Nov 27, 2016

Knitting Pattern for Kittie Pillow

Grande Gatto and Kittie Pillow
The Kittie Pillow is knit in the rounds, with option to knit stripes on the back of the pillow.
The pattern offers two sizes, 16"/ 41 cm large and 14"/ 35.5 cm small pillow in diameter.

Kittie Pillow

The pattern is available in my Ravelry store or you may purchase it by clicking on this button:



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Knitting Pattern for Grande Gatto

Grande Gatto and Kittie Pillow
Every once in a while I get the opportunity to try different yarn, this time it was Knitpicks Super Tuff Puff, jumbo weight yarn. It was fun to work with, and because I was using knitting needles US 13/ 9 mm Grande Gatto was done in just a few hours.

Grande Gatto can be a pillow, or giant stuff soft toy, or door holder, or even just a cool decoration.
The finished Grande Gatto is approximately 15" / 38 cm tall and you will need  3 skeins of Knitpicks Super Tuff Puff yarn (each skein has 44 yards per 200 grams).



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Nov 20, 2016

Gift-a-long 2016

Gift-a-long 2016
It's that time of year again, time for gift-a-long.  This year gift-a-long is fourth year and although I missed the first year due to working on my thesis, I have participating in all of the others.

Gift-a-long is awesome collaboration of more then 300 independent knitwear and crochet designers from all over the world with more then 6000 participants in the event. The link to Ravelry group where it all happens is here, the group is named Indie Design Gift-a-long. The activities are fantastic, from Knit-a-long, through various games to entertain as well as many fabulous gifts to win, not just free knitting patterns, but physical prizes as well.

The official start of the Gift-a-long is on November 22nd at 8PM (US-EST time) with sale period and continues with Knit-along and games all the way to the end of this year.

Some important dates to remember:
Sale period runs from Tuesday, November 22nd 8PM (US-EST time) through Wednesday, November 30th 11.59PM (US-EST time).
Discount is 25% off selected patterns.
The code to enter:

giftalong2016

The festivities continue with games, Knit-a-long and prizes to win, until December 31st 2016.

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Nov 13, 2016

Knitting Pattern for Hilda, the Hen

Hilda, the hen
Hilda, the hen and her nest filled with chicks and eggs. 

The pattern is available to purchase in my Ravelry store or by clicking on this button:



Chick and eggs
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Nov 12, 2016

Knitting Pattern for Morcella Hat

Morcella Hat
The reversible pattern for Morcella Hat in broken rib pattern allows you to wear the hat whichever side you prefer. The pattern in three sizes is available to purchase now in my Ravelry store or by clicking on this button:



Morcella Hat

Knitting Pattern for Blank Square Dishcloth

Blank Square
Start with a Blank Square, the dishcloth that helps you clean the mess.  The squares are knitted in one piece, with I-cord attached all around. The colors to choose are endless, just use your imagination.

Yardage:
70 - 80 yards / 64 - 74 meters main color
20 - 30 yards / 18 - 27 meters contrast color
 
To download PDF file with the pattern click on the link below or visit my Ravelry store.
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Blank Square One
Blank Square Two
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Nov 5, 2016

Work in progress

Grande Gatto and Kittie Pillow
This week was all about cats. I have received parcel with yarn from Knitpicks to work on my new patterns that have been accepted into their fabulous IDP (independent designer program). I have several knitting patterns in the program already and I really enjoy to participate in this program. It gives me an access to various type of their yarn and in return my patterns are available on their website.

The left Kittie Pillow is done in their worsted weight yarn, Mighty Stitch. It's a nice  and soft mix of 80% Superwash Wool and 20% Acrylic yarn. Easy to work with.
The right Grande Gatto Pillow is done in their new yarn Super Tuff Puff. Even though the yarn called for needle size US 17/ 12.75 mm I have used the size US 13 / 9 mm to make the pillow more dense and to make sure that the polyester fiberfill stays inside.

In my opinion, the fun part is done, now it's all about the work - sitting in front of PC and type up the pattern, editing, and also have the pattern test knit. All of this will take few weeks, and then the pattern will be available; just in time to knit the pillows for yourself or as a gift for the cat lover in your life. 

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