Danila

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Knitting: Cardigan
Roxy is worked seamlessly from the top down. First the right half of the patterned collar piece is worked from the center of the back. These stitches are placed on hold to work the left half of the patterned collar piece from the initial cast on to the same length. Then stitches are picked up from the long edge of the collar to work the lower p...
Knitting: Pullover
This sweater is knit top down in the round and features a subtle V-neck shape which transitions to stockinette st. Short rows are worked after the yoke for a comfortable fit, and instructions are included for adjusting the body length as preferred. Then sleeve stitches are picked up again to work the sleeves in rounds top down to the cuffs.
Knitting: Tee, Pullover
Dna is a round yoke sweater worked from the top down with the possibility to adjust the length of the sleeves and the body. The work starts a few rounds of ribs stitches at the neck. After finishing the neck ribbing some short-rows are worked back and forth to create a higher back neck and then the round-yoke is worked top down with lace patter...
Knitting: Beanie, Toque, Cowl
Yarn:
Knitting: Pullover
First the neck is worked in twisted ribs, then a few short rows will shape the yoke and at the same time the raglan increases will be done. Raglan increases are then worked to final yoke depth, where sleeve stitches are placed on hold. From this point the body is worked the bottom. Then sleeve stitches are picked up again to work the sleeves in...
Knitting: Pullover
Chivay sweater is worked top down. Firstly the neck is worked in twisted ribs, then a few short rows will shape the yoke and at the same time the raglan increases will be done. Raglan increases are then worked to final yoke depth, where sleeve stitches are placed on hold. From this point the body is worked to the bottom. Then sleeve stitches ar...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Bondy is a classic singlet top worked in ribs. The top is worked from the top down, which means that you can adjust the length to suit you and your body.
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
This pattern has been designed by Simona Pesce and created by Danila Diano. The revision of the translation has been edited by Davide Campagnol.
Knitting: Tee
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL).
Knitting: Pullover
Sizes: XS (S, M1, M2, L, XL, 2XL).
Knitting: Tee
Bust circumference:
Knitting: Mid-calf Socks
These socks are worked toe-up
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Yarn Information
Knitting: Pullover
The beautiful burette silk used for this shirt, it belongs to one of the best dyers of Italian yarn.
Knitting: Cowl
Pattern for beginners.
Knitting: Cardigan
Sizes: XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL).
Knitting: Pullover
Finished measurements
Knitting: Pullover
BUST CIRCUMFERENCE :
Knitting: Beanie, Toque
This beanie is worked botton up.
Knitting: Tee, Pullover
The Rodiola sweater is worked from the top down. The yoke is worked in sections with increases in the round, followed by classic raglan increases. The sleeves are worked at the end, either on double-pointed needles or on circular needles using the “Magic Loop” technique. There are two versions, one with long sleeves and a turtleneck and the oth...
Knitting: Cardigan
Finished measurements
Knitting: Pullover
The Danish version of Andalo was published here: https://strikkeglad.dk/36643/andalo/
Knitting: Cardigan
Short closed is a boxy cardigan and it is worked from the top down seamlessly. The fronts and back are first worked back and forth separately with short-row shoulder shaping. They are joined at the underarm, and the lower body is knitted in one piece to the hem.
Knitting: Pullover
Gressan is a real snow swather.
Knitting: Pullover
Sizes
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The shawl is worked in two color and it is very very easy! Just simple decreases and picking up stitches from slipped-stitch edges. The knot stitch alternating with the garter stitch is not difficult! At the end, all the stitches are pick up to work a beautiful picot edge.
Knitting: Tee
The beautiful burette silk used for this shirt, it belongs to one of the best dyers of Italian yarn. I have known Elbert Espeleta, of Chiaroscuro Dye Lab, during a dye course organized by the Association SferruzziAMO to which I belong. Elbert gave me this beautiful silk, I hope to honor this wonderful yarn. Astoria is a top-down circular yoke s...
Knitting: Pullover
I designed this sweater in the month of my wedding anniversary and that’s why I named “Twenty in April”.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Himba is an ethnic-colored shawl that reminds me of my beautiful trip to Namibia. I loved that trip for the beauty of the place, but above all for the beauty of the colors. The nuances of that land have remained so etched in my mind that I pay them homage with this shawl. Himba is a triangular shawl with a top-down construction. The increases a...
Knitting: Pullover
The Margarita is a sweater worked top down with raglan increases. The V-neckline and alternating simple stitches make it easy to work with and easy to wear. Finish the hem with an i-cord edge with decreases (the number of sts is reduced while working the i-cord bind-off). This ensures that the edge will not flare out. The i-cord edge of necklin...
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
The top is knitted top down in the round in
Knitting: Sleeveless Top
Rollerone è lavorato con tecnica topdown, in circolare, escludendo alcuni ferri accorciati eseguiti sulle spalle per la sagomatura dello scollo. Il modello è consigliato per le principianti che vogliono approcciarsi alla tecnica dei ferri accorciati tedeschi. (German Short Rows)
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sunmar is an asymmetrical shawl with an elongated semicircular line. It start with the center section in garter stripped and symmetrical increases. Continue with unilateral increases and short rows alternating the section in garter stripped to the lace section. Finally, a bind-off with a decorative i-cord. The shawl is worked in three colors, b...
Knitting: Scarf
This scarf can be made with all types of wool that you have same weight. This is an empty stash.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Roller è uno scialle asimmetrico a semicerchio con costruzione top down e ferri accorciati. Si avvia con un GARTER TAB MODIFICATO per evitare la gobbetta iniziale ( un videotutorial spiega come fare) e aumenti laterali alternando i colori. Si prosegue con ferri accorciati alla tedesca e aumenti unilaterali.
Knitting: Cowl
Turin is a cowl worked in the round.
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
Sanna is the first pattern I wrote during my long life as a knitter. Over the years, learning new techniques and new tricks, I have modified some flaws that this novice writer model had. Now, I am very satisfied with my “Sanna Shawl”. This shawl is worked in different step. First is knit down and out from the centre of the top edge. The increas...