Marina Balambaeva
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Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Following this pattern, two versions of the top can be made: a mid-length top and a crop top. Both versions are worked from the bottom up.
Knitting: Onesies
The Angel romper is worked in stockinette stitch in two directions. First, cast on the stitches for the upper part. Next, work the back and front from the bottom up, graft the shoulder stitches with Kitchener stitch. Shape the neckline with a button or drawstring closure.
Knitting: Cardigan
The Cozy Cardigan is worked from the top down, seamlessly. First, work the neckband, then the raglan. Next, work the back elevation, separate the sleeve stitches, and work the body. Finally, work the button band and the sleeves.
Knitting: Pullover
The Cozy jumper is worked from the top down in half fisherman’s rib (main pattern). Start by casting on the stitches for the back shoulders. After finishing the shoulder bevels in short rows, work
Knitting: Pants
The Cozy bloomers are worked in main pattern from the top down seamlessly. First, work the waistband (there are two waistband options), then shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Work the main part, the front and back gussets, the leg edges and the drawstring.
Knitting: Pullover
The Cozy mini sweater is worked from the top down seamlessly. First, work the neckband, then the raglan in the round. Work the back elevation, separate the sleeve stitches and work the body. The
Knitting: Pants
The Cozy pants are worked in main pattern from the top down seamlessly. First, work the waistband, then shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Work the main part, the legs and the drawstring.
Knitting: Cowl
The Cozy dickey is worked from the front, up and over the shoulders down the back. Make the neckline, pick up the stitches along its edge for the high collar. Note: half fisherman’s rib stretches after washing, and all measurements in cm in are given after washing and blocking.
Knitting: Pullover
The Cozy sweater is oversized, the positive ease is +16-20 cm (6.2-7.8 in) to chest circumference, depending on the size. The sweater is worked from the top down, seamlessly.
Knitting: Onesies
The Petite bodysuit is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, work the neckband, then shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Work the raglan in back-and-forth rows and in the round, separate the sleeve stitches, work the body, front gusset, back gusset and leg edges. The sleeves are worked last.
Knitting: Pullover
The Cozy romper is worked from the top down in half fisherman’s rib. First, work the neckband, then the raglan in back-and-forth rows and in the round. Work the back elevation, separate the sleeve stitches, work the body, front gusset, back gusset and leg edges. Work the sleeves and sew the buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
The sweater is oversized (the positive ease is +20 cm (7.8 in) to chest circumference) and is worked from the top down, seamlessly. First, make the neckband, then shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Make the raglan lines in the round. Separate the sleeve stitches and work the body to the desired length. The sleeves are worked ...
Knitting: Onesies
The overalls are worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, make the straps, then the bib. Cast on the stitches for the back waistband, work in the round. Shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Make the main part, legs and ruffles on the straps. Sew the buttons.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The Basic Crop Top is worked from the bottom up in the round. After the body of the top is made, the work is divided into back and front. The back is worked in short rows. Then, the right half of the front with the strap is worked, followed by the left half. The straps are grafted to the back with Kitchener stitch. Make the ruffles.
Knitting: Shorts
The shorts are worked from the top down in stockinette stitch, seamlessly. First, work the waistband, then, shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Next, work the main part, the legs and the drawstring for the waistband.
Knitting: Onesies
This romper is worked from the top down. First, work the bib, then the straps and the back. The waistband is worked in 1 x 1 ribbing in the round. Next, shape the back part with short rows for a better fit, then, the main part and the legs.
Knitting: Coat / Jacket
The Petite Jacket is worked from the top down seamlessly. First, work the neckband, then, shape the back part with short rows for a better fit. Next, the raglan increases, the body and the button band. The sleeves are worked last. Sew the buttons.
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is worked from the top down, seamlessly. First, work the back yoke in back-and-forth rows with increases on both sides, then, the back piece. Next, pick up the stitches for the shoulders of the front on both sides of the yoke (worked separately), join them together to form the front piece. The back and front pieces are joined toget...
Knitting: Shorts
These shorts are worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, work the waistband, then, shape the back with short rows for a better fit. The main part, legs and and drawstring for the waistband are worked next.
Knitting: Tee
This t-shirt is worked from the top down in stockinette stitch. First, cast on the stitches for the back shoulders. After finishing the shoulder bevels in short rows, work the back piece until the
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is worked from the top down in the «Honeycomb» pattern. First, work the back yoke in back-and-forth rows with increases on both sides, then, the back piece.
Knitting: Pullover
The shirt is worked seamlessly from the top down, using the Contiguous method (created by Susie Myers) to shape the shoulders and the sleeve caps. First, the increases are made in both RS and WS rows to the required width of the back.
Knitting: Tee
The Fleur Tee is worked seamlessly from the top down, using the Contiguous method (created by Susie Myers) to shape the shoulders and the sleeve caps. First, the increases are made in both RS and WS rows to the required width of the back. Then, the sleeve caps are worked simultaneously with the V-neck shaping, to the body and sleeve separation....
Knitting: Cardigan
Cherry Jacket is worked from the top to the bottom. First, the neckband is worked, then the neckline is shaped with short rows for a better fit. Next, the raglan increases, the body and the peplum are worked. The sleeves are worked last.
Knitting: Vest
Cozy Vest W is worked from the bottom up. First, the body is worked in the round. Then, the back and front pieces are worked separately in back-and-forth rows. Next, the shoulder seams are grafted, the neck edging and armholes are worked last.
Knitting: Dress
Willow sundress with a high waistline is worked in two directions. First, the bodice is worked in stockinette stitch from the bottom to the top: body, back with ties, front with ties. Then, doubling the number of stitches of the main part of the sundress, work the skirt in lace pattern from the top to the bottom.
Knitting: Bonnet
The enchanting Air Bonnet - the matching baby hat for our Air Romper suit. Worked back and forth in rows, the bonnet features an easy-to-knit seamless construction and is finished with I-cord strings and neck edging.
Knitting: Collar
The Holly collar is worked from top to bottom, from the neckline. Different numbers for size 2-3 years are given within the parenthesis.
Knitting: Pullover
Cozy jumper is worked from the bottom up. First, the body is worked in the round. Then, the back and front pieces are worked separately in back-and-forth rows. Next, the shoulder seams are grafted, followed by the neckband. The sleeves are worked in the round, from the bottom up. Graft them to the jumper
Knitting: Cardigan
Popcorn Hoodie is worked from the top to the bottom. First, the Hood is worked, then the neckline is shaped with short rows for a better fit. Next, Raglan increases. Then, the Body is worked, followed by the Button Band. The sleeves are worked last.
Knitting: Dress
Bloom top/dress is worked from the top to the bottom. First, the neckband is worked, then the neckline is shaped with short rows for a better fit. Next, the raglan increases and the bodice are worked. After this, work the ruffle top or the skirt of the dress, then sleeves.
Knitting: Onesies
Kolos romper is worked from the bottom up. First, the front crotch gusset is worked, then, the back crotch gusset. Both pieces are joined in the round, then, the body is worked. Next, the back part is worked, followed by the straps. The front part and leg opening edges are worked last.
Knitting: Bonnet
Bloom Bonnet is worked back and forth from the front edge towards the back. Next, shape the back part. Then, the ties are worked, followed by the ruffle (if desired).
Knitting: Bonnet
Yarn: cotton yarn with a yardage of approx. 165 m/50 g (180 yds/1.75 oz). Pictured sample has been knit in Alize Cotton Gold (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 330 m/100 g (360 yds/3.5 oz)).