Handmade with L0ve Super Bundle 2017 & Giveaway
| November 21, 2017 | Filled under Announcements, Giveaway |
I’m so excited to tell you that The Handmade With Love Super Bundle 2017 is coming very soon! My both Imagical Seasons crochet pattern books are included into this great collection.
The bundle goes live November 27th and will be available for purchase to December 4th.
More info what is included into Handmade With Love Super Bundle is coming soon.
So far, you can enter a fantastic giveaway from Ultimate Bundles!
How would you like to win a Cricut Maker Machine ($400), a Brother Embroidery and Sewing Machine ($390) or any of 18 other prizes?
There are 20 great prizes (worth almost $4,000 altogether!), so you’ll definitely find something crafty that you would love. With good choice of categories like Knitting & Crochet; Embroidery & Cross-Stitch; Sewing, Quilting, & Applique, and Mixed Media Fiber Arts (like Weaving), there is something exciting for every crafter.
So take a moment and click HERE to enter.
You’ll pick your category and enter your name and email address. That’s it!
Then you sit back and wait to see if you win.
Just don’t wait, because you must enter by November 26!
Anemone Flower Pin | Free Crochet Pattern
| November 17, 2017 | Filled under Free patterns, Patterns |
Can you believe that today my baby Kristin turned sweet 16!!
Let’s celebrate this lovely day with my newest pattern I am so glad to offer you for free download.
Anemone Flower
Anemone, which means “daughter of the wind” in Greek is a symbol of undying love and anticipation. They also symbolize sincerity due to their delicate appearance and sure will make a great gift for your loved ones.
This lacy flower can be crocheted in any colors and yarn weight you would prefer, and will make a lovely addition to a hat, headband, coat, handbag, gift packaging or any other project you please.
This pattern is available for download for FREE (to download: simple click at highlighted in green anemone_flower_v01.pdf file on the right ) >>>
| Download: | anemone_flower_v01.pdf |
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| Updated: | November 17, 2017 |
| Size: | 3.3 MiB |
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3.5” (9 cm) in diameter
YARN
Lace weight (#0 Lace).
Omega Cotton Thread #5 (100% cotton; 164 yd [150 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 1 ball of #51 cream.
CROCHET HOOK
Size B/1 (2.25 mm)
NOTIONS
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
10 pages, 1 photo, 2 crochet stitch diagrams, technical pages: Glossary, Conversion charts.
Please read and follow my copyright info. THANK YOU! Also, this pattern has not been tech edited, so if you find any mistakes or typos, please let me know and I will fix it.
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To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
CHAINGE Chain-Effect Turtleneck Scarf | (EAP) Crochet Pattern for Kids & Adult
| November 1, 2017 | Filled under EAP Pattern, Patterns |
Hello dear friends!
I am back from very busy month, and so happy that all deadlines met, new designs I dreamed to try, done…. and Chainge scarf pattern is finally written and was sent to tech editor. But I know that many of you are still waiting for it, so EAP version is here, and will be emailed to the Winners shortly!
CHAINGE Chain-Effect Turtleneck Scarf
It’s time for a cool CHAINGE with this beautiful and such versatile scarf!
Simple stitches and large chains combine to make this beautiful scarf just in time to welcome chilling season in style!
Suitable for wearers of all ages, there will be few times you and your loved ones won’t find an excuse to wear this fun scarf-poncho, crocheted with soft and light weight Premier® Cotton Fair®! Opt for wool blends for winter and early spring time. Wear it with belt under jacket or coat, wrap in many ways …or just crochet it without turtleneck collar to turn into a stylish scarf.
PLEASE NOTE: This pattern is released under EAP initiative (Early Access Program, see details here)
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Shown: Premier® Cotton Fair® (52% cotton, 48% acrylic; 317 yd [290 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 2 balls of #2707 bright peach (MC), 1 ball of #2714 black (CC1).
CROCHET HOOK
Size D/3 (3.25 mm)
NOTIONS
• 2 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
SIZES
Small/Child (Medium/Youth, Large/Adult)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
48 (55, 62)” (122 [140, 158] cm) long and 6 (7, 8)” (15 [18, 20] cm) wide.
GAUGE
18 hdc x 16 rows = 4″ (10 cm) after blocking
Gauge is not critical for this design.
* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
16 pages, 3 photos, 3 stitch diagrams, 3 tutorials: Spike (Long stitch), How to Crochet into 3rd loop hdc, How to Join/Changing Color; technical pages: Glossary, Terms, Conversion charts charts, Yarn Substitution Chart.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This eBook is released under EAP initiative (Early Access Program, see for details here)
This EAP version of Chaige Turtneck Scarf pattern includes:
- 3 stitch diagrams and 3 tutorials (final versions)
- photos (final version)
- written instructions – not tech edited yet.
