Hi my dears,

I hope that everyone has a very special and awesome holidays! What a lovely time of year!!

 

And now it’s time to name the winners of our Week #6 contest!

I would like to thank you all so much for participation and your kind words. It’s just made my week to read all your wonderful and sweet comments. Thank You from bottom of my heart!

 

…….. and, our winners are……… Diane Higbie with comment #19 ($50 Visa Gift Card) and Crystal Anfrews with comment #48 (surprise package). My Congratulations!! I’ll contact you shortly.

Many thanks again to each off You!! I’m REALLY happy that you enjoy everything and MUCH appreciate all your support and love!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!

Happy New Year everyone!! I wish you the best year ever!!

With lots of love,
Yours.

 

Oh my, it’s our 6th Week here already!! Last week was pretty quiet here, on my blog, but being super busy by myself and enjoying this holiday season, I can perfectly understand it! All previous giveaway’s goodies were ordered and shipped to winners. Can you believe, just creating shipping labels I found that winner of Giveaways #4 & #3 is Shelley. And she told me that never won anything before. My double congratulations again, dear Shelley! All book’s orders were processed too! Thank you so much for your interest and support!!

… And now is time to name a Winner!

The Winner of Giveaway#5 is ….. Carol McGuinn (comment #1)! My congratulations Carol! I’ll contact you shortly!

 

WEEK #6

This week I offer you for free download Fluffy Clouds Blanket pattern, the bestseller pattern since released in 2010. Also, 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. 

Fluffy Clouds

The sky’s the limit! Give Baby the sweetest of sleep and the best of dreams with this unbelievably luxurious afghan. Fluffy crochet shells come together to create billows of heavenly softness, just right for Baby’s delicate skin. It’s a perfect gift for boys and girls alike—just trim it in blue, pink, or any color of your choice, and watch little eyes grow wide in delight before Baby snuggles into the clouds for a nap!

Please click HERE for pattern details.

This pattern is available to download for free from now until December 27th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.

To download: simple click at highlighted in green ……...fluffy_clouds_3d_edition.pdf file on the right ) —>>>

This pattern is also available for free download on Ravelry!

Below is Fluffy Clouds blanket made in winter theme, just for inspiration ;o) Oh, and this so adorable furry doll designed and made by incredible talented and my amazing friend Aduska! Aduska, you are the BEST, I love you!! 

 

And now, it’s a GIVEAWAY time!!

This time of year is the perfect time to reflect and show appreciation. I want to give my love to everyone. I am truly grateful for all of my readers, family, and friends that have and continue to support me in my journey. Honestly, I could never have done it without you all!

And for Week #6, I am more than happy to inform you that I have TWO GIVEAWAYS for YOU, and we will have 2 winners this time!

1. One lucky one from anywhere in the world will win a Visa Gift Card of $50 value

 

   

 

2. And a second giveaway is for Surprise Gift about $50-55 value from one of three categories listed below:

• supplies for knitting and crocheting (for example, from amazing Lantern Moon or Tulip, Japan)
• something exciting for home-sweet-home
• beauty and care (from my favorite Moroccan oil for example), makeup products (Bobbi Brown or MAC), or even brushes from fabulous Hakuhodo

 

TO ENTER THE CONTEST

You can enter the contest in 3 ways:

• Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment on this post. No other action is required otherwise you don’t mind to share which one of listed categories of second giveaway you would prefer  ;o)
• Optional Entry # 2: Blog about these giveaways, 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 your accounts: at 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 Facebook posts. Share on more networks for more entries! (one additional entry per one network).

TERMS

• This contest starts today, December, 21th 2015 and will end on December 27th, 2015 at 11:59pm PST.
• I’ll select the winners with random.org’s random number generator. Winners will be notified by email on Monday, December 28th, 2015.

Good luck everyone!

Oh, and may I ask you to spread the word with this 6 Weeks of Gifting and Giveaways event so your friends, family, craft souls and business partners may enjoy it too?! Please feel free to share the flayer and (or just) link to this post.

