Van Beren WOOL SCHOOL – THE PLACE FOR HAPPY KNITTING! We are going to teach you how to knit – step by step. We work with simple instructions and patterns since nothing is more painful than dull theory. What we want is success and results. Let’s think of learning a new instrument. The moment you enjoy playing is when you know who to read the tunes! Tired of knitting alone? Join our Van Beren WOOL SCHOOL and learn how to…
Really little pretty things are coming soon! We are so excited! The first Van Beren Pop-Up Store will open on Saturday 18th of November from 14:00 – 18:00 and Sunday 19th of November from 15:00 – 18:00 at Mehlspeisenfräulein, Grabenstraße 1, 8010 Graz Let’s celebrate the launch with Cup Cakes from Mehlspeisenfräulein and much more…..…
How to knit the Pinestripe Pattern? This knit pattern is easy and ideal for advanced beginners. It looks complicated but it is not! We use ist for baby knit romper SUNNY and the matching baby knit bonnet SUNNY. Row 1: P 2, Slip 1 knit-wise (thread in back) Row 2: K 2, Slip 1 purl-wise (thread in front) Row 3: P 2, Slip 1 knit-wise (thread in back) Row 4: Knit all sts (incl. slipped ones) Van Beren WOOL SCHOOL…
How to knit the Wavy Stitch Knit Pattern? This knit pattern is worked in stockinette and reversed stockinette stitch. It is an easy knit pattern. We use it for the baby knit pullover ALFRED Cast on is divided by 8 + edge stitches. Row 1: *P 1, K 7* Row 2: K 1, *P 5, K 3*, P 5, K 2 Row 3: P 3, *K 3, P 5*, K 3, P 2 Row 4: K 3, *P 1, K…
It is a bit like yoga… Once you figure out what you’re doing, knitting can be very relaxing. Simple knitting projects with the same stitches over and over, use your muscle memory to get the job done. The rhythmic, repetitive motion and relaxation has the same benefits to your mind and body as a meditation session – the zen of knitting! It is a gift to express love… Knitting is not just a creative expression. It is a way to…
Hold side by side and be there for one another. This is the value of a strong community. We count on this strong community. Van Beren products want to get you together. So be part of our Van Beren family. One community that upholds values like family and responsibility and that shares their “precious moments” with new friends. We like to tell our story and hope that you feel delighted of it. Just as we are interested in your stories…
Learn how to knit — Just give it try! No matter where you are — at your favorite café place or in enjoying the outdoors — slow down and take your time to knit for yourselves and for your loved ones! Both, your friends and a more sustainable world will appreciate your deeds! All you need is a skein of wool, knitting needles, instructions and passion to work with your hands. Let’s be honest there is always time for crafting:…
Wool has qualities that no other material can match! Wool is so versatile, one might think it was developed in a chemical lab. But it was Mother Nature who created wool to be the perfect raw material for baby textiles. The natural fibre has qualities, no other material can match: Wool stores our body heat when it is cold outside, but also cools us down when it is hot. It has the ability to absorb humidity without feeling damp. It…
How to knit the Van Dyck Knit Pattern? The Van Dyck Knit Pattern is a V-shaped open knit pattern worked in stockinette stitch. We use it for BILLIEJEAN sleeping bag and BILLIEJEAN blanket. Cast on divided by 10 1. Row: *Yarn over, slip 1 knit-wise, K 1 and then pass slipped stitches over, K 8* 2. and every even Row: Purl 3. Row: *K 1, Yarn over, slip 1 knit-wise, K 1, pass slipped stitches, K 5, K 2 tog,…