Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Monday, August 24, 2015
Alafair Beret
Autumn is just around the corner and hats are back!
I am so happy about that because I just LOVE to design and knit hats! They are always a satisfying and quick projects: in a few hours you have a statement piece for your outfit, just like that!
This new design will probably take a bit more time that hats I usually design, because it is made with fingering yarn and in Japanese lace pattern!
A lot of knitters (just like me) adore Japanese lace, but terrified about that "work every round" pattern. So the good news is that in my new design you have to deal just only with Right Side rows (aka rounds) which make life a bit easier.
Still, this project will require a lot of attention. This is definitely not a mindless TV-knitting. But the result is worth it.
So without further ado, let me present an Alafair Beret!
It is available on Ravelry, Craftsy and Etsy.
If you are making a purchase through Ravelry, you will get an automatic 20% discount.
Enjoy and happy knitting!
P.S. Now you know what this post was about:)
I am so happy about that because I just LOVE to design and knit hats! They are always a satisfying and quick projects: in a few hours you have a statement piece for your outfit, just like that!
This new design will probably take a bit more time that hats I usually design, because it is made with fingering yarn and in Japanese lace pattern!
A lot of knitters (just like me) adore Japanese lace, but terrified about that "work every round" pattern. So the good news is that in my new design you have to deal just only with Right Side rows (aka rounds) which make life a bit easier.
Still, this project will require a lot of attention. This is definitely not a mindless TV-knitting. But the result is worth it.
So without further ado, let me present an Alafair Beret!
It is available on Ravelry, Craftsy and Etsy.
If you are making a purchase through Ravelry, you will get an automatic 20% discount.
Enjoy and happy knitting!
P.S. Now you know what this post was about:)
Sunday, August 23, 2015
Crossed Right-Slanting Decrease
If you ever tried to do some lace knitting, using the Japanese lace patterns, you have probably noticed that their designers have a particular love for twisted stitch. Straight lines of twisted stitch columns make every lace pattern so refined.
And sometimes those twisted stitch columns need to change direction! So we need to find a way to make a nice Right- and Left-Slanting decreases, which are continue the pretty twisted stitch pattern.
For the Crossed Left-Slanting Decrease we need to use a simple and straightforward k2tog tbl:
just knit two stitches together but through back loop and you will see how the stitch leans and twists in right direction.
The Crossed Right-Slanting Stitch Decrease is a tad more complicated. I found this description of supposedly matching the k2tod tbl decrease here, but found it not entirely "matching". The thing is that this way your crossed stitch will twist counter-clockwise, when the ktbl is twisted clockwise. So in my own Crossed Right-Slanting Stitch Decrease instruction I found a way to eliminate this un-evenness and make all stitches twist in right direction.
That's how we do it:
1. Slip first stitch purl-wise.
2. Slip second stitch purl-wise through back loop.
3. Return both stitches to left needle.
4. Knit these two stitches together through front loop (as for k2tog).
5. Voila! Now we have Right-Slanting Decrease, twisted clock-wise and matching ktbl of previous and following rows.
And sometimes those twisted stitch columns need to change direction! So we need to find a way to make a nice Right- and Left-Slanting decreases, which are continue the pretty twisted stitch pattern.
For the Crossed Left-Slanting Decrease we need to use a simple and straightforward k2tog tbl:
just knit two stitches together but through back loop and you will see how the stitch leans and twists in right direction.
The Crossed Right-Slanting Stitch Decrease is a tad more complicated. I found this description of supposedly matching the k2tod tbl decrease here, but found it not entirely "matching". The thing is that this way your crossed stitch will twist counter-clockwise, when the ktbl is twisted clockwise. So in my own Crossed Right-Slanting Stitch Decrease instruction I found a way to eliminate this un-evenness and make all stitches twist in right direction.
That's how we do it:
1. Slip first stitch purl-wise.
2. Slip second stitch purl-wise through back loop.
3. Return both stitches to left needle.
4. Knit these two stitches together through front loop (as for k2tog).
5. Voila! Now we have Right-Slanting Decrease, twisted clock-wise and matching ktbl of previous and following rows.
Monday, August 10, 2015
El Jardin Top
Some time ago, when I was accumulated the home renovation ideas, I bought a wonderful book, which I fell in love once I saw it. This book is called "Casa San Miguel".
I never had a chance to travel to this beautiful Mexican town yet, but when I am turning the pages of this book, I feel like I am there.
And my new summer top design was totally inspired by this book and this town.
And here it is, my El Jardin Top:
As usual, it is available on Ravelry, Craftsy and Etsy!