Still need to do for official release :
- tech editing
This EAP pattern is available at my Patterns Shop and Etsy until official release; then patterns will be added to the others pattern stores.
Regular price of eBook: $6.50
EAP version price: $5.53
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To enjoy more fall-deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores.
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
Yarn Talk | Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop
| September 28, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
One of hundred reasons why I just love to work with Interweave, it’s discover new yarn. Recently I finished another project and had an absolute pleasure deal with Bamboo Pop! Fifty-Fifty, or 50% cotton/50% bamboo to be exact—could I ask for more? ;o) I wish to tell you more details, but we should wait until Summer 2018…
Anyways, Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop is definitely in my favorite-yarn-list ….more projects to come ;o)
Brand: Universal Yarns
Yarn Name: Bamboo Pop
Weight: Dk weight (#3 Light)
Fiber Content: 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic
Yardage: 292 yd (267 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Care Instructions: Machine washable. Do not bleach, dry flat, do not iron.
Price: $9.50
Rampion Pin | Free Crochet Pattern
| September 27, 2017 | Filled under Free patterns, Patterns |
Let me introduce Rampion Pin pattern. Such a fun technique to create flowers or whatever you can think of …even if you don’t knit. Just minimal crochet skills required!
Rampion Pin
Crafted in a graceful spiral and trimmed with contrasting slip stitch, this elegant pin mimics the flowers Rapunzel’s mother craved. Wear it in your hair or pinned to your dress …or make a bunch of flowers, join and turn them into a scarf!
This pattern is available for download for FREE (to download: simple click at highlighted in green meadow_flowers_v01.pdf file on the right ) >>>
| Download: | rampion_pin_v01.pdf |
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| Updated: | September 27, 2017 |
| Size: | 5.1 MiB |
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3.5” (9 cm) in diameter
YARN
Worsted weight (#4 Medium)
Shown: Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% Acrylic, 30% Wool; 167 yd [153 m]/3 oz [85 g]): 1 skein each of #0021 lime(ish) (MC), #0019 olive(ish) (CC).
Option 2: Cascade Pacific (40% Superwash Merino Wool, 60% Acrylic; 213 yd [195 m]/3.5 oz
[100 g]): 1 skein of each main color (MC), contrasting color (CC).
CROCHET HOOK
Size G/6 (4 mm)
NOTIONS
• Three green padded velvet leaf appliques
• One 2” (5 cm) safety catch brooch back or hair pin
• 1.5” (4 cm) ruler or piece of cardboard
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
12 pages, 2 photos, crochet stitch diagram, tutorial, technical pages: Glossary, Magic (Adjustable) Ring Tutorial, Conversion charts, Yarn Substitution Chart, Yarn Care Symbols Chart.
Please read and follow my copyright info. THANK YOU! Also, this pattern has not been tech edited, so if you find any mistakes or typos, please let me know and I will fix it.
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To enjoy 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.
Types of Yarn Packaging
| September 14, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
What do you call your yarn balls? Do you know of another ball or hank type that I’ve missed? I LOVE hearing from you guys.
For my part I was surprised with donut-ball and cake – even I realize that there are some difference ;o)
The Winner!!!
| September 12, 2017 | Filled under Giveaway |
Hi Hi Hi my dears!
My apologies for the delay with announcement of the Winner – I just wanted to give a little more chance to my new Insta-friends. Please apologize me for that <3
Oh, wow!!!! IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME to read all your comments, and I am SO SURPISED to find that here are such many Fall-lovers!!!
…. But you know what randoms.org fun is about?! They are really don’t care… and our Winner is Winter-lover, Jeannette!!!
My CONGRSTULATION dear Jeannette!!! I will contact you shortly!
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn GIVEAWAY!
| September 1, 2017 | Filled under Giveaway, Seasons, Yarn, Yarn Talk |
I’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for this moment…my first autumnal post of the year, yay! ;o) Now, as much as I love long summer nights, picnics in the park, hiking, and traveling, I’m no natural summer lover…. Autumn has always been, and always will be, one of my favorite time of the year!
Bye bye Summer, Hello delicious Autumn! It’s a new season. A perfect opportunity to do something NEW and BOLD, something beautiful!
…And it’s a Labor Day weekend! So, let’s go for some deals I have for you! ;o)
♥ ♥ ♥ First, a SPECIAL DEAL: get 35% off your entire purchase of $24.95 or more. Use code AUTUMN35 at checkout.
