Urban Beach Bracelet
Chairs. Actually, these outdoor chairs are called Muskoka chairs mostly in Ontario, Canada. In the US they are called Adirondackchairs. The first such chair was designed by Thomas Lee while vacationing in the United States, NY, in the Adirondack Mountains. Bracelet Base. The base is old leather bracelet. All I needed to do was to weave into it colourful bits of yarn. Yarn. At the end, the bracelet got a trim :-) and went for a walk :-) ... to Waterfront! Happy end of summer knitting!!
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Railaxed Knitting in July Knitting on the road: What is a better way to relax on the road? For me, it's knitting of course. You listen to the book and knit, knit, ... This summer, I travelled a lot by train, so I had a lot of time on my hands. I also had yarn in my hands! The railway magazine fully supported my ideas of relaxation on the railroad :-) Budapest-Prague: Two hours of knitting from Budapest to Vienna and then to Prague. Halfway through the trip, this small shawl - baktus - was finished. Prague-Moscow: ... and started a new shawl at the airport and continued on the plane and then on the train to Vologda. Vologda: This baktus was finished in Russia, and I even had a chance to wear it in July (!) - the temperature dropped from 25 to 10. Moscow-Toronto: Again, I bought new yarn (in Russia) to keep myself busy on the way back. This shawl is still work in progress. Yarn: Liza (Moscow) 100g 303 m wool 15%, mohair 35%, acrylic 50%. All the three shawls are of the same design: same size and pattern - stockinette stitch. 
Summer Stripes and Circles Summer at last!! This knit is all stripes and circles. It looks like a table runner, but it is actually a scarf. Yarn: used all the leftovers from my last summer cardigan - same Italian Lana Grossa, Cool Wool Print 50g=160m 100% Virgin wool. Circles: My circles are the single crochet - nothing special, just the combination of colours is good. This time it's several shades of green, some melange, and a blue one. Inspiration: I've seen a shawl with circles in some knitting magazine. Circle are really good to balance the boring stripes :-) My "garden knits" are either green like grass or colourful like flowers.
Unicorn Drink Cozy for Zoey Zoey's Birthday. Our adorable Zoey turned 1 year old on May 9th 2019. The theme of the Birthday party was Unicorn. All the decorations you see (like the spoon holders above and others) were hand-made by Anastasia Rainbow Yarn. Unicorns, rainbows, ... you know. So beautiful!! And of course all the rainbow colours were used. My rainbow was in these yarn leftovers. Unicorn Tiara. These beautiful flowers in the unicorn tiara were handmade by Anastasia. Quick Knit. I didn't knit much for the occasion. I just had time for something small, so I made a drink cozy. Centre Piece. Glass vases were coloured with acrylic paint to match the rest of the decorations. The base of the cozy can be any pattern. The focus is on this cute little mane of yarn tassels of any colours you like.  ONE You need to be really artsy-craftsy to so beautifully decorate the place for this little unicorn :-) Z for Zoey. Even cookies were in rainbow colours. Gifts for Guests. These colourful bath bombs were nicely "unicorn- decorated' as small gifts for guests. 'My cupcake was yummy!' This Unicorn drink cozy fits many kinds of beverage containers: a water bottle or a coffee cup or a drinking glass. 'Thank you for this unicorn, Tanya ... I have no idea how to play with it ... yet :-)' Thank you for the best party in my life':-) Happy Birthday, dear Zoey! Easter Bunny Bunny Hat fro little bunny. As usual, my first models were the toys... ...and then the "real" bunny :-)) 'Zaichik' Zoey is 10 months young here :-) Yarn: For this bunny hat I used Baby Wool from Alize - bought in Russia/made in Turkey - 50g - 175m, 40% Wool, 40% Acrylic, 20% Bamboo. This blend is natural and healthy for babies. Bunny Sweater. To complete the Easter outfit, we have this sweater made of the same yarn. Knitting: basic seed stitch. Cable Bunny. Do you like this adorable little bunny rabbit