Yarn Talk | Omega Trigo
| December 22, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
I pretty often receive a question what yarn I use for my baby blankets. Below is an answer:
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Brand: Omega Yarns
Yarn Name: Trigo
Weight: Dk weight (#3Light)
Fiber Content: 100% Cotton
Yardage: 295 yd (270 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Care Instructions: Machine washable.
Price: $5.50. 5 balls of all one color – $26.50
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Some blankets made with Omega Trigo. Guess what is my favorite color for baby blankets? ⠀
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Have a lovely and wonderful weekend!
Gifting Time | Free Limited Time Download Pattern #6
| December 21, 2017 | Filled under Featured Patterns, Giveaway, Patterns |
Funny, every time I release a knitting pattern, I immediately get a request for the crochet version, but never vice versa ;o)
So, featured pattern #6 is Polar Bear Crochet Coat, which is available on Ravelry HERE for free download for 3 days.
This offer runs through December 23rd, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST time.
If you are new to our GIFTING TIME giweavay, bellow are some details:
Every 3rd day until New Year one of my bestselling patterns will be available for free Ravelry download (total 9 patterns), not bad, huh?! ;o) And the cherry on the top – a Visa Gift Card of $100 value!
TO ENTER $100 VISA CARD CONTECT
- Just leave comments here, like my “Gifting Time” posts on Intagram, Ravelry and my Face Book page, and/or share on any of your accounts. The more likes, comments and shares – the more chances to win, because MOST active participant will be the Winner!
- PLEASE NOTE: every your action: like, comment, share, – get 1 point each.
- Number of comments on each post unlimited, but just comment with emoji only, doesn’t count ;o)
- To make sure I will count your points correctly, please write a comment on Intagram, Ravelry or my FB page with your ids if they are different. For example: I am “myLCG” on Ravelry, @allakovaldesigns on Instagram, and so on.
TERMS
- This contest starts today, December 6th, 2017 and will end on January 1th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll count your points and the Winner will be announced on January 3rd, 2018.
- If we get couple participants with the same number of points, I’ll pick the winner randomly.
- The International Winner will receive the Gift of $100 value via PayPal or Western Union for your choice.
Good luck everyone!
Gifting Time | Free Limited Time Download Pattern #5
| December 18, 2017 | Filled under Featured Patterns, Giveaway, Patterns |
The pattern #5 is Fluffy Clouds Blanket pattern, which is available on Ravelry HERE for free download for 3 days.
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This blanket is very special for me. Not only because it’s my first blanket I even made, but it was designed and made as a gift for one absolutely precious baby girl our friends were blessed with.
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This offer runs through December 20th, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST time.
If you are new to our GIFTING TIME giweavay, bellow are some details:
Every 3rd day until New Year one of my bestselling patterns will be available for free Ravelry download (total 9 patterns), not bad, huh?! ;o) And the cherry on the top – a Visa Gift Card of $100 value!
TO ENTER $100 VISA CARD CONTECT
- Just leave comments here, like my “Gifting Time” posts on Intagram, Ravelry and my Face Book page, and/or share on any of your accounts. The more likes, comments and shares – the more chances to win, because MOST active participant will be the Winner!
- PLEASE NOTE: every your action: like, comment, share, – get 1 point each.
- Number of comments on each post unlimited, but just comment with emoji only, doesn’t count ;o)
- To make sure I will count your points correctly, please write a comment on Intagram, Ravelry or my FB page with your ids if they are different. For example: I am “myLCG” on Ravelry, @allakovaldesigns on Instagram, and so on.
TERMS
- This contest starts today, December 6th, 2017 and will end on January 1th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll count your points and the Winner will be announced on January 3rd, 2018.
- If we get couple participants with the same number of points, I’ll pick the winner randomly.
- The International Winner will receive the Gift of $100 value via PayPal or Western Union for your choice.
Good luck everyone!
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To enjoy holidays AllaKovalDesigns™ deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores.
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
Gifting Time | Free Limited Time Download Pattern #4
| December 17, 2017 | Filled under Featured Patterns, Giveaway, Patterns |
Featured pattern #4 is Polar Bear Knitted Coat, which is available on Ravelry HERE for free download for 3 days.
