Queen D shawl :-)

This year I designed and knitted 4 shawls for some friends who have been kind to me over the years. Queen V was the first design in the series of #shawlsforfriends and I gifted the original shawl to my friend Victoria. This one is for me :-) In the spirit of the design name I called my project QueenD. You can find the project on Ravelry:
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/deenulya/queen-v-2
The shawl will be on display at @apricotyarn. Stop by to see it in person and grab some Sulka Nina by Mirasol Yarn. The shawl knitted in colorway Duck Egg and takes 4 skeins. 
Queen V is an elegant shawl that features a combination of clean lines, leaf silhouettes with little nupps and a garter stitch border. The shawl is knitted bottom-up with the border done simultaneously with the body.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/queen-v

Happy Knitting,
Diana

New Pattern: Geometry of stitches.

New pattern is out today called Geometry of Stitches.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/geometry-of-stitches
The pattern is 30% off until the end of the day on Wednesday September 28 (PST).
First 5 knitters completing this design and publishing pictures of their wrap on Ravelry will receive a FREE pattern of their choice from my Ravelry store.
I used gorgeous Lace // Tussah Silk in colorway Ghost In The Shell from DyeForYarn GmbH.

 Happy knitting,

Diana

New Pattern: Bella Luna.

 So happy to share with you today  my latest design, Bella Luna:

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bella-luna

Introductory 25% off until the end of the day (PST) on 06.18.16.
Also, Bella Luna shawl pattern is free with a kit purchase from SparkStory Etsy shop. Kits will be offered at a slight discount.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/sparkstory

Bella Luna is an elegant crescent shawl that features combination of the simple slipped stitch pattern in the body and the little lace zigzag border. The shawl is knitted top down and has crescent shape.

Few notes about this design:

• the shawl is reversible
• there are no purl sts in this design ; -)
• the top edging is extra stretchy, so there is no pooling after blocking
• the CO/set-up is done in such a way, so there is no visible hump that sometimes can be seen in the shawls of this shape

A little side note, you can also now follow me on Instagram. ;-)

Happy knitting,

Diana 

June Gloom Kimono.

June Gloom ( as well as May Gray) is a weather pattern here in San Diego. Basically, the sun does not come out until late afternoon and it is gray and on the cooler side for the most part. Perfect weather for a little something like this kimono vest :-)

The diamond pattern is my own creation, but I am sure there are stitch patterns like this around. I love how the k2tog/ssk lines pop on the purl stitch background.
A little on the construction: top-down, seamless (except for the attaching the neck band and tiny seaming where the sleeves were BO), short row shaping of the shoulders, 2st I-cord for the edge of the fronts, I-cord BO for the sleeves and bottom band.

More on this project on Ravelry.  

Happy knitting,

Diana

New Pattern: Rainbow Loom.

Rainbow Loom pattern is now LIVE.
Introductory 25% off until May 19 (11pm, PST).
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rainbow-loom

Rainbow Loom is a fun to knit, slipped stitch cowl with a touch of lace and a pop of color. The different stitch patterns seamlessly transition into one another to create a beautiful combination of texture and lace. Using the same basic pattern you can make this cowl your own by choosing how many colors to use, when to use them and by changing the lace/slipped stitch layout. While designed with a gradient yarn in mind, this pattern can be knitted in a single color or as many colors as you like. It is great for leftover yarn too. One pattern gives you endless possibilities to explore and knit. 

Happy knitting,

Diana