ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

Are you ready to take your knitting skills to the next level and create stunning designs with intricate colorwork and texture patterns? Then, you’re in for a treat! I’ve discovered a new and exciting technique that will blow your mind. Trust me, you won’t find anything like this in hand knitting! In this e-book, you will find a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial, including six beautiful patterns to practice. From small accessories to full garments, there’s something for everyone to try. And let me warn you, those who have tried it claim that it’s impossible to put down once you start knitting! So, are you ready to embark on this exciting knitting adventure with me?

This sweater is knitted from the top down and seamlessly. We begin by working the back down to the armhole and leave it on hold. Then we work each front from stitches picked up at the shoulder and shape the neckline with increases. In the armhole, we join all the pieces and work the body in the round. The sleeves are knitted from the top down, ...

This cardigan is knitted from the top down and seamless. We begin by knitting the shoulder saddles. Then we pick up stitches on the edge of the shoulder saddles and cast on stitches to the back neckline. We work the back piece up to the armhole and leave it on hold. Then we work the fronts, also from picked-up stitches on the shoulders, shaping...

This shawlette is knitted in garter stitch with a “lace by music”

These socks are knitted from the toe up with a “currants” stitch

YARN: 1 ball of ROMARIA from Rosários 4, color 11.

YARN: 2 balls of TERRA from Rosários4, color 14 (100% merino wool; 100g/ 170m) - color A.

This cardigan is knitted flat, in pieces, and from the bottom-up. The front have a motif worked in intarsia.

With December our Christmas projects are back! We will have a new project every week until Christmas. Small and fun projects to knit. Perfect to knit for ourselves and to gift our loved ones.

With December our Christmas projects are back! We will have a new project every week until Christmas. Small and fun projects to knit. Perfect to knit for ourselves and to gift our loved ones.

With December our Christmas projects are back! We will have a new project every week until Christmas. Small and fun projects to knit. Perfect to knit for ourselves and to gift our loved ones.

Esta pulseira é tricotada em ponto mousse e em renda por

This sweater is knitted from the top down and seamless. We begin by working the collar and then the yoke with raglan increases. In the armholes, we separate the sleeves, leave the stitches on hold, and work only the body stitches. Next, we resume the stitches on the sleeves and knit in the round down to the cuff.

This sweater is knitted from the top down, in the round, and seamlessly. We start by knitting the collar and the entire yoke with increases and stripes in daisy stitch pattern. In the armholes, the sleeve stitches are left on hold whilst the body is knitted in the round. At the end, we return to the sleeve stitches and knit in the round, from t...

This sweater is inspired by traditional Portuguese wool blankets, made on looma and with such characteristic geometric patterns (see example in the photos). It was these patterns that inspired the design of the colorwork pattern. The texture and colors of Piopardo yarn contrast perfectly with Romaria wool, creating an incredible resemblance to ...

Este poster celebra o episódio nº 100 do nosso podcast!

Este saco é tricotado de baixo para cima, em circular e sem costuras. Tricotamos sempre com os 2 fios juntos, excepto nas folhas. Neste tutorial encontra as instruções para 2 versões do saco: saco com a base de couro; ou saco tipo tote bag, sem base.

Este top é tricotado de baixo para cima, em circular e sem costuras. Começamos por tricotar o corpo com os painéis rendados. Nas cavas separamos as frentes e as costas. Tricotamos cada parte por separado e com as diminuições que formam a cava. Depois rematamos as malhas do decote e continuamos apenas com as alças até aos ombros. O ponto rendado...

O TJ do Xaile de Santo António é uma tradição que remonta ao ano de 2017!

This t-shirt is knitted from the top down, in the round, and

Fio: 1 novelo de DAMASCO PRINT da Rosários4 (70% algodão, 30% linho; 100g/ 200m). (cada nuvem gasta aprox. 20 m de fio)

Este lenço é tricotado em ponto mousse com uma ourela em renda por música e a outra em cordão (i-cord). A renda está escrita com a simbologia tradicional das “rendas por música”. É um padrão muito simples que vai memorizar rapidamente e disfrutar de tricotar ao som desta cantiga. Começamos com poucas malhas e tricotamos

This bear is knitted from the top down, in the round, and seamless.

