Vintage Rose. Crochet Apron Top Pattern for Kids
| May 6, 2009 | Filled under 2009, Patterns |
… Romantic and sweet. This crocheted top can be made with any light
worsted yarn. Made in Apron style, this top is easily adjusted and can
be worn in the summer time or paired with matching shirt or blouse for
cooler weather.
Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton 50 g (1.75 oz)/135 yd) #158
rose pink – 3 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls; Sandnes Mandarin Petit (100% Egyptian
cotton 50 g (1.75 oz)/197 yd) #2001 pastel yellow – 1 ball.
* This pattern involves Crochet skills only.
6 pages; 3 pics; a diagram; a schematic
This pattern has been edited by professional Tech Editor and tested by me.
However, please contact me if you have ANY questions. I will happily provide
email support for any of my patterns.
The Cap pattern is available here for free download.
The Top pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, eBay and Raverly.
we are back
| May 5, 2009 | Filled under Life |
… full of energy, memories and happiness!! We’ve had 6 flights, which took
about 29 hours of our life LOL, but we’ve extremely happy to see our dear
parents, friends and visit some our favorite places.
In Poltava with my parents and sister we celebrated my Birthday and then
had a fun barbecue-party. My mom with Kristin also enjoined a fishing time.
We had a Blast!!
In Kharkov we had an absolute pleasure to met our friends, visited Circus,
had some barbecue parties, shopping and lots of chatting and meetings!!
What a FUN!!
And last 3 days of our vacation we spent in Amsterdam. We arrived right
on national Day of Queen and had a fun to watch people, celebrating this
event 😉 We so enjoined Amsterdam and visited Van Gogh, Madame
Tussauds, Nemo museums and some other famous places…
Now we are at home and I must admit that miss You and my work a lot!
I have a new pattern and some new designs to show. I just need some
time to set up listings. But first, I still need to get back to Seattle time zone
(with Europe it is 8 hours difference), respond to that hundreds emails I’ve
got during my vacation time, crochet a coat, write a pattern and send it
until May, 15 to publisher and many other things I’ve already scheduled
and can’t wait to try!
We are off
| April 15, 2009 | Filled under Life |
…to our VACATION!!!
We are going on long expected vacation to Ukraine and Netherlands, to
see our parents, relatives and friends and going to stay few days here
and there. It is going to be a long 24+ hours trip Seattle – Amsterdam –
Kiev – Kharkov and then Poltava (by bus in a couple days), but anyway
we are so excited and can’t wait ;o) We will be back May, 4th so see you
then!
P.S.: I’ve put Etsy and eBay stores on vacation mode, but Raverly and
my Shop are still open and both have an immediately auto download.
Candy Top Corset
| April 14, 2009 | Filled under Uncategorized |
It was a fun collaboration with Servane of Monalisa*boutique and some
other boutique designers. So sweet and summery and colors are so Happy!
I’ve used a Cool Stuff Tutti Frutti, a custom dyed yarn by Prism, gracefully
presented by one of my sweet customers. I just in full LOVE with all these
colors and textures! I do not think I’ll able to list it before my vacation in a
couple of days, but after my return, please feel free to drop me a note if
you are interesting in this one. Oh, and make sure to check this Stunning
Servane’s set here!
Butterfly Kisses. Crochet Halter Top Pattern for Kids
| April 7, 2009 | Filled under 2009, Patterns |
Spring is in the air!! One of my favorite parts of spring is the beautiful
butterflies that come along with it.. Just let her imagination take flight
in this Crocheted Butterfly Halter Top: so stylish and deliciously comfy!
This Halter can be made in any colors combination from any worsted
weight yarn. Get a Fun to create your own!
Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Katia Bamboo or Tahki Cotton Classic or any other medium
weight yarn.
* This pattern involves Crochet skills only.
7 pages; 4 pics; a diagram; a schematic.
This pattern has been edited by professional Tech Editor and tested
by me and independent crocheter. However, please contact me if you
have ANY questions. I will happily provide email support for any of my
patterns.
The pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, eBay and Raverly.
Crochet Ruffle Jacket Pattern for Kids on Pattern Central
| April 6, 2009 | Filled under 2009, Giveaway, Patterns, Publications |
For my Dear international customers, who asked for the Ruffles jacket
pattern, published in Crochet! March 2009 issue, I would like to let you
know that this pattern is now available for sell on Patterns Central.
P.S.: After almost 3 weeks of rains and snow on April, 1th… we’ve finally
got a Spring here in Seattle and we are SO excited about that!!! Can’t
resist to share 🙂
Happy Monday to everyone and
have LOTS sunny and warm days!!!
Fruity fun II. Raspberry Apron Top Pattern for Kids
| April 2, 2009 | Filled under 2009, Patterns |
Fruits for every day… This crocheted top is so yummy and fun! Made in Apron style, this top is so easily adjusted and can be
worn in the summer time or paired with matching shirt or blouse for cooler weather. Every little girl will love something bright and
fun for summer!
Sizes: 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania (100% Cotton 50 g (1.75 oz)/135 yd) #114 hot pink and #205 green (or Sandnes Mandarin Petit (100%
Egyptian cotton 50 g/197 yd) #8514 green for sizes 2 and 4 only); small amount of lime baby sport yarn.
* This pattern involves Crochet skills only.
8 pages; 5 pics; 4 diagrams, a schematic; a tutorial.
This pattern has been edited by professional Tech Editor and tested by me and independent crocheter. However, please contact me if you
have ANY questions. I will happily provide email support for any of my patterns.
It’s a 6th pattern from my Fruity collection and last 4 are coming soon. And for all of you, who are interesting in couple patterns
from this collection, I’m offering a Coupon, listed in my Etsy store.
And I’m still have a special offer which work for all patterns and for my Shop, Etsy, eBay and Raverly stores. Please see this my
Shop Announcement at Etsy for details.
*** UPDATE!
I just have relisted Coupon in my Etsy shop.
Thank you so much again
and Happy crocheting,
Alla
Love them to pieces…
| March 29, 2009 | Filled under Life |
Finally uploaded pictures from last week when Igor and Kristin just came
back right after they have watched Caroline movie… Aren’t they so cute
in those 3D-glasses?! 😉
P.S: Sorry if did not reply to you during this weekend… Kristin and I still
have “that boring” flu… Hate to see my baby sick and to be sick myself,
but hope we’ll much better pretty soon!!!
Featured
| March 27, 2009 | Filled under Featured |
My Vintage Rose Cap and Summer Hand Cuffs free patterns were
featured at FaveCrafts. Make sure to check them out, such a FUN
and CRAFTY place.
And Thank you so much to Sharon for such sweet article! I’m so glad
you got inspired again, happy crocheting!
Happy weekend to everyone!!
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