Shawl: looking for testers

Hello!

I'm looking for testers for my new pattern here

sizing: one size

Info to provide if you want to be considered: 
Post here and PM me your email

Yarn 
fingering weight 180 m 50 g 70% wool 30% bamboo; approx. 792 meters 866 yd. 220 gr

Needles/gauge: 
22 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in St st 
4 mm US #6 or size to get gauge, stitch markers

Description:

This shawl is started from middle, increased in the centre.

How this test will run 
Pattern will be provided by email, but I prefer to have all other communication in this thread and I will post corrections in the header.

Deadline: Jun 01th (flexible)…

Expectations: 
Please create a project page with the following information to be added as you go along:

• Link to pattern once released 
• Listing of yarn used & yardage 
• Listing of needle size 
• At least one clear photo of the finished garment – ideally modelled. I love to use testers photos on my pattern pages. 
• Progress updates and photos once a week would be appreciated – even if it is very brief or to say you’re off on holiday and won’t be in contact! .

I am looking for feedback on: 
• Any errors or formatting mistakes in the written pattern . 
• the yardage used
• the finished and blocked measurements of the garment 
• I am also looking for any constructive comments and suggestions to improve the pattern generally

COMPENSATION: 
You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.

Thank you,

Valentina

SALE

Happy MadMay everyone! 

to celebrate MadMay I’d like to offer a 25% discount on all my patterns until May 15 

coupon code: madmay16

Happy knitting,

V.

Pattern To love Earth

Hi! 

Finally published my eco pattern To love Earth! Love it so much!

This raglan sweater is worked seamlessly from the top to down. The cable is worked only in front, back is purled, sides of body are knitted.

Needles: 4.5 mm [US 7] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the body

4 mm [US 6] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the rib or size to get gauge

holders or waste yarn, different stitch markers, cable needle

yarn: aran weight yarn; 400 (400, 450, 450, 500, 500, 500, 550, 600) gr

gauge: 16 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] in st st

sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XL)

finished bust measurements: 89 (94, 102, 106, 111, 116, 121, 124, 131) cm [35 (37, 40.2, 41.7, 43.7, 45.7, 47.6, 48.8, 51.6) in]

with aprox.4 cm [1.5 in] of positive easy

skill level: intermediate.

                                                                     

Happy knitting,

Valentina

New pattern: Raglan and lace

Happy New Year to all!

I want to start 2016 with new pattern!

This raglan sweater is worked seamlessly from the top to down. Sweater is knitted without pick up stitches (except in underarm).

 Needles: 3.5 mm [US 4] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the body

3 mm [US 2 ¹/₂] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the rib or size to get gauge

holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, use a different color marker to mark beginning of the lace

yarn: fingering or sport weight yarn; 250 (270, 300, 350, 350, 400, 400, 450, 450) gr

gauge: 20 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XL)

finished bust measurements: 84 (88, 92, 95, 97, 101, 104, 110, 114) cm [33 (35, 36, 37.4, 38.2, 40, 41, 43.3, 44.9) in]

with approx. 4 cm [2.5 in] of positive ease

skill level: intermediate

And Regular Sale on ALL PATTERNS - No coupon needed 

End date January 5, 2016 

25% OFF on ALL patterns

Happy knitting,

Valentina

Summer SALE 40%

Summer sale 40 % 

No coupon needed 

Start date August 9, 2015 at 00:00 

End date August 31, 2015 at 23:59

Happy knitting!

V.

Pattern: Fragrance of meadows

Fragrance of meadows 

a seamless top worked from the top down in one piece with botanical motif

This garment is worked seamlessly from the top-down using the contiguous method

developed by Susie Myers, SusieM on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/people/SusieM).

Needles: 4 mm [US #6] circular needle32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm

3 mm [US #2½] circular needle 16”/40 cm for the neck and armhole finishing or size to get gauge

holders or waste yarn

stitch markers

Yarn: fingering weight 180 m 50 g 70% wool 30% bamboo; approx. 540 (648, 720, 900, 1080, 1260, 1440, 1980, 2160) meters [591 (709, 788, 984, 1181, 1378, 1575, 2166, 2362) yd.] 150 (170, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 550, 600) gr

Sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL, 4XL)

finished bust measurements: 84 (88, 92, 95, 97, 101, 104, 110, 114) cm [33 (35, 36, 37.4, 38.2, 40, 41, 43.3, 44.9) in]

with approx. 2 cm [1 in] of positive ease

Gauge: 22 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

Skill level: beginner to intermediate.

