TTTKal2015: Fragrance of meadows

Hello everyone!

I'm so excited!! I finished my new design Fragrance of meadows within TOPS, TANKS & TEES KNIT ALONG 2015

Top has lace on shoulders and on buttom. It's knitted from the top to down using contiguous method by Susie Myers 

I’m in love with this top so much! Thanks so much to all for inspiration!

Happy knitting,
Valentina

Neon is the new black. Looking for testers

Hello, friends!

Happy to say that my sweater Neon is the new black for Summer Sweater Knit Along 2014 completed on time! :)

Love it so much!!!! Contiguous, top to down, long back, seamless

And I'd happy to release pattern. Therefor I’m looking for testers here.

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

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

finished bust measurements: 73 (78, 83, 88, 93, 102, 107, 112) cm 28.7 (30.7, 32.7, 34.6, 36.6, 402.2, 42.1, 44.1) in
with approx. 2 cm 1 in of positive ease
Post here with the size you would like to knit and PM me your email
I used DK weight yarn 100% wool 135 m x 50gr. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge.
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
22 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in
I used 3 mm US 2 ½ circular needle, 3.5 mm US 4 circular needle or longer circular for magic loop, for body.
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.
You may lengthen/shorten the body as long as you want. Other modifications on this one work as we discuss please.
Please create a project page with the following information to be added as you go along:
• 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 for the size tested
• the finished and blocked measurements of the garment
• I am also looking for any constructive comments and suggestions to improve the pattern generally
You will get a finished copy of this pattern and another of your choice from my store.

Info to provide if you want to be considered: 

Yarn requirements: 

Estimated yardage: 

Needles/gauge: 

Description:

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

How this test will run 

Modifications: 

Deadline: Octoner 31th (flexible)

Expectations: 

• Link to pattern once released (November 2014) 

COMPENSATION: 

I’d be happy to work with you,

Valentina

Old Romance. JOJI FALL KAL 2014

Hello!

Happy to say that I take part at JOJI FALL KAL 2014! Yes, yes! I'm crazy! Two KALs at the same time!....But it's so fun and interesting!

I’ll knit Old Romance…

Here is my color choise for project… What do you think? Would it work? … Green is for lace…

Have a good weekend,
V

Summer sweater knit along 2014

Hello!

Glad to say that I take part at SUMMER SWEATER KNIT ALONG 2014!

I’ll knit some neon sweater…yet I have no clear idea what the final version, I’m going to improvise during the project… so come with me inspiration and luck, please :)

Here’s my pink neon yarn. It’s a fashionable color today :)

Happy knitting,
V

P.S. Project info

Name

Neon is the new black

incorporates

Contiguous

Craft

Knitting

Made for

Me

Size

S

Needle and yarn

Needle

US 4 - 3.5 mm

US 2½ - 3.0 mm

Yarn

Novita Wool

Colorway

223

TTTKal: finished

Hello everyone! 
Here’s my finished tank… I love it!

But I have doubts…May be I should have done this tank with 1-2 positive ease??? What do you think?

 
 

Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along 2014

Hello friends!

In my head now are so many different knitting ideas! But I don't have time for realization now..(

But I cann't knit! )) and so I decided take part in Tops, Tanks & Tees Knit Along 2014 and make tank with some little lace.

Are you in? )))

Kynance Cove KAL: Week 2-3

Hello!

OMG! week flew by so fast!! Spring finally came to city and all around the greens! First flowers bloom in the flowerbeds..and I'm happy with it!
I love the color of the first green leaves. It's such a rich fresh and at the same time delicate!
I immediately wanted to knit a sweater in this color...)))

And now my KC grows so fast for me! I enjoy))))

Kynance Cove KAL: 1 week

hello everyone!! 

my 1 week progress: separate sleeves 

I love this pattern!!  It's so easy to follow and fast to knit. I'm endjoing this knitting every day now and pausing other projects...

and I'm in love with all other projects in this KAL, so many lovely colors! and all ladies are so sweet in communicating! 

I have fun))

p.s. Yes, I'm crazy)) today I bought 3,5 kg of yarn crazy uncharacteristic colors for me! 

Spring circling my head, my family twists finger to his temple)))))

Kynance Cove KAL

Hello everyone!

I'm extremely pleased to announce that I'm taking part in the Kynance Cove KAL

The KAL starts April 1st and will finish May 31st. I hope finish this sweater in this time!!

I'm really addicted with this pattern

here is my yarn for this project and I hope it'll be fun and lovely project.