FIO: 2 novelos de CAPUCCINO da Rosários 4, cor 07.

This cardigan is knitted from the top down and seamlessly. We begin knitting the back neckband, and the fronts and back from the shoulders down. At armhole height, we join to work the body in one piece. Finally, we pick up stitches around the armholes and knit the sleeves from the top down. All the lace patterns are described in both charts and...

Esta camisola é tricotada de cima para baixo, em circular e sem costuras. Começamos por tricotar a gola e todo o encaixe com aumentos e o ponto rendado. Nas cavas as malhas das mangas são deixadas em espera enquanto tricota o corpo em circular. No final, retomamos as malhas das mangas e tricotamos em circular até ao punho. O ponto rendado está ...

FIO: 1 novelo de AMÁLIA da Rosários4 cor 01 (100% lã; 50g/130m).

This sweater is knitted in pieces and flat, back and forth. We start by knitting the front, from the top down, shaping the shoulders with short rows and the neckline opening with increases. Then the back, also from the top down. After seaming the shoulders, we pick up stitches in the armhole to knit the sleeves. In the end, we assemble the swea...

FIO: 1 novelo de TRADIÇÃO da Rosários4 cor 02 (100% lã; 100g/120m).

FIO: 2 novelos de BULKY LIGHT da Rosários4 cor 101 (100% lã; 100g/60m) - cor A.

Esta camisola foi o modelo do nosso Tricotamos Juntos de Inverno em Janeiro de 2022. Além do esquema escrito, têm disponível o tutorial completo em video no meu canal de YouTube.

Este tutorial é para tricotar umas botinhas de tamanho XXS para colaborar com a campanha “XXS no tamanho, grande no coração”. Através desta campanha, a associação XXS faz um apelo a todos os Portugueses para que tricotem gorros e botinhas, com medidas mais pequenas, adequadas a bebés de baixo peso à nascença e contribuam desta forma para aquece...

Este tutorial é para tricotar um gorro de tamanho XXS para colaborar com a campanha “XXS no tamanho, grande no coração”. Através desta campanha, a associação XXS faz um apelo a todos os Portugueses para que tricotem gorros e botinhas, com medidas mais pequenas, adequadas a bebés de baixo peso à nascença e contribuam desta forma para aquecer os ...

YARN: 1 ball of Iaque from Rosários 4, color 09. (89% organic wool, 11% yak; 50g/200m).

These socks are knitted from the toe up with a corded rib stitch pattern on the foot and leg. The toe is shaped with increases. It features a round heel with a slip-stitch heel flap. The pattern is written for magic loop and it is two-at-a-time friendly. However, instructions can also be followed with DPNs.

Este casaco é tricotado de lado, começando na frente esquerda e terminando na frente direita. É totalmente tricotado em ponto mousse e com carreiras encurtadas que dão a forma ao casaco. Na gola e nos punhos tem uma ourela em cordão (i-cord). Uma construção divertida e que surpreende pela sua simplicidade. No final, terminamos com uma pequena c...

This vest is knitted from the bottom up and seamlessly. The entire garment is knitted in double knitting and is entirely reversible. We start by knitting the body of the vest, in the armhole, we separate the front and back and cast in stitches for the sleeves. Then we work each piece separately up to the shoulders and finish with a tubular bind...

Xaile de Santo António - que tradição é esta? Para quem acabou de chegar ou nunca tricotou um xaile de Santo António, aqui fica um resumo desta tradição, que remonta ao ano de 2017!

This skirt is knitted from the bottom-up, seamlessly. We start by

Renda é um conjunto de casaco e bralette (que pode ser tricotado em versão top, mais comprido). O casaco é totalmente rendado e tricotado com os fio Alfama e Aurora juntos. Esta mistura de linho, mohair e seda é surpreendente! Resulta numa peça leve, macia e perfeita para utilizar sempre o vento refresca um pouco o sol de verão.

