31.12.15

Frozen Flower Hat

Happy New Year 2016 to you and your family!!!
Today I’d like to share my last knitted design for 2015 – Frozen Flower Hat
It is a beautiful beanie knitted with daisy pattern and decorated with large knitted flower. The hat is knitted in the round on circular needles but the flower is knitted back and forth. For this hat I used Aran weight wool yarn from Drops. The hat is knitted with 5 mm knitted needles so it is a quick and easy project for intermediate knitters.









The knitting pattern for Frozen Flower Hat is available from one of my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/frozen-flower-hat

on Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/frozen-flower-hat/183114

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/262719290

or hard (paper) copy on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252327585297


13.11.15

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:


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

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 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)


23.10.15

Temptation Poncho and Hat Set

The weather is getting colder and colder so it is time for warm and cozy knits. Please welcome my new super cozy knitted design - Temptation Poncho and Hat set. I knitted this set for my little daughter to keep her warm and stylish this winter season.

Temptation set is one of my favorite knitted garments that I made for Sophie. She loves it so much. She has received many compliments and smiles from people around to her new outfit.


I really love this beautiful cable pattern with bobbles in the center.  I made a large thick pompom to decorate the hat.
This set is knitted with Cascade Ecological wool and size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles. Poncho is knitted back and forth and the hat is knitted in the round.


I wrote a knitting pattern for this set for the following sizes: 2–3 years; 4-5 years; 6-7 years; 8-9 years; 10-12 years. It was test knitted on Ravelry. Thank you so much ladies for your help and feedback :)



The knitting pattern for Temptation Poncho and Hat set is available from one of my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/temptation-poncho-and-hat-set

on LoveCrafts:
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/temptation-poncho-and-hat-set-knitting-pattern-by-vitalina-craft

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/253062843

For those who would like to buy a Paper Copy (Hard Copy) click here:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255953378673

16.10.15

Knitted Flowers Collection

A lot of my customers have asked patterns for knitted flowers. So, I decided to write a pattern for some flowers I have already used in my hat designs. Please welcome Knitted Flowers Collection which includes five of my favourite knitted flowers in different shapes and sizes.



All flowers are knitted with sport/5-ply weight cotton yarn and size 2½ (3.0 mm) knitting needles. To make bigger flowers use thicker yarn with knitting needles recommended by yarn manufacturer.










The pattern is easy to follow and suitable for beginners. It is written in form of photo tutorial and contains row-by-row instruction for each flower and step-by-step assembly process.

It can be purchased and downloaded from one of my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:

on Craftsy:

13.10.15

Welcome Autumn Hat Collection

Cold nights, chilly mornings and windy sunny days - it is all about gold autumn.
Please find my new hat collection to keep you warm and busy - Welcome Autumn Hat CollectionIt includes five knitting patterns:

- Tiny Cables Hat and Scarf
- Ogmore Cable Hat
- Sunny Autumn Hat
- Axelle Hat
- Flower Spirits Hat



The collection can be purchased:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/welcome-autumn-hat-collection

on Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/welcome-autumn-hat-collection/168385

10.10.15

Flower Spirits Hat

The weather is still warm and sunny here in the UK so I used my chance to take pictures of my new knitted design - Flower Spirits Hat.





It was a bit difficult to take pictures because the yarn is so bright even in the shadow. My little princess was so actively modeling and changing her positions and faces every moment. But anyway we had a great fun during our photo shoot this morning.





This cozy beanie is knitted with beautiful lace pattern and DK/8-ply weight cotton yarn from Rico Design in bright fuchsia color. I really love this color and quality of this yarn. I have already used it to knit my Papillon bolero this summer. The hat is decorated with a large knitted flower.





The knitting pattern for Flower Spirits Hat is available from one of my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/flower-spirits-hat

on Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/flower-spirits-hat/167821

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/251693478

7.10.15

Axelle Hat

Today I'd like to share my new autumn design - Axelle Hat. This hat is knitted in two styles slouchy and beanie and have different brims.


The beanie is decorated with i-cord bow and two wooden beads. I used two stand of yarn for this stitch pattern. Brims of hats are knitted in the round and the body of hats are knitted back and forth.



I used extra fine merino wool yarn from Drops in yellow and grey and 3.5 mm knitting needles.




The knitting pattern for Axelle Hat is available from one of my pattern stores:

On Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/axelle-hat

On Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/axelle-hat/166424

29.8.15

Sunny Autumn Hat

Summer has almost gone and it is time to get ready for autumn cool weather. So, today I would like to share my latest knitted design - Sunny Autumn HatThis beautiful beanie is knitted in the round with extra fine merino yarn from DROPS and 3.25 mm knitting needle. I used pretty pattern which consists of crossed stitches and decorated it with a large knitted bow.








I really love this pastel yellow color. I think it is a great choice for autumn beginning while weather is still mild and sunny.



The knitting pattern for the Sunny Autumn Hat is available from one of my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunny-autumn-hat

on Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/sunny-autumn-hat/161737

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/245972281