shape? This sweet bunny pattern is pretty popular in knitting. The twisted cables create the backside of a bunny, complete with bobble tail. Another Easter Bunny? How many Easter bunnies are there? And how many Easter outfits? For these 'bobble' scarf and 'bobble' skirt for Amelia's bunny I used the gauge for my previous knit - Zoey's blanket. I pretty really make a gauge swatch before knitting - I usually improvise ... and I face the consequences sometimes :-( Same Yarn. For Zoey's blanket, my first idea was to do bobbles. I practiced, I liked it, but then I came up with a different pattern. Bobble Tail. And the idea of the knitted bobbles successfully travelled to the sweater's bunny tail and to this bunny's skirt :-) Happy Easter. Seriously, have an eggciting Easter :-) And, April, maybe it's time to be gorgeous! PREOBRAZHENIYE |
| Transformation by Crafts. The craft I want to talk about this time is a costume that my sister made for my husband's Birthday party. Why? Because it was a costume party. The theme was his last name which from Russian can be translated (in addition to transfiguration) as transformation, change, transition, update, modification, perfection, improvement, progress, review, change of scenery .... so that was part of temporary transformation! Thank you, Larisa, for this amazing piece of art!! |  |
 | 60 B-day The party was based on associations: Preobrazhenskiy Regiment in St. Petersburg - army; Preobrazhenskaya Square in Moscow - squares in other cities and the place we are from in Russia - Vologda; Bulgakov's prof.Preobrazhenskiy- studies and job. Andrey - in Russian Preobrazhenskiy Regiment Uniform. Other associations were anything that could transform, change, renew - poetry, music, theatre, wine, grandchildren, LOVE!! Happy Birthday! |
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Forever February
Purple Headband. I made this headband long before St.Valentine. Yarn - left over after I knitted a blanket for Zoey.
So cute! And it looks really cute on Zoey.
Even cuter! This beautiful headband (not made by me) inspired me to knit another one.
So cute! And it looks really cute on Zoey.
Even cuter! This beautiful headband (not made by me) inspired me to knit another one.
Fluffy Headband. This headband is made of the best yarn. I used Mohair Silk blend from Sanjo Silk to make this very soft headband for Zoey. Mohair 60% Silk 40% Country of origin: Japan
Mohair Silk. "The crazy-soft halo of this yarn leaves people a bit speechless. If angels were disguised as yarn, this would be the one. Not much of a disguise... The mohair "fluff" is long and regular giving the resulting fabric loft, warmth and luxurious softness. When knit with large needles, a little of this yarn goes a long way. " (from Sanjo Silk website) My Sweet Valentine. Is looks so cute on this sweetie :-)
Mohair Silk. "The crazy-soft halo of this yarn leaves people a bit speechless. If angels were disguised as yarn, this would be the one. Not much of a disguise... The mohair "fluff" is long and regular giving the resulting fabric loft, warmth and luxurious softness. When knit with large needles, a little of this yarn goes a long way. " (from Sanjo Silk website) My Sweet Valentine. Is looks so cute on this sweetie :-)
February Knit. I used some of my pink and red left-over yarn to make a warm winter knit.
Crocheted Heart. It is very easy to make this St.Valentine's knit: all you need is 1/Hook #3; 2/Basic single crochet stitch and 3/one evening :-)
Around the Neck Accessory. It's a neck wrap actually. It is frizzy and fuzzy, and it's really comfy.
Forever My Valentines. Cute sisters - Amelia (4 years) and Zoey (9 months)
Crocheted Heart. It is very easy to make this St.Valentine's knit: all you need is 1/Hook #3; 2/Basic single crochet stitch and 3/one evening :-)
Around the Neck Accessory. It's a neck wrap actually. It is frizzy and fuzzy, and it's really comfy.
Forever My Valentines. Cute sisters - Amelia (4 years) and Zoey (9 months)
Forever February
February will be forever snowy in Canada,
but it will be forever sweet!
snow hearts smiles chocolates
LOVE
Happy Valentine's!