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To enjoy more holiday deals from Alla Koval Designs, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com (just scroll down Main page to locate deal’s board)!!

 

The snow is falling (somewhere, not in Seattle) and the wonderful season is already here.
I hope that everyone has a very special and awesome holidays!

 

All the best to you and your family,
Sincerely yours.

 

What an another beautiful week! I would like to thank so much everyone for participation and sharing your favorite stitches!

… And now is time to name a Winner!

The Winner of Giveaway#4 is ….. Shelley Cooper (comment #32)! My congratulations Shelley! I’ll contact you shortly!

 

WEEK #5

This week I would love to offer my mini Rapunzel collection for knitters.

Rapunzel | 8 Hand Knitted Accessories for Kids & Adult

Luxurious knit plaits flow effortlessly into place to create this innovative collection. Each piece uses the same foundation pattern, and can be customized to fit wearers of all ages, from child to adult. Make them in different shades of the same color for a coordinated look, or in any color combination you can imagine! Worked in DK and worsted yarn weights, Rapunzel will keep you company any time of the year.

Please click HERE for pattern details.

This pattern is available to download for free from now until December 20th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.

 

 

And now, it’s a GIVEAWAY time!! The “theme” is craft treasures! I am a big fan of great and cute supplies for knitting and crocheting and so excited to offer you some too!

1. Baaabs Scissor Holder

This adorable ewe will put a smile on your face as she keeps a watchful eye on your scissors! Filled with recycled pellets for stability. Functional silk apron sports three front pockets for safekeeping of other small items. Needle, hooks, and scissors not included. 5″h x 3″w; 27.5″ cord length.

2.  Tape Measure

A fun and functional accessory for your toolkit. Tail pulls out to reveal the tape measure. Metric and English measurements on opposite sides of 5′ long tape. Roughly 2 1/4″ in diameter.

3.   Tulip Stitch Markers

Tulip Needle Company-Stitch Markers. Set of 15 pieces.

 

TO ENTER THE CONTEST
Each person is allowed to enter up to 3 times as follows:

• Mandatory entry. If you don’t mind, please tell us what is your favorite time of the day to knit/crochet (mine is late evening). Or just leave any comment here, on the blog—and that’s all, no any obligations ;o).
• Optional Entry #2. Blog about this giveaway, linking to this post and leave another comment to this post with link to your blog post.
• Optional Entry #3. Share this post on any of your accounts: Google+, Facebook, Ravelry, twitter, yahoo… etc and leave another comment here.

TERMS

• This giveaway starts today, December 14th and will end Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
• I’ll select the winner with random.org’s random number generator and I’ll notify the Winner by email on Monday, December 21th.

May I ask you to spread the word with this 6 Weeks of Gifting and Giveaways event so your friends, family, craft souls and business partners may enjoy it too?! Please feel free to share the flayer and (or just) link to this post.

 

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To enjoy more holiday deals from Alla Koval Designs, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com (just scroll down Main page to locate deal’s board)!!

What an another beautiful week! I would like to thank so much everyone for participation and your kind of words. It’s just made my week to read all your wonderful and sweet comments. You are amazing!!

… And now is time to name a Winner!

The Winner of Giveaway#2 is ….. Leslie (comment #7)! My congratulations Leslie! I’ll contact you shortly!

 

WEEK #3

This week I would love to introduce my new pattern, which is available to download for free from now until December 6th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.

 

Loop of Jade

Fear not the midwinter blues with this luxurious cowl made in a blend of wool and silk in the gorgeous shade of jade! While the breeze is rippling the surface on a frosty day, take the bite out of winter and thrive in its cozy, delicately layered warmth. Its beautifully flattering neckline adorned with two rows of elegant buttons adds glam and romance to your winter look, while reminding of symbolic and protective powers of jade – a gemstone that attracts love, soothes the mind and promotes self-sufficiency.

Explore the eminent versatility of this brilliant piece that offers over a half of dozen ways to loop around your neck!

To download: simple click at highlighted in green ……...loop_of_jade_cowl_v01ed.pdf  file on the right ) —>>>

This pattern is also available for free download on Ravelry!