This sweater is an updated version of my Terra sweater.

Este casaco é tricotado de baixo para cima e sem costuras.

Este xaile é uma celebração da amizade! Amizade sem fronteiras, sem oceanos, porque já diz o Rui Veloso “muito mais é o que nos une, que aquilo que nos separa”. É um xaile de celebração das amizades virtuais, que afinal se tornaram reais. Celebração dos encontros que, por fim, voltam a ser possíveis. Celebração desta maravilhosa comunidade que ...

Seda is an incredibly lightweight summer tee. It features an asymmetrical yet totally balanced design. The stripes are enhanced by the neutral background and by half brioche stitch.

This sweater is knitted from the top-down, in the round, and seamlessly. We start with a square and work with increases to the armhole. In the armhole, we separate the stitches for the sleeves and leave them on hold while we knit the body. Next, both the body and the sleeves are knitted on the bias while maintaining the striped pattern. Finally...

Chegaram os projectos de Natal 2021, em parceria com a Rosários4. São 3 acessórios decorativos que vão tornar a vossa mesa de Natal ainda mais bonita.

Chegaram os projectos de Natal 2021, em parceria com a Rosários4. São 3 acessórios decorativos que vão tornar a vossa mesa de Natal ainda mais bonita.

Chegaram os projectos de Natal 2021, em parceria com a Rosários4

This dress features a round yoke with smock stitch patterns. It’s a super comfy and stylish winter dress. It’s knitted from the top down, completely seamless.

Esta é uma camisola bem juvenil e colorida. Tricotada no fio Milfontes que é incrivelmente macio e muito leve.

Este é um casaco clássico, com decote em V e botões, mas o matizado e textura da lã Montemor conferem-lhe um look bem moderno.

These knee-high socks are super cozy to use every day relaxing at home.

This is a brightly colored shawl to celebrate the arrival of autumn. We start knitting this shawl by the central triangle and then, each of the flaps separately and in a bias.

Inspired by this “vine stitch” lace pattern that I have found on a vintage knitting book. This is a light sweater, whit an all-over lace front and in vibrant color. Perfect for these late summer days!

Aprende a tricotar na técnica de “entrelac”, ou seja, tricot entrelaçado enquanto tricotas esta Clutch.

Aproveite os dias de verão com este vestido. Tem uma forma muito favorecedora com ombros descaídos, formados com carreiras encurtadas, e o efeito blusa com o franzido na cintura com um cinto. O fio de bambu tem o caimento perfeito e torna este vestido leve e elegante. Podes usá-lo para um passeio no parque ou para uma saída à noite.

This sweater is knitted from bottom up, in the round and seamlessly. From armhole on front and back are worked separately, back and forth, up to the shoulder. The shoulders are shaped with short rows and joined with a 3-needle bind off. The sleeves are worked from the top down from the picked up stitches around the armhole. The lace pattern is ...

Essential for this summer!

Essential for this summer!

This is a cool and very versatile top, you can wear it front to back or back to front! It’s actually 2 pieces in one. A multifaceted and very fun garment to knit.

Depois de Alfama, Bailarico, Fadista e Arraial chegou o novo xaile de Santo António para 2021. O xaile Namorico!

This sweater is knitted from the bottom up, seamlessly. In the armhole, fronts and back pieces are separated and worked flat to the shoulders. Shoulders are shaped using short-rows and then joined with a three needle bind-off. Sleeves are worked from picked up stitches around the armhole, down to a 3/4 length. The lace chart instructions are bo...

Dreaming of having a nice cocktail on a sunny beach? This patterns is your perfect outfit.

O acessório mais giro desta estação!

Açucena, é um casaco de Primavera, bem leve e cheio de charme. Não podemos deixar de reparar na gola rendada com o desenho das pétalas da flor de Açucena, mas o ponto de torcidinhos e o cós a duas cores também são pormenores que vão fazer deste casaco o teu próximo favorito!

