Cable Storm Hat and Scarf - pattern release

 Today I'd like to share my latest knitted design - Cable Storm Hat and Scarf set.

This stylish set is knitted with beautiful cable combination on both accessories. The hat is knitted in the round while the scarf is knitted back and forth.

Aran or worsted weight yarn and US 7(4.5 mm) needles makes this set is fast and enjoyable knit.  

I would recommend you to check the project pages of my lovely test knitting team for some inspiration and yarn ideas.

My set is knitted with Hudson Worsted from The Yarn Collective. Knitting pattern is written for both children and adults and it is available from Etsy, Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

List of yarn substitutes:

- Woodlands by Mary Maxim

- Drops Nepal by Garnstudio

- Pure Wool Superwash Worsted by Rowan

- Fleece Bluefaced Leicester Aran by West Yorkshire Spinners

- Debbi Bliss Falkland Aran

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Pattern release - Bloksy Shawl

Happy knitting! I've just finished working on my new knitting design - Bloksy Shawl.

For this shawl I used easy to memorise reversible stitch. The triangle shawl is knitted sideways starting from corner to corner with fancy block stitch. The double edge stitches mimic I-cord. 

Size of the finished shawl is 185 cm along the wingspan and 68 cm down the centre spine. The shawl is knitted with DK weight yarn.

Knitting pattern for Bloksy Shawl is easy to follow and has very detailed row-by-row instructions. It is available from Ravelry.
The shawl can be worn as a scarf over the jacket (it is my favourite way to wear all my shawls) and makes a perfect set with Bloksy Hat I designed last months. 

Recommended yarns:
Rowan Baby Merino Silk DK
Laxtons Blueface Masham Marble DK
Stylecraft Special Double Knit

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Pattern release - Whirl Cable Hat

Whirl Cable Hat was designed in collaboration with Malabrigo Yarn company. 

The hat is knitted with beautiful hand dyed yarn Malabrigo Washted is shade Sunset. It is worsted weight single ply yarn, which is very soft and gentle to be worn next to skin. The colour palette for this yarn is very bright and beautiful. But some shades wouldn’t work for cable knitting, as they are too variegated. 

Whirl cable hat is comfortable unisex slouch hat, which is knitted with 3D cable stitch in the round. It looks gorgeous on both children and adults. Knitting pattern is written for both children and adults and has both charts and row-by-row instructions for all sizes.

Knitting pattern is available from Ravelry and Lovecrafts

Color palette for Malabrigo Washted Yarn can be found here

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Pattern release - Bloksy Hat

It is so easy to make matching garments and create family looks with my daughters, but it is completely different story when you’ve got a son. So, for some time I’ve been thinking about matching hats with my little gentlemen. And today I’m happy to introduce you my first knitted design in 2020 – Bloksy Hat.

This comfortable unisex hat is knitted in the round with easy to memorise stitch. It has slightly cloche shape and looks great on all members of family.

For this hat I’ve chosen Baby Merino Silk DK yarn from Rowanin shade Dawn. It is beautiful and soft yarn in DK weight. I ignored the ribbing and replaced it with a purl round, which created a stylish and modern look.

The knitting pattern for Bloksy Hat is suitable for knitters of all levels and it is written for all sizes from baby through adult. You can find this pattern on Ravelry and LoveCrafts.

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Verve Hat and Cowl set

Happy knitting! I'm so happy to share my latest knitted design - Verve Hat and Cowl set.

The set is knitted with variegated yarn which is a bit tricky to work with. Some stitches do not look good on this type of yarn. Originally, I wanted to knit a set with simple cables. But cables were almost invisible in this shade. So I've decided to stick to very simple and easy to knit stitch to show the beauty of the yarn

Verve hat and cowl set is perfect pair of accessories for cold autumn/winter days. The cowl is designed to be worn around shoulders over the coat or jacket.

