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Equinócio is the Portuguese word for equinox, "either of two times in a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator; either of the two points at which the sun's path intersects with the celestial equator" from Babylon. Equinócio is a seamless cowl knitted in the round with a super bulky yarn. It’s an instant gratification project, that knits up quickly being perfect for last minute gifts

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Mimo is the Portuguese word for: - Present, gift, offer - Affection, tender, care toward someone or something - Something lovely hence its beauty and harmony of the forms - Delicacy, distinction, smoothness. This sweet cowl is the first design of My Basic Collection – Book 1, and it's worked with the gorgeous Manos silk blend (70% merino extra fine, 30% silk) DK yarn from Manos del Uruguay. It

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The name of this pattern is also the name of a Portuguese rustic undyed 100% merino wool yarn, once commonly used to knit fisherman’s sweaters. Read more about it here (Portuguese only). It is produced by Irmãos Martins, Lda. The store where I bought Poveira yarn, unfortunately, doesn’t sell it anymore but Bolas de Tons does. This is a simple collared cowl knitted bottom-up in garter stitch.

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Afago, is the Portuguese word for caress, cuddle, one form of expressing affection and it's the third design of My Basic Collection. This fancy and cozy collared cowl is knitted bottom-up combining ribbing and lace and it's a more polish version of Poveira. Shortened rows were added both for the collar and the bottom band adding a soft and graceful curvature for extra comfort. I really like the

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The year started with the last touches of My Eco collection – Book 1. I added an extra pattern – Ornato, a cute hat knitted with bulky yarn. I thought it would be nice adding a quick knit, perfect for last minute gifts. Then I started working on a new e-book – My heart collection - Book 1. Slowly, the ideas became samples, and the samples new designs. This time, the goal was to create five new

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I enjoyed immensely reading all the comments regarding Flor and/or the e book. Your comments feed my blog and animate my page on ravelry, thank you so much for your participation! I really appreciate all the interest and kind words.   Like usual, the winners were picked using a random number generator, and now, without further delays, the lucky winners are… From ravelry Number 30 -

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To celebrate the release of Flor – the 5th and last shawl of My Heart collection – book 1- I’m offering a knitting pattern (pdf only, no print version) at your choice, from that e-book. You may choose between: Maria, Nimbo, Pena, Luz and Flor! Feel free to participate here in the blog and/ or in ravelry. I’ll offer 1 pattern at your choice (from My Heart Collection Book 1) in each platform.

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Pena is a triangular shawl knitted from the middle back outwards to the edging. The main body is knitted both in Stockinette and in a fun bicolor Slip stitch pattern. A beautiful lace stitch, embellished with beads, has been added for the edging; creating an interesting effect due the opposite nature of the stitches employed. Pena was knitted with Malabrigo Lace (merino wool weight/2ply) -

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Luz is an elegant triangular shawl knitted top-down. The main body combines an attractive center section with other lace pattern, both resembling flowers. The lace stand-out out from a plain Stockinette stitch background. The edging is a combination between the previously worked pattern stitches, ending with a decorative crocheted bind-off for a dainty finishing.  Luz was knitted with

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Nimbo, the second pattern of My Heart collection – Book 1, is a feminine half hexagonal shawl worked from the middle back outwards to the edging. Its shape allows it to stay in place beautifully without falling off shoulders. The main body has three sections - a center panel worked in a pretty lace stitch embellished with nupps sided by two sections of plain stockinette stitch. The edging is

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Thank you so much for commenting and participating in this give-away! It was fun reading about each one preference and their thoughts about the patterns at the contest; I appreciate all the interest and kind words.  Now, without further delays… the lucky winners are… From Ravelry Number 16  - sofus is a winner! Congratulations, when you’re ready, please let me know which pattern you’d like me

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My apologies to my readers for so such long absence, however I bring good news! To celebrate the release of Luz – the 4th shawl of My Heart collection – book 1- I’m offering a knitting pattern (pdf only, no print version) at your choice, from that e-book. You may choose between: Maria  Nimbo Pena  or Luz Feel free to participate here in the blog and/ or in ravelry. I’ll offer 1 pattern at your

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Dedicated to my aunt Maria de Lurdes André Ascenso “In this life we can not do great things,              we can only do small things with great love.”                                                                    Mother Teresa  Maria is a triangular shawlette worked from the center back downwards to the edging. The simplicity of the lace stitch combined with the rich texture of the nupps

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Like promised here it is the 8th pattern of my Eco Collection - Book 1 - Ornato. Ornato is a simple and feminine hat with nice details - lace, bobbles and subtle undulating lines - which adds interest to a very easy and mindless project. Worked in the round from the brim up with bulky yarn it knits up quickly, being the perfect instant gratification project. I plan to knit one more very soon.

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Estio was knitted with 528 yds of Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend, color 6610 (70% Merino extrafine, 30% silk - DK weight/8ply). Estio is a triangular shawl worked from the center back downwards to the edging. The body is knitted in two combined lace sts resembling organic forms. Transition rows are worked for the edge which is knitted in a simple yet expressive scallop stitch. This design was

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 "Let the big be big, let the small be small". Catita is an easy little knit - a seamless lace cowl knitted with bulky yarn - fun and quick to knit, which is perfect to present yourself or for last minute gifts. Size is customizable by casting on more sts or adding more pattern repeats. The neutral color is a must to have in any wardrobe, plus the lace stitch adds visual interest. Catita was

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The name of this pattern was inspired by the Poem Impressão digital of António Gedeão. My apologies to my English readers but I won't dare to translate Poetry. Os meus olhos são uns olhos. E é com esses olhos uns que eu vejo no mundo escolhos onde outros, com outros olhos, não vêem escolhos nenhuns. Quem diz escolhos diz flores. De tudo o mesmo se diz. Onde uns vêem luto e dores uns outros

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My eco collection - Book 1 is an eco-friendly e-book inspired by nature and is now available for purchase as a downloadable pdf file. Organic forms resembling leaves, flowers or branches; textured stitches with a three-dimensional appearance and nature tones are some of the elements presented in this anthology. I'm offering 8 patterns (3 shawls - Alvo, Sopro and Estio; 2 berets - Mayla and

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 "Let it come, let it go, let it flow." - Khenpo  Rinpoche Sopro is the Portuguese word for 1  Air movement  - breeze 2  breath, breathing 3  inspiration 4  Spirit or vitality; life Sopro, the most conceptual pattern I ever designed, is a triangular shawl worked from the center back downwards to the edging. The body is knitted in a mindless bicolor slip stitch pattern. The edge flows from the

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There are many ways to do a double yarn over (Dyo). I don’t believe there’s a “normal” or “correct” way to execute a Dyo. Most likely knitters work how they were taught or how they’re used to. This post, however, shows you which method was used to knit Sopro. In Sopro case, a double yarn over is a double increase made by wrapping the yarn around the needle twice.  In the next row, just purl the

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