Knitted and crochet handmade by Kateryna G.

...and we'll be on the clouds

2012-02-21T11:17:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Yesterday I found an awesome bowls on Etsy in the shape of cloud. Of course, they are in my favs now :)

And then I decided to look around my favs for any other cloud-items and I found out that I have a few amazing cloud-themed things. So today's theme is "sky".
Take your seat comfortably and enjoy :)

Pottery cloud bowls by JDWolfePottery

Hair pin set by iluxo

Cloud mobile by leptitpapillon

Cloud post earrings by YUNILIsmiles

Cloud cushion by elsyandvine

Wire work earrings by FioreJewellery

Dreamy clouds set by babycakesanddecor

Vinyl wall decal by threethirtysix

Cloud necklace by lulubugjewelry

Acrylic ring set by Weaselfactory

So, that's it for today. Hope you liked these hand picked items.

Take care,
Kate :)

Crochet tablecloth

2012-02-20T23:36:00.000-08:00

I just understood that I forgot to show you my new crochet tablecloth! What was I thinking about?!

I finished it about 3 weeks ago and it have been already in my shop for a while.
It is made of pretty thin mercerised cotton. This tablecloth (or a big doily?) is square and it's not really big: about 47 inches length.

The whole tablecloth consist of square motives - it is clearly seen on this photo:

The work on this tablecloth was going smooth, easy and pretty fast - it took about 3 weeks, though I was working on a few more projects at the same time.
As always, you can find it here in my shop.
Have a nice day!

Kate

A little bit of tenderness

2012-02-01T10:40:00.000-08:00

Hi!

I'm continuing to post a short articles with my favorite and very interesting stuff from Etsy.
Today's theme is lace! If you'll visit my shop you can notice that I love lace in any form. It is absolutely my passion!
So here is some picked items from Etsy with tag "lace".
Enjoy!

White wedding capalet by dmtgun3

Bridal Shower Umbrella by whitetulipboutique

Knitted leggings by QooQooFashion

Ceramic Macaron Fragrance Object by Hideminy

Vintage Lace Mason Jar by AirthandOlson

French lace cropped jacket by GraceLovesLace

Round doily pillow by Angelshair

Handpainted teapot set by Dprintsclayful

Leather and Lace vintage suitcase by UrbanAnalog

Square doily clock by uncommon

I hope you liked today's selection :) All this items can add a vintage, classic look to even very modern home place.
Be tender and happy!

See you,
Kate!

Go green!

2012-01-30T11:25:00.000-08:00

Hi there!

I should admit that I'm a big fan of Etsy - the place of incredibly beautiful handmade items and vintage. I can walk around on Etsy for all day, admiring the color decisions, skillfully made photos and just enjoying all the beauty that people can make with their own hands.
Unfortunately, I rarely have time to enjoy this beauty. But in recent days I realized that this is exactly what I was missing for a creative mood and a self-confidence, as an artist.
That's why I decided to add a new blog category in which I would like to share with you my findings from Etsy, which inspires me and which are totally in my wish-list :) Hope you'll find something interesting for yourself too!

Today's theme is green. I actually never thought that I like this color and green color shades. But about a year ago I start finding some beauty in it. As I think all items made in green have some freshness. Not that freshness that gives blue color or white. The freshness of grass, leaves on the trees, plants, etc.. I think this is a reason why this color is so good for home decor - it can bring some leafy and nature notes in your place.

Fabric coiled basket by CornerstoneLAE

This fabric coiled basket can add a juicy note to your dinning area.

I think that the fruits in a green bowl looks so much mouth-watering, fresh and juicy than fruits in a grey or yellow bowl, for example, so you just want to take one and it eat it right now!

Green Pea Sprouts by MyLittleKawaii

These green Pea Sprouts are just suuuuper cute! What can look more realistic and close to the nature then this? I just felt in love with these sprouts long time ago. I think it can be a perfect home decor for eco-lovers :)

Cozy wool/polyamide blend fingerless gloves/wrist warmers by evarica

This beautiful handknitted stylish and cozy wool/polyamide blend fingerless gloves/wrist warmers can add to your outfit bright notes and as I said earlier - some freshness. Also that berries ornament is sooo tender!

Air plant specimen by toHOLD

As a shop-owner says: "Air plants don't need much TLC, watering is easy peasy (just fill with water and soak for 2 minutes once a week), drain and enjoy. This little guy loves his home and will give you just enough intrigue wherever you choose to place him"
I think they are just another one perfect thing for your home decor, if you want to give it more natural look :)

Crochet Napkin Ring by MariMartin

This crochet napkins ring are just beautiful! Imagine how great they could look on your table - fresh, cozy and original!