I can’t believe I totally forgot to post it here, on my blog… not to mention that on Instagram I gave a wrong link, so his offer runs through December 20th, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST time. Even if pattern #5 will come tomorrow as scheduled ;o)
If you are new to our GIFTING TIME giweavay, bellow are some details:
Every 3rd day until New Year one of my bestselling patterns will be available for free Ravelry download (total 9 patterns), not bad, huh?! ;o) And the cherry on the top – a Visa Gift Card of $100 value!
TO ENTER $100 VISA CARD CONTECT
- Just leave comments here, like my “Gifting Time” posts on Intagram, Ravelry and my Face Book page, and/or share on any of your accounts. The more likes, comments and shares – the more chances to win, because MOST active participant will be the Winner!
- PLEASE NOTE: every your action: like, comment, share, – get 1 point each.
- Number of comments on each post unlimited, but just comment with emoji only, doesn’t count ;o)
- To make sure I will count your points correctly, please write a comment on Intagram, Ravelry or my FB page with your ids if they are different. For example: I am “myLCG” on Ravelry, @allakovaldesigns on Instagram, and so on.
TERMS
- This contest starts today, December 6th, 2017 and will end on January 1th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll count your points and the Winner will be announced on January 3rd, 2018.
- If we get couple participants with the same number of points, I’ll pick the winner randomly.
- The International Winner will receive the Gift of $100 value via PayPal or Western Union for your choice.
Good luck everyone!
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To enjoy holidays AllaKovalDesigns™ deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores.
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
Gifting Time | Free Limited Time Download Pattern #3
| December 12, 2017 | Filled under Featured Patterns, Giveaway, Patterns |
Featured pattern today is Crochet à la Brioche Scarf, which is available on Ravelry HERE for free download for 3 days.
This offer runs through December 14th, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST time.
If you are new to our GIFTING TIME giweavay, bellow are some details:
Every 3rd day until New Year one of my bestselling patterns will be available for free Ravelry download (total 9 patterns), not bad, huh?! ;o) And the cherry on the top – a Visa Gift Card of $100 value!
TO ENTER $100 VISA CARD CONTECT
- Just leave comments here, like my “Gifting Time” posts on Intagram, Ravelry and my Face Book page, and/or share on any of your accounts. The more likes, comments and shares – the more chances to win, because MOST active participant will be the Winner!
- PLEASE NOTE: every your action: like, comment, share, – get 1 point each.
- Number of comments on each post unlimited, but just comment with emoji only, doesn’t count ;o)
- To make sure I will count your points correctly, please write a comment on Intagram, Ravelry or my FB page with your ids if they are different. For example: I am “myLCG” on Ravelry, @allakovaldesigns on Instagram, and so on.
TERMS
- This contest starts today, December 6th, 2017 and will end on January 1th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll count your points and the Winner will be announced on January 3rd, 2018.
- If we get couple participants with the same number of points, I’ll pick the winner randomly.
- The International Winner will receive the Gift of $100 value via PayPal or Western Union for your choice.
Good luck everyone!
Gifting Time | Free Limited Time Download Pattern #2
| December 9, 2017 | Filled under Featured Patterns, Giveaway |
Featured pattern today is Dream Catcher Hat & Cowl 2 in 1, which is available on Ravelry HERE for free download for 3 days.
This offer runs through December 11th, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST time.
There are 3 options available in this pattern:
Option 1: Square Hat with tassels.
Option 2: Hat with pom-pom.
Option 3: Hat and Cowl 2 in 1
+ Bonus: 9 more sizes for cowl/neck warmers up to 45” circumference and for hats in size X-Large/Adult!
If you are new to our GIFTING TIME giweavay, bellow are some details:
Every 3rd day until New Year one of my bestselling patterns will be available for free Ravelry download (total 9 patterns), not bad, huh?! ;o) And the cherry on the top – a Visa Gift Card of $100 value!
TO ENTER $100 VISA CARD CONTECT
- Just leave comments here, like my “Gifting Time” posts on Intagram, Ravelry and my Face Book page, and/or share on any of your accounts. The more likes, comments and shares – the more chances to win, because MOST active participant will be the Winner!
- PLEASE NOTE: every your action: like, comment, share, – get 1 point each.
- Number of comments on each post unlimited, but just comment with emoji only, doesn’t count ;o)
- To make sure I will count your points correctly, please write a comment on Intagram, Ravelry or my FB page with your ids if they are different. For example: I am “myLCG” on Ravelry, @allakovaldesigns on Instagram, and so on.
