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This crocheted beret is assembled from six granny squares and one hexagonal motif—perfect for using up the odds and ends in your yarn basket.
Crochet a colorful granny square beret—this adorable hat is perfect for using up leftover yarn
www.kotona.com
January 3, 2026 at 10:51 AM
This crocheted beret is assembled from six granny squares and one hexagonal motif—perfect for using up the odds and ends in your yarn basket.
You can refuse gifts, says a professional organizer. Do you agree?
An expert says constant decluttering is not the solution
www.kotona.com
January 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
You can refuse gifts, says a professional organizer. Do you agree?
Crochet a beautiful oval doormat for your entryway with jute yarn. Natural, sturdy jute is perfect for a doormat. Check out the pattern!
Welcome home! This rugged oval-shaped doormat is crocheted from sturdy jute yarn—check out the pattern and crochet your own
www.kotona.com
January 2, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Crochet a beautiful oval doormat for your entryway with jute yarn. Natural, sturdy jute is perfect for a doormat. Check out the pattern!
This crocheted beret is assembled from six granny squares and one hexagonal motif—perfect for using up the odds and ends in your yarn basket.
Crochet a colorful granny square beret—this adorable hat is perfect for using up leftover yarn
www.kotona.com
January 2, 2026 at 8:49 AM
This crocheted beret is assembled from six granny squares and one hexagonal motif—perfect for using up the odds and ends in your yarn basket.
You can refuse gifts, says a professional organizer. Do you agree?
An expert says constant decluttering is not the solution
www.kotona.com
January 2, 2026 at 7:09 AM
You can refuse gifts, says a professional organizer. Do you agree?
This sturdy crocheted basket is made from thick jute twine. The generously sized basket holds its shape thanks to double walls with a piece of matting between.
Crochet a sturdy jute basket—a fresh spin on the classic birch-bark basket
www.kotona.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
This sturdy crocheted basket is made from thick jute twine. The generously sized basket holds its shape thanks to double walls with a piece of matting between.
Crochet a beautiful oval doormat for your entryway with jute yarn. Natural, sturdy jute is perfect for a doormat. Check out the pattern!
Welcome home! This rugged oval-shaped doormat is crocheted from sturdy jute yarn—check out the pattern and crochet your own
www.kotona.com
January 1, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Crochet a beautiful oval doormat for your entryway with jute yarn. Natural, sturdy jute is perfect for a doormat. Check out the pattern!
The origins of the Mariskooli are partly shrouded in mystery. That hasn’t stopped the bowl from becoming a firm favorite among Finns.
How the Mariskooli bowl became a phenomenon—and why collectors covet three colors
www.kotona.com
December 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
The origins of the Mariskooli are partly shrouded in mystery. That hasn’t stopped the bowl from becoming a firm favorite among Finns.
My teenage daughters know it too: the sauna is where the best conversations often happen. Here’s why, writes Avotakka’s managing editor Miia Kauhanen.
Column | Put down the screen and head for the sauna! Otherwise, many meaningful and fun conversations go unsaid
www.kotona.com
December 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
My teenage daughters know it too: the sauna is where the best conversations often happen. Here’s why, writes Avotakka’s managing editor Miia Kauhanen.
The home won Suvi and Lari over the moment they stepped inside. The previous residents had put it in great shape while preserving the old style.
“We’ve become caretakers of the old”: Finnish couple’s colorful vintage home filled with rag rugs and inherited furniture
www.kotona.com
December 31, 2025 at 5:52 PM
The home won Suvi and Lari over the moment they stepped inside. The previous residents had put it in great shape while preserving the old style.
“I don’t want knickknacks here, just what’s genuine and good. Most small objects and decorations are things I’ve made myself,” Jaana says about her cabin.
Inside Jaana’s log cabin, everything in the main room is old or reclaimed: “I’ve never seen a stove like this anywhere!”
www.kotona.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“I don’t want knickknacks here, just what’s genuine and good. Most small objects and decorations are things I’ve made myself,” Jaana says about her cabin.
These simple storage baskets are made by crocheting tube yarn onto a wooden base. When four of the triangular baskets are placed together, they form a circle.
Finished in six rounds! These crocheted triangular baskets form a circle together
www.kotona.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
These simple storage baskets are made by crocheting tube yarn onto a wooden base. When four of the triangular baskets are placed together, they form a circle.