Thats all for now :) I have a lot of other things in my favs (and green - too!), but this post can't be endless!

See you tomorrow!
Kate

Alpine stole

2012-01-06T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hello-hello!

I'm back from all that Christmass and NY holidays and started working again, though it was hard :)

I have a one new featherweight lace stole in my shop. It was made with merino wool/Tussah silk blend in a magic turquoise color.

This stole is pretty classic so I decided to make it in a bright and fashionable color, to make it more casual, but still elegant.

It can be weared as a stole with a dress or as a laced scarf that will hide your neck.

As usuall you can find it in my shop here http://www.etsy.com/listing/89803478/turquoise-blue-handknitted-lace-stole . And from the new year almost all items in my shop are free shipping inside US :)

Stay tuned :)

Kate

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale!

2011-11-25T18:03:00.001-08:00

I completely forgot to anounce it here!

I'm running Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale on my Etsy shop! It is 20% discount on any laced shawl in my store (look in "Shawl" section) and FREE SHIPPING on any onther item from my shop!
This sale will last till Nov 28. So hurry up!

www.katerynag.etsy.com - Come on in and take a look! Maybe you'll find a perfect christmas gift for someone special!

Fair Isle hat

2011-11-24T17:30:00.000-08:00

Hi!
Here is one of my newest project - a hat with scandinavian patterns in black and blue colors.
I've found some realy great yarn. The palette of available colors is incredible! I want them all! And I have a lot of different projects in my mind to make with it.

So, here is a hat that I made with this yarn. It is 100% Peruvian Highland Wool. It is soft and warm. It can be a great gift as you know - winter is coming! And it is better to have something like this hat to warm you up!

You can find it here in my shop! Also, if you want it in any other color (seriously, ANY! look the link above) I'll be happy to make it for you :)

Have a nice day and happy holidays!

Who wants some Merlot?:)

2011-11-22T17:18:00.001-08:00

Hi!
I remembered that I haven't show you my new shawl. Yes, this one.
So, here it is - red laced shawl in entrelac technique.
It was made with a blend of merino wool and tencel in one of my favorite color - Merlot.

As always - it is light and featherweight, though it is less laced than others.
It is pretty big and cozy :)

As always you can buy it in my etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/86321585/hand-knitted-red-laced-shawl-merino-wool

Have a nice day!

Hooray!

2011-11-09T13:06:00.000-08:00

Yes! I recieved it!
This spindle is looking soooo great! I can't wait to try it! But my fiber is still on it's way to me.. So for now I can only look on this gorgeous drop spindle from Spinerosity! Thank you, Kendra Diaz!
You can find her shop on Etsy here

What it will be? ;)

2011-11-09T10:14:00.000-08:00

Hi!
I've decided to show you not only the finished works but also some of them in the process. I have some really sweet feelings to photos with unfinished projects. It looks so cute when there is a needles and a hank of yarn near some knitted fabric, and it looks not really like it will be in a future after all blockings and washing... It's like some magic maybe. I don't know why but photos of such knitting process are always makes me feel good.
So today I want to share with you such photos of my next shawl.
I'm not going to tell you what pattern is it, I'll just show you a few photos :)

The yarn is one of my favorite - Colrain Lace from Valley Yarns in a great Merlot color.

Also I'm going to add some crochet border, when the knitted part will be finished. I hope it'll look nice :)

By the way, we are moved to new appartment! And these photos are the first photos that were made in our new home. It is pretty light here, finally!

And also I'm waiting for some packages with fibers and drop spindle! Yes, I'm going to try myself in spinning! I'm soooo excited! Stay tuned to see how I'll cope with it :)

Take care,

Kate

A few recent Treasuries

2011-10-28T11:06:00.000-07:00

Dew Drops shawl

2011-10-28T10:55:00.000-07:00

Hi!
Yesterday I've add a new item in my shop - Dew Drops shawl. Here it is on Ravelry

I love this pattern for it's simplicity! And actually I saw a drops of water in it even before I noticed the name of this pattern. It's perfect as for me!
I made it with a Valley Yarns Colrain Lace in a turquoise color, but on photo it looks like more blue.

This shawl is absolutely light, almost like a feather. I think it can be a great accessory to some elegant dress. But also it can look perfect with casual outfit.

As always you can find it in my shop here.

