Waterfall Bolero Light - pattern release

With summer is just behind the corner, it is a perfect time to start knitting a new lightweight garments for you little fashionistas. So, today I am happy to share the updated version of my popular design - Waterfall Bolero Light!

This bolero is made with a 4-ply/fingering weight yarn and features a lovely lacy stitch, which is easy to memorise and fast to knit. Design features short set in sleeves, round neck and two finishing options for front– tie and one button closure. The first option is great for little girl as it is safe and would prevent accidental button swallowing. 

It can be easily style with any outfit to add a touch of elegance and make any outfit look more special. Knitted in mohair or even with thread of lurex it would make a perfect garment for any festive season too!

My samples are knitted with Drops Alpaca (pink version) and Lyonesse 4-ply in shade Moonstone by Blacker Yarns 

Knitting pattern for Waterfall Bolero Light is written for sizes from 9-12 months up to 15-16 years and has both lacy chart and row-by-row instructions. You can find in on Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

There are also knitting kits available from Blacker Yarns website with their gorgeous Lyonesse 4-ply yarn 50/50 blend of natural linen and soft white Falkland Island Corriedale/Merino wool

To celebrate the pattern release I am happy to offer 15% off with code WF15 on Ravelry. Offer valid until 28th of May 2023. 

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Emmer Hat and Cardigan - patterns release

Happy knitting Dear Friends! Today I would like to share a pair of first pattern for 2023 – Emmer Hat and Emmer Cardigan.

Both the hat and cardigan are knitted with DK weight yarn and feature beautiful lacy stitch, which I created from scratch while was looking for perfect lacy stitch for sleeves. It turned out very beautiful and I thought it would be great for hat too. So, here a pair of beautiful patterns which great for both winter and spring knitting.

Emmer cardigan is timeless stylish garment with modern silhouette, dropped shoulders, deep V-neck and wide lacy sleeves. It is knitted seamlessly up to underarms. The body of cardigan is knitted in stockinette stitch with a few columns of twisted stitches along imaginary side seams. The cuffs, bottom ribbing and button band are knitted in twisted rib. 

Emmer hat is knitted in the round seamlessly with pretty lacy stitch all the way around. 

For my samples I used Appledore DK yarn from John Arbon Textiles  in beautiful shade Whimple Wonder. This yarn is slightly itchy for sensitive skin but it is really warm and great for winter.

Both patterns for Emmer Hat and Emmer Cardigan are available from Ravelry with 15% off with code NEW15. Offer valid until 29th of January 2023. 

Shawl shown in this post is Blocksy shawl. The knitting pattern for it is also can be found on Ravelry. 

To see some behind the scene photos you can follow me on Instagram.

You are also welcome to join my Facebook knitting group to share your work and get some help with my patterns.

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Driftwheel Cardigan - pattern release

Finally, I am ready to share the most comfortable male design I have ever created – Driftwheel Cardigan.

Knitted in DK weight yarn, this cardigan is perfect staple for any wardrobe. Cardigan features boxy silhouette, raglan sleeves and comfortable stand up collar. Designed with plenty of positive ease and zip closure, this garment is perfect for any time of the year. Diamond stitch on cardigan’s body combined with textured ribbing on collar and edge bands, the sleeves knitted in stockinette. 

For this cardigan, I used lovely yarn Debbie Bliss Erin Tweed in pretty shade Teal. This yarn has creates beautiful fabric which does not change after blocking. It is really soft and gentle to skin.

The pattern is written for wide range of sizes from S to 3XL and has photo tutorial for zip closure. 

It can be found on Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

To see some behind the scene photos you can follow me on Instagram. You are also welcome to join my Facebook knitting group to share your work and get some help with my patterns.

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Stitch Symphony Coat - pattern release

Happy knitting everyone! It has been a while since I have shared my knitting projects on my blog. Meanwhile I have been busy working on number of new knitting designs for both kids and adults. 

One of them is Stitch Symphony coat, which I would like to share with you today. This stylish coat is designed with comfort in mind and would be perfect for cool autumn weather for everyday wearing.

The coat knitted with Aran weight yarn using a number of pretty stitches. You will not be bored working on this project as the stitches change one by one keeping the knitter entertained. The lower part of body includes number of textured stitches and crochet bobbles followed by beautiful eye-catching cables. The front bands knitted as you go and decorated with simple cables. 

To minimize sewing the body of coat knitted seamlessly up to underarms. Folded up cuffs of sleeves are also decorated with number of matching textured stitches. The coat is finished with comfortable hood and snap fasteners used as a closure.

