Handmade with love super bundle 2017 and giveaway

I’ve got exciting announcement for all of you! The Handmade With Love Super Bundle 2017 is coming very soon. One of my collection of knitting patterns is included into this great collection. The bundle goes live November 27th and will be available for purchase to December 4th. So more info what is included into Handmade With Love Super Bundle is coming soon.
In the meantime, you can enter a great giveaway from Ultimate Bundles.

Would you like to win a Cricut Maker Machine ($400), a Brother Embroidery and Sewing Machine ($390) or any of 18 other prizes?

There are 20 great prizes (worth almost $4,000 altogether!), so you’ll definitely find something crafty that you would love.

With good choice of categories like Knitting & Crochet; Embroidery & Cross-Stitch; Sewing, Quilting, & Applique, and Mixed Media Fiber Arts (like Weaving), there is something exciting for every crafter.

So take two minutes and follow the link to enter:

https://us154.isrefer.com/go/HWLSB2017/a11782/

You’ll pick your category, and enter your name and email address. That’s it!
Then you sit back and wait to see if you win.
Just don’t wait, because you must enter by November 26!

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Cable Fantasy Hat and Cowl Set

February and March are the coldest months here in South Wales. It means that we still have plenty of days for wearing of warm and cozy knits here. So I’ve designed another knitted set for my older daughter – Cable Fantasy Hat and Cowl set.

It is comfortable and stylish unisex set. Fancy cat shape hat knitted with pretty stitch combination – beautiful cables from both sides and moss stitch. Both hat and cowl are knitted in the round on circular needle with Aran weight yarn.

The cowl has the matching cable at front and it is made in shape of sweater collar so it is really comfortable to wear. 

The hat will also perfectly match with my Cable Fantasy Poncho. 

Do you love knitting cables and look for your next knitting project?
Why do not try this stylish easy-to-knit Cable Fantasy Hat and Cowl set? The knitting pattern for it is available from one of my pattern stores:

 Ravelry:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/cable-fantasy-hat-and-cowl

Craftsy:

 https://www.craftsy.com/knitting/patterns/cable-fantasy-hat-and-cowl/476634

Etsy:

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/494169780

and Paper Printed copy on eBay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252771825925

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Handmade FIMO Stitch Markers and Beads

Recently I’ve been busy working on my new project – polymer clay beads for jewellery for myself and my girls. I really love working with polymer clay. It is very interesting material which can be used in so many different ways. A couple years ago I’ve already used it for some accessories for my Teddy Bear projects and even have made couple of miniature figures. So now I’ve decided to give it another try and learn a number of new technologies. It is so interesting and exciting! Also I’m planning to create some jewellery using glass beads, different charms and materials. 

During the last two weeks I’ve made more than 200 beads in different sizes, colours and patterns as well as a number of solid bracelets and miniatures. Although I’m still in process of buying all necessary bits for jewellery assembly I’ve decided to create a number of sets of stitch markers. For my stitch markers I wanted to imitate the balls of melange yarn balls. Also I used crystal and seed beads and silver plated findings.  Below you can see the result of this work. The stitch marker sets are available for sale from my Etsy store.

The green set of stitch markers is made with glass beads.

Below pictures of some beads. Because of the technology each bead has it's own unique pattern which never be repeated. Every bead is covered with two layers of gloss vanish for shimmer look and extra durability.

Do these beads look like lollies? :)

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Big Temptation Poncho

Last year I designed Temptation Poncho and Hat Set for my daughter. It was her favourite outfit for the past autumn. I love it so much so this year I decided to make a similar poncho for myself. So, please welcome Temptation Poncho Adult version.

Today was a lovely sunny day so we used our chance to take some pictures and had some fun together with my daughter.

I really love the idea of the matching outfit for mother and daughter. I think we will wear our ponchos often this spring for the family walks around. Also I think it would one of the best garments for the country side adventures.

For my poncho I used the same yarn Cascade Ecological wool but in shade 8016.

I also wrote a knitting pattern for two sizes S-M and L-XXL.
The knitting pattern for Temptation Poncho – Adult is available from one of my pattern stores:

on Ravelry:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/big-temptation-poncho 

on Craftsy:
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/clothing/big-temptation-poncho-/196589

on Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/285773421

or hard (paper) copy on ebay:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/vitalina_craft

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