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This is a cozy corner of the internet where I post my knitting podcasts, tutorials, and knitting-related life hacks. I hope you enjoy your stay!

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Hi! I'm Ira (the one on the left)

After a couple of years of knitting, I decided to start this blog to share my passion for knitting with the world. I love creating cozy and beautiful things with my own hands, and I hope to inspire you to do the same!

All I know about knitting, I learned from the internet. With this blog, I want to pay it back and share my knowledge and love to the fiber with you!

I live in Oslo, Norway.

My three biggest passions are knitting, bouldering, and hiking.

Latest Blog Posts

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12 Relaxing and Free Knitting Projects You Should Cast On Right Now

Looking for mindless knitting projects to help you relax? Maybe you need a project to work on while you watch a movie, commute, or socialise with friends? In this video, I'm sharing 12 of my favourite calming and easy knitting projects that you can work on anywhere.

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Sweaters, socks, and a cowl - Episode 8

Two sweaters on my needles: a cardigan and a pullover. I just finished knitting a cowl that I can't stop wearing, and I will share the recipe for my preferred way of knitting socks. If you want to know more about these projects, join this episode!

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Everything I knit in 2025 - Accessories and a tiny BONUS

Let me walk you through all the accessories and adorable little things I knit this year, what yarns I chose, and how I feel about the finished object!

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Trying on all the sweaters I knit in 2025 + a review of each item

Let me walk you through each sweater I knit this year, what yarns I chose, and how I feel about the finished object!

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Yay or Nay? My Top 10 Favorite Hand Knit Sweaters

In this episode, I dive deep into my wardrobe to show you my top 10 hand-knit sweaters. I'll start from those that I almost never wear and will finish with those that I basically live in.

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Knitting in Lofoten - Road trip to the North of Norway with knitting needles in a pocket

My long-awaited road trip to the North of Norway - Lofoten, Senja, Svartisen, and other stunning places. And of course, I had to take my knitting with me and show it to you.

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Olga sweater, Hey saylor cardigan, and the coziest socks - Episode 7

Olga sweater, is it worth the hype? What about Hey Sailor cardigan? Join this episode to get the answers to these questions. As a bonus, I will share the coziest socks recipe. Just a perfect knitted socks project for beginners!

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Summer projects and the Traveler hoodie - Episode 6

The Traveler hoodie - my most worn knitted garment and why I love it so much. Join this episode to hear more about the hoodie, get inspired for the most adorable flower brooches and summer projects.

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Ranunculus, Olga and Moa sweaters, and Woodland cardigan - Episode 5

Ranunculus vs. Olga & Moa — which sweater wins? Plus, the Woodland cardigan you’ll want on your needles now.

Watch Me Knit!

Want to see these projects come to life? Follow my knitting journey, watch tutorials, and get tips on my YouTube channel.

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