Danale. Knitwear.

Tuesday 9 May 2017

Happy to announce my new pattern

Englishman in NY

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

Sizing: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)
finished bust measurements: 85 (95, 105, 115, 125, 135) cm 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54) in
with approx. 4-6 cm 2.5-3.5 in of positive ease

Yarn: worsted weight yarn; approx. 810 (945, 1080, 1115, 1250, 1385) meters 888 (1036, 1184, 1332, 1480, 1628) yd. 300 (350, 400, 450, 500, 550) gr

Needles: 4.5 mm US #7 circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the neck
4 mm US #6 circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the neck or size to get gauge
holders or waste yarn
stitch markers

Gauge: 18 sts x 25 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
Skill level: beginner to intermediate.

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)

Happy knitting!

Saturday 7 May 2016

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

Friday 6 May 2016

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,

Thursday 24 March 2016

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

Saturday 2 January 2016

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).