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A wool beret, in autumnal colors, entirely hand knitted  by ME !!! Youppie !!! This is February and the days are slowly getting longer. I do not know if it is the same for you, but during those long winter evenings, I need something … Read More

Handmade things have  a life I do not only mean that it does last a long time. There is so much more to it  when you acquire an artisanal product. Handmade things are being appreciated again and back in fashion. A good thing for … Read More

Hand knitted wrist warmers, made of 100% ARTISANAL yarns. Despite not having any openings for fingers, they are sometimes also called fingerless gloves, or sleeves. Wrist warmers made of artisanal yarn For those hand knitted wrist warmers, I went digging in my yarns stash. … Read More

A handmade hat is more than a fashion accessory. It is an authentic symbol of traditionnel craftsmanship. Indeed, this hat is 100% HANDCRAFTED. First of all: choosing the yarn It might seem easy, but not to me! So many possibilities... On the quest for … Read More

The handknits from Gabrielle Galeine (Alias La laine de Galeine) have finally ariived in the 21st century !!!! YUPPIEEE !!!! I do not know if you have previously read my blog about the création of my site If you have you know that it … Read More

Creating your own internet site, it is child play ! Apparently so... Well, for me, NOT AT ALL! Of course, if you are reading this, it is because I've managed.... But I can  assure you  it has not been plain sailing and it still … Read More

Born in the USA Brittany's storm 2023 was born in the north of the USA. On Monday 1st of November, a small polar current from the North and a small warm current from the South meet each oher. Nevertheless, they did not share "un … Read More

Wool fair in Bulat-Pestivien ! Wool fair in Bulat-Pestivien! HOORAH!!! I am usually a bit shy to post pictures of myself, but this time, I had to... Last month, I attended the wool fair in Bulat-Pestivien. I was absolutly ecstatic and I cannot help … Read More

Irish tweed, a dream yarn Donegal tweed... Ha ! Ireland ! Breathtaking landscapes, heartwarming welcome from its inhabitants, vibrant pubs, music, dance, folklore and leprechaun  ! And above all of course... Irish yarn ! I have recently published my website lalainedegaleine.com. It is created … Read More

Why would anyone wear a crochet shawl? Do not get me started... Or rather, yes. Do, because I cannot wait to tell you why! Spring is here at last. The days are getting longer, the sun has put his hat on, birds are singing, … Read More