The “Initiative Handarbeit”

Trends, tutorials and workshops

The latest trends for 2023, free instructions for knitting, crocheting and sewing, and workshops for retailers – the Initiative Handarbeit, as a branch association of leading suppliers to the handicrafts industry, always offers new inspiration.

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Our goal is to infect even more people with our enthusiasm for needlework.

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Inspiration
addiExpress Kingsize
addiExpress Mütze in verschiedenen Größen stricken

Die Anzahl der Nadeln der addiExpress Kingsize Strickmaschinen ist mit 46 Nadeln immer gleich. Mit einem handgestrickten Bündchen können die Mützen auch für größere und kleinere Größen einfach angepasst werden. Wie es geht erklären wir in dieser Anleitung.

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New addi products 2025

Ergonomic innovations, mystically shimmering surfaces and new accessories for crank fans complement our premium range with new highlights. Discover your favorite needles of tomorrow – of course Made in Germany.

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Inspiration
Knitting instructions
Loop Cato - Knit loop scarf with colourwork

Loop Cato is a cosy loop that is knitted using the colourwork technique (also known as ‘jacquard’ or ‘fair isle’). Worn twice around the neck, it keeps you nice and warm and also impresses with a great knitted-in pattern.