 

 

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large)
Sample shown is size Small.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
24 (26.25, 29)” (61 [67, 74] cm) wide x 6.5 (7, 7)” (16.5 [18, 18] cm) tall

YARN
DK weight (#3 Light)
Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 307.5 yd [281 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 1 hank of #178 Deep Sea.

CROCHET HOOK
Size G/6 (4 mm)

NOTIONS
• 8 size 5/8″ (16 mm) ox silver buttons (shown: buttons by La Mode®, item #2403).
•  Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
•  Sewing needle and coordinating thread

* This pattern involves crochet skills only.

12 pages, 2 photos, 1 schematic, 2 diagrams, glossary, techniques: reverse single crochet stitch, conversion chart and yarn substitution chart.

 

And now, it’s a GIVEAWAY time!! One lucky one from anywhere in the world will win 2 hanks of such luxury Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 307.5 yd [281 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) in colors of Your choice – 1 hank needed to crochet to crochet Loop of Jade Cowl, but I would love to offer you one more hank so you can crochet a cowl for your loved one or just make a scarf …. and also, you will receive a size G/6 (4 mm) Ebony crochet hook by amazing Lantern Moon. OR why not a crochet hook in a size you would prefer – just please let me know a hook size you would like and I would be glad to order one for you!

TO ENTER THE CONTEST
Each person is allowed to enter up to 3 times as follows:

• Mandatory entry. If you don’t mind, please tell us what is your favorite place to knit/crochet (mine is in front of computer, watching movies or online classes with our adorable tiny Chihuahua Pixie on my lap). Or just leave any comment here, on the blog—and that’s all, no any obligations ;o).
• Optional Entry #2. Blog about this giveaway, linking to this post and leave another comment to this post with link to your blog post.
• Optional Entry #3. Share this post on any of your accounts: Google+, Facebook, Ravelry, twitter, yahoo… etc and leave another comment here.

TERMS

• This giveaway starts today, November 30th and will end Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
• I’ll select the winners with random.org’s random number generator and I’ll notify the Winners by email on Monday, December 7th.

Good luck everyone and lets fun begin!

Oh, and may I ask you to spread the word with this 6 Weeks of Gifting and Giveaways event so your friends, family, craft souls and business partners may enjoy it too?! Please feel free to share the flayer and (or just) link to this post.

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To enjoy more holiday deals from Alla Koval Designs, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com (just scroll down Main page to locate deal’s board)!!

 

 

First, I would like to thank so much everyone for participation and your kind words. It’s just made my week to read all your wonderful and sweet comments. I met so many amazingly talented artists and made new friends!

… And now is time to name a Winner!

so, the Winner of Giveaway#1 is ….. Heather Conn (comment #47)! My congratulations Heather! I’ll contact you shortly!

 

WEEK #2

Oh my, this post was written and scheduled around Thursday afternoon, and to be honest, it was a challenge to wait until today… But it’s a Monday already, yay! Just please do not tell me that you hate Mondays ;o)

This week I would love to offer you recently released and one of my new favorite Dream Catcher Blanket pattern.

Dream Catcher

On a wonderful and cool night or day, feel warmth and love when you wrap your special little boy in this stylish Dream Catcher Blanket! Give your boy a soft snuggly hug with this very first piece from the boy’s collection. As he falls into a gentle slumber, may his bad dreams get tangled in the blanket’s intricate basket-weave design, and his good dreams softly slip through. While promising a peaceful bedtime, this blanket’s versatility allows it to make a stylish, fashion-forward addition to your nursery or home décor.

Crochet with gorgeous merino wool yarn for cold days, or use any yarn weights for other seasons and occasions. Make an equally stunning blanket in colors of your choice! Because the blanket size is so easily adjusted, make it a baby blankie, a king-size comforter, bedspread or a stylish scarf for yourself by working first 23-33 rows of stitch pattern. Experiment with two different designs of border stitch patterns – as in the featured white blanket – and easily apply them to any custom-sized pieces without any adjustments and recalculating. Even more, work only first 6 rounds of white blanket’s border to get a third option of different looking and fun border!

