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5 years …

On 25/09/201725/09/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...1 Comment

...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 …

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This is the pattern for …

On 22/09/201722/09/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

... 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 …

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These days …

On 02/08/201702/08/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...2 Comments

... I am getting ready for some serious autumn pattern releasing! Yes, I know, it's only August 2, but, trust me, one has to plan ahead, so that patterns get written and edited, prototypes get created, test knitting KALS happen and everything is ready on time. Although my head in full of new ideas and …

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La Scalinata …

On 15/07/201715/07/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...1 Comment

... is my latest shawl pattern designed exclusively for Unfilodi-Knit House in Italy. Luisa de Angeli, the owner of this extra-elegant yarn shop, contacted me some time ago, asking for a pattern that would work with as many colorways as possible and that would look equally well in bold, striking colors as it would in …

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Heliotropion …

On 30/06/201731/10/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...2 Comments

...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 …

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I feel grateful…

On 16/06/201716/06/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

... 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 …

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My favorite kind of podcast…

On 23/04/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...is the one that gives value for my ...time! I know there are many podcasters with very interesting ideas and tips to communicate to their audience, but not all of them seem to take into account that it is very easy to "fall out of love" after ten minutes of senseless chit-chat about this and …

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Freddo Macchiato is the name…

On 19/04/201719/04/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...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 …

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Thank you…

On 24/03/201724/03/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...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 …

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If there is…

On 04/03/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...1 Comment

... 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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Sollux Hat is…

On 01/03/2017 By mariazilIn In English please..., knittingLeave a comment

... now up on Ravelry and I am so grateful to my wonderful test knitters for knitting such beautiful hats and giving me feedback on the pattern! This pattern is part of a “Leftovers’ Challenge” series and it’s named after Sol=Sun in Spanish and Lux=Light in Latin. The two bright colors are, in fact, contrasting …

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The Power Test-Knitters’ Club…

On 11/02/2017 By mariazilIn In English please...10 Comments

... is the new, exclusive FB group for those who wish to participate in test-knitting my patterns. If you are interested in participating in any of my testknits, please read the guidelines of the group and then, go ahead and apply for membership! There you are: As you know, there are 2 kinds of test-knits: …

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It's #cold but #sunny and it feels so much better when I start the day with a large cup of #strong #coffee and #warm #feet! Looking forward to a #creative week ahead! Happy #Monday to you all!
A sunny, improvised #breakfast #trifle to get me through a busy morning: layers of #greekyogurt and #muesli, topped with a generous spoonful of my #winterfruit #jam !
Last time it snowed in Piraeus, it was in 2008, yes, 13 years ago! Well, today we woke up to see this and have bit of much needed fun! ❄❄❄
How do you like my #winterfruit #jam ? I simply ❤ winter fruits, #oranges are my favourite and they make a great #combo with #apples #lemons and #carrots ! Yes, there is a carrot in there and it's #delicious.
What can you do when the #model is a timid #teenager who doesn't feel comfortable in front of a camera? Well, take a #sneakpic , of course! I think the #fauxseam can be actually seen, if you take the trouble to look for it! Well, I am happy to say that I will soon have it properly written, it has to be a really #sizeinclusive #pattern and I will need as many #testknitters as possible for this babe. I promise to keep you posted on dates and yarn requirements😉
Bittersweet #homemade #orangemarmalade on #toast for a late, Sunday #breakfast. I made the #marmalade yesterday, using #organic #oranges, so that I could include the orange #peel cut into thin pieces. This makes such a difference in taste and flavour! Hope you enjoy a peaceful, happy Sunday! 🍊🍊🍊

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