Cable Fantasy Poncho

Today I would like to share my latest knitted design - Cable Fantasy Poncho. It is short raglan sleeve poncho with fancy cable pattern at the front.

The poncho is knitted bottom up on straight needles with Cascade 220 wool yarn. The neck and band are knitted in the round. It is a stylish and comfy garment for cool autumn and winter days.

Sides of poncho are decorated with wooden buttons.

The knitting pattern for Cable Fantasy Poncho is available from my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-fantasy-poncho

on Craftsy:

http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/clothing/cable-fantasy-poncho/175043

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/255977635

For those who would like to buy a Paper Copy (Hard Copy) click here:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252318781370

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Cloudlet Hat and Scarf Set

Some time ago Cloudborn Fibers offered their new yarn which will be available from 15th November 2015 to create a free pattern for them. I was so excited to try a new yarn so I agreed to do this straight away. A bit later I received a package with 2 x 100g skeins of Fine Highland Worsted Wool yarn in Heather Grey colour.

The yarn is so beautiful, soft and really easy to work with. I really love the colour and its texture.  Garments made with this yarn are really warm and comfortable to wear. I decided to design hat and matching scarf set with a cable pattern using this great wool yarn. When I tried different cables I re-knitted my swatch about five times and nothing has happened with the yarn. So I think the set will last for a long time and keep the same shape and look like new for a very long time.
So, please welcome Cloudlet Hat and Scarf set. If you love knitting cables then this pattern for you. This stylish set will keep you away from cold and wind. The set is knitted with nice cable pattern. The hat is knitted in the round with no seam and the scarf is knitted back and forth on needles.

The pattern is available from my pattern stores below: 

on Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/cloudlet-hat-and-scarf/174531

on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cloudlet-hat-and-scarf

on Loveknitting:
https://www.loveknitting.com/cloudlet-hat-and-scarf-knitting-pattern-by-vitalina-craft

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/571052539

It is easy to follow and suitable for advanced beginners. The pattern contains 8 pages of row-by-row instructions, charts and picture. The pattern is written for sizes from toddler to adult.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR HAT (toddler, child, adult):
-    Fits head circumference in cm: 46-49/50-54/56-60, in inches: 18-19”/20-21”/22-23½”

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS FOR SCARF (one size):
-    Length: 106cm (42”); Width: 15cm (6”)

TOOLS & MATERIALS: 
-    2 x 100g of Cloudborn Fine Highland Worsted Wool yarn in Heather Grey
-    Circular needle size US 4 (3.5 mm) x 40 cm
-    Circular needle size US 6 (4.0 mm) x 40 cm
-    Double pointed knitting needles size 6 (4.0 mm)
-    Stitch marker
-    Cable needle
-    Knitter’s needle or crochet hook

TYPE OF YARN: Worsted

GAUGE:
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using needle size US 6 (4.0 mm)

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