“Maresia” means sea breeze in portuguese. In this spring days, taking a wall on the sea shore and feeling that breeze of salty air is a great way of renew our strength.

Let’s celebrate Spring arrival by knitting a bunch of this tiny Daisies and send them to all you love ones. Let’s spread the love!

Let’s celebrate Spring arrival by knitting a bunch of this lavender flowers and send them to all you love ones. Let’s spread the love!

“Amor-perfeito” means Pansy flower in portuguese. But the word “amor” means love and “perfeito” means perfect…so this flower is named “perfect love” in Portuguese. A sweet name for a tiny and colorful flower. Celebrate Spring arrival by crocheting a bunch of this and send them to all you love ones. Let’s spread the love!

“Arraiolos” wool is traditionally used to embroider tapestries. However, this resistant and versatile wool, can be used in many other projects and worked with different techniques, such as crochet.

Este é um xaile grande, envolvente e pensado como agasalho. Ata-o na cintura com um nó e ficas com as mãos livres para continuar a trabalhar. Este xaile é inspirado nisso mesmo, nas mulheres de trabalho. Mulheres que combinam tão bem a delicadeza das mãos a trabalhar uma renda, com a dureza do trabalho no campo. Foi desenhado para combinar a le...

This bag is made out of a simple garter stitch rectangle and some creative seaming. Inspired by the Japanese market bags very popular on sewing groups. It’s perfect or some mindful knitting and a fun project for beginners. Just chose some colorful yarns and have fun mixing them.

This pattern is inspired by the yarn “Aurora”, in the unique charm of the mohair fibers. It’s named Gisela, after the singer Gisela João that has just edited an album with the name Aurora. A coincidence since this pattern was sketched while listening to her music lives on instagram. So lets wait for the return of live concerts, knitting and lis...

This 2020 year has been pretty challenging. And as Christmas comes along the social distancing is more demanding than ever. Without being able to hug all our friends and family, we thought we could be present, without actually being there. The secret is knitting a Christmas ornament and send it to all you love ones. Sharing joy and sending a li...

This 2020 year has been pretty challenging. And as Christmas comes along the social distancing is more demanding than ever. Without being able to hug all our friends and family, we thought we could be present, without actually being there. The secret is knitting a Christmas ornament and send it to all you love ones. Sharing joy and sending a li...

This 2020 year has been pretty challenging. And as Christmas comes along the social distancing is more demanding than ever. Without being able to hug all our friends and family, we thought we could be presents, without actually being there. The secret is knitting a Christmas ornament and send it to all you love ones. Sharing joy and sending a l...

Inspired by the city of Lisbon, this cowl is a reflection of the colours and patterns that portray the Portuguese capital: the ceramic tiles, the trams, the cobblestone sidewalks, the sunlight, the river and the sea.

Gardénia is a very aromatic white flower on a dark and dense green bush. Is very common in Portuguese gardens and I found their very beautiful.

FAUSTO in Portuguese means happy or very pleasant (although it’s often use as a men’s name). It’s a super cozy, easy-to-wear garment and that fits perfectly in both female and male wardrobes. Wear it over your favorite dress, or with a shirt and a pair of jeans. It will look great all the times! Is knitted in a 100% wool yarn, that beautifully ...

This a light and flatering garment inspired by the hand-dyed yarn “Sul” from Dyed by Alfinete. Perfect for layering and showing off some vibrant hand-dyed yarns. A light garment, perfect for autumn or early spring days. Choose between short ou 3/4 lengh sleeves and make it your next favorite garment.

Knitted with merino wool, “Milho-rei” is an autumn sweater, perfect for warm colours days and the firsts cold nights. Yellow and burgundy, predominant tones, recall the colors of corn and the old parties of the “desfolhadas”, where the farmers gathered to peal the maize and the find of a burgundy color maize was a reason for joy and an excuse t...

Verbena is a very aromatic plant with tiny flowers and very common in Portuguese gardens. It makes the most flavorful tea perfect for sharing in this late summer or early autumn sunsets. Verbena also means night gathering, or small night party, here in Portugal. And I find this to be the prefect garment to wear over your summer clothes and keep...