XOXO
February will be forever snowy in Canada,
but it will be forever sweet!
snow hearts smiles chocolates
LOVE
Happy Valentine's!
XOXO
Winter Whites
  | Winter. Winter is officially here. We had real snow in Toronto only in the middle of January this year. Good timing! I just finished my 'white project' :-) Last January. I started it last January on the way from Florida - on the road. You can see the yarn I planned to use. I have 8 different yarns in this knit. Almost all of these shades of white are silk blends from SANJOSILK. Yarn Store. Their shop is located in the Silk Weaving Studio on Granville Island in Vancouver where I bought the yarn in 2016. January 2019. It was on and off knitting during the year, and I finished the cardigan right before the first frost. Tatiana's Day. January 25th is Tatiana's day in Russia. Happy "T - Day" to me and other Tatianas :-)) |
Silk Blends. "Although silk is so very yummy on its own, sometimes we want it blended with something else for the special qualities that other fibre brings. Often these blends create texture, either while you're working, or in the post-handcraft finishing. Or sometimes they're just particularly delicious." Totally agree with the SANJOSILK team.
Tussah. The light brown yarn in the picture is Tussah/Noil Fleck. What is it? "Tussah (aka Tassar) is a wild silk. Tussah moths have resisted domestication forever. You have to love that. Tussah is a warm tan colour, and has a bit more texture than Bombyx. Muga is the Empress of Silk. From the Assam region of India, Muga has a beautiful golden colour that defies description. Pedencal Tussah is the tussah from the pedencus (foot) of the cocoon. Rare and naturally brown." (from Sanjosilkwebsite)
Sanjosilk. Sanjosilk yarn is amazing. "We source our silks from Europe, Japan and India, buying the best quality and most beautiful yarns." (from Sanjosilkwebsite
Tussah. The light brown yarn in the picture is Tussah/Noil Fleck. What is it? "Tussah (aka Tassar) is a wild silk. Tussah moths have resisted domestication forever. You have to love that. Tussah is a warm tan colour, and has a bit more texture than Bombyx. Muga is the Empress of Silk. From the Assam region of India, Muga has a beautiful golden colour that defies description. Pedencal Tussah is the tussah from the pedencus (foot) of the cocoon. Rare and naturally brown." (from Sanjosilkwebsite)
Sanjosilk. Sanjosilk yarn is amazing. "We source our silks from Europe, Japan and India, buying the best quality and most beautiful yarns." (from Sanjosilkwebsite
Buttons. For this cardigan, I used metal maple leaf buttons. Since I did not have enough, one button is different.
Lace. I always wanted to combine knitting with fabric, and I started with lace. A 10 cm lace strip was inserted in the knitting.
Textures. "These are the pizazz yarns, the ones that get all the attention. They strut and preen and everyone coos over them. They deserve it." (from Sanjosilk website). I used very simple patterns like stocking stitch or garter stitch because the focus was on the texture.
Lace. I always wanted to combine knitting with fabric, and I started with lace. A 10 cm lace strip was inserted in the knitting.
Textures. "These are the pizazz yarns, the ones that get all the attention. They strut and preen and everyone coos over them. They deserve it." (from Sanjosilk website). I used very simple patterns like stocking stitch or garter stitch because the focus was on the texture.
Cold is here. This cardigan is not a winter knit - it is not warm or cosy. It's airy and light - so let's wait for the summer to fully enjoy wearing it!
Red? "When the weather turns chilly, our preferences often turn to velvety, warming red .... wines ..." (from Compliments of LCBO, Holiday 2018) So true! Same with knits. We want velvety, warm, red knits ...
White? Made in winter, this cardigan looks like summer's fresh, chilled wine ;-) I have other 'winter whites' - made in winter white knits.
Red? "When the weather turns chilly, our preferences often turn to velvety, warming red .... wines ..." (from Compliments of LCBO, Holiday 2018) So true! Same with knits. We want velvety, warm, red knits ...
