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Fruity Fun 2. Eggplant Tank Top

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Yes, you were perfectly right and it’s an Eggplant. Made from one of my
fav Tahki Cotton Classic, this top is so easy to make and great project even
for beginners. I just want to change a foliage part. So far it’s a wrong shape
and I think crocheted leaves will work better, do you think so?! ;o)

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Fruity Fun collection update

Wondering what’s in news?! 😉 Well, so far it’s look like:
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… And I almost finished another fruit, which has such pretty blossom
(see pics below) and on my schedule this week is a berry theme,
I hope you will delight with!

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My first publication!

crochet!_march_09Can you believe I feel so excited? 🙂
And Oh my, what a LOVELY model this so adorable
little girl!!!

Funny, but here are 3 times I should mention “first”,
see… it’s a first publication… a first magazine I’ve
submitted my design and …  a first jacket pattern,
I’ve worked on. I would love to Thank you SO MUCH
again my Sweet friend Sarah to test this pattern and
for Your  such invaluable help and  advance!!

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And now for Happy Dancing! Anyone to join?! LOL!  :dance:

Fruity Fun 2. Grape Tops

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Yes, you are right, I’m saying "Tops", simple because I found that purple
works pretty well with my lovely lime color and  I just can’t resist to offer
to you this version too ;o)

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It was such a fun modeling and we are so glad that Karina, Kristin’s best
friend, joined us. She will turn 9 in February and I still wonder that this top
fits her and I guess it’s because of adjustable straps, I’m offering as much
as possible 🙂 Also, this top features sequins/beads details and a hand
crafted grape bead, presented by my Sweet Ravelry’s friend! Thank you so
much again, Irina!!!!

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… To make sure that you will understand it right, Karina made a paper
saying "Fashion models" and asked me to picture it. Isn’t she SO CUTE?! ;) 
And below is a Kristin’s FAVORITE photo, she asked me to put it on my site.
Oh my, I LOVE them to pieces!! Thanks for letting me share!

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Vintage Rose. Crochet Cap Free Pattern for Kids & Women

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Such delicate and feminine cap and perfect for lady of any age. Would be great addition for Spring/summer wardrobe, Easter and many other
occasion. Features detachable flower pin and pearl sequins, this hat is fun to make and fabulous to wear!

Download: vintage_rose_cap_v2.pdf
Updated: January 12, 2009
Size: 1.1 MiB

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The eBook is available for download for FREE.

* The pattern involves crochet skills ONLY.

6 pages; 3 pics; a diagram; a schematic; a tutorial

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Please read and follow my copyright info. THANK YOU! Also, this pattern has not been tested, so if you find any mistakes or typos, please let me
know so that I can fix it.

Sneak peek

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This week I’ve promised myself do not start any new projects until I
finish Hibiscus Halter pattern, started some time ago. But I just can’t
help myself… and here is a sneak peek of guess what 😉 Hope to take
the pictures this weekend. And this time I’m definitely going to back
to the patterns.  Wish me luck! LOL

Happy weekends to everyone!!

Fruity Fun II. Citrus Top Corset

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As I promised, here are some pictures of Citrus tops, a first design of
Fruity Fun II collection… WhooHooo!!

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This Citrus Top Corset can be made in Lime, Lemon or Orange colors and
features 5 slices of citrus, Floral trellis straps, lace up on the back and ties
on the front with attached hand crocheted 3D citruses in couple shapes
(instructions of all 3D fruits are added to pattern too).

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Oh, and I have one more news… but please allow me to surprise you a
bit ;o)

A winner!!!

First of all Dear Ladies, I would love to…

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… SOOO MUCH for stopping by and Your such lovely and helpful
comments!! Did I tell You are the BEST?! BTW, I’ve just finished
a first design of Fruity 2 collection and … it is half way out with
pattern already, no kidding 😉 It’s going to be a citrus theme top,
which can be made in lime, lemon or orange colors. Uh, it sound
not enough clear? If so, please allow me to show it to you in near
feature.

… And our winner is …. J  u  l  i  e  ! ! ! WhoooHooooo!

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MY CONGRATULATIONS, Dear Julie!!! I’ll contact you shortly!

And for the participants, who did not win, I would love to offer
a first pattern of my Fruity 2 collection for free and if you would
like to test it, just hint and please feel free to email me at
[email protected] for details.

Thank you so much again to everyone
and have a LOVELY holidays, Alla

Something for boys

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… Just finished this sweater as a gift for my friend’s son. Can’t wait
to see it in person! This sweater features the detachable sleeves by 
invisible nylon snaps and can be worn as vest too.

And a funny thing is that my Kristin felt in love with crazy frog applique
and asked me to create something for her with this applique too. Well,
I promised… 🙂

Happy weekends to everyone!

Fruits or vegetables… Contest time

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… decisions… decisions… Could you please help me? ;o) Any opinions will
count and much appreciated!
I’ve got several requests to continue work on my fruit collection and sure
never don’t mind and so glad to add a couple more!  Also, some time ago
I was asked for a vegetables collection, which sounds interesting too, but
I should make a choice, because not sure I’ll have a chance to complete
both.  So, my questions are:

1. What’s your favorite: fruits or vegetables? … Or you’d like them both?
2. If fruits, which ones you want to see in my knit/crochet designs (so far
I have strawberry, watermelon, pineapple, cherries and 3-4 in mind).
3. If vegetables, which ones and do you think it may be some sweaters,
jackets designs too?
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And now for contest. I am offering a free Surprise Euro
yarn basket and a $50 Gift Certificate to my Shop, Etsy
or eBay in exchange for your opinion! You must enter
the contest by Tuesday, December 16, 2008 midnight by
PST time. The winner will be randomly picked up and
notified on Wednesday, December, 17th.

Hugs, Alla