This sturdy crocheted basket is made from thick jute twine. The generously sized basket holds its shape thanks to double walls with a piece of matting between.
Crochet a sturdy jute basket—a fresh spin on the classic birch-bark basket
www.kotona.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This sturdy crocheted basket is made from thick jute twine. The generously sized basket holds its shape thanks to double walls with a piece of matting between.
“My sauna journey began when I was less than three weeks old. I wonder what the child health clinic would say about that nowadays.”
“I was proposed to in the sauna in the middle of the night”—readers share their most surprising sauna memories
www.kotona.com
December 31, 2025 at 11:14 AM
“My sauna journey began when I was less than three weeks old. I wonder what the child health clinic would say about that nowadays.”
Walls can tell stories, cabinets can turn into play spots, and corners can become climbing walls. Explore fun ideas for the kids’ room!
Paint a story, build in play, use every corner: clever ideas for the kids’ room
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Walls can tell stories, cabinets can turn into play spots, and corners can become climbing walls. Explore fun ideas for the kids’ room!
Have you ever tried growing houseplants from fruit seeds or spices? 🪴
Houseplants for almost free: grow them from peanuts, pink peppercorns, and ginger
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Have you ever tried growing houseplants from fruit seeds or spices? 🪴
Crochet a belt bag from just four squares! You’ll also need a ready-made strap and some lining fabric. This handy bag can also be worn as a crossbody.
Crochet a carefree belt bag—or crossbody—from colorful flower squares
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Crochet a belt bag from just four squares! You’ll also need a ready-made strap and some lining fabric. This handy bag can also be worn as a crossbody.
The urge to relax on the sauna bench is coded into Finnish DNA. How did we become such a sauna‑loving nation?
“Sauna lets both body and mind unwind”—where does the Finnish sauna obsession come from?
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The urge to relax on the sauna bench is coded into Finnish DNA. How did we become such a sauna‑loving nation?
The origins of the Mariskooli are partly shrouded in mystery. That hasn’t stopped the bowl from becoming a firm favorite among Finns.
How the Mariskooli bowl became a phenomenon—and why collectors covet three colors
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The origins of the Mariskooli are partly shrouded in mystery. That hasn’t stopped the bowl from becoming a firm favorite among Finns.
The home won Suvi and Lari over the moment they stepped inside. The previous residents had put it in great shape while preserving the old style.
“We’ve become caretakers of the old”: Finnish couple’s colorful vintage home filled with rag rugs and inherited furniture
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The home won Suvi and Lari over the moment they stepped inside. The previous residents had put it in great shape while preserving the old style.
My teenage daughters know it too: the sauna is where the best conversations often happen. Here’s why, writes Avotakka’s managing editor Miia Kauhanen.
Column | Put down the screen and head for the sauna! Otherwise, many meaningful and fun conversations go unsaid
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:52 PM
My teenage daughters know it too: the sauna is where the best conversations often happen. Here’s why, writes Avotakka’s managing editor Miia Kauhanen.
These simple storage baskets are made by crocheting tube yarn onto a wooden base. When four of the triangular baskets are placed together, they form a circle.
Finished in six rounds! These crocheted triangular baskets form a circle together
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
These simple storage baskets are made by crocheting tube yarn onto a wooden base. When four of the triangular baskets are placed together, they form a circle.
“I don’t want knickknacks here, just what’s genuine and good. Most small objects and decorations are things I’ve made myself,” Jaana says about her cabin.
Inside Jaana’s log cabin, everything in the main room is old or reclaimed: “I’ve never seen a stove like this anywhere!”
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
“I don’t want knickknacks here, just what’s genuine and good. Most small objects and decorations are things I’ve made myself,” Jaana says about her cabin.
“My sauna journey began when I was less than three weeks old. I wonder what the child health clinic would say about that nowadays.”
“I was proposed to in the sauna in the middle of the night”—readers share their most surprising sauna memories
www.kotona.com
December 30, 2025 at 10:16 AM
“My sauna journey began when I was less than three weeks old. I wonder what the child health clinic would say about that nowadays.”
Walls can tell stories, cabinets can turn into play spots, and corners can become climbing walls. Explore fun ideas for the kids’ room!
Paint a story, build in play, use every corner: clever ideas for the kids’ room
www.kotona.com
December 29, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Walls can tell stories, cabinets can turn into play spots, and corners can become climbing walls. Explore fun ideas for the kids’ room!