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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Invisible joining in the round - tutorial

 Invisible joining of the cast on round is the great benefit of circular knitting.

There are a few different methods of joining and today I'd like to share the most invisible one. 

Step 1

Cast on one extra stitch and place the circular needle as shown below:

Step 2

Slip last cast on stitch to left needle and place it over the first stitch, pull the working yarn to close the gap

Step 3

Start knitting in the round as per your pattern. At the end of knitting you will need just waive in the cast on edge of yarn. 

Happy Knitting!!!

P.S. The yoke of Starflake Sweater is pictured in the first photo. The pattern is available from Ravelry and Lovecrafts

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Castle Cable Scarf pattern release

 Castle Cable Scarf is my most comfortable accessory I have ever knitted for myself. 

Knitted with Aran weight yarn, the scarf has very beautiful wide cable at the centre surrounded by two simple cables both sides. 

From the very first repeat of this cable I have fallen in love with it and couldn't stop knitting it! As a result I've got a very long scarf which reaches 274 cm. It is almost two heights of mine. For this scarf I used a lovely British yarn - Debbie Bliss Falkland Aran in beautiful dusty pink shade. 

 

I wrote the pattern for two lengths of scarf. Since the cables repeats do not match each other I created a check list for rows following to simplify the knitters life which you can get together with the pattern.

Knitting pattern for Castle Cable Scarf is available from Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

There is introductory 10% discount on Raverly . Use code CCS10 to get your discount  

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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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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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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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Big Temptations Sweater - pattern release

Following the child Temptation Sweater pattern I’m happy to share the adult version of it. Pattern name is Big Temptation Sweater

Pattern for Big Temptation Sweater is size inclusive and written for wide range of sizes from XS to 4XL.

This comfortable sweater will keep you warm and cozy through the winter’s cold and freeze. It is designed with plenty of positive fit, dropped shoulders and high collar. Wide beautiful cable with bobbles makes Big Temptation sweater a true stand out piece. The special shaping of side seams creates unusual look so sweater’s bottom band does not look too wide and too lose. 

This design is a real pleasure for those who love cables. Despite so many cables, the sweater doesn’t look overloaded with details and it wouldn’t add you some visual weight like most cable sweaters do

I used Hudson Worsted yarn from the Yarn Collective for this sweater. The yarn is so soft and gentle to skin, has pretty colour palette and keep the shape after blocking.  

Also, the sweater can be knitted with Aran or light chunky yarns. The following yarn substitutes can be used for this sweater:

- Garnstudio DROPS Nepal

- West Yorkshire Spinners Fleece Bluefaced Leicester Aran

- Rowan Pure Wool Superwash Worsted

- Mary Maxim Woodlands

Knitting pattern for Big Temptation Sweater is available from Etsy, Ravelry and Lovecrafts

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Violet Coast Bolero - project and yarn ideas

If you are looking for perfect summer knit, the Violet Coast Bolero is a dream. You can complete it in no time to get ready for summer vacation or any event. It is perfect for layering and can be easily combined with favourite skirt, pair of jeans or a party dress.

Knitted seamlessly in cotton yarn, Violet Coast Bolero also makes a perfect project for those who avoid all types of seaming. It is knitted bottom up with easy to memorise lacy stitch at front.

The bolero is knitted back and forth but I recommend to use circular needles in order to accommodate the big quantity of stitches.

Violet Coast Bolero is knitted with sport weight yarn. The following yarns can be used for this project:
- Phil 3 cotton yarn from Phildar
- Cotone from Lana Grossa
-  Schachenmayr Catania
- MillaMia Naturally Soft cotton
- Cascade Ultra Pima Fine
- Rico Essencial Cotton Lurex

All those yarn are available in very rich and beautiful colour pallets.

Knitting pattern for Violet Coast Bolero is available from LoveCrafts, Etsy and Ravelry

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