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The importance of being …

On 06/03/2021 By mariazilIn Uncategorized2 Comments

...consistent in how we use the written word in a knitting pattern is frequently neglected and this can lead the reader/knitter to many a confusing situations. Well, as you may have guessed, today's post is going to be about the frustrations I have faced when knitting from a pattern that was poorly translated from one …

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Did I write a week? Well, apparently…

On 30/03/2020 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...I meant a month or so later, but here I am again. Adjusting. At least, trying to adjust to a situation that I really wish had never come up. I'm sure you're all with me on this. Covid-19 has taken us all by surprise if not by terror. I am not going to bombard you …

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It’s been a few months since…

On 18/02/202018/02/2020 By mariazilIn In English please...3 Comments

...my previous post and I don't know how many of you, knitters and friends out there, are still interested in reading my posts. It's totally my fault, of course, as I have been hibernating for quite some time, but it certainly wasn't intentional on my part. I will tell you all about it in a …

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Early Release means …

On 25/07/201925/07/2019 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...you get to purchase the pattern at an extra special price, right? Right! Its name means “gracious” and hopefully you can see why. It is light and airy; it is an extremely quick knit, which makes it the perfect project for a last-minute gift. The lace motif is so easy to memorize, you will be …

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Manifesto

On 16/07/2019 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

Hi, my name is Maria (aka #lacengarter_knits) and you can see me holding the only weapons I know I have to use to make my way into the huge, wide knitters’ community: needles and yarn. Although it may seem to some that I am the privileged, white-race, straight woman (and in a sense this is …

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Tolerante has just been released…

On 06/07/2019 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...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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Serenísimo is…

On 24/06/201924/06/2019 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

... the first in a series of 3 patterns under the name “The Peace Trilogy”. The “peace” I refer to is rather an inner feeling, a state of mind and an attitude. Knitting is a way of expression and colors communicate various mood changes. I found myself opting for these happy, bright yet quiet colors …

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Inclusion in the knitting community…

On 06/04/201906/04/2019 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...has been an issue for some months now and I am sure you have bumped into some post or another on IG or Twitter, not to mention Ravelry (a great discussion has taken place there). I admit that my first reaction upon reading these posts and comments was: well, for those of us who live …

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Day #30 – A much needed break…

On 30/12/201829/12/2018 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...if only for a few days, is always necessary when running a creative business. Life is usually spent working and rushing, we barely take a moment off to relax, breath in and breath out and be thankful for what we have. This year's last weekend is my ultimate weekend off. I will enjoy serving freshly …

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Day #29 – A year of patterns (Part B)

On 29/12/2018 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

As I go through my 2018 self-published patterns, I feel so blessed that I am able to do what I love and to love what I do: knitting is a very solitary occupation, even when you are surrounded by knitters you are the one in charge of your project, it is the result of your …

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Day #28 – I just finished …

On 28/12/2018 By mariazilIn In English please...1 Comment

...listening to "The Little Book of Hygge" by Meik Wiking and I confess, I got hooked. It describes the Danish way of living every moment and savouring little things in life in such an appealing way. I just love listening to audiobooks, I suspect all knitters do, and this one was just perfect for this …

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Day #26 – The Number Hundred is…

On 26/12/201825/12/2018 By mariazilIn In English please...Leave a comment

...a hat pattern I just released and my 100th published pattern, so, this one is a milestone. That's why I want to be able to share this (very simple, yet elegant) hat pattern with all the knitters out there, so, for a few days it will be free for download; yes, free, hurry up, my …

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Colors heal the soul. They do. Soon, I will be able to share more about this upcoming pattern with you.
🇬🇧It's nice to have a relaxing project to turn to, after a hectic day. Tomorrow I plan to start posting instructions for you, too!
🇬🇧Needles: 5,5mm
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