White? Made in winter, this cardigan looks like summer's fresh, chilled wine ;-) I have other 'winter whites' - made in winter white knits.
Your Majesty Scarf 2018
A New Scarf for Christmas I made a new scarf from the leftover yarn. Apparently I had a lot, and it turned out to be very long - which is great! The yarn I used was: DK Merino Blend -Pure New Wool by KING COLE LTD., UK and SANDES GARN 100% Alpakka, Norway.
Feels like Felt I had three shades of green and a wonderful 'felt-like yarn" to insert in between the green stripes
Feels like Felt I had three shades of green and a wonderful 'felt-like yarn" to insert in between the green stripes
Merry Christmas and Happy Knitting!!
Decembre bianco 2017
Winter is here Winter arrived early this year, and the scarf I made for Anna's birthday came in handy right away. We had the first snow at Harbourfront on December 12th. It covered our beautiful roof garden, and everything got gorgeously bianco :-) The reason I am using some Italian words here is that the yarn for this scarf was bought in Italy during our trip to Venice with Anna.
Ivory Yarn The yarn I used for this scarf has a beautiful off-white, ivory colour. It is amazingly soft.
Lellabella This yarn is Soft Cashmere made exclusively for the Venice yarn shop Lellabella.
This yarn is exquisite. It's 100% Cashmere. I used one skein - 50g - 700m
Ivory Yarn The yarn I used for this scarf has a beautiful off-white, ivory colour. It is amazingly soft.
Lellabella This yarn is Soft Cashmere made exclusively for the Venice yarn shop Lellabella.
This yarn is exquisite. It's 100% Cashmere. I used one skein - 50g - 700m
Lace Stitch The pattern for the scarf is one of the the most simple lace patterns - the Horseshoe knitting stitch.
Bella Scarf The scarf is beautiful, very warm and cozy. Bellissimo!
Have a beautiful winter!
Bella Scarf The scarf is beautiful, very warm and cozy. Bellissimo!
Have a beautiful winter!
M-mm-erry Christmas, dears! 2016
Christmas Hat 2015
Felt and Yarn Garland The starting point was the 'garland'- with its colorful felt pieces on hand-dyed yarn. I knitted a square and applied the 'garland'. Doesn't it look like a tree? :-)
Too tight? Too warm? Amelia's 'always' reaction to my knitted hats is to take them off :-)
Thanks, but no thanks Thank you, but No, thank you :-)... Just not her thing...
Too tight? Too warm? Amelia's 'always' reaction to my knitted hats is to take them off :-)
Thanks, but no thanks Thank you, but No, thank you :-)... Just not her thing...
Merry Christmas!!
Dear Deer 2014
| Rudolf the Rednosed Reindeer ... do you recall ... the most famous reindeer of all? Use your leftover yarn to make this small holiday gift. Rudolf is knit in the stocking stitch. The nose and the antlers are crocheted. Wine Bottle Topper What a wonderful way to add an extra special touch to a bottle of wine you bring to someone as a gift. This Rudolf bottle topper knits up in under an hour. It's a wonderful weekend or (in my case) on the planeproject. Dress up your bottle or use it to brighten up and add some fun to your holiday decor or dinner party. |  |
| Shiny Nose Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Had a very shiny nose And if you ever saw it You would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer Used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph Join in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say, Rudolph with your nose so bright, Won't you guide my sleigh tonight. Then how all the reindeer loved him, As they shouted out with glee, Rudolph the red-nose Reindeer You'll go down in history. Happy Knitting in the New Year! |   |
Knit. Google. Knit. 2013
 | First Day of Winter December 21st. Winter solstice. Winter is officially here. So is my December headgear. It's a knitted hat and cowl set. Even though I love googling, I very seldom google knit patterns. This one is also my design - nothing special, just simple cables. As usual, you can see this letter as a web page. |
| Knitted Squares This set is two knitted squares - simple, but textured. Several horizontal and vertical cables of nice green color. Very christmasy! The yarn is amazing too:Classic Elite Yarns. Lush. 50% angora from Angora Rabbits, 50% wool. Happy Knitting in the new year! |  |
Winter Warmth 2012
What better way to keep you warm in winter than with knits!
