Update part 4: a bit of luxury

Odrobina luksusu, czyli chusta z moheru i jedwabiu, zrobiona wzorem estońskim, w kolorze burgundowym.

A bit of luxury: kid mohair and silk, Estonian lace stitch, burgundy red.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/111792185/luxurious-kidsilk-lace-shawl-in-cherry

Jutro: falbanki i inne formy

Tomorrow: ruffles and different shapes.

Time for an update: part1 - for a bride

I have been so busy this past month that I completely failed to update this blog. Well, let me start making up for this now. After all this is the knitting and the knitwear season. First let me show you something I've made for brides.

Ostatni miesiąc upłynął mi na intensywnej pracy, więc blog poszedł niestety w odstawkę. Krótkotrwałą, na szczęście. Dziś zaczynam nadrabiać tutejsze zaległości. Na początek coś dla panien młodych.

This is something I designed myself, inspired by gorgeous and delicate Estonian lace. It's 100% Italian merino yarn, very nice and soft. The shawl is triangular and big - 205x105cm (ca.81x41").

Ta chusta to mój własny projekt, zainspirowany pięknymi, tradycyjnymi wzorami koronek estońskich. Zrobiona z włoskiej wełny merino, bardzo przyjemna i delikatna. I duża - ponad dwa metry na metr.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/106100519/luxurious-knitted-lace-shawl-large

This next stole is something extra special. I've knitted it from a very fine yarn, superthin blend of cashmere, silk and merino wool. It's light and delicate like a cobweb (it weighs only 35 g!). This time it's a traditional Estonian lace stitch.

Kolejny szal to coś bardzo specjalnego. Zrobiłam go z supercienkiej mieszanki jedwabiu, kaszmiru i merino (supercienkiej, bo 100 g to 2,6 km nici:)) Jest lekki i delikatny jak pajęczyna, waży zaledwie 3,5 dkg. Wzór - estoński.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/113454660/luxurious-cashmere-silk-lace-stole

 

And finally something old - I've been using this pattern for quite a long time, and I think it's the most popular model in my shop. It looks great in all colors, but there is something very special about this off-white model. It's made from kidsilk - 25% silk and 75% kid mohair, it's very soft and warm.

I na koniec coś starszego - model, który robię już od dość dawna, ale wciąż chyba najpopularniejszy wśród klientów. Zrobiony z kidsilka 25/75. Lekki, puszysty, ciepły. Doskonale sprawdza się w chłodniejsze dni.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/81690691/kidsilk-lace-wedding-shawl-hand-knit

So these are my recent bridal shawls and stoles. Tomorrow I'll show you more colors.

I to tyle jeśli chodzi o ostatnie ślubne dodatki. Jutro pokażę Wam trochę kolorów.

Return of the Queen

Well, it's fall again, so the Queen is back. The Queen of the Forest, to be more specific. This time it's apple green and cherry red (I sense a fruit theme here;)) Both knitted with kidsilk, although from different producers. The green one is 25% silk, 75% kid mohair, the red one is 30% silk, 70% mohair. The first one is listed on Etsy, the second was made to order and is about to be shipped off.

Dzisiaj będzie jesiennie i owocowo: zielone jabłuszko i wiśniowa czerwień;) Dwa nowe szale wg wzoru The Queen of the Forest. Oba wydziergane z kidsilków, ale od różnych producentów. Zielony to 25% jedwabiu i 75% moheru, czerwony ma proporcje 30-70. Pierwszy trafił do Etsy, drugi już ma właścicielkę.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/110843453/big-triangular-kidsilk-lace-shawl-apple

I probably shouldn't be saying this, because this is my design, but I love this model.and I love combining it with kidsilks. It's big, cozy, soft, light (it's under 75 grams, and about 200x90 cm!). I could work with it all the time, so if you want to buy it in a different color, let me know. And if you are a knitter and want to make it yourself, the pattern is available on Raverly and Craftsy (links below).

Pewnie nie powinnam tego mówić, bo to mój własny projekt, ale uwielbiam ten model! Zwłaszcza w połączeniu z kidsilkiem. Chusta jest duża, miękka, lekka (waży mniej niż 75 g. a mierzy ok. 200x90 cm!). Mogę takie robić cały czas, więc jeśli ktoś ma ochotę, zapraszam do zamawiania. A jeśli ktoś ma ochotę na własny udzierg, to wzór jest dostępny na Raverly i Craftsy (linki niżej).

Queen of the Forest pattern:
Raverly: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/queen-of-the-forest
Craftsy: http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/knitting/accessory/queen-of-the-forest/8125

Busier than a beaver in a coffee lake

I have no idea who said the above words, but they describe my reality perfectly:) I've been working like crazy recently - but I'm happy with that. When you do what you love there is no other way:)

Before I show you my latest project, here's a quick update from the shop:
First of all I'm celebrating the Valentine's Day with a special sale

15% off with coupon code: VALENTINE

If you have never used coupon codes, have a look at this article: http://www.etsy.com/help/article/350 - it tells you how coupons work and how to use them.

Wait, there's more!

February 14 - March 14 

is the month of 

free worldwide shipping at KnitsDeLuxe!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!



OK, now on to the new knits:)

First of all, let me show you a shawl I knitted with one of my favorite type of yarns: kidsilk. It's a gorgeous and luxurious blend of kid mohair (75%) and silk (25%). It looks very elegant and sophisticated; the finished product has a delicate silky shine and shows a subtle halo effect. I love this yarn, it's like a cloud, or whipped cream, - soft, delicate and light as a feather.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92616168/kidsilk-lace-shawl-triangle-ecru

My next project is a scarf knitted with another gorgeous blend: alpaca, cashmere and silk. The yarn is hand painted, there are lots of colors available. The scarf is a modified version of the zig-zag shawl and is available as a made-to-order item in my shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/92355831/luxurious-lace-scarf-silk-cashmere

Last, but not least: back to my two favorites: kidsilk and Queen of the Forest.

I've decided to offer a luxury version of the shawl, again, as a made-to-order item. So if you want a luxurious shawl with leaf pattern, and in the color of your choice, have a look at this listing: http://www.etsy.com/listing/92974189/kidsilk-lace-shawl-triangular-hand

Plus, I'm currently finishing the same shawl but from an even more luxurious yarn (alpaca and silk), and that version will also be available on demand very soon.

That's it for now:) Back to work, back to celebrating:)

XO