* This coupon is applicable to myShop, Ravelry and Etsy stores. Offer runs through September 10th, 2017 (11:59 pm PST).
And now, it’s a giveaway time!
One lucky from anywhere in the world will win 3 hanks of such luxury and my absolute favorite Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 307.5 yd [281 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) OR Venezia Worsted (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 218 yd [199 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) in colors of Your choice!
TO ENTER THE CONTEST
You can enter the contest in 3 ways:
- Mandatory Entry: Just share what is your favorite season or simple leave any comment on this post here—mylittlecitygirl.com. No other action is required ;o)
- Optional Entry # 2: Blog about this giveaway, linking to this post, and leave another comment to this post with a link to your blog post.
- Optional Entry # 3: Share this post on any of your accounts: Instagram, Google+, 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 Google+ and Facebok posts. Share on more networks for more entries! (one additional entry per one network).
TERMS
- This contest starts today, September 1st, 2017 and will end on September 10th, 2017 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, September 11th, 2017.
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To enjoy more fall deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores!!
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
You are Invited! | My Instagram
| August 30, 2017 | Filled under Featured, Instagram |
Did I tell you that recently I was impressed with lots of amazing examples of stylish Instagram… and must admit that I totally hooked!
I met so many beyond talented people and find daily inspiration here! But first of all, for me Instagram is kind of a story-of-my-creative-world-in-the-pictures, which I try to tell beautifully…
I am @allakovaldesigns on Instagram and you are invited!
I even have an insta portfolio: @info.allakovaldegigns ;o)
Come to join me!
P.S.: Sure, I’ll continue post here on my blog and maintain my Facebook Page.
Have a fantastic day!!
CHAINGE Chain-Effect Turtleneck Scarf | The Winners!!
| August 23, 2017 | Filled under Giveaway |
First of all, my apologies that I did not post yesterday – it was really not easy decision to pick up just one name from list of such lovely and brilliant suggestions! Thank you so much my dears for participating and your help!! It was a pleasure to read all your such lovely and neat ideas!
And now for the Winners! The Winners of Visa Gift Card of $35 value (plus Chainge Chain-Effect Turtleneck Scarf pattern for free too) are Robyn Tailor with suggestion posted on Instagram at @allakovaldesigns:
“COOL CHAINGE! It’s time for a cool CHAINGE with this beautiful coral creation from Alla Koval Designs! Simple stitches and large CHAINS combine to make this beautiful scarf just in time to welcome fall in style!”
… and Marie for such great name-idea for searching. I goggled “Chain-effect crochet” and it’s work perfectly for my scarf too ;o) Thank you, Marie!
“Hi Alla, My name idea is “Chain-Effect Cowl Poncho-Scarf”. Or “Chain Reaction Cowl Poncho-Scarf” You could also add the word “Convertible” as in “Chain-Effect Convertible Cowl Poncho-Scarf”. I think “Chain Reaction sounds more funky and cool…but that “Chain Effect” tells the maker some important DESIGN information in the title right away. Lots of people are looking for “Chain or Braid effect” in their searches .In other words, in searching for a design to buy, they are more likely to put in the word EFFECT, as not as likely to type “Chain Reaction”. Love this design!”
I also would love to offer $35 Gift Card to my Pattern shop to Judy Orrego for awesome idea for Turtleneck Scarf, I love it!!
My Congratulation dear ladies and Thank you so much for such brilliant ideas!! I’ll contact yu shortly!
A pattern Winners… I would love to nominate every participant, because here is everyone winner!! And even if I will not use all your amazing ideas for this Blanket, I may use some of them in a future. SO… the Winners of Chainge Chain-Effect Turtleneck Scarf pattern are: Anne Westbrook, Novi, Maria Kaufman, Terry Spears, Aditi, Tamara, Lana, Helen King, Melinda Lent, Loura, Linda, Judy Orrego, Cindy, Shelly, Chris, Dora, Cheryl Houston, Mary from Australia.
My Congratulations dear ladies!! Your pattern will be emailed in PDF format right after pattern release!
P.S: I’ll work on pattern right after a deadline August 30th and plan to release the pattern in a middle of September.
So far, below is yarn info:
Sizes Child (Young, Adult): 2 (3, 5) balls of #27-07 bright peach and 1 ball of #27-14 black:
Brand: Premier® Yarns
Yarn Name: Cotton Fair® Solids and Multis Yarn
Weight: Sport weight (#2 Fine)
Fiber Content: 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic
Yardage: 317 yd (290 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Care Instructions: Cool iron. Machine Washable.
Price: $4.99
Have happy and lovely Sunday!!
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