Happy knitting,

Valentina

Free Pattern Otley

Otley   
download now

This vest is worked seamlessly from the top to down. Knitting starts with cable panel (make two), then cast on the back and purl to armholes, then the body is worked seamlessly flat from the top to down. Vest has cabled panel at the back too. Fronts are longer than back and are worked with short rows.

Sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) 

finished bust measurements: 82 (89, 93, 98, 101, 107, 116, 125) cm 32 (35, 36.6, 38.6, 39.8, 42.1, 45.7, 49.2) in

Info to provide if you want to be considered:
Post here with the size you would like to knit and PM me your email

Yarn
Weight: Sport weight yarn, 100 % wool / 5 ply (12 wpi), 328 yd (300 m)/100 g. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge.
approx. 600 (750, 800, 850, 900, 1050, 1200, 1300) meters 656 (820, 875, 930, 984, 1148, 1312, 1422) yd.
200 (250, 300, 300, 350, 400, 400, 450) gr

Needles/gauge: 
20 sts x 28 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
3.5 mm US 4 circular needle 32”/80 cm for ribbing
4 mm US 6 circular needle 32”/80 cm or size to get gauge
cable needle, holders or waste yarn, stitch markers
7 buttons

Happy knitting,
Valentina

MadMay 2015

Happy MadMay to everyone!

To celebrate MadMay I’d like to offer a 25% discount on ALL my patterns until May 5

coupon code: madmay2015

Love,

Valentina

Pattern Wings

Hi!

Happy to say that pattern is now published!

This pattern is available in my Ravelry store.

This top is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. The rib is worked separately, body is worked seamlessly in the round to underarm. Back and front are then worked flat separately to shoulder seams. The lace pattern is knitted in the back. The shoulders are knitted with german short-rows without lace.

Pattern includes three optional versions of neck and armhole finishing.

Techniques: german short rows, I-cord bind off, the three-needle bind off.

Yarn
Weight: DK weight yarn, 100 % cotton / 8 ply (11 wpi), 234 yd (214 m)/100 g
approx. 642 (642, 856, 963, 1070) meters 702 (702, 936, 1053, 1170) yd.
300 (300, 400, 450, 500) gr

Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL)
finished bust measurements: 126 (128, 131, 133, 135) cm49.5 (50.5, 51.5, 52, 53) in

Skill level beginner to intermediate.

Gauge
18 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

Needles
3,5 mm US 4 circular needle 32”/80 cm for ribbing
4.5 mm US 7 circular needle 32”/80 cm or size to get gauge
holders or waste yarn, stitch markers

Happy knitting,

Valentina

Updated pattern Baby striped hat and SALE 40%

Hello, friends!

Happy to say that pattern Baby striped hat was updated.

And you can find SALE 40% on ALL my patterns in my ravelry shop.

SALE 40 %

Hello, friends! To celebrate Natalie's Birthday I give you 40% discount on all my patterns

No coupon needed
Start date	March 30, 2015 at 00:00
End date	April 6, 2015 at 23:59
Happy knitting, Valentina

Looking for testknitters

Hi, guys!

I'm looking for testknitters for my new design lace top Wings

HERE

sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL) 
finished bust measurements: 126 (128, 131, 133, 135) cm 49.5 (50.5, 51.5, 52, 53) in

Info to provide if you want to be considered: 
Post here with the size you would like to knit and PM me your email

Yarn 
Weight: DK / 8 ply (11 wpi), 234 yd (214 m)/100 g. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge. 
approx. 642 (642, 856, 963, 1070) meters 702 (702, 936, 1053, 1170) yd. 
300 (300, 400, 450, 500) gr

Needles/gauge: 
18 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in 
3,5 mm US 4 circular needle 32”/80 cm 
4.5 mm US 7 circular needle 32”/80 cm or size to get gauge

Description:

This top is worked seamlessly from the bottom up. The rib is worked separately, body is worked seamlessly in the round to underarm. After the underarm the body is knitted to the shoulder seems separately in flat. The lace pattern is knitted in the back. The shoulders are knitted with german short-rows without lace.