Knits on Ice. Winter is here. It has its icy fingers firmly round the door. What can we do about that? "Fear thou not!"(Romeo and Juliet, Act 3, Scene 5) which in Shakespeare language means "Don't worry about that! "Then weep no more" (in Shakespeare language -Stop crying) Fight back! Of course - with knits!! Wool will keep you warm. Hat, mitts and scarf are musts in cold climates. Ironically, these half-mittens won't warm your fingers. I should knit real gloves:-) - next project!
| Knit. Knit. Meaou. What can better keep a kitten busy than a ball of yarn? "Cats find a ball of yarn irresistible. It’s a ball! It’s yarn! When the human starts playing with the yarn our cat’s heart warms up like cooked toffee. Let’s do this together!" ("Cats and Knitting" Blog, google this blog to read more) |  |
 | It takes balls to knit. If you don't knit, it's time to learn and enjoy crafts! Enjoy Winter!! (it takes balls too:-) Stay warm this winter! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year ! |
Holiday Season 2011
| Arts and Crafts Show The show took place at Harbourfront, in the building next door. There were many exhibitors - painters, writers, photographers, jewelry makers, and ... a knitter. My sister and my mom helped me out with putting everything together. We made this terrific display and enjoyed every minute of it. |  |
The Joy of Crafts 2010
The Joy of Crafts I guess I have to confess that I have a passion to create crafts. I wish I had more time for it! But since it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go, I'd better hurry and make something artisanal (French for handmade:-) December is one of the best months for seasonal crafts - great-looking, environmentally-friendly and easy to make holiday gifts. Each of the projects in this newsletter can be done in less than an hour and makes a perfect Christmas present. All of them are my design, but of course you can find lots of similar things on the internet. Here is my Holiday Arty-Crafty Collection :-)
Gorgeous Ginger Autumn 2018
 |  Fox Scarf Knitted animal scarves for kids are very popular. This one was made last year. Ginger-red Leaves There is a harmony in autumn, and a luster in its sky, which through the summer is not heard or seen, as if it could not be, as if it had not been! Percy Bysshe Shelley Color Cacophony As usual, Toronto fall turns everything around us into a knitted blanket of bright colors. Bye-bye, gorgeous! Thank you, ginger-haired autumn. You were gorgeous!! |
Feeling Christmas in November 2017
Meeting the reindeer. Checking out holiday stuff. Petting a little friend. Making Christmas gifts. Decorating a Christmas tree. Playing with Christmas wolfies. Greeting a snowman. Strollong around the city ... together!!!!
Nice November Knits 2015
 Autumn Sunny Beam Meet my autumn model - our little sunny beam - Amelia. As usual, little Amelia was very patient during the photo session (she doesn't like hats :-( Click on image to see other baby knits) |  Autumn Sunny Necklace In the picture, I am wearing another sunny color object - felt balls necklace. Felt Balls November Necklace These felt balls were bought at one of the. One-of-a-Kind shows and just assembled by me. Fabulous fiber! |
Yarn and the City 2014
Yarn at The Bay I took these pictures in 2011 when the department store was decorated with the giant balls of yarn.
Beautiful windows, and what an inspiration to the knitters! Cute woolen white sheep (or lamas :-) are ready to take you on your next knitting journey. Click on the first image to go to Artisaknity Playful Sheep Bijouterie Collection
Cozy in Cashmere The theme of the display was 'Cozy in Cashmere'. Yarn and Knits have always been popular in decorating the store windows. Yarn Stores The actual yarn stores are very welcoming too.