Both hat and cowl are knitted in the round on circular needles in combination of reverse stockinette stitch and vertical rows of slipped stitches. The cowl is decorated with I-cord tie which is inserted into top part of cowl.

This warm and comfortable set is knitted wit multi coloured yarn Malabrigo Washted in shade Archangel.

Knitting pattern for Verve Hat and cowl set is knitted for all sizes from baby through adult and available from Etsy, Ravelry and LoveCrafts

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Starflake Sweater

Happy Autumn everyone! I’ve got a great news to share with you today. Last couple of months I’ve been busy working on a new sweater design for kids and adults. So please welcome my Child Starflake Sweater and Adult Starflake sweater.

This stylish sweater would make a perfect addition to any wardrobe. Knitted with circular yoke seamlessly, this garment has tunic length which is ideal for an autumn chill weather. The yoke is knitted with beautiful cables in a star shape and decorated with crochet bobbles. Two more pretty stitches decorate the sweater both sides of cables.

Starflake sweater is knitted top down seamlessly with modified longer yoke for a perfect fit and extra comfort. The bottom of garment has a curve edge and fancy slits. Neck, cuffs and bottom band are knitted with 2 x 2 rib.

For this sweater I used perfect budget yarn Mary Maxim Mellowspul DK solids. It has a good colour palette, knits easily and doesn’t change after washing. 

As a substitute you can also use Paintbox Yarns Simply DK

So many features and beautiful details make this project is really enjoyable and interesting knit. You can even learn a new technic! The bobbles are crocheted and the pattern has very detailed photo tutorial and the video tutorial is available in my YouTube channel too! So if you fancy to knit a new perfect sweater for incoming Fall please get you copy of pattern from Etsy or Ravelry. Below you can find the direct links for both child and adult sweaters as well as for the matching hat:

Child Starflake Sweater on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/720671602

Child Starflake Sweater on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starflake-sweater

Adult Starflake Sweater on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/734529735

Adult Starflake Sweater on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/adult-starflake-sweater

Starflake Hat on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/732617211

Starflake Hat on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/starflake-hat 

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Coliseum Hat

Happy Knitting Everyone! The test knit for Coliseum Hat has been finished and the pattern for it is available from Ravelry and LoveKnitting now.

Knitted in sport weight yarn, this unisex hat is must have for any wardrobe. The hat is knitted in the round on circular needles seamlessly in combination of two types of ribbing and fancy slip stitch.
The hat is fast and easy to knit.

It is lovely project for those who love trying new stitches. The pattern is easy to follow and has row-by-row instructions and photo tutorial for fancy slip stitch.

You can also check the beautiful hat projects  from my test knitting team here.

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Outfielder Earflap hat

Warm spring wishes from Vitalina Craft! Today I’d like to share my latest boy’s design – Outfielder Earflap hat.

The sample on the photo is knitted with Lana Grossa Bingo.

This easy to knit hat is designed to keep big and little ears warm and comfy.

The hat is knitted back and forth in stockinette stitch starting with central part. The forehead flap is knitted in broken rib. Then the stitches are picked up along the edge for earflaps. After earflaps are completed, the side seams along the earflaps is closed for hat assembly.
 Knitted with Aran weight yarn and simple stitches, this hat is quick knit and suitable for advanced beginners.

The knitting pattern for Outfielder Earflap hat is available from Ravelry.

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Coliseum hat test knit

Happy Knitting everyone :)

I've just completed my new hat design and opened a test knit on Ravelry

DESIGN OVERVIEW: The hat is knitted in the round on circular needles bottom up in combination of two types of ribbing and fancy slip stitch.
I used Lang Merino 130 compact so you can use any Sport/ 5-ply yarn
The pattern is easy to follow and contains written instructions and photo tutorial for fancy slip stitch.

Required Skills: Cast on, knit, purl, basic increasing and decreasing, knitting in the round.

Deadline: 24th of March, 2019.

For more detailes you can see the test thread here

 

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