Depois de Alfama, Bailarico e Fadista, chegou a vez do Arraial, o novo xaile de Santo António para 2020. Feito com o fio Madragoa, 100% seda, promete fazer marchar as agulhas ao longo do mês de Junho, o mês dos Santos Populares. Junta-te ao nosso KAL, porque apesar de não temos festas nas ruas, vamos ter Arraial nas nossas agulhas.

This a spring light and Lacey vest, perfect for layering. Use it over a simple t-shit or over a dress, it will look perfect all the times.

Rosal is one of those patters that bring together what we like the most in this summer clothes: the freshness and comfort of the organic cotton, the lightness of an open floral crochet stitch and the delicate colour, essential in a light summer wardrobe.

This summer, dress in stars with this colorful linen blouse. With a charming shape and beautiful details, this blouse gains movement and even more shine when dressed.

This is a lightweight cardigan, fitted and with a continuous lace panel, that adds in lightness and a beautiful drape. Is a perfect spring cardigan, made for relaxed walks in the sun now that the days are getting longer.

This is a cozy, warm and soft winter sweater. Designed to enhance this beautiful stitch pattern that combines lace and cables in a perfect way. It has a boat neck and relaxed, slightly oversized, fit. Plus is worked on a super fast combination of aran weight + 6 mm needles, and in a super soft and light organic yarn.

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

Esquema para tricotar gorros para bebés prematuros e modelo criado especialmente para a Campanha da Associação XXS - XXS a XXL pequeno no tamanho, grande no coração - 2019.

Esquema para tricotar botinhas para bebés prematuros e modelo criado especialmente para a Campanha da Associação XXS - XXS a XXL pequeno no tamanho, grande no coração - 2019.

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

This pattern is the result of combining two yarns with the same composition and identical colour yet with different textures. The uneven thickness of Tentação yarn is fantastic for working in stockinette stitch, while the rib, knitted in TEC yarn, gives it the perfect finish.

If you want to make your first large brioche piece, this is the perfect pattern for you. This simple but elegant garment, ideal for a night out or to wear to work, playfully combines shapes and directions.

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

This is a basic sleeveless top to keep you both stylish and fresh all summer long. It is knitted in a blend of linen and cotton, the perfect combination for hot temperatures. It’s so easy and fast to knit, that you’ll be able to knit several in all different colors!

Fadista means fado singer and traditionally these singers wore big black shawls covering their shoulders and with the long fringes falling and lightly covering their clothes. This big wrap was inspired by this image. Is big enough to wrap it around your shoulders and still have the loose points falling down over your clothes and body. Is knitte...

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

Esta camiseta se teje sin costuras de abajo a arriba. El cuerpo se teje en circular hasta la sisa. Después, los paneles delantero y trasero se separan y se tejen en plano hasta los hombros. Los hombros se unen mediante una costura/cierre a tres agujas. El cuello se trabaja una vez levantados puntos y se le da forma con vueltas cortas.

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

This is a lightweight, lacey pullover perfect for layering over dresses and light blouses. Knitted in a wool and cotton blend yarn, a super versatile composition that converts this sweater in the perfect choice for all seasons.

Tea Cup is a thin, but very snugly yarn. Its delicate texture makes

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS 

Belmonte is the perfect all year, all seasons cardigan. It has a scoop neck that combines so well with spring tops but also looks great over a blouse on winter. Is knitted in a blend of organic fibers, combining the lightness and warmth of wool with the softness and the comfort of cotton.

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

ONESIES 2019 - 12 MONTHS, 12 MOTIFS

This is a classic beanie with a simple cable pattern and a contrast color ribbing for extra charm.

A charming knitted onesie for your baby’s Christmas!

This sweater is all about the yarn - a simple design to feature all the rustic look of this exclusive yarn. “Alfeire” is the most exclusive yarn sold in Retrosaria. It is a special yarn that comes from a small flock of merino sheep in Alentejo. It is entirely carried out by hand and it is incredibly light and soft (I mean really soft!). The nat...