The knitting pattern for this stylish coat has both charts and row-by-row instructions for cables as well as photo tutorial for the bobbles. It is written for wide range of sizes from 3-4 years to 15-16 years. 

The pattern is available from Lovecrafts , Etsy and Ravelry.

To celebrate the pattern release I would like to offer special discount of 10% off for blog readers on Ravelry for Stitch Symphony Coat. Use code SSC10 to get your discount. Offer is valid until 19th of September.

Also you can use my special promo codes on Ravelry for three and five patterns: 310 - to get 10% off for 3x patterns or 515 - to get 15% off for 5x patterns.

There are bundles of three and five patterns of your choice are available on Etsy for the special price.

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Prism Cardigan - pattern release

Warm Monday Wishes from ViTalina Craft! I've got a great news - Knitting pattern for Prism Cardigan has been published to Raverly and Lovecraft.

Prism Cardigan is the most comfortable garment I've ever designed. The cardigan has all my favourite features - tiny pockets at front parts, pretty cable at the back, V-neck. The cardigan has a straight silhouette and set in sleeves. There is also a pretty tiny cables along the front bands which are knitted in process together with front parts.

The cardigan is knitted with DK weight yarn. For this project I have chosen Concept Cotton Yak  yarn by Katia. It is my very first experience with such an interesting yarn blend as well as with Katia yarn.  The cardigan is turned out great. Thanks to the wool, it is warm enough for the winter time and, thanks to the cotton, it is not itchy at all. The yarn doesn't change after washing and blocking. 

The cardigan was successfully test knitted on Ravelry. Please see some project pages from my lovely test knitting team for some inspiration and yarn ideas

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/prism-cardigan-2/people

Knitting pattern for Prism Cardigan is written for sizes from XS to XL. It contains both charts and row-by-row instructions.

There is also 10% off on Ravelry with code PRISM10 until 31st of October.

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E-motion Cardigan - pattern release

Happy knitting everyone! I'm happy to share one of my latest designs - E-motion cardigan. It is a classic girly cardigan with plenty of positive ease and beautiful stitches combination.

The cardigan is knitted with Aran weight yarn on 4.5 mm knitting needles. So it is quite fast knitting project and can be completed just in a few weeks. 

E-motion cardigan is a stylish piece of wardrobe for any season of the year. It can be easily combined with any outfit. Knitted with Aran weight yarn it will keep your little fashionista away from cold and wind. The cardigan is knitted back and forth in combination of Stockinette and Grid stitches. It is designed with positive ease about 5-7 cm/ 2-3 inches, set in sleeve and comfortable stand up collar.

Knitting pattern for E-motion cardigan is written for wide range of sizes from baby 9-12 months to teen 15-16 years. It is available from Lovecrafts, Ravelry and Etsy

My sample is knitted with gorgeous yarn Falkland Aran from Debbie Bliss in shade Mustard. Also, I can recommend the following substitutes for this design: 

Stylecraft Special Aran with Wool

Malabrigo Yarn Rios

Cascade Yarns ® 220 Superwash® Aran

MillaMia Naturally Soft Aran

Mary Maxim Woodlands

Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran

Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran

This pattern is available with 15% off until 12th of October on Ravelry. Use code EMOTION15 to get your discount.

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Pattern release - Tonic Cardigan

Happy knitting everyone! I haven’t had a chance to introduce you my latest published design – Tonic Cardigan

Knitted in bright orange colour, Tonic cardigan is a perfect staple for any wardrobe. The design of this cardigan has all features you are looking for in a modern garment – dropped shoulder, positive ease fit, slightly fitted around waist area and combination of beautiful stitches.

It is easy and enjoyable knit with very limited shaping. The cardigan is knitted with DK weight yarn on straight needles. However, circular needles are used for front band in order to accumulate big quantity of stitches.

The knitting pattern for the Tonic cardigan is available from Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

To celebrate the pattern release I’d like to offer and exclusive discount for both knitting patterns - Tonic Cardigan and Tonic Vest on Ravelry. Use code TONIC15 to get 15% off until 24th of May.

There is also the knitting pattern for a matching top – Tonic Vest, which is knitted with 4-ply yarn and can be worn together with Tonic Cardigan to complete a perfect set.

List of recommended yarn for Tonic Cardigan:
- Madelinetosh Tosh DK
- Hayton DK from Eden Cottage Yarn
- Cascade 220 superwash DK
- Rico Essentials Merino DK
- Willow and Lark Ramble

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