Monday, July 13, 2009

Kira K Designs and Giveaway!






A favorite designer of mine, has recently released her 50th pattern! I think that is an amazing accomplishment!

Kira K Designs are both supremely beautiful and feminine with classic elements she draws from vintage clothing and accessories. Kira is quite talented in both knitting and crochet- it seems there is something for just about everyone in her shop.
Kira's patterns are straightforward and free of fussiness. I love that many of her patterns are suitable for first time learning- if you're new to lace or color work- I highly recommend trying a Kira K Designs Pattern!

To celebrate this monumental achievement, Kira is generously giving away a $50 gift certificate to her shop! Just take a moment this week- the giveaways will be announced on Saturday- to visit Kira K Designs and pick something you'd like to mention here on the blog. We would love and appreciate it, if you would twitter, plurk, facebook and ravelate about this giveaway too-we'll count those as extra entries (just let us know you did it!).

Kira, I adore your designs! Thank you, for being a part of our group!

79 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    just getting into the whole fingerless mittens deal - love the helix gloves! they're wonderful!

    twitter.com/jaykayknits

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  2. Patience AnnJuly 13, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    I've been wanting to do a skirt for AGES now, and the Cutaway is *BRILLIANT*. Love it. RTed @millarca

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  3. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    I loved the helix gloves to, very nice pattern. I also adored the sawtooh skirt.

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  4. UnknownJuly 13, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    am a sucker for handbags - just ask my husband. I love the scrimshaw bag pattern. I am currently looking for patterns for Xmas presents and that may be my winner.

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  5. UnknownJuly 13, 2009 at 9:28 AM

    twitter.

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  6. Minou14July 13, 2009 at 9:39 AM

    I really love the Origami Wrap Sweater and the Essential Cardigan. I've added both to my Ravelry queue.

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  7. ErinJuly 13, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    beautiful designs! I love the side impact sweater and the kids cabled hoodie.

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  8. evel dreadJuly 13, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    Great designs! I just love Side Impact!

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  9. SarahJuly 13, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    I love the origami wrap sweater. Gorgeous!

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  10. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    The Fireside Jacket is perfect for that debonair young man in your life! There is a new baby in our family to knit for and this pattern would be so cute!

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  11. CinderLisaJuly 13, 2009 at 10:04 AM

    Really can't describe how much I love the Cutaway skirt! She has some really lovely things, I can't believe I didn't know about her before!

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  12. redshoesJuly 13, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    I absolutely love her Sawtooth Skirt!

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  13. JudeJuly 13, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    What great patterns!!! I have 3 favourites. The Origami Wrap Sweater, the Essential Cardigan and the Organic Hoodie...love the cabling up the back of the hood!

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  14. BucketteJuly 13, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    I love scarves. The Luminous Scarf is right up my alley. It looks so delicate and glamorous.

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  15. KristinaJuly 13, 2009 at 10:31 AM

    I love the origami wrap sweater and the diamond back sweater. She has such beautiful designs.

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  16. LizJuly 13, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    I love the side impact sweater. Looks to be quite flattering.

    Lizbert on Ravelry

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  17. redzshadowJuly 13, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    I am in love with the Sawtooth Skirt! All the skirt designs by Kira are fabulous and stylish!! I also really like the Eyelet Twist Pullover. I see lots of new patterns being added to my Ravelry queue in my near future.

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  18. Syeda's hobbiesJuly 13, 2009 at 11:52 AM

    I love the hat and sweater, nice work.
    Ravelry ID: syeda
    Blog: www.syedaiffat.blogspot.com

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  19. TurtleJuly 13, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    i love Kira's designs! (i have actually had her site bookmarked for awhile now but had forgotten it!! gasp!) thanks for the reminder! There are 3 hat patterns alone i want, no i cannot pick a favorite! I love the textures and style she offers in knit designs!

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  20. RobinJuly 13, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Helix Gloves look awesome!

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  21. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    i love the grown up hoodie...looks perfect for this fall!

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  22. not any more July 13, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    i love the helix gloves i wouldn't mind those being the first gloves i make

    monique

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  23. tracethekatJuly 13, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    I love the eyelet twist pullover! I wish I could knit! I'll have to hire my neighbor sometime... :)

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  24. TJJJuly 13, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    I love the grown-up hoodie and essential cardigan patterns.