“Balada” means slow music in Portuguese and the name is perfect for this cropped, lacy and vintage-inspired cardigan. I always imagine it dressed over a dress while slow dancing in a moonlight garden party.

The tweed stitch produces a firm and textured fabric with a beautiful woven effect. The combination of this stitch pattern with the ”Dona Améia” yarn, creates a rustic tweedy fabric enhanced by the color gradient. The handle is the most important piece of the bag, giving its needed stability, depth and visual interest. The traditional silk trim...

“Abraço” means “hug” in Portuguese, and this sweater is a great autumn hug! Knitted in a really lightweight yarn and with warm colors stripes to bring us just the right amount of comfort on the first cold days of the autumn season.

Cascata means Waterfall in Portuguese and this is a tee thought out for warm days and relaxed walks. Knitted in 100% linen yarn that adds the needed comfort and lightness. This linen yarn although it feels tough at first, it softens with wear and washes. Is a great choice for summertime because is a natural fibre, really light, fresh and breath...

Bailarico is a casual, almost improvised, dancing party really common in Portugal all summer long, and this light and long shawl is perfect for them. We can snuggle in it for comfort in a cold evening or just let the points loose to enhance the boldest dancing steps.

Made with Ecotton, an organic yarn with natural dyes, this design was inspired by nature. The lace stitch seamlessly blends the leaf design with high branches, the same as in the wild bushes that occasionally transform into brooms - the ‘Giestas’ (scotch brooms in portuguese).

NOTE: The pattern download is in both languages on the same page.

This shawl begins by playing with scales - a lace stitch, usually knitted on very thin yarns, combined with thick bulky yarn. The result is lace stitch beautifully enlarged by the thickness of the yarn. The deep color was inspired by the camellia flowers that bring joy to gray winter days in my born city of Oporto. A 2 meters long shawl enough ...

Prática e muito confortável, a camisola TEC é a peça ideal para Outono/Inverno. Feita com fio 100% lã, está decorada com um desenho de cor contrastante inspirado nos padrões do mosaico hidráulico. Os tons quentes tornam esta peça ainda mais aconchegante.

Esquema para tricotar botinhas para bebés prematuros.

Esquema para tricotar botinhas para bebés prematuros.

Esquema para tricotar gorros para bebés prematuros.

Feminina e muito confortável, a camisola Tricana é uma peça inspirada nas tradicionais camisolas poveiras (Póvoa de Varzim). Da camisola de pescador manteve diversas características, como o decote frontal vertical, o cós com ponto ziguezague e malha de mousse, o encaixe das mangas e os tradicionais bordados. Nesta reinterpretação da peça, o mod...

Este fofo é tricotado de baixo para cima e sem costuras. Começamos por tricotar as abas inferiores que depois são unidas para tricotar o corpo do fofo em circular até à cava. Aqui a frente e as costas são separadas e tricotadas em idas-e-voltas e, no final, apanhamos as malhas em redor das pernas para o acabamento em ponto mousse. O desenho da ...

É um xaile grande, envolvente mas muito leve e pensado para nos aconchegar nas noites de verão. É tricotado no fio do mesmo nome, “Alfama” da Rosários4, de 100% linho, perfeito para os dias quentes que se aproximam. Os pontos utilizados no corpo do xaile são simples mas permitem uma harmoniosa transição de cores. A barra rendada é o grande ex-l...

This is a light weight sweater but where the cold and moisture don’t pass in, 300 gr of pure comfort! Inspired by the yarn who shares its name with – a yarn full of character and hand dyed in vibrant colors. The mosaic stitch used in the yoke allows a creative color game with the minimum effort and technique involved. Instead of traditional fai...

É o modelo ideal para quem sempre quis aprender a tricotar mitenes , ou luvas sem dedos. São tricotadas em circular e com torcidos na parte superior. Estas luvas ficam prontas num instantinho - são 22 malhas e 24 voltas de montagem a remate.