Sunday 4 November 2012

Warm and Cosy Knits, 100% Handmade by Ineke Visser from Heins Home


Some people don't like Autumn, but I love it. Of course the wet and windy weather is not always pleasant, but nature can be so pretty with its changing colours. How wonderfully refreshing to go for a nice walk (if the weather allows it), only to subsequently come home, light the fire, make a nice drink and snuggle up on the sofa with a warm, cosy wool blanket. I don't mind at all.

In fact, I'd love to snuggle up under one of Ineke Visser's chunky knitted plaids from Heins Home. I came across her via Suhka Amsterdam, a bit of a quirky 'department store' in the middle of Amsterdam with tons of inspiring design. They sell amongst others Ineke's gorgeous home accessories, an amazing range of crochet stools, knitted plaids, cushions, and really cool 'bottle warmers', all entirely handmade (in her own living room!) from mostly leftover yarns. 


Images by Heins Home Design

I'm someone who loves materials and textures, so the above examples are right up my street! Doesn't that proof that crochet and knitting don't have to be old-fashioned and for grannies, but actually can be really cool??




Ineke's husband is a carpenter and together they make a rather creative team, so it doesn't come as a surprise that they live in a beautifully decorated home, that I find really inspiring. I love the combination of rustic and design, so I simply had to share these pictures with you too!









So are you convinced yet by Ineke's crochet and knits yet? What do you think of her style? Her website translates into English, but I think you can only buy in Euro's from her. Perhaps if you drop her or Suhka Amsterdam an email, they may be able to send any items abroad.

Lots of love,
Trinske









7 comments:

  1. Zo zie je maar weer dat je de mooiste dingen toch simpelweg thuis kunt beginnen...!
    Leuk om een kijkje in haar huis te hebben.

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  2. I am a true lover of handcraft, so I have been observing the crochet and knitting trend very closely. But I live in a little warmer area and a woolen blanket is the most we do get out during the winter month. But anything related back to nature and craftsmanship is just perfect for me!

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  3. Thanks for the lovely comments, Arda and Gudy! I actually like crochet myself (I'm making a gorgeous soft grey blanket with dotted hot pink and purple roses for my daughter's bedroom), but my husband raised his eyebrows and asked me if I felt like a granny.... Some things men really don't understand...

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  4. These pictures make me want to get my huge knitting needles out loving the idea but just not very good at it! Have a lovely weekend Trinske.

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    1. Thanks Toni, you too! And it was so nice to meet you finally in person on Tuesday!

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  5. I absolutely agree with you when it comes to Autumn, nothing beats a walk through the park with the leaves falling around your feet. The crochet images make me want to curl up on the sofa under one right next to that fire. It was lovely to meet you on Tuesday evening. I will be sure to visit again soon. Thanks Doris

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    1. Hi Doris, thanks so much for your kind words. And it was so nice to meet you too! I didn't know many people at all when I came in, but it was so easy to meet people. There really was a lovely atmosphere. Have a lovely weekend and I'll be visiting your blog again soon too! Trinske x

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