Nozky

Nozky legwarmers are the result of a collaboration between designer Monika Sirna and Colour Adventures yarns.  
The pattern is published in the latest Knitty - a free online knitting magazine.

Legwarmers are a necessity when temperature drops, but have you ever thought about keeping knees warm as well? Well now you can with this full-length legwarmers! Legwarmers are not just for cold weather, but they are a must for every fashionable lady!

This design features twisted rib cuffs and a beautiful Lace Twist that flows up the side. The leg warmers have discreet shaping to ensure perfect fit for babies through to adult. Length is fully adjustable to your preference.

Monika is holding a KAL for Nozky until 15th August 2013 in her Ravelry group - What Dreams Are Made Of - she would love to see you there!

Recommended yarns are Colour Adventures Dia Merino DK and madelinetosh dk. 

Colour Adventures etsy store has just been updated with lots of yarn suitable for Nozky and many other projects.

To give your Nozky an extra sparkle choose Girly Fun DK; for a touch of luxury - look to Cloud DK; for extra-long lasting good looks try our new Dia Twist DK.

Deva

Deva (a playful water sprite) is part of my “Touch of Magic" ebook, a collection of quirky modern sweaters and vests.

Deva vest is completely seamless and is worked from the top down. I have used an amazing technique developed by Susie Myers, “contiguous set-in sleeves”, that allows shoulder shaping without the use of a single short row.

The design features Fountain lace panels and a knitted on belt, though the vest can be made without it as well.

Size	Chest Measurement		Armhole Depth		Length		Yarn Requirements
	cm	inches	cm	inches	cm	inches	m	yds
18m	50.5	20	11	4	18	7	234	260
24m	53	21	11	4	20.5	8	274	300
3T	56	22	11.5	4.25	23	9	320	350
4T	58.5	23	12	4.5	25.5	10	338	370
5T	61	24	13	4.75	28	11	366	400
6-7	63.5	25	13	5	30.5	12	393	430
8-9	66	26	14	5.25	33	13	439	480
9-10	68.5	27	15.5	5.75	35.5	14	485	530
10-12	73.5	29	16.5	6.25	38	15	549	600
12-14	76	30	18	6.75	40.5	16	622	680

Notions:

3.5 mm/US #4 circular needles (40 cm/14" and 60 cm/24”);

4 mm/US #6 circular needles (60 cm/24");

2 stitch markers to mark shoulder/sleeve areas in color A;

1 stitch marker in color B;

Tapestry needle;

Waste yarn/stitch holders.

Recommended Yarns:

Exquisite Sport by Colour Adventures (75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 384 m/420 yds in 115g /4.06 oz)

Merino Light by Colour Adventures (100% merino; 434 m/475 yds in 115 g/4.06 oz)

Cashmere Sock by Colour Adventures (70% merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 366 m/400 yds in 115 g /4.06 oz)

Dia Sport by Colour Adventures (100% merino; 229 m/274 yds in 100 g/3.5 oz)

“Pure” 100% Merino Superwash by Wollmeise (100% merino; 526 m/575 yds in 150 g/5.3 oz)

Mandarin Petit by SandnesGarn (100% cotton; 178 m/195 yds 50 g/1.76 oz)

Deva
$6 CAD

Touch of Magic
$18 CAD

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Uncle George

It is a very sad time here and has been for a week.

My uncle George passed away last night after being in a hospital for a whole week. He would have been 94 this October. I have been taking care of him for a number of years. He was greatly loved, and will be very missed.

He was one of THE instrumental forces behind my serious venturing into the designing and making a carrier of it. He knew knitting was my passion, he believed in me and did everything in his power to make my life happy.

I wish you could have seen how much joy and happiness my every little success and achievement gave him. The sparkle in his eyes and his big smile were lighting the whole room.


My uncle George was one of the kindest, most loving, generous, giving persons I have known my entire life. He made a big impact not only in my life but in everyone's who knew him.

