Titled Simply… Poppy!
| March 12, 2011 | Filled under Etsy, Featured |
My Poppy Pin …well, old one. A pattern of new version is coming just in a few. Anyway, this one was featured in such beautiful Etsy Treasury.
I love poppies so much and they pop to my mind pretty often ;o) Many Thanks to TheOmegaWorkshop for including my Garden Party Poppy Pin Pattern.
…And last exciting news about the Artist of this amazing picture. Natasha is decided turn her passion into business, finally… YAY!! ;о) Make sure to visit Natasha Tee Photography for details. She’s truly gifted and I just like her style.
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!
New Face
| March 5, 2011 | Filled under Announcements |
I’m so glad we’ve finally found a time to make the “plastic surgery” and some great upgrades to my site and I just wonder it took us only about 5 hours yesterday + I’ve spent several hours before to customize the new theme (see the look of old one below).
Well, if talking about progress, so far we’ve done:
- upgraded PHP 4 to 5; MySQL 4.1 to 5 and WordPress 2.2 to 3.1;
- new face & new header, designed by amazing and so talented Annya of AUA Design (if you are looking for graphic designer, I would heartily recommend Annya! She’s so talented and so amazing to deal with!!)
- new plugins, like FBLikeButoon, Facebook Share, TweetMeme, SexyBookmarks and some other … I never feel such social :0)
What I am missing so far:
- gallery;
free patterns download;fixedGoogle analytics;upgradedlife traffic feeds. added
Please be patience with these things – I’ll do my best to fix it as soon as possible (hopefully today)
Plus another thing to do: move it to better hardware to improve speed. moved
Anyways, I am feel happy with all these upgrades, even if here are still lots of work to polish the site …if you find anything broken or have some suggestions, please let me know. Any Your opinions is much much appreciated!! Thank you!
Welcome Spring & Royal Captain. Etsy Treasures
| March 4, 2011 | Filled under Etsy, Featured |
Welcome Spring! What a bright and lovely Etsy Treasury created by daisiescrochet. Thank you so much for including my Flower Power Bolero Pattern.
And many Thanks HEraMade for including my Royal Blue Scarf Pattern to such Net and Gorgeous Royal Captain Treasury!
Happy Friday everyone!! Have a Lovely one!!
National Crochet Month: March
| March 2, 2011 | Filled under Giveaway |
That’s right, March is National Crochet Month… It’s the time of the year to spread crochet joy with your family and friends!
What can you do to celebrate crochet?
- Wear your crochet. Make a crochet gifts for your friends.
- Teach someone new to crochet.
- Throw a crochet party.
- Learn something new and post it on your blog.
- Join a crochet along, crochet group, or forum.
- Share My Little CityGirl and the deal, I’m offering below with your crochet friends.
To celebrate National Crochet Month, I’m offering a sale for the entire month! Use code MARCH25 in my Shop, Etsy or Ravelry to receive 25% off your purchase.
Enjoy!
Grapes Scarf. Tahki’s COLORPLAY Reader Challenge
| February 24, 2011 | Filled under Commercial |
I just entered this scarf for Tahki’s Colorplay Reader Challenge. Not that I am really looking for extra 40 skeins of yarn, but this contest is SO fun and I can’t resist to participate :о)
Fruits for every day… The scarf is made out of shell motifs and features beautiful crocheted grapes trim.
Yarn:
Tahki Cotton Classic #3715 – 2 hanks
#3724 – 2 hanks
#3913 – 1 hank
Tahki Cotton Classic Lite #4932 – 1 hank
If you like this scarf please fell free to vote for it HERE. To see all entries make sure to check COLORPLAY Crochet photo gallery and COLORPLAY Knit photo gallery. The only thing, in order to vote, you should Sign In to Knitting Daily, but I completely understand if you do not want to sign up ;o)
P.S.: I think I’ll use these motifs and trim idea in my near future for girl’s design(s), which means that pattern is coming soon. I’ll keep you updated!
Thursday’s Moments 8. Golden Bamboo
| February 24, 2011 | Filled under Thursday's Moments |
My poor Golden Bamboo this morning… not to mention we are still living in Seattle area ;o) I can’t believe that just yesterday this bamboo was a background for my
scarf I’ve made for Tahki’s Colorplay Challenge (a picture is coming just in a few)
Well, now bamboo is cleaned and I hope safe. Today’s forecast “offers” 16 up to 32 degrees and more snow …please NO!! :o)
Featured Yarn 35. Trendsetter Yarns Flamenco. Ruffling Mesh Yarn
| February 21, 2011 | Filled under Yarn |
New for 2011: Flamenco by Trendsetter – ruffling mesh yarn. A flouncy styled
ribbon that when spread open, looks like a fisherman’s net, Flamenco is a truly
unique yarn. By knitting the top edge, it opens up to about 3 inches and creates
beautiful openwork ruffles. You can use Flamenco alone or with any other plain
or textured yarn.
I’ve just ordered mine. Can’t wait to play with ;o)
Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic
Yardage: 40 yards per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Gauge: 2 stitches = 1 inch on #13 needles…makes cool ruffles.
Weight: Chunky/Bulky
Made In: Italy
Care: Hand wash. Lay flat to dry. Cool iron. Do not bleach. Dry clean without
trichloroethylene.
DIRECTIONS
Spread open mesh. Turn mesh sideways. Turn end back to hem. Knit through
open woven box at edge one hole to one stitch. See video tutorial HERE.
Use this for scarves, wraps, trim on garment edges, bridal accessories …well
anywhere you want a ruffle. The possibilities are endless!
great places to buy: here (grab a deal!), here and here just to name
a few.
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.
Tahki’s COLORPLAY Reader Challenge
| February 17, 2011 | Filled under Featured |
… Love color? Then you’ll love designing a scarf using Tahki’s Cotton Classic
yarns. Win a rainbow of yarn valued at $250 for the best knit or crochet design.
Tahki challenges you to use at least four colors in a 6"x52" scarf by either using
one of their pattern designs (see sidebar) or Your own.
Click here for the contest information and rules.
Cotton Clouds will offer you a 10% discount on all Cotton Classic yarns through
April 1, 2011 (entry deadline).
Get started now! Once you post your COLORPLAY entry on knitting daily
gallery, readers will vote on their favorite. The sooner you show off your design
the more possibility of votes you’ll get! Entry deadline is April 1, 2011.
Good luck and have a FUN!!
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