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

Summer SALE 40%

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No coupon needed 

Start date August 9, 2015 at 00:00 

End date August 31, 2015 at 23:59

Happy knitting!

V.

Last day of SALE 30%

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Hello, friends!!

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

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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

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

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

Angler: pattern

Hello, my lovely friends!

I am glad to inform that the pattern is already available on ravelry . 

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

Needles: 4 mm [US 6] circular needle 32”/80 cm, 16”/40 cm for the neck

3.5 mm [US 4] circular needle 16”/40 cm 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

yarn: sport weight yarn; approx. 600 (750, 750, 900, 1050)  meters [656 (820, 820, 984, 1148) yd.] 200 (250, 250, 300, 350) gr

gauge: 20 sts x 29 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

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.

Top is created from the top down, first use short rows constructed neckline and raglan lines the same time, then the sleeves are separated from the body and are working around. Sleeves are knitted in a circle without seams.

Happy knitting,

Valentina

Pattern. Valentine's Day Sweater. Update. I Love Raglan

Hello!

Simple seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with short sleeves is ideal for every day or for a holiday, depending on the chosen yarn and accessories.

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Depending on amount of ease this will fit sizes from 33-35”. Small sizes will get an oversized sweater; larger sizes a closer fitted version.

Here's an update of Valentine's Day Sweater.
Made some clarifying points of the needles, work steps, and expanded the list of abbreviations

oh and changed the name to something more I think  :) Now it's I Love Raglan


Happy knitting,
V

Looking for testers....Angler

Hello everyone!

It is done! Pattern "Angler" is ready fo testing...And I'm looking for testers!

a simple seamlessly sweater worked from the top down in one piece with short sleeves and some stylish details

If you like to test this pattern, please leave a comment with your email or ravelry nickname and the size you'd like to test

sizes available: 
XS – 86.5 cm/34.1 inches 
S – 90.5 cm/ 35.6 inches
M – 95 cm/37.4 inches
L – 107 cm/42.1 inches
XL -117 cm/ 46.1 inches

Deadline: July 10th.

I used sport weight yarn 100% merino 300 m x 100gr. You can however substitute any yarn with which you can achieve gauge.
XS - 656yds/600m (2 skeins)
S - 820yds/750m (3 skeins)
M - 875 yds/800 m (3 skeins)
L - 984yds/900 m(3 skeins)
XL- 1148yds/1050m (4 skeins)
20 stitches to 10 cm/4 inches over stockinette. I used 4mm circular needles with a long cable(plus 3.5mm for neck bind off).
The sweater is designed to be worn with 1-2 inches of positive ease

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

More information here

Thanks!