Click on the third image for KUNA yarn stores in South America and Europe in the newsletter Kuna Knits
Beautiful windows, and what an inspiration to the knitters! Cute woolen white sheep (or lamas :-) are ready to take you on your next knitting journey. Click on the first image to go to Artisaknity Playful Sheep Bijouterie Collection
Cozy in Cashmere The theme of the display was 'Cozy in Cashmere'. Yarn and Knits have always been popular in decorating the store windows. Yarn Stores The actual yarn stores are very welcoming too.
Click on the third image for KUNA yarn stores in South America and Europe in the newsletter Kuna Knits
Make it Big! These huge scarves look very comfy. Have a Ball!
Happy Holiday Season, knitterati !!
Click on image to see The Hudson Bay Company Christmas windows
Click on image to see The Hudson Bay Company Christmas windows
November Elegance 2012
November. No shade, no shine, no butterflies, no bees,
No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds - November!
Thomas Hood
Nevertheless, elegant :-)
No fruits, no flowers, no leaves, no birds - November!
Thomas Hood
Nevertheless, elegant :-)
 | Shades of ..... yarn What makes a nice sweater? Right yarn and simple stitch! Yarn: Sublime baby cashmere merino silk - 75% extra fine merino, 20% silk, 5% cashmere. It bounces naturally; that's exactly what we need for cable knitting - this springiness makes it elastic. Colors: Grey brick is a versatile neutral color. It suits almost any style and fits into just about any color scheme choice.(And I am sure you are aware of the Fifty Shades of Grey ;-) This shade of grey pairs perfectly with soft yellow which brings the warmth of the November sun into our grey brick city. This combination gives this sweater extra elegance. Click on image to see more |
Simple and Sophisticated Stitches: the most simple Seed Stitch and the sophisticated Cable Stitch. Stitch pattern called American Seed (British Moss) Stitch gets its name from the tiny bumps that are created in the purl stitches.
"Are you able to cable?" I am :-) I love those crossing layers and twists. Cables in this sweater are simple. Check out my website for other (more sophisticated!) cable designs.
Easy Chic Right yarn, simple stitch - easy chic. You can see more cables on Artisaknity Gallery
"Are you able to cable?" I am :-) I love those crossing layers and twists. Cables in this sweater are simple. Check out my website for other (more sophisticated!) cable designs.
Easy Chic Right yarn, simple stitch - easy chic. You can see more cables on Artisaknity Gallery
| Simple Yet Elegant As you can see, a beautifully textured Cable and Seed Stitch pattern knit up to become a cute sweater. Simplicity is elegance. Very Vogue Playful Sheep necklace is featured in Vogue 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Simple and elegant. Go to Knits Boutique Bijouterie Collection to see more  |  |
Fabulous Fall 2011
"November always seemed to me the Norway of the year."
Emily Dickinson
Comforting Fiber. Mohair is a very comforting yarn. It feels great to wear. Mohair knits have the lovely effect of making you feel relaxed and protected; they are stylish and feminine.
Mohair Jacket. I wanted my jacket to keep me warm and comfortable. I wanted to literally wrap myself in the layers of green with some yellowish melange yarn. The jacket is loose enough to put more layers undernearth if you want.
Mohair Jacket. I wanted my jacket to keep me warm and comfortable. I wanted to literally wrap myself in the layers of green with some yellowish melange yarn. The jacket is loose enough to put more layers undernearth if you want.
Have Fun with Fantabulous Fall!
Neat November Knits and Crafts 2010
I spent one night in November on doing these small accessories. Here are my neat November night crafts:
Felt bracelet with wet felted beads - carefully arranged and looking nice, Neat?
Small felt Purse with yellow ornament( can be a key or a card holder, you can put a crochet hook in it) Small and neat!
Felt Flower Brooch Nice and neat! and Felt bracelet with a coconut button. Neat!
Felt bracelet with wet felted beads - carefully arranged and looking nice, Neat?
Small felt Purse with yellow ornament( can be a key or a card holder, you can put a crochet hook in it) Small and neat!
Felt Flower Brooch Nice and neat! and Felt bracelet with a coconut button. Neat!
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