Special Stitches | 3rd Loop HDC vs Back Loop HDC
| December 6, 2018 | Filled under A la Koval Best Practices, Trade Secrets à la Koval |
Is there really a difference between 3rd loop half double crochet (3rd loop hdc) and back loop half double crochet, and can I substitute them with each other❓A question that I get quite often.
See the difference on the picture above and tutorial how to crochet 3rd loop hdc below:
⠀Of course, you can use any of these ways to crochet a rib hdc pattern. As a big fan of this simple but such versatile stitch, my favorite is a 3rd loop hdc for sure 🤓
The Winner!!
| December 3, 2018 | Filled under Giveaway |
Thank you all for participation and sharing your favorite holiday! Looks as most of us on the same page ;o)
And now it’s a time to name the Winner for our Gifting & Deals giveaway!
So……..
The Winner is Kevin Griffin! My CONGRATULATIONS Kevin! I’ll contact you shortly.
Happy and lovely Monday everyone!
Swank Scarf & Cap Set | Interweave Crochet Fall 2018
| November 28, 2018 | Filled under Publications |
I bet you long time ago got a copy of Interweave Crochet Fall 2018 issue. But I just got digital my yesterday 🙈 even with my design in.
Well, better is late than never… right?!
Swank Cap & Scarf Set
Use puff stitches to create the incredible texture on this matching scarf and slouchy hat. Superbulky yarn creates the pom-pom on the hat and is threaded through the open spaces in the scarf.
DIFFICULTY
Easy
FINISHED SIZE
Scarf: 8.5” wide and 75″” long, excluding tassels; Cap: about 20″” in circumference at band and 10.5” tall, unstretched.
YARN
Sugar Bush Yarns Bold (100% extrafine merino; 190 yd / 3.5 oz): #3025 chestnut tree (MC), 8 balls.
Sugar Bush Yarns Chill (100% extrafine merino; 52 yd / 3.5 oz): #1005 copper (CC), 1 ball.
HOOK
Size H/8 (5 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Yarn needle; 4.5” cardboard square, 1; 3.5” pom-pom maker.
GAUGE
Scarf: 3 lg puff V-sts and 6 rows = 3.5″” in patt; cap: 6 puff V-sts and 9 rnds = 4.5” in patt.”
A lovely and fantastic Wednesday everyone!!!
Crest of a Wave Scarf | Crochet Pattern for Kids & Adult
| November 26, 2018 | Filled under 2018, Patterns |
Crest of a Wave Scarf
When you feel the gentle breeze coming from the timeless ocean, be free as its shimmering waves!
Inspired by the ocean kissing the sand comes this lightweight and airy crochet collection with unique cluster waves pattern. Incorporating this exquisite scarf into your crochet wearables will unwaveringly catch everyone’s eye and put you center stage!
Whether you decide to make this scarf with bamboo, silk or cashmere blends in any of 3 sizes offered—this cozy and fun accessory will make you and your little one feel on the crest of wave! A perfect gift idea too!
Note: Crest Of A Wave Cap pattern which will be released late this week.
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Shown: Premier® Cotton Fair® (52% cotton, 48% acrylic; 317 yd [290 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 2 (3, 4) balls of #2703 baby blue.
CROCHET HOOK
Size D/3 (3.25 mm); size E/4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
• 4″ (10 cm) long piece of cardboard
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
SIZES
Small/Child (Medium/Youth, Large/Adult)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
53 (57, 65)” (135 [145, 165] cm) long and 6 (9, 9)” (15 [23, 23] cm) wide without tassels.
GAUGE
20 hdc x 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) made with larger crochet hook.
Gauge is not critical for this design.
* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
14 pages, 3 photos, 2 stitch diagrams, 3 tutorials: How to Crochet into 3rd loop hdc, Reverse Single Crochet Stitch, Making a Tassel; technical pages: Glossary, Conversion charts, Yarn Substitution Chart.
This pattern is available in myLCG Pattern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.
COPYRIGHT: All graphics, template and photos are copyrighted. All rights reserved. Please be respectful of the designer’s rights to this pattern.
No portion of this work may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written authorization from Alla Koval Designs.
Unauthorized distribution or duplication is a violation of applicable laws. You are more than welcome to sell items made from AllaKovalDesigns™ patterns. Credit to the designer is greatly appreciated (example: pattern is designed by www.AllaKovalDesigns.com) but not required.
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To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
Gifting & Deals!
| November 23, 2018 | Filled under Giveaway |
As my way of saying thank you let’s go for some gifts & deals I have for you! 🎁
First, a SPECIAL DEAL: get 85% off your entire purchase of $24.95 or more.
Use code THANKS at checkout.
* This coupon is applicable to my Ravelry and Etsy stores.
Offer runs 4 days only and expires November 26th, 2018 (11:59 pm PST).
And now, it’s a GIFTING TIME!
One lucky from anywhere in the world will win 3 hanks of such luxury and one of my new favorite by The Fibre Co. Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/1.75 oz [50 g]; Sport weight) in colors of Your choice!