I never had a chance to travel to this beautiful Mexican town yet, but when I am turning the pages of this book, I feel like I am there.
And my new summer top design was totally inspired by this book and this town.
And here it is, my El Jardin Top:
As usual, it is available on Ravelry, Craftsy and Etsy!
Monday, July 20, 2015
Byzantium Top
For quite sometime I was day dreaming about something... something, you know, arabesque.
There were some bizarre pictures and whimsical kaleidoscopic patterns appeared and disappeared in my mind.
So one day I took my notebook and started to draw. Once the drawing was done, the design itself was developed within a few days. I, once again, was inspired by wonderful Barbara Walker's book "Knitting from Top Down" and this time I chose the kimono-shaped variation of top-down sweater.
The result is effortless and super-easy to knit roomy summer top with eye-catching textured arabesque pattern in the middle of the front.
The pattern can be found under the name Byzantium Top on Ravelry (don't miss out $1 discount by July 26th!), Etsy, Craftsy and Patternfish!
There were some bizarre pictures and whimsical kaleidoscopic patterns appeared and disappeared in my mind.
So one day I took my notebook and started to draw. Once the drawing was done, the design itself was developed within a few days. I, once again, was inspired by wonderful Barbara Walker's book "Knitting from Top Down" and this time I chose the kimono-shaped variation of top-down sweater.
The result is effortless and super-easy to knit roomy summer top with eye-catching textured arabesque pattern in the middle of the front.
The pattern can be found under the name Byzantium Top on Ravelry (don't miss out $1 discount by July 26th!), Etsy, Craftsy and Patternfish!
Monday, June 15, 2015
Good news, everybody!
Well, you never know what are the new things you will found yourself doing and what kind of new skills will be acquired when you are starting to work as a designer.
In my case, there was a web design!
I am so happy to introduce my brand-new, hot-from-the-oven, made by me web site!
Here it is, my baby:
irmiandesign.com
Welcome, welcome, welcome!
In my case, there was a web design!
I am so happy to introduce my brand-new, hot-from-the-oven, made by me web site!
Here it is, my baby:
irmiandesign.com
Welcome, welcome, welcome!
Vicinity Pullover
All right, there is officially summer and it is a time to knit summer tops, light pullovers, breezy tanks and many more quick and nice things to wear in hot mid-day or chilly twilight hours.
Well, here is my addition to plethora of summer knits – my brand-new design: Vicinity Pullover.
It is a top-down seamless pullover, worked in round. It is designed to be pretty oversized, at least 6'' of positive ease to make it very comfortable to wear these summer days.
Before I actually sat and started to draw the sketch and work on my swatches, I asked myself: "How would I describe the perfect summer top...for me?" Yes, that is my usual selfish approach to knitting design. And the list of features was like that:
– Oversized fit
– Drapey fabric
– Cables (yes, I don't want to abandon them even at summer:))
– Deep neckline
– Since I want it to be oversized, but don't want to look like a huge square in it with my D-bust, sleeves should be quite narrow. And short!
Well, once I was done with this list, the production itself was matter of days.
I was really happy with my sample and was so excited to see how this design would look when my lovely testers will start working on their projects. And results were beyond my wildest dreams. Every single project was so beautiful! Seriously, I was clapping my hands every time I saw the FO's pictures.
Here, you can judge for yourself: projects.
And as a special treat for my fellow knitters, I'm offering $1 discount on Vicinity Pullover pattern on Ravelry until June 21st (US PT).
Well, here is my addition to plethora of summer knits – my brand-new design: Vicinity Pullover.
It is a top-down seamless pullover, worked in round. It is designed to be pretty oversized, at least 6'' of positive ease to make it very comfortable to wear these summer days.
Before I actually sat and started to draw the sketch and work on my swatches, I asked myself: "How would I describe the perfect summer top...for me?" Yes, that is my usual selfish approach to knitting design. And the list of features was like that:
– Oversized fit
– Drapey fabric
– Cables (yes, I don't want to abandon them even at summer:))
– Deep neckline
– Since I want it to be oversized, but don't want to look like a huge square in it with my D-bust, sleeves should be quite narrow. And short!
Well, once I was done with this list, the production itself was matter of days.
I was really happy with my sample and was so excited to see how this design would look when my lovely testers will start working on their projects. And results were beyond my wildest dreams. Every single project was so beautiful! Seriously, I was clapping my hands every time I saw the FO's pictures.
Here, you can judge for yourself: projects.
And as a special treat for my fellow knitters, I'm offering $1 discount on Vicinity Pullover pattern on Ravelry until June 21st (US PT).
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