...a week earlier than I expected! I am so greateful that my wonderful group of test knitters completed the test so early (this also means it is a really quick knit, the perfect summer project). Tolerante is the second shawl pattern from the series The Peace Trilogy. Its name refers to tolerance, of cource; the …
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Day #13 – Let the MKAL…
...start!!! Yes, you can finally start the official MKAL knitting and, if you haven't, you can always sign up and start knitting, there is plenty of time for you to start working on that #mindlessknitting project! As you may know, a Holiday Season MKAL has become a happy habit for me; I know that knitters …
Day #10 – Counting the days to…
...the release of the first clue of the Season's MKAL and I'm so happy for this new collaboration with an Indie Yarn Dyer from Italy: Betta calls her yarn "Le Tinte del Bosco", which refers to the way she treats yarn and the natural dyes she uses to create her palette. She told me she …
The last MKAL for this year…
...is a garter and lace shawl, what else? It's called "Season's MKAL" and it starts on December 13, 2018.Well, after all, it is the most wonderful time of the year or should I say the busiest one? Probably both, but knitters are multi-taskers, so, you can squeeze in another project, just for the fun of …
Giving thanks and happy discounts…
...seems the proper thing to do these days. I really feel grateful for so many things in my life. Thanksgiving is not a "Greek" holiday, but I do like the thought of expressing gratitude and celebrating with friends and family. Being a member of this huge international community of knitters, yes, I am referring to …
One more year on my shoulders…
...so, I'm counting my blessings these days! Life has been full of choices, some tough ones, others less, but, in the end, I feel I'm lucky! Lucky for the love in my life, love from my family and friends, love from my fellow knitters! And, yes,it's been a wholesome year, plenty of sad and wonderful …
Taking pictures…
...of a finished knit can be a real adventure! No, it isn't easy and yes, it s exciting! I am trying to do justice to the knit, which is the important thing, to show off the details that make it unique, so the buyer of the pattern can really know if it is what they're …
Crazy Balls make…
...crazy blankets! It's been a while since my last post, so a lot of knitting has been done and a lot of writing patterns, too! If you take the time to visit my Ravelry store, you will perhaps be interested enough to participate in the upcoming May Royal MKAL (this one deserves a whole post of …
5 years …
...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 …
This is the pattern for …
... 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 …
I feel grateful…
... 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 …
Freddo Macchiato is the name…
...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 …
