Stormy sky

Well, it's actually denim blue, but stormy sky sounds so much better, right?:) Anyway here's something new: silk and alpaca lace wrap. Supersoft, warm and cozy, perfect for chilly evening, or really cold winter day.

Fixated on a pattern

That's what I call it. One of the lovely Estonian lace stitches, probably in my top 3 fave, as it's not that complicated so I can work it without constantly checking the chart. And when I like something, I repeat it. This time, three times. First, in kidsilk (love the yarn!)

This makes a great wedding shawl. And for those who'd prefer a less luxurious version I made two more in a blend of mohair and polyamide.

The first one is in greyish pink or pinkish grey or actually a color I cannot really name, but it's pretty. The other is white. The kidsilk version can be ordered (also in other colors) and the other two are ready to be shipped. Check www.KnitsDeLuxe.Etsy.com for details.




There is one more bridal shawl I'd like to show you. Also kidsilk, also Estonian lace pattern. I'm sorry about the quality of the photos, but I was working on a tight schedule and had to ship it off asap, so I couldn't wait for a better light. Excuse the flash and slightly distorted color (it's the same off-white as in the first shawl above).

I liked the result so much that I listed it in the "made to order" section in my shop. It's possible to order it in other colors, if you're interested.

New shawls, new pattern

(removed part about a sale that is now over:))

On to the latest additions: a lesson in patience, one of my favourite Estonian lace patterns. And some fine Italian merino wool.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/224638724/elegant-lace-shawl-antique-rose-handknit

Very soft, very delicate, easy to drape. And the color is just gorgeous: antique rose, very flattering. A truly luxurious shawl:) Plus, it's great to wear, I have one in dark grey and it's definitely my favorite stole for official occasions, but I also wear it as a scarf with a more casual outfit.

There is also something blue; my own design (the pattern will be published soon). Big, cozy, lacy, with mohair. 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/224645095/knit-triangle-lace-shawl-something-blue

As for current projects: well, I've just started another luxurious shawl, in a great lacy pattern with nupps. With yarn ever finer than the antique rose one. So it will definitely take some time to finish. Guess I'm enjoying practicing patience:)

A quarterly?

Can a blog become a quarterly? Apparently, yes. I just logged in and went into a slight shock - over three months since the last update? How is that even possible? I've made so many nice things then, so how come I forgot to show them here?

Czy blog może stać się kwartalnikiem? Najwidoczniej. Zalogowałam się i lekko zdziwiłam, że nie pisałam ponad trzy miesiące. Jak to możliwe? Przecież w międzyczasie zrobiłam tyle fajnych rzeczy? Czemu ich od razu nie pokazałam?

(Actually, I shouldn't pretend to be surprised. After all I am the laziest person I know;))

(Właściwie nie ma co udawać zdziwienia. W końcu jestem najbardziej leniwą osobą jaką znam;))

Anyway, here we go. Starting with the most recent thing. I'm playing with shapes. This "fiver" (as it's composed of five segments) is trying to be a semicircle. And it's doing pretty well. It's a typical winter wear - a shawl, wrap or scarf (I can't decide on one), 150x57 cm, no lace, 25% mohair. Nice, warm and cozy

 No dobrze, to lecimy. Zaczynając od najnowszej rzeczy. Bawię się formą. Ten "piątak" (bo zbudowany jest z pięciu segmentów) próbuje udawać półkole. I całkiem nieźle mu to wychodzi. To typowo zimowe coś - szal, chusta, otulacz (nie mogę się zdecydować jak go jednoznacznie określić), 150x57 cm, żadnych ażurów, 25% moheru. Przyjemny, ciepły, przytulaśny.

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Another fiver is a bit different. This is in plain color, so I went for a twist with beads and ruffle. Came out quite nice, I think.

Drugi piątak jest nieco inny. Tym razem z jednobarwnej włóczki, więc "doprawiłam" go koralikami i falbanką. Myślę, że wyszło całkiem fajnie.

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Number 3 is totally different. Safety first, so let's go crazy with some high-visibility color. Great thing for winter, especially if you spend it in snow:) And it's long (2.5 m) so there's plenty to wrap.

Numer 3 to coś zupełnie innego. Żarówiasta zieleń, żeby było ją dobrze widać na śniegu. 2,5 metra, więc jest się czym owinąć.

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And finally a classic model in a new color. Dark rose (even prettier than in the photos).

A na koniec jeden z popularniejszych wzorów, tym razem w nowym kolorze. Ciemna róża - w rzeczywistości jeszcze ładniejsza niż na zdjęciach.

That's enough for now. I'm drowning in yarn, so there will be more to show soon. I promise I'll try not to keep you waiting:)

To by było na tyle. Włóczki mnie przysypały, więc wkrótce znów będę się chwalić nowościami. Obiecuję, że postaram się nie czekać aż tak długo, jak ostatnio:)

Opening winter weddings season

I like simple forms with a tiny twist. This time it's the ruffle and the yarn. White with a metallic yarn that makes it sparkle in the light. Not a triangle, almost a semi-circle (almost, as it's rather five triangles put together).

Lubię proste formy z odrobiną czegoś specjalnego. Tym razem specjalna jest falbanka i błyszcząca nitka, która sprawia, że chusta delikatnie migocze w świetle. Nie jest to trójkąt, ale coś bliżej półkola (a dokładnie "sklejone" pięć trójkątów.

180x75cm (ca.71x29.5")
Yarn: 75% acrylic, 10% wool, 10% mohair, 5% metallic 
Włóczka: 75% akryl, 10% wełna, 10% moher, 5% metallic  
 

This shawl is available at www.KnitsDeLuxe.Etsy.com 
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