Also you can pick any color from the last photo in my shop, make a custom order and I'll be happy to make it for you!

Take care and be happy!
Kate

2011-10-21T14:48:00.001-07:00

Two of my morning treasuries :)

Soft pink Clapotis

2011-10-11T12:27:00.000-07:00

And one more shawl :) This is a great design of Kate Gilbert - Clapotis.
I love it for it simplicity but at the same time - amazing beauty.

Clapotis by Kateryna G.

This one was made with the same yarn as last one shawl - Jaggerspun Zephyr (merino wool and silk). It is very tender and airy. I realy love it...

And as always I can make it in any color you want. I think this shawl will be also great for wedding in a white or vanilla color.
You can find it here in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/80469424/pink-handknitted-lace-stole-clapotis

Frozen Leaves by Kateryna G.

2011-10-11T12:15:00.000-07:00

Hi! Let me show you another one laced shawl. This is a great design of Anusla and you can find it here on Ravelry

Frozen Leaves

I'm making this shawl to order - in any color you want!

This shawl is made with beautiful yarn (one of my favorite yarns) - Jaggerspun Zephyr. It is blend of merino wool and silk. I really-really love it! I bought another one cone a few days ago in a magic turquoise color and now I'm all in my thoughts about what to do with such beauty :)

As always you can find this shawl in my Etsy shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/75446424/made-to-order-handknitted-lace-shawl

2011-10-09T18:15:00.001-07:00

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2011-10-03T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hey there!
Today I want to tell about absolute bestseller of my shop :)
For now actualy I have already sold a few of this shawls. And three was ordered in a last five days :)
So now I don't even know how to make all of them in a two weeks %)
Here are some photos of this shawl in different colors. As I'm making it to order, so I have a possibility to try it in a different colorways.
This shawl is made of blend of merino wool and tencel. And as you can see on photos it is pretty light and big!

Now I'm making this shawl in a gorgeous ocean blue color. It is amazing! And than it also be one in Merlot color and one in black. I'll update photos to this post later, when they will be ready :)

You can buy this one in my etsy shop. But not now :) In a few weeks I'll update this post with some new photos and will add a link to this shawl.

Take care and be happy!
Kate

2011-10-01T09:58:00.001-07:00

Set of cotton coasters and doily

2011-09-30T10:55:00.000-07:00

And while I'm here I think I should write about one more new item.
I just noticed a few days ago that I stop crochet somehow. All that I do is knitting. So I think my hands just was missing hook. And I decided to add some small crochet doily to my shop.
As it is Thanksgiving Day and Christmas soon, so I was looking for pattern that will add some cozy winter look to your house. And I choosed these coasters and a doily.

This set can add to your home a sweet note of holidays and cold winter days. Small coasters are look like a snowflakes so it can be a perfect gift for Christmas or Thanksgiving Day. They also can add some vintage and romantic look to your home.

These coasters are hand crocheted with mercerized cotton in white color.
Set contains one big doily and 6 small coasters.

You can find this set here in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82840810/hand-crochet-coasters-and-doily-cotton

Take care and be happy!
Kate

Get warm!

2011-09-30T10:18:00.000-07:00

Hi guys!

I realy-realy was going to post these two cowls here for about a week! But I have no time at all :( Cause it's a little hard to write posts in blog with needles in arms :) But today I grabbed my coffee, open this blog and I will not took my needles in arms until I will post everything I should :)

So, about two new cowls. Here they are:

Let me tell a little about them.

Both of these neckwarmers made with a DROPS yarn and it is a DROPS designs :) So if you are a fan of DROPS - I think you should have it!

Soft pink is made with "Nepal" yarn. It is very soft and cozy. Probably, very soon I'll add some accessories to this cowl - maybe a hat or a mittens. I haven't decided yet.
Another one cowl in olive green color is made with "Eskimo" yarn. It is very fluffy, if I can say that. The yarn is look more like a roving fiber. The yarn is look like this:

Maybe you'll see it on the photo, but it's incredibly soft :)
The cowl is quite big, so it will warm you from shoulders to your neck. It have a wave pattern that look very charming as for me.

Oh, both of this cowls are made with 100% wool, so they are very warm - just perfect for cold autumn or winter days.
As always, you can find them in my shop. Soft pink cowl: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82675526/handknit-soft-pink-cowl?ref=v1_other_2
Olive green cowl: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82676260/handknit-olive-green-chunky-cowl?ref=v1_other_1

2011-09-26T23:16:00.001-07:00

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2011-09-25T15:04:00.000-07:00

And one more short story about new item in my shop.

