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Field Notes

Notes on material choices, sizing decisions, things that go wrong and why. Written without the expectation that you'll buy anything.

Close-up of colourful yarn threads in terracotta and cream tones

Materials

Merino or cotton for a newborn? What actually matters

The answer depends on the season and the baby's skin, not the label on the skein. A practical comparison with no upselling.

By Elif Demir  ·  14 March 2026
Detailed close-up of handmade woven wool textile showing warm texture

Technique

Yarn weight and why it changes everything about a hat

DK versus bulky isn't just a gauge difference. It changes how the piece drapes, washes and holds its shape after a year of use.

By Roos van der Berg  ·  2 February 2026
Yellow and red yarn on a dark textile surface — warm craft still life

Sizing

How to measure a baby for knitwear (and when not to bother)

Standard age labels mean almost nothing in handmade. Here's what we actually look at, and why we always knit a size up for gifts.

By Elif Demir  ·  18 January 2026