This is an overview of all the blog posts I have published so far. The posts are listed newest to oldest.

2024

two glass candle holders with pressed flowers and two beeswax tealights in them that are burning. next to the candle holders are three pressed violets and an open book. everything is sitting on a wooden table.
close up of two white sheep. one is looking in a different different and you can only see its back
a skein of red yarn in a dyepot

Summer 2024:

Learning how to spin fiber into yarn

My Sustainable Summer Capsule Wardrobe 2024

Winter 2023/2024:

The Best Knitting Podcasts in 2024

Natural Dyeing with Madder

Natural Red Dyes for Yarm & Fabric

Are Natural Dyes Sustainable?

DIY Pressed Flower Candle Holders

2023

handmade garments folded and lying on a wooden floor
open sketchbook with watercolor and ink painting of a blue yarn shop in the hills
five skeins of yarn in different colorways of purple and blue next to a bouquet of flowers on a wooden surface

Winter 2023/2024:

Creating a Handmade Wardrobe: 2023 Recap

10 Cottagecore Decor Ideas to Create a Cozy Home

Easy DIY Watercolor Christmas Cards

Cold Water Mordant: Aluminium Triformate

Fall 2023:

Iron (Ferrous Sulfate) as a Natural Dye Modifier

Natural Yellow Dyes for Yarn and Fabric

9 Mistakes to Avoid in Natural Dyeing

6 Knit Pillow Patterns that make your home feel cozy

12 Hobbies to Relax and Unwind

Simple Beginner’s Guide to Pen, Ink and Watercolor Painting

Yarn Dyeing Techniques

Summer 2023:

Natural Green Dyes for Yarn and Fabric

Learning is a Lifelong Skill Part 2

Natural Fibers in Yarn

Learning is a Lifelong Skill (+ Recommendations)

How to Dye with Logwood

Our Approach Towards Sustainable Gardening

Spring 2023:

DIY Painted Wooden Peg Dolls

Building a Handmade Wardrobe: Sewing Book Recommendation

Versatile Sewing Patterns for Tops (Women) – 3 Recommendations

Hand Painted Watercolor Easter Eggs Tutorial

Why Caring for your Clothes is Important

How to Care for (Handmade) Garments

Winter 2023:

How to Modify a Knitting Pattern for a Different Yarn Weight

How to Make a Dried Flower Wreath

Dyeing Yarn with Elderberry (Elder)

Our Approach Towards Sustainable Housing

2022

four different colourways in greens and blue achieved by dyeing with indigo
a hand holding a dyer's chamomile flower head
two feet in handknitted blue and white sockes next to each other on a wooden floor next to a cup of tee, some walnuts, a basket and a burning candle

Fall 2022:

Wardrobe Staple Knitted Cardigans (3 Favorite Knitting Patterns)

Easy Hat Knitting Patterns (3 Recommendations)

Easy Yoke Sweater Knitting Pattern (Three Favorites)

Summer 2022:

How To Dye With Nettles

Overdyeing And Modifying Yarn Colors You Don’t Like

How To Dye With Dyer’s Chamomile (Solar Dyeing)

Free & Simple Floral Border Embroidery Pattern

Spring 2022:

How To Dye Yarn With Dandelions

Embellished Candles DIY

More About Rosemary & Pines Fiber Arts And Natural Dyes

DIY Spring Wreath

Natural Dye Plants: An Overview

How To Use Up Leftover Sock Yarn (Free Knitting Pattern)

Bundle Dyeing With Natural Materials

Winter 2021/2022:

How To Dye With Indigo

How To Dye Fabric With Natural Dyes

Schneeflöckchen Hat Knitting Pattern – Tips & Tricks

2021

a finger with red color from cochineal bugs next to a cactus
two hands holding a handknitted hat
a floral cup of espresso sitting in the middle of several skeins of yarns in shades of pinks, purples and browns

Winter 2021/2022:

Recycle A Sweater Into A Pillow

5 Handmade Natural Star Ornaments

Gingerbread House Christmas Card DIY & Template

Fall 2021:

Fiber Craft Gift Ideas for Creative Kids

Useful Knitted Gifts for Babies (My Top 3 Suggestions)

Dyeing Yarn With Rosemary

Embroidery For Beginners

Knitting With All Natural Sock Yarn (My 7 Tips)

A Story About The Meaning Of Life or The Book That Changed My Life

The Privilege Of Living In The 21st Century

DK Weight Sock Knitting Patterns: 6 Recommendations

How To Dye Yarn With Coffee

DIY Aroma Stones

Natural Dyeing with Onion Skins

How To Write And Self-Publish Knitting Patterns (Part II)

How To Write And Self-Publish Knitting Patterns (Part I)

Summer 2021:

Cold Process Goldenrod & Honey Soap

Solar Dyeing Yarn With Natural Dyes

Natural Dyeing With Amaranth

5 Free & Simple Sock Knitting Patterns: My Recommendations

How To Make A Fragrant Wreath

Natural Dyes vs. Synthetic Acid Dyes

Natural Dyeing With Cochineal

The Best Summer Yarns: Wool Yarn Alternatives For Summer Knitting

Knitting Patterns for Summer Tops: 5 suggestions

Creating A Handmade Wardrobe

Natural Dyeing with Avocado: Pits vs. Skins

How To Make Elderflower Syrup (Cordial)

Benefits of Living in an Old House

Spring 2021:

7 Plant Materials From The Woods You Can Use For Natural Dyeing

Simple Homemade Granola

Simple & Sustainable Day In The Life

5 Weeds & Wildflowers You Can Use For Natural Dyeing

5 Kitchen Scraps You Can Use For Natural Dyeing

6 Garden Plants You Can Use For Natural Dyeing

What to Knit with Sock Yarn besides Socks?

How to Make Cold Process Soap: Soap Making for Beginners

How to Dye Easter Eggs with Natural Dyes

How To Be A Test Knitter

Simple, Eco-Friendly Spring & Easter Decorating Ideas

5 More Tips How to Simplify your Life

Tannins as Natural Mordants

Winter 2020/2021:

5 Tips How To Simplify Your Life

Simple Living

How to sew a cloud pillow DIY sewing tutorial

Merinolandschaf (German Merino sheep) – German sheep breeds

Coburger Fuchsschaf (Coburg Fox Sheep) – German Sheep Breeds

What is a Mordant? (Mordants for Natural Dyes)

Natural Dyeing Books

How to Dye Yarn with Natural Dyes

2020

pink, white and purple crochet squares on a white surface and a purple salvia
two beeswax candles in glass jars, a cream sweater and a hand holding a burning match
simple granny stripe and granny square crochet blankets for beginners

Winter 2020/2021:

How to make natural candles simple DIY tutorial

Eco Friendly Wrapping Paper Alternative

How to Make a Christmas Card DIY Tutorial

Knitted & Crocheted Christmas Gifts Pattern Suggestions

Simple Crochet Blankets for Beginners

Fall 2020:

How to make a natural deodorant simple DIY tutorial