Tuesday, 9 May 2017

NEW PATTERN: Englishman in NY



Hello!

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!
V.



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,
V.

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).



 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

Friday, 11 December 2015

Holidays sale 25% OFF

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/valentina-strokina
Holidays sale 
Promotion typeRegular Sale - No coupon needed
Start dateDecember 11, 2015 at 00:00
End dateJanuary 5, 2016 at 23:59



 

Thursday, 26 November 2015

30% OFF on all patterns to celebrate Thanksgiving






Coupon code THANKYOU 
Start date November 26, 2015 at 00:00 
End date November 28, 2015 at 23:59



Happy knitting,
V.