I rarely knit raglan sleeves but now I've been inspired to do so. The sweater is knitted from the top down with regular additions. Quite simple and effective. I immediately started the second one with the addition of yarn that is iridescent in several colors.
Amazing how burgundy is elegant and rich at the same time and yet, has warmth. I made this top because I have a beautiful dark red satin blouse that I will wear underneath. A cinched waist has always been my thing, maybe because I don't really have one. ); Basically- a little crochet, a little knitting and here it is!
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Whether I like it or not, winter is coming. Dark short days and long boring nights. Rare moments to go out. The best time to knit.
A cardigan with a cup of tea or coffee is my latest work with the hope that it will warm you up.
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Pantone has announced its color of the year for 2026, and it is white.
Ok, I knew that last year when I organized my winter wardrobe in that color. It's a really nice winter color and goes great with brown, green, and burgundy. It also goes great with suede boots that I never wore before and are now my favorite! Of course, I also bought a lot of wool in that white color. It's not hospital white, but that warm ivory white.
Today I finished a wrap, which I love because of the fold that beautifully shapes the waist, even when you don't have one! ๐With wooden and cork buttons, I achieved the effect I wanted.
I'm not really crazy about cooking, I cook when I have to eat and that's it. My cooking is more metaphorical, it means I "stir" something. ๐
These days it's this combination of colors that doesn't give me peace because it's perfect, right? What will happen in the end, we'll see. You never know what might come to my mind a moment before sleep because those are critical moments when the creative brain is working hard. I don't know if it's the same for you, but I "created" most of my works before bed. Is it the same for you? Admittedly, it's my method of falling asleep and driving away bad thoughts.
It works great.
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I decided to visualize my knitting over the past few years by putting everything on hangers and counting it. I'm amazed! So much time and yarns invested. It could easily fill a boutique. There are over 50 pieces! Each of these 50 is unique, no item is repeated.
I would be happiest if I could sell it all to a shop that values and sells handmade and unique items. Do you know of such a shop anywhere in Europe or the world?
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I'm starting a new project today!
Unfortunately, summer is leaving, You can feel it in the morning and evening. In the middle of the day you can still go sunbathing and swimming.
The sea is beautiful but you can feel that autumn is coming. I have to be patient until next spring.
I don't like winter.
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Too hot to knit! August is very hot here on the Adriatic, as you know if you've ever been here. For several days, the heat is unbearable and you don't feel like doing anything, let alone warm wool on your lap! It rained three days ago and I immediately started knitting, inspired by this wonderful pale green mohair that my mom would call "rezedo" color. It will be an airy, loose sweater. The color is truly beautiful.
Another circular knitting model but now in a beautiful summer sand color. Of course 100% extraordinary softness and comfort on the body. Dropped shoulders are the sexiest look for summer, right? The small satin bow can be untied and moved wherever you want. Simply, the ideal piece for summer!
As always, you can find it in my Etsy shop or here in the comments if you want favorable conditions. Enjoy the summer!
Hi !
My favorite is my standard model - knitting in the round! You do everything in one piece and there is no cutting of the wool, just joining. I hate cutting wool. Each cut means the possibility of joining and is made of knots, and that drives me crazy. I don't like the knots on the inside of the sweater. Of course. I know all possible ways to join threads but ... it's still cutting, right?
So circular knitting is a real pleasure for me. Is it obsessive compulsive disorder, but besides some other things I don't like, otherwise I'm completely ok! ๐๐๐
I finally decided to try out the metallic thread that I got a few months ago but had no inspiration. So the thread waited and waited until today when I suddenly had a burst of inspiration and crocheted a rose-shaped ring. The thread is great and not difficult to crochet. I used a 1.25 crochet hook, which is very thin for me. I hope the inspiration will last.
What do you think - Should I add sleeves? The dark blue and burgundy silk thread is beautiful but very difficult to knit and crochet. The burgundy thread has very small sequins and is difficult to pull through the loop. If you miss a loop, you have a problem! As you can see I made a fluffy top, I even added a necklace with flowers but I'm still thinking about the sleeves. It would be easy to add them. My ideas are like a tsunami, you never know what will come to my mind.
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Of all the ways of fastening knitwear, my favorite is the wrap!
It is so simple, effective and practical. You can use a button, a ribbon or maybe a brooch, everything is great and serves the purpose in a simple way. I used a large button on this splashed black and white sweater that I got from a wonderful lady in Slovenia. Such large buttons are hard to find and I am happy that I got them from a person who dedicated himself to making them. This is the link https://www.facebook.com/dolejsi.si
Kaja yarn is also Slovenian from Majลกperk and is wonderful to work with because the knitting goes very quickly. This is an asymmetric sweater model, unlike similar ones I've made before. It is interesting how the symmetry is reflected not only on the bottom but also on the appearance of the large collar, which I normally adore.
Wear sweaters - let's protect handwork!
