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Victoria from Refined Knits

by Elizabeth Sullivan February 04, 2016 2 Comments

Victoria from Refined Knits

I am so thrilled to share some photos with you of Victoria, one of the patterns from Jennifer Wood's upcoming book Refined Knits. Not only is this design beautiful and exactly my style, it's knit in our very own Messa di Voce yarn in Chimney Smoke!

Front view of Victoria from Refined Knits

Victoria shown in Messa di Voce, Chimney Smoke

Refined Knits will be released in early March and is currently available for pre-order through Amazon. 

Victoria, lace sleeve detail

Victoria: lace sleeve detail

I've been working with Jennifer for several years now and I know how much time and energy she's put into this book and getting everything just right. I can't wait to see Refined Knits in person! 

 




Elizabeth Sullivan
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2 Responses

Beata
Beata

March 15, 2016

Love the patten and color! Such a beautiful combination!

Margaret
Margaret

March 09, 2016

Love, love the victoria! Georgian bay would be my colour,

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  • Sweet Paprika Designs offers high-quality materials for knitters and crocheters, with a focus on locally-sourced and sustainable products. Co-owners (and sisters) Debbie and Elizabeth create their own hand-dyed yarns, knitting kits and patterns in their Montreal dye studio and organize knitting and dyeing events in the community.