... and just a few words about a recent pattern release are the subject of this post. I know how we all knitters squeeze time for some last-minute-gift knitting and so, I came up with a hat pattern that is perfectly suitable for the occasion: in fact, you can even use your stash leftovers and knit …
...can give you lots of happy moments, can't they? I'm sure you agree with me on that. I have been working on some little ones myself this past weekend, knitting for the holiday season, of course, but also having fun, playing with yarn ... enjoying the colors... like those of my upcoming "surprise" pattern, which …
...is the name of my latest creation, a pattern for an airy crescent shawl that I made with the wonderful mohair/silk blend provided by L' Atelier Fibre Laine . The color of the yarn reminds me of the Byzantine Emperors' garments and so, Byzance is the name and simple, classic openwork stitch repeats create the impression …
... is my third favorite "step" towards finishing a prototype, casting on and binding off being the first two favorites, of course. Sometimes there is a long time interval between binding off and blocking, due to several reasons. This adds to the suspense and to the pleasure after blocking, as the element of surprise takes …
...is not an option in this kind of business, but, as they say, life or, in my case, death happens and you suddenly have to look at things from a different perspective. My mom passed away a month ago after a year of illness. She was 86 years old and this means that she was …
...is not a huge number, but it is a milestone when you are an independent knitwear designer, coming from a country barely traceable in the world map and trying to make a place among the thousands of remarkable designers who present their work on Ravelry! Back in those days, when I announced my first pattern …
... the Ultimate Stashbuster Shawl! Make space for new yarn goodies! Knit up these precious leftovers! Garter Stitch, a rather simple Slipped Stitch pattern and a modified Fishtail Lace motif (see? no hidden info here). The surprise is the sequence of colors as they follow each other and blend together in beauty. I used some …
...is the Greek word for "sunflower", this emblematic flower that turns its petals towards the sun and actually looks like the sun in a way. I had to use this name, as the pattern of this shawl is using the second colorway in the "Van Gogh" yarn that Lise, of TreLiz, created. Inspiration came, of …
... for being able to celebrate another birthday and that is why I want to show my gratitude to the wonderful knitters of this world. You can buy any pattern of mine at 25% less than the regular price and this offer lasts until Saturday, June 17! Happy knitting to you!!! PS. No coupon code …
...of my latest MKAL Shawl pattern. Why? Well, because I love Italian coffee, can’t you tell? In fact, one of the most vivid memories I have from my trips to Italy is the taste and aroma of the fine Italian coffee. Freddo Macchiato is my favorite “summer” coffee and the yarn I used for this …
...for giving Sarakatsana Shawl the first place among Ravelry Hot Right Now knitting shawl patterns. You are invited to participate in the KAL that wll take place in my Ravelry Group from april 1 to April 25. We'll have fun, share tips and photos and you get the chance to win some really cool prizes (to …
... a pattern that comes from the bottom of my heart, this is it. Sarakatsana, the woman of the Sarakatsani tribe was one of the rare Greek women to knit her legwarmers and handwarmers, using double pointed needles and 3 basic colors: black, white or rather off-white and deep, crimson red or light yellow. If you …
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