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

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

FO: Otley

Hi, everyone!

Here is my last FO.

I'd live in this vest always! It's my new love :)

And just remember that MadMay 25 % SALE is running until May 05

coupon code: madmay2015 


Happy days,
V

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

On my needles now

Hi friends!

Today finally I have knitting day.. And a new design is on my needles now...

And what do you knit today?

Have a good day 

V