Modifications: 
You may lengthen/shorten the body as long as you want. Other modifications on this one work as we discuss please.

Deadline: April 12th (flexible)

Happy knitting,
Valentina

Last day of SALE 30%

SALE 30%

Hello, friends!!

Today is last day of SALE 30 %  in my ravelry  store

BUY NOW

No coupon needed 

Happy knitting!!!

Valentina

Pattern: Senior angler

Hi!

I released first pattern of 2015 Senior angler

A seamless sweater worked from the top down with some stylish details 
The pattern is written so that you can adjust the length of sleeves and body

Yarn
sport weight yarn;
approx. 1200 (1200, 1350, 1500, 1500) meters 1312 (1312, 1476, 1640, 1640) yd.
400 (400, 450, 500, 500) gr

Sizing XS (S, M, L, XL)
finished bust measurements: 86.5 (90.5, 95, 107, 117) cm 34.1 (35.6, 37.4, 42.1, 46.1) in
with approx. 4 cm 1-2 in of positive ease

Skill level beginner to intermediate.

Gauge
20 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

Needles
4 mm US 6 circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm is for the body
3.5 mm US 4 circular needle 16”/40 cm is for the neck or size to get gauge
holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, use a different colour marker to mark beginning of the row

And now ALL my patterns are 30% SALE until Jan 10th!!!

Happy knitting,

Valentina

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

And HAPPY KNITTING in 2015!!!

Holidays SALE 30 % until January 10, 2015

BUY NOW

No coupon needed 

Valentina

Pattern "Neon is the new black" now on Ravelry

Hello friends!

My latest release is Neon is the new black

a seamlessly sweater worked from the top down with some stylish details

And now ALL my patterns are 50% SALE!!!

This garment is worked seamlessly from the top-down using the contiguous sleeve method developed by Susie Myers, SusieM on Ravelry (http://www.ravelry.com/people/SusieM).

Needles: 3,5 mm US #4 circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the neck 

3 mm US #2½ circular needle 16”/40 cm for the neck or size to get gauge holders or waste yarn stitch markers yarn: DK weight yarn; approx. 810 (945, 1080, 1080, 1115,1115, 1250, 1385) meters 888 (1036, 1184, 1184, 1332, 1332, 1480, 1628) yd. 300 (350, 400, 400, 450, 450, 500, 550) gr gauge: 22 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in sizing: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, XXL, XXXL) finished bust measurements: 73 (78, 83, 88, 93, 102, 107, 112) cm28.7 (30.7, 32.7, 34.6, 36.6, 402.2, 42.1, 44.1) in with approx. 2 cm 1 in of positive ease skill level: beginner to intermediate.

Happy knitting!

Valentina

Looking for testers: Senior angler

Hello!

Finally I'm looking for testers for my Senior angler HERE

A seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with some stylish details 

The pattern is written so that you can do to adjust the length of sleeves and body

I am looking for two or more testers for each of the following sizes:

sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL) 

finished bust measurements: 86.5 (90.5, 95, 107, 117) cm 34.1 (35.6, 37.4, 42.1, 46.1) in
with approx. 4 cm 1-2 in of positive ease
I used sport weight yarn 100% wool 300 m x 100gr.
approx. 1200 (1200, 1350, 1500, 1500) meters 1312 (1312, 1476, 1640, 1640) yd. 400 (400, 450, 500, 500) gr
20 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
I used 4 mm US 2 ½ circular needle, 3.5 mm US 4 circular needle or longer circular for magic loop, for body.

Deadline: December 15th (flexible)

COMPENSATION: 

You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.

Valentina

Shaelyn. Pattern

Hello, guys!

Happy to say that my new pattern Shaelyn now available in my Ravelry store

Worked in the round in one piece. It’s the best project for your first lace.

sizing: one size, finished measurements: 50.5-53 cm 20-21 in without stretch, measures approx. 20 cm 7.9 in.

Needles: 3 mm US #2½, 16” circular needle, 3.5 mm US #4 16” circular needle, stitch marker. If you need switch to DPN’s 3.5 mm US #4 as the diameter of the crown gets smaller as the shaping decreases are worked.

yarn: DK weight yarn; approx. 135 meters 148 yd. 50 gr

gauge: 23 sts x 27 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in

You may also like Shannon

Thank you for your attention and happy knitting,

Valentina