I am so excited about the release of Little Luxuries collection by Knit Picks with two my patterns:
 Alpine Shawl and Toccata Cowl

Whole collection available on KnitPicks website or Ravelry

Photo credit: KnitPicks

Swell Hat Pattern

I am so excited about the release of Petite Presents collection by Knit Picks with my Swell Hat pattern :)

You can see whole collection on KnitPics web site or Ravelry. 

Photo credit: Knit Picks

Here are my samples for Swell Hat pattern . I knitted both hat versions beanie and slouchy with gorgeous merino/cashmere blend yarn (fingering weight). Colorwork pattern is based on Swollen Square optical illusion :)

Winding Road Hat & Scarf pattern

I am so excited about the release of  Heritage (the men’s collection) by Knit Picks with my Winding Road Hat & Scarf pattern (http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winding-road-hat--scarf) as a part of this collection.
You can see whole collection here: http://www.knitpicks.com/cfPatterns/EBook_Display.cfm?id=75207D

Photo credit: KnitPicks

Photo credit: KnitPicks

And there is my sample for Winding Road Hat & Scarf pattern knitted with super soft merino / cashmere blend yarn in grayish beige color :) 
Ravelry pattern page

As celebration of my pattern publication in Knit Picks Heritage (the men's collection) I've opened a GIVEAWAY on Instagram. Sign in is open till September 30 by end of the day.
Welcome to join! Don't miss out your chance to win printed copy of this pattern collection for men.

https://instagram.com/p/7s45hmSnlF/

Sock-o-mania

Every year close to Christmas and New Year I have a special mood to knit socks. Any other time of year I hate this. Do you like to knit socks? :)

Happy Socksmas and New socks Year to all!

I've made 2 pairs for me and one pair for husband. There are just simple stockinette stitch toe-up socks to show funny striped yarn.
The socks for me are made with twin stitch short rows (Fish Lips Kiss Heel developed by Sox Therapist).

1) Mountain stream socks
 Yarn: 80 gr = 348 yds (318 m) of Knit Picks Felici
 Needle: US 1 - 2.0 mm

 

 2) Carousel socks
 Yarn: 100 gr = 328 yds (300 m) of Steinbach Wolle Strapaz Norweger Ringel
 Needle: US 1½ - 2.5 mm

3) Gradient Socks
 Yarn: 100 gr = 332 yds (300 m) of Patons North America Kroy Socks FX
 Needle: US 1½ - 2.5 mm

No Name Top

Just finished a sample for my new design.
This top does not have a name yet. I hope I'll find it till publishing date :)

It’s a lightweight top with geometric lace details worked top down seamlessly (construction based on contiguous method developed by Susie Myers).

    
Size: S / 34"
Yarn:  Knit Picks Lindy Chain 180 grams = 648 yds / 592 m ,  Urchin color  (Fingering / 4 ply, 70% Linen, 30% Cotton, 180 yds / 165 m in 50 gram)
Needles: US 4 - 3.5 mm, US 2½ - 3.0 mm
Ravelry project page 

Shown on picture in size S with no ease on model.  Top can be worn with positive or negative ease as well.
Pattern  will be available in August after test knit.

Leaf Garland Shawl pattern

My newest shawl design Leaf Garland Shawl pattern has been published today on Knit Picks web site and Ravelry  :)

Ravelry project page 
Yarn: Knit Picks Lindy Chain  140 grams  = 504 yds / 460 m , color Celery (Fingering / 4 ply, 70% Linen, 30% Cotton, 180 yds / 165 m in 50 gram)
Needle: US 6 - 4.0 mm
Finished size: 140x70 cm / 55” x 27”

Leaf Garland shawl is a triangular shawl worked bottom up with asymmetric leaf lace pattern.
Available in two versions:
Version 1: asymmetric leaf lace border with eyelets body
Version 2: asymmetric leaf lace stripes throughout the shawl.
Size: 55” x 27” / 140 x70 cm, easily customizable (instruction provided).
You can finish your shawl when you get the desired shawl size or run out of yarn.

Seaside collection on Knit Picks website

News for today!
3 shawl patterns from my Seaside Collection also available via KnitPicks website:

 Deep Sea , Ripples , Halyard . 