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  25. AbbyJuly 13, 2009 at 2:14 PM

    I definitely love the Travelling Eyelet Sweater it's unique *and* wearable! =D

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  26. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    I love the Side Impact Sweater! The Helix gloves are awesome too.

    The combination of yarn and pattern in all the photos is amazing.

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  27. TangoknitterJuly 13, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    Love the organic hoodie. Perfect baby gift idea.

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  28. helenlamJuly 13, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Yay Kira! She's one of my favorite local designers. I'm currently working on the Side Impact Sweater, but the Tracery Scarf is my new favorite

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  29. Mama JudeJuly 13, 2009 at 2:38 PM

    All of the patterns are beautiful. I am particularly attracted to the Fireside Jacket for babies/children. That wrap around baby sweater looks great as well!

    Judy

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  30. AndreaJuly 13, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    her concentric circles pullover is so cute!

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  31. AnonymousJuly 13, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    The traveling eyelet sweater is SO beautiful! It makes me wish for fall!

    Tami Steptoe
    www.DesignsbyTami.com
    www.DesignsbyTami.etsy.com

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  32. SallyJuly 13, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    I love that all of her patterns are downloadable PDFs. I am especially in love with the scrimshaw tote. Too cute.

    RavID: MuddyMoose
    Twitter: MuddyMooseAK (RT'd)

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  33. SnapsJuly 13, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    I really do loooove that Watercolor Shrug. I added it to my Rav queue last night. I've been looking for a cute shrug to knit up. Now I just need to find the perfect yarn for it. And what color to choose?

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  34. Tally KnitsJuly 13, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    Definitely the sawtooth skirt! It's gorgeous!

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  35. HeatherJuly 13, 2009 at 5:26 PM

    What an amazing range of patterns! I love the interesting simplicity of the twist scarf.

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  36. Sharon RoseJuly 13, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    I love the Essential Cardigan and the Origami Wrap. Great classic stuff!

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  37. zotJuly 13, 2009 at 9:36 PM

    I like ALL of the skirts and her Watercolor Shrug. So pretty...

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  38. KenyettaJuly 13, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I love the side impact sweater and the helix gloves!

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  39. LICraftgalJuly 13, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Oh I love her stuff!!! I have a few of her sweaters in my que on Ravelry. The lattice pull over I have to do by fall for sure!1

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  40. CP WarnerJuly 14, 2009 at 4:04 AM

    These designs are something to aspire to, for sure! I have a few more pounds to go before I could wear some of the more fitted things, but I really love the sawtooth skirt, the essential cardi, and some of the scarves and mitts!

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  41. ElaineJuly 14, 2009 at 5:45 AM

    I love the akimbo skirt. Now all I have to do is go on a diet and ...

    Off to blog

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  42. ElaineJuly 14, 2009 at 5:50 AM

    I just blogged about the contest at http://elaine-knitting.blogspot.com/

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  43. SylviaJuly 14, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    I think my daughter would really like the Eyelet Twist Pullover. Really nice designs (but I love the stitchmarkers too)

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  44. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 6:35 AM

    I just love the Akimbo Skirt

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  45. ĽubašaJuly 14, 2009 at 6:45 AM

    Those patterns are great. I love Cutaway skirt, but I am sure that I am not patient enough to make it by myself.:-) Thanks.

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  46. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    So many of the skirts are beautiful. The big problem for me would be that while they look wonderful on a young slim figure, they would likely not look great on mine. Buy maybe my daughter would love one. I think my favorite is akimbo

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  47. Jan LJuly 14, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Since I rarely spin more that 4 oz. of any particular fiber and I do a very consistent aran weight, I'd pick the topless mittens as a very useful pattern for me.

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  48. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 7:28 AM

    The Watercolor Shrug is really cute.

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  49. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Helix gloves are great-looking

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  50. Rachel OJuly 14, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    I really like the Eyelet Twist Pullover

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  51. StephCatJuly 14, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I like the traveling eyelet sweater & the side detail sweater (sorry, blanking on its name!)

