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Purple elegance

Some time ago I bought a skein of gorgeous Drops Lace yarn, a blend of mulberry silk and baby alpaca, in a lovely purple color. I thought of making something for myself, but every time I took that skein into my hands I remembered purple is not really my color. Which is a pity, because this is some really gorgeous yarn. Oh, well, I can still have fun working with it, I don't have to wear it. So I made this, an elegant evening stole knitted in an Estonian lace pattern. And I'm loving the result.

And funny thing is it doesn't look bad on me:)

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.

Cowl season is near

Leftovers knitting continued. I had these three half-skeins of different blues and I couldn't decide what to turn them into. And after fine wool on fine needles I needed a different project, something chunky, quickly growing, one day tops. So this happened:

I love the result. The three blues turned into turquoisy melange, and the cowl practically made itself. Tripple thread is rather chunky, so it requires large needles. All it took was one evening.

Then there were two: stripy black and white with shimmering metallic thread, and grey melange. Not as chunky as the first one, but also a lot of fun. It turned a bit ombre:)

Ans it sparkles!

Two small scarves

Yarn cleaning:) I'm going through boxes of leftover from previous projects and trying to use it all somehow. Sometimes I get lucky and there is enough for a serious, though small project. Like these:

Both were made with fine wool and they're very light and delicate. It was fun to make them.

Keep your ears warm

Some quick projects with a leftover yarn. Because all ears need some warmth:)

Adding color to winter

For instance, blue. Bright and warm shade. I'm seeing this shawl on a skater:) It's not very big, but it's cozy and comfy to wear. And unisex:)

Sparkle time

Winter - there is no better time to wear shimmering accessories. They look magical in Christmas lights, on a cold snowy day. And there is some elegance about them. This is such a thing - a big, wide and log scarf, handknit from a black/grey/white yarn with silvery metallic thread.

There are other shimmering things at www.KnitsDeLuxe.Etsy.com - check them out!

Coffee simplicity

If you enjoy knitting yourself, you might enjoy this pattern: it's Simplicity Triangle Shawl, and it free.

The shawl itself is available at www.KnitsDeLuxe.Etsy.com

I'm blue

Today just a quick one, and entirely blue. First an elegant triangular lace shawl in silk and alpaca. Lovely, elegant, delicate and in awesome navy blue (my second favorite color). My own design.

Next two are made from the same yarn, a combo of mohair and acrylic with a shiny metallic thread.

The triangular one has a small ruffle for fun. Both are great for Christmas season, they will make you look glamorous in winter lights. Check them out!

Fine lace is fine

These shawls take a long time to finish, but it's worth it. 100% wool made especially for that kind of projects. These shawls are light and delicate, very elegant, perfect to go with an evening dress. But they also make great scarves to go with a sports jacket.

The yarn is also great for bridal shawls:

The best thing about the wool I used for these shawls is - it's really delicate. Not just as in fine, but unless you are allergic or have ultra sensitive skin, you won't feel you're wearing wool. Awesome, right?

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.

Quick summer tops

Big needles, some leftover cotton & acrylic blend, a few good movies, and I got two festival tops. Both are loosely knit, on a petit person they'll look like a tunic.

One more evening and even more leftover yarn, and there is another handknit top:

Sometimes improvising ends really well:)