He never wanted a funeral, but instead wanted us to have a party and celebrate life.So have a drink with me, and keep him in your prayers.

We love you, George!

In his memory I gave a gift to people around the world - any one of my COMPLETED INDIVIDUAL self-published patterns through Ravelry.

Offer ended at the end of 9th June 2013.

Thank you everyone for hleping to celebrate George's life!

Summer Mystery for Girls and Boys

I would like to invite you to join our summer Mystery Knit ALongs (MKAL's). The clues will be released over first 3 weeks of July. 

The MKAL's are available now and through the month of June 2013 at a discounted price of $2.90 - they include a coupon for 15% off Colour Adventures yarns from Etsy.

The complete patterns will be added to Ravelry after the MKAL's are finished at their normal price.  

There are two different designs to choose from - a boys Summer Storm and for the girls Ohh Summer.

Summer Storm

              Click here to buy Summer Storm

Gauge:

22 sts and 28-29 rows in 10x10 cm/4x4” in stockinette on 4 mm/US #6 needles or size to obtain gauge.

25-26 sts and 28-29 rows in stitch pattern on 4 mm/US #6 needles or size to obtain gauge (unstretched fabric, i.e. at rest).

Suggested Yarns:

Dia Merino DK by Colour Adventures (100% merino; 211 m/231 yds in 100 g/3.5 oz);

Cloud DK by Colour Adventures (80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 211 m/231 yds in 100 g/3.5 oz);

Girly Fun DK by Colour Adventures (75% merino, 20% silk, 5% stellina; 211 m/231 yds  in 100 g/3.5 oz);

Polo by Zitron (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 140 m/153 yds in 50 g/1.76 oz);

Bamboo Cotton Solids by King Cole (50% cotton, 50% bamboo; 230 m/252 yds in 100g/3.5 oz)

Summer Storm. Boys Unisex MKAL Design
Size	Chest Size		Length		Yardage
	cm	inches	cm	inches	m	yds
12m	48.5	19	17.5	7	293	320
18m	50.5	20	19	7.5	329	360
24m	53	21	20	8	366	400
3T	56	22	23	9	411	450
4T	58.5	23	25.5	10	457	500
5T	61	24	28	11	503	550
6-7	63.5	25	30.5	12	526	575
8-9	66	26	33	13	549	600
9-10	68.5	27	37	14.5	640	700
10-12	73.5	29	40.5	16	732	800
12-14	76	30	43	17	823	900

Ohh Summer!

               Click here to buy Ohh Summer!

Gauge: 22 sts and 28-29 rows in 10x10 cm/4x4” in stockinette on 3.5mm/US #4 needles or size to obtain gauge.

Suggested Yarns:

Exquisite Sport by Colour Adventures (75% merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 366 m/400 yds in 115 g/4.0 oz);

Cashmere Sock by Colour Adventures (70% merino, 20% cashmere, 10% nylon; 366 m/400 yds in 115 g/4.0 oz);

Begonia 8/4 by YarnArt (100% cotton; 168m/184 yds in 50 g/1.76 oz);

Lustrado by Elann (100% cotton; 169m/185 yds in 50 g/1.76 oz). 

Ohh Summer! Girls MKAL Design
Size	Chest Size		Length		Yarn Required
	cm	inches	cm	inches	m	yds
12m	48.5	19	11.5	4.5	228	250
18m	50.5	20	13	5	247	270
24m	53	21	14	5.5	265	290
3T	56	22	15	6	283	310
4T	58.5	23	16.5	6.5	302	330
5T	61	24	18	7	320	350
6-7	63.5	25	20	8	347	380
8-9	66	26	23	9	365	400
9-10	68.5	27	25.5	10	411	450
10-12	73.5	29	28	11	503	550
12-14	76	30	30.5	12	571	625

We look forward to seeing you at the MKAL - all discussions will be held in our Ravelry Group - Anadiomena's Adventures.

Summer Storm!

Ohh Summer!