TERMS
- This contest starts today, December 6th, 2017 and will end on January 1th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll count your points and the Winner will be announced on January 3rd, 2018.
- If we get couple participants with the same number of points, I’ll pick the winner randomly.
- The International Winner will receive the Gift of $100 value via PayPal or Western Union for your choice.
Good luck everyone and lets fun begin!
Interweave Crochet Winter 2018 | My New Publication
| December 7, 2017 | Filled under Publications |
Interweave Crochet, Winter 2018 features 20 cozy crochet projects, and I am so happy to be in!
So, let me introduce…
Indulgent Wrap
This intricate wrap will help you indulge in relaxation at home. The project is crocheted in one piece and then braided together and seamed.
DIFFICULTY
Easy
FINISHED SIZE
18” wide and 55” long, excluding tassels.
YARN
Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (distributed by WEBS) (100% extrafine superwash merino wool; 137 yd/1.75 oz): #28 fawn (MC), #02 steel grey (CC), 8 balls each.
HOOK
Size H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Yarn needle; 5.5” cardboard piece, 1; safety pins, 72.
GAUGE
15 hdc and 14 rows = 4”.
NOTES
After first strand, remaining strands will be connected at the beginning and left loose until shawl is finished.
This Winter issue includes SO MANY wonderful projects!! Make sure to check it out!
Many thanks to Harper Point Photography for such lovely photos!
Oh, and can you believe, I totally forgot to share here my two designs in Interweave Crochet Fall 2017:
The details can be found on Ravelry: Mountainside Scarf and Groovy Necklace.
Have a lovely day!!
Gifting Time | 9 Free Limited Time Bestselling Patterns + $100 Visa Gift Card!
| December 6, 2017 | Filled under Featured Patterns, Giveaway, Holidays |
Every 3rd day until New Year one of my bestselling patterns will be available for free Ravelry download (total 9 patterns), not bad, huh?! ;o) And the cherry on the top – a Visa Gift Card of $100 value!
Yes, you are right, it’s that magical time again here, and if you know me, you know how I just adore gifting!
Featured pattern today is Dream Catcher Easy Adjustable Size Blanket, which is available on Ravelry HERE for free download for 3 days.
This offer runs through December 8th, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST time.
TO ENTER $100 VISA CARD CONTECT
- Just leave comments here, like my “Gifting Time” posts on Intagram, Ravelry and my Face Book page, and/or share on any of your accounts. The more likes, comments and shares – the more chances to win, because MOST active participant will be the Winner!
- PLEASE NOTE: every your action: like, comment, share, – get 1 point each.
- Number of comments on each post unlimited, but just comment with emoji only, doesn’t count ;o)
- To make sure I will count your points correctly, please write a comment on Intagram, Ravelry or my FB page with your ids if they are different. For example: I am “myLCG” on Ravelry, @allakovaldesigns on Instagram, and so on.
TERMS
- This contest starts today, December 6th, 2017 and will end on January 1th, 2018 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll count your points and the Winner will be announced on January 3rd, 2018.
- If we get couple participants with the same number of points, I’ll pick the winner randomly.
- The International Winner will receive the Gift of $100 value via PayPal or Western Union for your choice.
Good luck everyone and lets fun begin!
Black Friday Deals
| November 24, 2017 | Filled under Commercial |
* This coupon is applicable to myShop, Etsy and Ravelry stores. Offer expires November 25th, 2017 at Midnight PST time.
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To enjoy holidays AllaKovalDesigns™ deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores.
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
Happy Thanksgiving to You and Yours!
| November 23, 2017 | Filled under Holidays |
There is no time more fitting to say Thank You and wishing you warm Thanksgiving and Holiday season filled with love!
When I count my blessings, I count you twice! You are Awesome!! Happy Thanksgiving and a sincere thanks from bottom of my heart to each and every one of you who has graced my life with beauty, love, endless support, inspiration, knowledge and sincere friendship. It wouldn’t be the same without You. May your Thanksgiving Day be filled to overflowing with love, peace, joy and good health!
My warmest Thanksgiving wishes to all!
P.S.: Make sure to check my blog November, 24th & November, 27th – for some unbelievable Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, which are waiting for you ;o)
With lots of love,
Alla
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