A few days ago I also added a new item - Fair Isle mittens. It was my first work in this technique. I was so excited when I noticed that I can see the picture that should be on the mitten - it was incredible!
First one was going not so fast - about 1,5 day, but second one was finished in a day :)

They are made with 100% merino wool in dark and light blue colors and they'll fit women's size S hand.

Now when I finished it I want to do something in this technique again and again!

As it is fair isle these mittens are very warm (the yarn is coming in two layers). I think it is perfect to play snowballs in it :)

Here they are in my shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82407799/fair-isle-merino-wool-mittens-in-dark

A big white piece of warm

2011-09-25T14:50:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

A few days ago I finished white knitted scarf with cable across all lenght of the scarf.
I like it so much that I kind of sad that I live in California - it's not necessary here :)
This scarf made of baby soft 100% Acrylic yarn and it is quite light and airy, but at the same time it's warm and cozy.
This scarf is 7 inches wide and 75 inches long. A big piece of warm:)

Are you ready for cold weather?;)

As always you can find this scarf in my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82326408/hand-knitted-long-white-cabled-scarf

Take care!
Kate

2011-09-23T11:36:00.000-07:00

Some ankle socks for you

2011-09-19T15:56:00.000-07:00

Hi!

Today I want to step over the main theme of my shop - laced shawls - and show you my socks.

I decided to start knit socks only in August when I came from a vacation and saw that almost all knitters on Etsy was ready to autumn and some of them even to winter. So I decided that it can be good for me too, because I had a doubts that laced shawls will be popular in winter ;)

So I made two pairs of socks. For now. Actualy I made more pairs, but they were not so good, so I haven't decide yet what to do with them.

These socks are short, both pairs, but they have a differences.

One pair made of wool and nylon. They are warm and cozy.

And also they are stretching and flex with your foot, while keeping their shape. So they are good as for Small size and for Medium (maybe even for Large, but I haven't try it).

Second pair made of cotton and silk. They are light and not very warm, as for autumn or winter. But I live in California and now it is 30 ° Celsius here, so it's quite cool for such area.

As you can see both pairs are laced as I like lace in any way.
You can find both of them in my shop http://katerynag.etsy.com/
Pink merino wool ankle socks: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81638884/hand-knit-women-ankle-socks-merino-wool?ref=v1_other_2
Green cotton ankle socks: http://www.etsy.com/listing/81716456/green-handknitted-women-ankle-socks

Have a nice day!

My first one laced shawl

2011-09-16T12:53:00.000-07:00

Hi there!
Today I want to tell you about this shawl - Kiri.

It was my first big knitted project. At that time I was not actualy a knitter. All that I've knitted for that period was some socks and maybe some simplest scarf.
So when I saw these knitted laced shawls I was sure that I never-ever will be able to make such beautiful thing. So I was just looking at them in somebody's projects and was a jealous to that talent.

But someday in LJ knitter's community I've read that knitting such laced shawls is very calming process and you just can't stop making them. It was interesting for me too. So after that I decided to try to make one of the simplest shawl - Kiri.
And you know what? It took only 10-15 minutes to fully grasp all unusual aspects of knitting triangular shawl. And that was it! I was kind of angry that I haven't done that before - a few months or maybe even half of a year ago.
And after that I was convinced that it is almost impossible to stop knitting these shawls. I was like an addict :)

This one shawl made of blend of 50% merino/50% tussah silk in a vanilla color.
And actualy the shawl that I have on photos was gifted to my mother in law. She was very happy with such gift.

You can find this Kiri shawl in my shop here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74888098/made-to-order-handknitted-lace-vanilla .
I'm making such shawl only to order in my shop. You can choose any color you want (it is realy big palette there), convo me on Etsy and just give me couple a weeks to make it :)

Take care!
Kate

Crochet doily (bruges lace)

2011-09-15T14:15:00.000-07:00

Hi!
I decided to start my posts from this doily.

Actualy, I don't remember when I started to crochet. I think I was about 10-12 years old. Interesting thing that any one of my family or friends can't crochet at all and I don't remember how I learned it. But I remember that when we had that "crochet lessons" at school I was already good in crochet and I was helping all my friends.
This doily I made this spring. I found that it has unusual form and geometric style so I can't pass it.

Oh, yes. It is a bruges lace - one of my favorite style of crochet lace ;)

You can find this doily here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74029512/crochet-doily