Knitting a Halloween Sweater | Cat Chart & Design Changes – Part 2

 🎃 Welcome to Part 2 of my Designing & Knitting a Halloween Sweater series! 🧶

Watch Part 1 here. 

In this video, I’m continuing the knitting process and showing you the progress I’ve made on the back of my Halloween sweater.

I’ll talk about some of the problems I came across while knitting and the modifications I had to make along the way. I’ll also show you how I adjusted the cat chart as the knitting progressed and explain why some changes were necessary to make the design work better in knitted stitches.

I’m also sharing the cat chart with you, so you can download it and use it to knit your own Halloween cat motif:

📌 Download the Cat Chart: https://youtu.be/DosLvW0cXy4

This is very much a real design process, so not everything goes exactly according to plan! I hope you enjoy seeing how the sweater develops and how I solve the challenges that come up along the way.

You can see the second part here: https://youtu.be/DosLvW0cXy4 

More videos are coming as I continue working on the sweater, so stay tuned for the next part! 🎃🧶

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Dream Hat and Cowl sets - knitting projects

Happy knitting everyone! I hope you continue to stay safe and healthy. 

It is end of January already and I haven't been able to write a single post yet - the life is so busy with home schooling for two older girls, looking after my little son and house keeping. I still keep working on my new designs slowly and even managed to open a few test knits. Today I'd like to share a few completed projects of mine knitted following my earlier patterns - Dream Hats and Cowls for my girls. They wanted something similar and I wanted to enjoy relaxing knitting while watching TV.

Those comfortable hats and cowls can be knitted in no time. They don't have any complicated stitches or advanced techniques. All accessories are knitted in  stockinette and decorated with a narrow vertical stripes in garter stitch. 

Both hats and cowls are knitted in the round with Drops Air which is Aran weight yarn. The cowls are knitted bottom up so the knitting starts back and forth and then continues in the round. You can also see the photo of original design below:

The original set is knitted with Dream in colour Classy which is worsted weight yarn.

The knitting pattern pattern for Dream Hat and Cowl Set is available from Ravelry and Lovecrafts

Other knitting garments shown on these photos are Frosty Morning Hat, Cable Leisure Vest and Cable Fantasy sweater  

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Hearts Queen Earflap Hat

Please welcome my new knitted designed – Hearts Queen Earflap Hat.

So stylish and pretty in cream colour, this earflap hat is a perfect accessory for your little one. It is designed to keep a little ears warm and cozy during these cold and windy days.

This easy to knit hat is knitted in the round and has no seams. The earflaps are knitted back and forth on needles with pretty cable hearts both sides. The body of hat is knitted with garter stitch and fancy ribbing at the front.

The knitting pattern for the Hearts Queen Earflap Hat is available from my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearts-queen-earflap-hat

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/553153070

on Craftsy:
https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/hearts-queen-earflap-hat/521296 

on Loveknitting:
https://www.loveknitting.com/catalog/product/view/id/195710

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Hearts Queen Coat, Cardigan, Jacket

Despite the summer is just round the corner the weather is still very unpredictable this year. So it is always the time for warm and cozy knits! So I’ve designed and knitted new fancy garments for both my little daughters - Hearts Queen Coat.

Hearts Queen Coat is must have for any little fashionista wardrobe. The design of the coat is pretty and simple. The close fitting on the waist is combined with raglan sleeves and pixie hood. Coat is knitted in pretty cream color and decorated with contrast color wooden buttons.

This stylish and fancy to wear coat is knitted with garter stitch and easy to memorize heart cable on the back. Back, front parts and sleeves are knitted separately up to underarms, then all parts are placed together the circular needles and finished up together.

The coat is knitted with Aran weight yarn.

The knitting pattern for the Hearts Queen Coat is available from my pattern stores:

Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearts-queen-coat

Craftsy:
https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/hearts-queen-coat/496966

Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/520140180

LoveKnitting:
https://www.loveknitting.com/catalog/product/view/id/183732/


Hard copy on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Knitting-Pattern-Hearts-Queen-Coat/

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Hearts Queen Hat

Please welcome my latest hat design – Hearts Queen Hat. Whatever you want to express your love to the lucky recipient or show your love to knitting you can easily do it with this hat.

