inför besöket UtstÀllarlista Aktiviteter & Workshops FörelÀsningar TÀvlingar HÀnder pÄ mÀssan FrÄn mÀssan 2024
August 30th we visited "Sticka pÄ kajen" in Kungsbacka which is a popular craft event arranged at Hamntorget, often in collaboration between Knit and Stick and Kungsbacka Innerstad, where creative people gather to knit, crochet, sell crafts (yarn, jewelry, etc.) and have coffee in a shared atmosphere. It is an event to inspire creativity and community, with exhibitors, sales and the opportunity to just be and enjoy.
On September 17th I went to "Sticksalong" at Gothenburg City Theatre, a knitting community where visitors bring their own knitting to socialize, get inspiration and tips. On this day, it was Knitting Icon Ann Bonander Looft and costume designer, who talked about the clothes for "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and also about her own exhibitions thatshe had knitted creations for.
GĂ€st Ann Bonander Looft
On October 4th, âUll i kubikâ took place again at Ăteröö Sheep Farm. During the weekend, lectures, workshops, a fashion show were arranged, and Ăströö Sheep Farm offered food from the farm.
Ull i Kubik gĂ„r av stapeln lördag och söndag den 4 och 5 oktober pĂ„ Ăströö FĂ„rfarm. Ă rets tema Ă€r Ull till vardags och fest. Under helgen ar
October 11-12 was the Stick o ch Spinnfest in Rydal for the second year. I am helping to arrange the event and had booked Anna Josefsson with âGansey knittingâ and Anna Bauer with âHönsestrikâ as speakers and workshop holders. There were yarn vendors, several workshops and the exhibition âGarnets röda trĂ„dâ which was created through an âopen callâ. I participated with two works in the exhibition.
There was a "Dogwalk" a dog show with knitted clothes and Rydals Museum had a Spinning Machine show. International Weaving Center showed how to spin and you could try it. The event will return in 2026
Stick och Spinnfest i Rydal! Den 11-12 oktober Den 11-12 oktober 2025 kommer Hantverksbutiken Akleja, Rydals museum, Internationellt VĂ€vcent
On November 6th I tried going to a mega workshop with Laerke Bagger at RÄda Rum in Mölnlycke.
Kom och var med pÄ en MEGA WORKSHOP med stick-ikonen LÊrke Bagger, dansk designer och stickprofil! Under en kvÀll blir RÄda Rum stÀllet dÀr
We were 400 participants at the same workshop. It was an amazing power to sit so many and knit together. Laerke was very open about her life and the books she has made. I was inspired to use leftover yarn that you have lying around.
I also had the urge on November 18 to visit the
Come and experience a playful and unique world of knitting when LĂRKE BAGGER X ARKEN showcases personal interpretations of the âInner Childâ
exhibition at Arken outside Copenhagen. 1600 works had been submitted to an open call that Laerke Bagger had created. It was a fantastic sight to see all the works hanging from the ceiling with the name and age of who had created them.
There were many exhibitions in the house and the trip was very inspiring. I have now started creating a cardigan from leftover yarn in the new year and it is so much fun to see it grow.
The last knitting visit in 2025 was the event StinaMarias Handarbetsdagar 9â10 December!
For those of you who like to create or are curious about starting. During two days in the fantastically beautiful Kronhuset you had the opportunity to attend workshops in knitting, macramé, sewing and recycling. Several exhibitors were on site. A knitting café was held on both days. We tried out, among other things, how to use a Punch needle.
Thank you for an inspiring 2025 and look forward to what 2026 will bring.