Mamushkas...

My 2 year old loves Russian nesting dolls and she calls them "mamushkas" :). When asked what design she would like on a sweater, she answer without a doubt: "Mamushkas". So this is my first adventure in intarsia designing :)

Her smile when I gave it to her was PRECIOUS.

This is a FREE pattern and you can find it here  and here (Ravelry)

More girly things

I have to say girly things are my inspiration lately. No only they are a pleasure to make, but even little girls appreciate them!!! :) (I love my boys to pieces, but I can't recall them being exited by my knitting garments:) ) LOL

This cardi was based on Swing Thing by Theresa Belville, but I ended up modifying it heavily. I found a wonderful stitch that I wanted to try on the borders and it worked out beautifully.

My first sewing project!!

I am so happy with this!! It is my first sewing project and I love it!
The instructions for the basic blouse can be found here . Very well explained and for beginners like me!!

I added some details in the front (a little hand stitch accent and a bit of hand smocking)

I hope my little two year  old enjoys it! When I showed it to her today, she said: "Oh, a shirt for me. It's perfect!" That is the most wonderful compliment I ever got :)

More handmade toys

This one was for a little boy: 
This wonderful 3D shape is a free pattern, Celestine by Norah Gaughan.

I created it as a toy, so I experimented with stripes of all kinds, some intarsia, etc.
The pattern is so easy you can quickly memorize it. I even did away with the stitch markers after the first point was completed.
Lots of fun to make, I’ll make it again :)



The second one was for a little girl

I was totally inspired by Poppy by Ysolda Teague

But...being pressed by time, I cheated…big time…

 I made the doll first (sewing it by hand) and then knitted the dress and shoes… I

am making a bit of a wardrobe, though…it’s fun!!! For the curly hair I just used 100% wool from a sweater that I unraveled.  Natural curls in no time!!! :)

Another free pattern

Beautiful free pattern from Ravelry... I made the buttons myself. :)

Simplicity - Free Pattern

Simplicity jumper is a very easy project, and I just love the tweed I used!!! I designed it and I am offering the pattern for free at my Craftsy and Ravelry Stores.

Koolhaas

This beautiful pattern is Koolhass by Jared Flood. It is originally designed to fit an adult, but I modified it so My husband and daughter could have the same one. It worked our beautifully.

For the little princess..some romance

I designed this top with my little sweet K in mind....

My little girl was my inspiration :)

A very girly girl top, very simple to work and yielding awesome results! :)

The top is made in the round and is constructed from the bottom up.

Find the pattern at Ravelry and Craftsy

My first design - A little shrug

A very sweet, versatile shrug to complete any nice holiday set, or even for everyday “glamour”. It has a little bit of everything to keep you from getting bored: ruffles, short rows, bobbles and easy cabling, and even a a bit of i-cord.

The pattern can be found at my Ravelry store and at Craftsy