‼️OR GET $50 GIFT CARD instead of yarn!
TO ENTER THE CONTEST
⠀ • Mandatory Entry: Just share what is your favorite holiday or simple leave any comment here on my blog mylittlecitygirl.com. And that all! No any obligations ;o)
⠀ • Optional Entry # 2: Blog about this gifting and leave another comment to this post with a link to your blog post.
⠀ • Optional Entry # 3: Live comment on Instagram, my FB page, share this post on any of your accounts: Instagram, Facebook, Ravelry, Twitter, Yahoo, etc., leave one more comment on this post (if possible, with your link, but here is no any obligations). You also can just share my original blogpost. Share on more networks for more entries! (one additional entry per one network).
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TERMS
⠀ • This contest starts today, November, 2018 and will end on December 1st, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.
⠀ • I’ll select the winner with random.org’s random number generator. A Winner will be notified by email on Monday, December 3rd, 2018.
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Good luck everyone and lets the fun begin!
I’m Back!
| November 22, 2018 | Filled under Holidays, In The News |
Interweave Crochet Summer 2018 | My New Publication
| June 15, 2018 | Filled under Publications |
My very first “adult” dress ;o) Interweave Crochet Summer 2018 features 19 stunning designs, and I am so happy to be in!
Let me introduce…
Coastal Tunic
Make this beautiful tunic in an open lace peacock pattern. Wear it with the tassels at the front or the back—however it fits best over your favorite swimsuit.
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE
30 (37.5, 45)“ bust circumference. Garment shown measures 30”, modeled with 2” negative ease.
YARN
DMC Natura Just Cotton (100% cotton; 170 yd / 1.75 oz): #86 brique, 4 (5, 7) balls.
HOOK
Size C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Yarn needle; stitch markers, 7 (9, 11); 3.5” cardboard square, 1.
GAUGE
1 patt rep (26 sts and 14 rows) = 3.75” wide and 7” tall.
NOTES
Tunic is worked in one piece in turned rounds from hem up to armhole, then front and back are worked separately and shoulders are seamed.
Fabric is very stretchy and given measurements are with garment laid flat.
Interweave Crochet Summer 2018 features 19 stunning designs. Create crochet projects perfect for dyeing and get great dyeing tips (including 3 methods for shibori) from 3 top designers. Try new trendy fibers and create projects made from raffia, abaca, and hemp. Indulge in sweet summer lace with projects sure to be your new favorites, and learn about the magic of crochet thread from a spinner who knows. Finally, crochet up 9 nautical-themed projects perfect for your summer getaway. This issue has all the crochet you need this summer!
Many thanks to Harper Point Photography for such lovely photos!
Free Charts | Orchid Motif
| June 14, 2018 | Filled under Free Charts |
After seeing a dozen unfinished patterns this morning, I noticed that all stitch diagrams have been drawn long time ago, but practically all patterns are still without written instructions…
And I thought, what if add to my patterns a kind of patterns with stitch diagram and short explaining if needed only?! I know, it is not a typical pattern style here, and sure written instruction will be finished as soon as possible. Everything is still in development, but I did a little sample for you as I see it and offer you the Orchid Motif pattern.
Let’s vote! Please, put in the comments:
1 – if the stich diagrams are enough for you
2 – if you prefer the written instructions or both.
Thank you so much and enjoy!
$2.14 Friday Deals | Fruity Fun 4 Crochet Patterns
| June 1, 2018 | Filled under Friday Deals, Patterns |
Friday Deals theme today is a “Blast from the past” ;o) And since I missed last two weeks, I offer 4 patterns (in case if I will miss next Friday – just kidding) from my Fruity Fun collection designed in 2009. All patterns are available for $2.14 each in my Ravelry store: Fruity Fun Citrus Top Corset, Fruity Fun Pineapple Top, Fruity Fun Watermelon Top and Fruity Fun Kiwi Top.
This offer runs through June 3rd, 2018 at 11:59 pm PST time.
P.S: Can you believe I did not save original photos from modeling that time and most of them were sized about 500×900?! But I was lucky to find a few that fits IG format as well as many other preferences ;o) Not to mention it was such fun to enjoy my lovely baby Kristin photos!
Have a fabulous weekend!!!
Yarn Talk | DMC Natura Just Cotton
| May 25, 2018 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
Seems like running away from my own blog becomes a tradition… But I am so happy that met all deadlines and finally can enjoy working on new designs, spend more time with my lovely family and friends, enjoy outdoor activities! And to be here more often!
And one of projects I finished recently was made with gorgeous DMC Natura Just Cotton. Make sure to check it out! You will love it for sure ;o)
Brand: DMC
Yarn Name: Natura Just Cotton
Weight: Fingering (#1 Super Fine)
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Yardage: 170 yd (155 m)/1.75 oz (50 g)
Care Instructions: Iron, medium.
Price: $5.75
Where to buy: https://www.lovecrochet.com/us/dmc-natura-just-cotton
Have a lovely and wonderful weekend! More post to come pretty soon. Stay tuned!
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