Brionia Hat and Brionia Cowl - patterns release

Have you ever tried brioche? I wanted to try brioche for a long time but it always were some excuses and other projects on my needles. However, new bright skeins from The Woolchemist tempted me to try it as soon as I got them.

Today I'd like to share my two new designs in brioche technique which are great for those who want to try it for the first time as well as for those who are looking for fancy and relaxing project - Brionia Hat and Brionia Cowl.

Both Brionia hat and Brionia cowl are also great for trying yourself in colorwork and using those single skeins from the stash which we all have in our knitting basket. There is another great thing what I love about brioche is that you knit one item but have two as all brioche knits are reversible and can be worn both sides!

 1. Brionia hat is a simple beanie with folded bream which is designed for both children and adults. Brim of hat is knitted in two colour brioche and the body of hat is knitted in single colour brioche. Pattern is available in sizes child, teen/adult M and adult L from Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

2. Brionia Cowl is knitted flat with two contrast colours and features syncopated brioche wave edges combined with contrasting simple brioche body. The cowl has triangular shape and the cast off edge is seamed to side of the body to create the cowl. Pattern comes in adult size and written with very detailed row-by-row instructions and chart. Knitting pattern for Brionia cowl can be found on Ravelry and Lovecrafts. 

Both hat and cowl are knitted with fingering weight yarn. For my samples, I used superfine merino hand dyed yarn from The Woolchemist in shades neon pink and neon orange. Both those shades are dyed with UV reactive colourants and gets very bright in sunny days. This yarn should react on UV lamps, but I had no chance to try it yet.

Also, I’d like to offer special discount for my readers. Enjoy both patterns with 20% off on Ravelry with code BR20. Offer valid until 1^st of May, 2023

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.

PS. To make you smile, there is photo of my little one who has stolen my hat straight after photo shoot as it matches her bright pink coat.

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Adult Saunter Poncho - pattern release and project kits

 I’m happy to share my new knitted design – Adult Saunter Poncho and project kits for it.

Adult Saunter poncho was created in collaboration with UK yarn company Blacker Yarns using their beautiful yarn Blacker Swan DK in shade Pale Maiden Undyed.

Adult Saunter poncho is comfortable oversized garment which makes perfect staple garment for any wardrobe. It is designed with plenty of positive ease, modified raglan sleeves and curve bottom edge. Front of poncho is decorated with beautiful cables combo. The poncho is designed with positive ease of 20-25 cm/8-10 inches.

The attached wooden buttons used as decoration and for joining front and back together. 

Knitting pattern comes in big range of sizes for finished bust measurements from 132cm/52 inches to 190 cm/79 inches. Pattern has both chats and row-by-row instructions. Also, it has instruction for two versions – turtle neck collar and comfortable hood.

Blacker Yarns launched the project kits for Adult Saunter Poncho which can be purchased from their website. Project kits come in a recyclable box and contain the set of yarn Blacker Swan DK and the pattern. The yarn is available in many beautiful undyed and dyed shades and great for cables. 

Single pattern for Adult Saunter poncho is available from Ravelry and Lovecrafts.

There is also knitting pattern for child Saunter poncho. Please check Ravelry and Lovecrafts

To celebrate the pattern release please enjoy 10% off with code SP10 for both patterns – Saunter Poncho and Adult Saunter Poncho on Ravelry.  

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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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Elwy Hood knitting pattern

 Elwy hood is warm, comfortable and universal. It is one of those garments which you can wear on the go to protect you from cold and wind. Roomy enough for long hair, the Elwy hood is designed with big comfortable cowl for extra warmth around neck and shoulders area. 

Elwy Hood is knitted seamlessly in two steps starting with cowl part and finishing with hood itself. Cowl part is knitted top down, and then the stitches picked up along neck edge for the hood. German short rows used around neck shaping in order to make the comfortable fit around neck and face. Double neckband hides neck edge for neat result and professional look.

The hood can be worn both wrong and right sides outside due to its construction and finishing.

The pattern calls for Aran weight yarn and it is written for both children and adult. Pattern has a photo tutorial for transition from cowl to hood. 

Knitting pattern for Elwy hood is available from Ravelry and Lovecrafts. 

Special discount for blog readers: Use code NEW15 to get 15% off on Ravelry. Offer valid until end of 2022.

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