 All shawls  available as collection and separate patterns via Ravelry.

Happy knitting!

Spruce cowl pattern

My new pattern Spruce cowl has been published a few days ago.

The cowl with textured and cabled pattern is cozy and warm.
Pattern is available in two sizes small and large (twisted twice around a neck) and adapted for flat knitting (buttoned cowl) and knitting in the round.

Length / Circumference relaxed after blocking:
Small - 19.5”/50 cm
Large - 47”/120 cm
Width: 9”/22 cm
Cowl size is easily adjustable.
Functional buttons give more options of wearing large size cowl and using it as a scarf.


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Pattern available for downloading via KnitPicks web site.

Ravelry pattern page.

This cowl with matching hat and mittens / fingerless gloves available as Spruce Set e-book on Ravelry.
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Yarn: 220 - 400 yards (201 - 366 m) of Worsted / 10 ply yarn. Shown in large size in Knit Picks Reverie (Lavender) Needles: US 6 - 4.0 mm, US 7 - 4.5 mm

Featured in Knit Picks July 2012 Catalog

One of the largest US yarn companies Knit Picks featured my Sunny top in their printed version of July 2012 catalog.

Other my designs also were published in Knit Picks catalogs:
Sunny top - April 2011, Confetti shawl - March 2012, Forest Beauty shawl - May 2012.

Одна из крупнейших американских компаний по продаже пряжи Knit Picks отметила мой дизайн Sunny top  в печатной версии каталога за Июль 2012.  
Другие мои дизайны отмечались в каталогах Knit Picks:
Sunny top - Апрель 2011, Confetti shawl - Март 2012, Forest Beauty shawl - Июль 2012. 

Featured in Knit Picks May 2012 Catalog

One of the largest US yarn companies Knit Picks featured my Forest Beauty shawl in their printed version of May 2012 catalog.

Одна из крупнейших американских компаний по продаже пряжи Knit Picks отметила мой дизайн Forest Beauty shawl в печатной версии каталога за Май 2012.  

This is my the third design in Knit Picks catalog. The first featured design was my Sunny top in April 2011, the second was my Confetti shawl in March 2012.

Это уже второй мой дизайн, который был отмечен в каталоге Knit Picks. Первым был напечатан мой Sunny top в Апреле 2011 года, вторым - Confetti shawl в Марте 2012.

Featured in Knit Picks March 2012 Catalog

One of the largest US yarn companies Knit Picks featured my Confetti shawl in their printed version of March 2012 catalog.
I'm very excited! :)

Одна из крупнейших американских компаний по продаже пряжи Knit Picks отметила мой дизайн Confetti shawl  в печатной версии каталога за Март 2012.  
Я так рада!

This is my second design in Knit Picks catalog. The first featured design was my Sunny top in April 2011. 

Это уже второй мой дизайн, который был отмечен в каталоге Knit Picks. Первым был напечатан мой Sunny top   в Апреле 2011 года.

Spruce Hat and Mitts patterns

I've just finished my new design Spruce Hat and Mitts in textured and cable pattern for KnitPicks Independent Designer Program.

   

It is a good project for beginners and fast funny knit for advanced knitters.
Hat is seamless and knitted in the round.
Mitts are knitted in the round from the cuff to the top.

Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted
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Patterns available for downloading via KnitPicks website:
Spruce Hat , Spruce Mitts

Ravelry pattern pages Spruce Hat , Spruce Mitts .

This set with matching cowl available as Spruce Set e-book on Ravelry.

Olga shawl pattern

This shawl is named in honor of my mother who taught me how to knit and crochet from a childhood.

Olga shawl is triangular shawl with simple lace pattern worked bottom up in one piece including lace edges.

This pattern contains both written instructions and charts.


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Pattern available for downloading via KnitPicks web site

Ravelry pattern page.
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Sampler shawl size after blocking: 55”/140 cm wingspan, 24”/60 cm deep.

The shawl can be made with a variety of yarn fibers, weights and needle sizes. You can easily customize your shawl size depending on the amount of yarn you have. You can finish work when you get the desired shawl size or run out of yarn.

More pictures and info you can find here