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  52. VanessaJuly 14, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    The baby sweaters are gorgeous! I love the cocoon cardigan.

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  53. LadeeBeeJuly 14, 2009 at 7:47 AM

    I am familiar with Kira K Designs! I have seen her work on Knitty.com, I believe. I adore her skirts and have been fantasizing about making one for a very long time. I am in luv with the Cutaway Skirt. What a flirty little detail and very clever.

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  54. purple-powerJuly 14, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I really like Eyelet Twist Pullover - very pretty.

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  55. CarlaJuly 14, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Helix gloves - gotta make them.

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  56. CarlinJuly 14, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    I am exceptionally tempted by the Watercolor Shrug. I figure I'd stand a better chance at finishing the smaller item and yet still have an awesome sweater!

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  57. Max. HJuly 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM

    Wow, your designs are amazing! I particularly love the sweater & skirt designs, they are so simple, yet unique & totally wearable! The sawtooth skirt is gorgeous!

    mc.crafty.bunny at gmail dot com

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  58. SilverstahJuly 14, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    I love, love, LOVE the Watercolor Shrug. I've been HUGE into shrugs recently, and this one is utterly gorgeous. :) LOVE!

    silverstah at gmail! :)

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  59. Angeliner MedinerJuly 14, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    I love the bas relief hat!

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  60. UnknownJuly 14, 2009 at 12:26 PM

    the diamond back sweater is soo beautiful!

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  61. JuliaAJuly 14, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    the concentric circles pullover is great!

    juliaa on rav

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  62. TeresaJuly 14, 2009 at 1:29 PM

    I've loved her Diamond Back sweater since I first saw it - as soon as I catch up with myself, I will have it.

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  63. BronwynJuly 14, 2009 at 2:25 PM

    I really like the Essential Cardigan. Those skirts are awfully cute, though!

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  64. TurtleJuly 14, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    very nice items! love that rainbow rustic handspun!

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  65. Heather JJuly 14, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    I think I will have to learn cabling I love the Twist Scarf. But I also have half a dozen babies that would look great in the Fireside Sweater. Beautiful designs

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  66. GypsiesThreadJuly 15, 2009 at 6:49 AM

    I adore the Scrimshaw Satchel!!! I can just see it made in some handspun silk... once I get caught up I will have it!

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  67. Creations By HandJuly 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    The sawtooth skirt is beautiful!

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  68. Classic MullyJuly 15, 2009 at 10:06 AM

    Sawtooth skirt, hands down! I have always wanted a hand-knit skirt!

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  69. Ann RyanJuly 15, 2009 at 10:43 AM

    Love the Organic Hoodie and the stitch markers!

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  70. AnnaJuly 15, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I love the watercolor shrug, and the side impact sweater! VERY cute!! I also love the helix gloves.

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  71. MalloryJuly 15, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    I LOVE the Bell Curve skirt. I've been wanting to make it since I saw it on knitty.

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  72. dragomeiraJuly 16, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    I'm just getting into lace-style patterns, and Intermittent Stripes Scarf is so pretty!

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  73. AJJuly 16, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    The Watercolor shrug and Grown-Up Hoodie are just about two of the loveliest things I've ever seen! I would LOVE to spend $50 or more here!

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  74. kataishJuly 17, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    Oh my how generous of Kira! I love her stuff. Her Helix Gloves are my FAVOURITE. I have the pattern and will be knitting them up soon I hope!

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  75. vickieJuly 17, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    i love the luminous scarf and the waterfall scarf

    vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  76. vickieJuly 17, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    twittered http://twitter.com/morgaine24/status/2701696441 vbarton24 at gmail dot com

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  77. PenelopeRoseJuly 17, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    I'm loving the Crocheted Toque! How cute is that?!!!

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  78. Jan LJuly 18, 2009 at 4:54 AM

    Would love to try some of the "Playing in the Kettle" colorways in punta. I haven't worked with punta yet, but would like to.

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  79. Jan LJuly 18, 2009 at 4:55 AM

    Would love to try some of the "Playing in the Kettle" colorways in punta. I haven't worked with punta yet, but would like to.

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