This easy to knit hat is knitted in the round with Aran weight wool yarn. The hat is knitted with garter stitch and decorated with cabled heart at front.

The edge of hat is made with a fancy jagged edge. It is a nice alternative to ribbing.
I’m currently working on another garment with this pretty heart cable. So keep watching :)

The knitting pattern for the Hearts Queen Hat is available from my pattern stores:

Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hearts-queen-hat

Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/505005946

Loveknitting:
https://www.loveknitting.com/hearts-queen-hat-knitting-pattern-by-vitalina-craft

Craftsy:
www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/hearts-queen-hat/485753

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Snowy Flower Bonnet

Hello Everyone :)
Please welcome my first project for 2017 - Snowy Flower Bonnet. I've designed this hat for my busy little daughter who is always on the move. All other types of hats are slip down her head and always cover her eyes. So if you've got the same problem then this hat is for your little one too!

Snowy Flower Bonnet is a perfect headwear for your little one for cold winter days. It is designed to keep you little one warm and cozy. It is knitted with Aran weight yarn and decorated with large knitted flower. The centre of the flower is decorated with seed beads.

This pretty hat is quick and easy to knit. It is completely seamless. The front of the bonnet is knitted back and forth while the crown is knitted in the round. An attached I-cord ending along neck edge is made between two I-cord ties.

The knitting pattern for the Snowy Flower Hat is available from my pattern stores:

 on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/snowy-flower-bonnet

on Craftsy:
https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/snowy-flower-bonnet/475078

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/507656055

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Lace Charm Hat and Cowl Set

I’ve just finished working on my new knitting design – Lace Charm Hat and Cowl Set. This beautiful and elegant pair of accessories is a perfect piece of wardrobe for this winter. Cosy cowl drapes so beautifully around the shoulders while the hat keeps me warm and stylish. I’m so pleased with the result! And, yes, I've made the matching hat for my little one too :)

Both hat and cowl are knitted in the round with pretty pattern which combines lace stitch and cables. The set is knitted with Drops Baby Alpaca Silk yarn in shades 1306 and 3125. It is Sport weight yarn.

The hat is knitted with two strand of yarn.

The cowl is knitted with one strand of yarn.

The knitting pattern for this set was successfully test knitted on Ravelry. Thank you so much to all my test knitters for all their time and help!

The knitting pattern for Lace Charm Hat and Cowl Set is available from one of my pattern stores:

On Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lace-charm-hat-and-cowl-set

On Craftsy: 
https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/lace-charm-hat-and-cowl-set/469101

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/484301306

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My Crown Beanie and Cowl Set

Today I'd like to share my second version of hat and cowl set with imitation of crown with cable pattern. Please welcome - My Crown Beanie and Cowl Set.

I designed this set for my older daughter. As the previous Cable Crown Hat and Cowl Set these hat and neck warmer are also knitted in the round with pretty cable pattern. I used Drops merino extra fine wool for this set in beautiful mustard shade. Both hat and cowl are knitted in the round and completely seamless.

The written pattern for My Crown Beanie and Cowl Set is available from my pattern stores:

On Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/my-crown-beanie-and-cowl-set 

On Craftsy:
https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/my-crown-beanie-and-cowl-set/463193

On Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/475682842

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Cable Leisure Vest

Don't you think it is a time for warm and cozy knits? I think it is :) So please welcome my new knitted design - Cable Leisure Vest.

I designed this vest for my older daughter to keep her warm and stylish this winter.

The vest is knitted with very pretty and simple textured stitch which accompanied with fancy cable at the front. The T-shape design forms naturally lowered shoulder line. The round "close to neck" collar will keep you warm and cozy during windy autumn/winter days.

The vest is knitted with Drops Lima wool yarn. Front and back of the vest are knitted bottom up on straight needles. The neck is knitted in the round after the shoulder seams are closed.

The knitting pattern for Cable Leisure vest has been test knitted on Ravelry Thank you to Ladies for testing it for me!

The knitting pattern for the vest is available from one of my pattern stores:

On Ravelry:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-leisure-vest

On Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/485543277

on Craftsy:
https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/cable-leisure-vest/459119

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