Putting the Hand in Handmade
| April 4, 2011 | Filled under Etsy, Featured |
My Poppy and Dandelion tops made two beautiful Etsy treasuries this week. Many Thanks to LetterPerfectStudio for including the Poppy Top Pattern in such pretty Red Poppies treasury
… and TwoLittleWitches for including my Dandelion Top Pattern in such sweet Putting the Hand in Handmade treasury
Happy and productive Monday everyone!!
Forget Me Not. Sneak Peek
| March 23, 2011 | Filled under Uncategorized |
… coming soon. Well, at least the pattern is already on my schedule ;o)
P.S.: Oh my, You can’t imagine how I’m happy that you like this little dress (top) and not only because I wanted since so long to make something romantic and delicate in forget-me-not theme. But it was an another experiment of “grow” with baby clothes and this one with adjustable straps can be her first dress and later a top… or something the sisters can share… why not ?! ;o) …And by your requests by email hint what is back looks like, below is picture (not a good one – sorry, but at least it give an idea).
Thank you so So SO much for your lovely comments and interest!! You made my day!!
Yours FOREVER! :0)
Polka Dots Reversible Crocheted Cap & Poppy Pin Pattern. Just released
| March 18, 2011 | Filled under 2011, Patterns |
Such a Fun project! This Polka Dots REVERSIBLE Cap is crocheted in a Mesh pattern with beads and features contrasting trim and a poppy pin with a new version of pistil. Instructions for POPPY Pin are included in this pattern. Can be made in any colors combination and in sizes Baby to Adult.
… And now is our traditional little Giveaway: First 3 persons, who leave comment on this post will receive this pattern via email in PDF format for FREE!! Good luck and have a Fun!
Sizes: Small (baby)/ Medium (toddler)/Large (child)/ X-Large (adult)
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn:
Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton 50 g (1.75 oz)/135 yds) or Patons Grace (100% Cotton 50 g (1.75 oz/136 yds): #110 [3452040] black or #115 [62705] red – 2-3 balls
#106 [3452005] white – 1 ball
Omega Perle (100% Cotton/50 g (1.75 oz)/178 yd) #529 lime green and #524 red – 1 ball of each.
Omega La Perle (100% Cotton/50 g (175 oz)/278 yds) #659 multi green (CLG) – 1 ball
* This pattern involves crochet skills ONLY.
11 pages, 9 pictures, 6 schematics, a tutorial
This pattern has been edited by professional Tech Editor and tested by me. However, please contact me if you have ANY questions. I will happily provide email support for any of my patterns.
Copyright: All rights reserved. Please be respectful to the designers right of this pattern. No portion of this work may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written authorization from My Little Citygirl. The purchaser of this pattern is granted permission to sell the finished product for profit on a limited basis. © Copyright 2010 My Little Citygirl. .
This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda and Artfire.
And just a quick reminder that I’m still have this National Crochet March sale for the entire month! Don’t miss it out.
A Wonderful and Sunny weekend to everyone!
Sneak Peek & Giveaway time
| March 7, 2011 | Filled under Giveaway |
Below is a sneak peek of my newest crocheted summer hat with double brim, which can be worn in any ways you can think of! …And I have two little giveaways for you:
- First person, who guess a name of this Adorable little model (or just post her name – I bet lots of people know her ;o), will win the crocheted Poppy pin (shown on the picture). Please enter one guess per person.
- I am looking for the name of this hat. Any suggestion? Please post them here (feel free to post as many entries you would like). This giveaway starts today, March 7th 2011 and will end March 14nd, 2011 at Midnight PST time or until I find a right name for this hat ;o) The Winner will receive this sample hat (size 2 up to 6 years) or a kit of yarn (and the pattern right after it will be available) to make this hat by yourself and in any size you would like – fully up to your choice!
Have a Fun and good luck!
Thursday’s Moments 7. Daisies
| February 17, 2011 | Filled under Thursday's Moments |
…not finished yet and same details will be changed (at least ladybugs, which
are not at right place – just noticed ;o) But in any cases… Daisies Halter Top
and some more coming soon.
Thursday’s Moment 6. Abstract Girls & Sneak Peek
| February 10, 2011 | Filled under Thursday's Moments |
I got my new abstract girls last week and sure can’t resist to create a little
something to introduce them ;o)
I’ve got several requests for pageboy style cap, so here is summer version. This Polka Dots REVERSABLE Cap made in Mesh pattern with beads and featured lace leather trim and poppy pin in new version of center flower. The scarf is easy customizable and can be made in any length. Pattern is almost finished and will be send for tech editing just in a few.
I have much more new projects to show you, but still need to take pictures. I’ll do it as soon as will feel better – hate to be sick, no fan at all… lol
Spring Flowers. Free Crochet Scarf Pattern
| January 25, 2011 | Filled under 2011, Free patterns, Patterns |
This lightweight crochet scarf with flower edging is a super spring accessory and can provide a bit of warmth for the days when it is a little chilly as well as providing some additional color and texture to outfits.
Such a fun project, which takes just a couple hours and can be made in any plain or multicolored
yarn. Not to mention that this sweet flower edging may be used for blankets, pillows, sweaters, halters… well, whatever you can think of! A great gift idea too!
This eBook is available for download for FREE.
| Download: | spring_flowers_scarf_v1.pdf |
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| Updated: | January 25, 2011 |
| Size: | 1.3 MiB |
Finished Measurements: 4” wide x 40” long
* The pattern involves crochet skills ONLY.
Yarn: Ornaghi Filati Alicante (100% Egyptian Cotton 50g (1.75 oz)/138yd):
#65 key lime – 2 skeins.
6 pages; 5 pictures, 2 diagrams
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 and I will fix it.
Thursday’s Moments 3. The Bead
| January 20, 2011 | Filled under Thursday's Moments |
Can a simple bead inspire you for the design?! ;o)
Happy Thursday everyone!!
2-in-1 Cap. Web Bonus and more…
| January 3, 2011 | Filled under Etsy, Featured, Publications |
My 2-IN-1 Pageboy Cap made Web Bonus of March 2011 Crochet! issue.
If you are the magazine subscriber, just sign in with your e-mail address
and you have full access to those extra patterns as long as the current
issue is online. Newsstand buyers can sign in with the limited time code
(see Crochet! magazine, March 2011 for details). Enjoy!
… And recently I received sweet emails that one of my patterns was
featured in one of Etsy’s treasury:
… and another one – in Scarlet Fever collection at Artfire:
What a lovely collections! Thank you such ladies for including my patterns!
P.S.: Can’t wait to share something new with You!!! I’ll be back just in a
few ;o)
Which One…
| December 27, 2010 | Filled under Uncategorized |
LOL, but looks as I’m in trouble :o) I’m working on logo for newest Scarf
Pattern and can’t decide with one is better. These pictures were taken
by great photographer and I just LOVE them, but I need pick one for
logo. On the first picture, scarf shown in real color and texture, but the
second picture has more sophisticated look…
First Version:
Second Version:
So, which one of these pictures is your favorite and you think will work for
logo the best? Any opinions will be count and much appreciated!
For reference, this Scarf was made with Lion Suede yarn in Scarlet Red.
Thank you so much,
Alla
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