Please click HERE for pattern details.

 

This pattern is available to download for free from now until November 29th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.

 

 

And now, it’s a GIVEAWAY time!! The “theme” is craft treasures! I am a big fan of great and smart supplies for knitting and crocheting and so excited to offer you some too!

 

So, giveaway#2 is for:

1. Tulip “Classic 1″ Crochet Hook Set from Japan

I always loved stainless steel hooks by Tulip with golden hook point, but I can’t tell you how I was excited to discover Tulip Classic Crochet Hook Sets!

It doesn’t get any more portable than this! This cute 7-piece crochet hook set is perfect for one’s handbag, car, or yarn basket. Or your back pocket.

This is the most compact of the four crochet hook sets in the Classic series. This series is not well known in the USA, but is a long time favorite in Japan. Set contains:

• 4 Crochet Hooks in 5 sizes: 1 double ended steel crochet hook (1.80 mm at one end and 2.00 mm at the other), 3 aluminum crochet hooks (2.50 mm This size fills a gap between US sizes B/1 (2.25 mm) and C/2 (2.75 mm), E/4 (3.5 mm) and H/8 (5 mm))
• Yarn Needles in 2 sizes
• Ruler
• Soft vinyl case that opens like a small book, and snaps closed. Each crochet hook has its own slot. Measures 1.5″ x 5.75″ and is .25″ thick when closed.

 

 

2. Two Snail Tape Measures with Key Chain (because own one tape measure is never enough …and these two just looks so happy together ;o))

• One Blue and one Green
• Measuring Range: 0 – 40 inch (0 – 1m)

 

3. Imagical Seasons* Multipurpose Bag

I’ve just got these bags couple days ago and I absolutely love them! These are perfect for travel, work perfectly as cosmetic & makeup organizer, but main use I planned for them is using it for little craft projects: amenity pouch holds up to 5 ball of yarn, 3 sleeves are just perfect for crochet hooks, needles, scissors, etc. and inner zippered pocket is great place to hold stitch markers or tapestry needles. Also this bag can be used as organizer for hooks and circular needles, tiny yarn leftover or swatches… oh well, you name it! And, BTW – just in time for holidays, with every purchase of Imagical Seasons Crochet pattern books (please see details below) you will receive Imagical Seasons Multipurpose Bag as a gift!

• Size: 13 ” x 8.75 ” x 4 “
• Case includes:

 

TO ENTER THE CONTEST
Each person is allowed to enter up to 3 times as follows:

• Mandatory entry. Please tell us what is your favorite crochet hook/knitting needles size, or just leave any comment here, on this blog—no any obligations… ;o).
• Optional Entry #2. Blog about this giveaway, linking to this post and leave another comment to this post with link to your blog post.
• Optional Entry #3. Share this post on any of your accounts: Google+, Facebook, Ravelry, twitter, yahoo… etc and leave another comment here.

TERMS

• This giveaway starts today, November 23th and will end Sunday, November 29th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
• I’ll select the winners with random.org’s random number generator and I’ll notify the Winners by email on Monday, November 30th.

 

* If you new to my blog and wonder what Imagical Seasons means and did not hear about my two new crochet patterns books Imagical Seasons: Crochet Couture for Kids 2-12 books just published couple months ago, please visit ImagicalSeasons.com to find all the info and details. If you scroll down Home page you will locate some amazing deals just in time for holidays!

 

 

And below is a little sneak peek what you will find inside of each book…

Imagical Seasons: Spring, Vol. 01; Crochet Couture for Kids 2-12:

Imagical Seasons: Summer, Vol. 02; Crochet Couture for Kids 2-12:

Oh, and may I ask you a favor? Would you please consider sharing Imagical Seasons book series in social media? It’s super easy. On ImagicalSeasons.com, on Home and You Made This! pages is a widget bar like this:

Just click on any of them to share in social media. Thank you! xoxo, Alla

 

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To enjoy more holiday deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores!!