Braidsmaid

There is something fascinating about reversible knitted cables – and they are just perfect to give a simple, but unusually constructed garter stitch shawlette a little twist. For this project, you should indulge and use the shiniest, softest… Read More

Jasminde

A pretty triangular shawl with a simple, geometric lace pattern and a stunning effect – that’s “Jasminde”, the third pattern from Strickmich! Club-year 2014. The pattern features actually only two different patterning rows, so it is also suitable… Read More

Come in, we’re open!

Peter and I are proud to announce that Strickmich! Shop is now online! We are offering a small selection of printed patterns in German language and also PDF-Downloads and my printed Strickmich! Booklets. Payment is by bank transfer… Read More

Events, Events!

I am so happy! Our very first Cast-On-Event for Strickmich! Club was wonderful. Lots of great people, among them Claudia from Rohrspatz & Wollmeise herself. She had dyed the stunning club color, and she talked about it a… Read More

Strickmich! 4

For all those German native speakers who are not as comfortable using PDFs to knit from as most people in the English-speaking world, I have assembled a little book in German language, containing the patterns Matchmaker, Tubularity, Easy,… Read More

Come knit with me!

Two cozy sofas, a nice warm place by the fire, space for all my wool, tools and books – now it’s only you knitters missing to make this knitter’s paradise complete! Please come over on February 21st (ca. 2-6… Read More

Langfield

Make a hat that will fit anyone from baby to adult! No matter what kind of yarn you use, what size your head is or what gauge you are knitting at: This hat is adjusted as you go,… Read More

Tensfield

My new hat pattern is here: An unusual construction that can be adjusted to fit your head as you go. Looks great in gradient yarns and works with any yarn weight! Gauge should be such that the fabric… Read More

Rosen Bridge

This stole has been in my imagination for quite some time, and now it has come to life! “Rosen Bridge” is a long tube and offers lots possibilities on how to wear it. Pull it over your head… Read More

Only a few spots are left!

In da Club I: Das Mondschaf

Strickmich! Club 2015 will have four very special yarns by four very special dyers, and the first that we would like to introduce is Sabrina Gleiß and her “Mondschaf“-yarns (“Mondschaf” is German and means “Moon Sheep”). Her yarns… Read More

Heaven and Space

A couple of weeks ago, there was a big surprise at Rohrspatz & Wollmeise: A new yarn base with 20% cashmere called “Blend“, and when I got my first skein I couldn’t stop knitting on it. The result… Read More

Finally: Easy for everyone!

My knitting pattern “Easy” is now available on Ravelry (3.20 Euros) or you can buy it here directly. It’s perfect for beginners and uses only 100 Grams of sock yarn. Enjoy! >

Knitting is Love

Those of you who have subscribed to my Newsletter already know: The first pattern from Strickmich! Club 2014 is available here in my Ravelry Store for 3.90 Euros. The yarn is the beautifully soft Merino/Silk Fingering by the… Read More

Knitting Class in Hamburg

Mostly Warmness von Martina Behm

On August 23rd I will hold a little knitting technique class at Mylys, Hamburg, Germany. See you there!

New Horizons

No, this is not another picture from Squam – this is how it looks like in the area where we will move in two weeks! After 10 years in the big city (Hamburg) we found ourselves ready to move… Read More

Rainbow Swatches

My latest Design “Endless Rainbow” is a great option to let your creativity flow and choose a very unique color combination that nobody else has thought of! Knitters on Ravelry are being wonderfully creative in that respect (see… Read More

Matchmaker-Video

Matchmaker is one of my more recent designs which I am particularly proud of: It’s a small garter stitch shawlette and a big roomy cowl at the same time! You just knit back and forth, no joining in… Read More

Podcasts

A couple of days ago, a lovely German podcaster did an interview with me – you can listen to it here (in German!). For those of you who would rather hear me talking in English, there are two more… Read More

Newsletter

Have you heard? From now on I will be offering a free Strickmich! Newsletter with news about pattern releases, stories and tips from a passionate knitter (me!) and everything about our plans for Strickmich! Club 2015. The newsletter… Read More