Featured Yarn – 19. Gedifra Top Soft. Silk/Rayon blend
| November 12, 2008 | Filled under Yarn |
Just got this yarn for one of my new project and it feel unbelievable soft and fun!
The yarn that truly deserves to use “soft” in its name! Gedifra’s “Top Soft” is so
velvety that you won’t believe the fiber mix of silk & rayon over a nylon core could
give such supple drape, fabulous texture & terrific stitch definition. Just perfect
for all those spring & summer tops, cardigans, scarves, shawls & accessories you’re
planning to create. Beautifully crafted in Italy of 40% rayon, 40% nylon & 20% silk.
some places to buy: several colors available here (a deal!); here and
make sure to check eBay stores.
Happy Monday
| November 10, 2008 | Filled under Happy Monday |
Are you OK with Mondays? 😉 For my part, I can’t say that have
any issues or feel something like this:
but I noticed that I love to start a week a bit slower than
other days and spoil myself checking my favorite sites and
during morning coffee time longer than usual. Couple sites
have posts with funny and positive pictures and sometimes
they are so nice that it is hard to resist sharing them… and
a new category added.
Happy Monday to everyone!!
Christmas Hand Knitted Jacket Pattern for Kids
| November 6, 2008 | Filled under 2008, Patterns |
Just perfect for coming holidays (although practical enough to be worn
every day). Made in traditional Christmas colors, this jacket featured a
long funny hood with a big pom-pom and cute tie, fur hood and sleeves
edging, wide bell sleeves, zipper closure, cables, patchwork details…
did I miss something?! 😉
The pattern does not include instructions on how to knit and crochet.
Basic knitting and crochet knowledge is needed, as is the ability to read
the pattern.
The pattern is available for sizes 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
Yarn: Main yarn used is Lion Suede in scarlet. For white and green
colors will work ANY worsted textured or plain yarn (2 strands held
together): Tahki Cotton Classic, Cotton Ease, Katia Bamboo just to
name a few. For more festive look I have combined a one strand of
Loisa Harding Gliter yarn and one strand of Tahki Cotton Classic.
Also, Instead of 2 strands of worsted weight yarn can be used a strand
of chunky weight yarn (like Laines Du Nord Cleo or any other about the
same gauge). Get a fun to play with yarn and make your unique jacket!
Level: intermediate.
* This pattern involves both Knit and Crochet skills.
8 pages; 7 pictures; a schematic; a tutorial.
The pattern is available in my Shop and these stores (click on logo):
Sample Snips Subscription
| November 5, 2008 | Filled under Featured, Yarn |
Elann‘s sample snips subscription will start December 2008 and include
2.5″ sample snips of available colors, so that you can see in advance the
yarns and colors which will be offered for 52 Tuesdays… I liked receive the
samples last year, so just re-new a subscription. To find more details click
here. And here if you’re interesting in Sample Skein Subscription.
A collage…
| November 3, 2008 | Filled under Life |
This year we had Amazing Halloween party in our friends home.
Kristin was a Gabriella, Igor decided on Rasta boy and I’m, who
always dreamed to have a red hair… guess where am I? 😉
Hope your got lots Fun and enjoined the Halloween, as we do!!
Happy Monday!
Bloggy Carnival Winners!!
| November 1, 2008 | Filled under Giveaway |
… And now is a time to name the winners!! Yes, you read that right
it says WINNERS! It was my little surprise from beginning. I always
loved second chance offers, so hope you’re don’t mind too 😉
A first winner is Rose Barnsley with comment:
” What a great, original giveaway! Oh no! Don’t make me choose! All
your patterns are utterly lovely!
and a second is lucky number #13 comment placed by Irina HoleyFiber:
” Alla, I cannot name my favorite pattern because I pretty much love them
all! You have a true gift for creating the cutest and the sweetest models
for little girls that are stylish, adorable and elegant! Always looking forward
to your new creations!!!
CONGRATULATION LADIES!!!! I’ll contact you shortly.
Thank you so much again to everyone!!!
With Love, Alla
Happy Halloween!
| October 30, 2008 | Filled under Holidays |
If you did not get the pumpkin fun yet, here is an inspiration 😉
… OMG, I’m Speechless!!! I never stop wonder and enjoy with
SUCH AMAZING work and talent! Simply STUNNING!
Happy Halloween to everyone!!
Fall 2008 Bloggy Giveaway
| October 27, 2008 | Filled under Featured |
The Bloggy Giveaway Carnival is here!
What’s a fun festival of freebies!!!
I’m offering a MyLCG $45 gift certificate for anything
from my store. It’s can be any 4-5 my patterns or any
pattern + KiT set, please visit my Etsy shop to see
which are available. Or apply this GC if you are would
prefer a custom order.
GIVEAWAY INFO:
1. To enter the contest simply put a comment on this
post about your favorite pattern, design, which pattern you would like to see
in near future or anything else you would like to say, just post!!;)
2. The winner will be selected through random drawing, contacted by e-mail, so
please make sure include your name and e-mail address or a link to your blog.
3. Shipping costs is FREE!!
4. You must enter the contest by Friday, October 31, 2008. The winner will be
notified on Saturday, November 1st.
Good luck and have a FUN!!! Smiles, Alla
Minnie. Hand Knitted Jacket Pattern for Kids
| October 24, 2008 | Filled under 2008, Patterns |
No matter what is on your schedule – a trip to the place of magic,
party, shopping or just walk in the park – your little princess will sure
attract attention in this pretty stylish and fun Jacket, featured a hood
with detachable pom poms ears, bell sleeves made in cable pattern,
polka dots ribbons details, Rhinestone Cristal zipper closure for more
festive look…The pom poms clips also can be attached to headband
and just perfect and fun accessories for any seasons.
The pattern is available for sizes 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
Main yarn used is Lion Suede 100% Polyester (1.75 oz/ 122 yds/
110 m) in scarlet 2-3 balls.
For sleeves can be used ANY worsted textured or plain yarn about
the same gauge as Lion Suede. I’ve used 2 strands held together
of Lang yarns Viva 86% Cotton, 14% Polyester (1.75 oz/ 135 m).
Get a FUN to play with different yarn and textures!! And last, but
not least is Gedifra Tecno Hair 100% Polyester(1.75 oz/100 yds)
or GGH Apart 100% Polyester (1.75 oz/ 150 yds) or any other fur
1 ball in white and small amount in black for hood and the sleeves
finishing edgings.
Level: intermediate.
* This pattern involves both Knit and Crochet skills.
9 pages; 9 pics; 1 diagram; 2 tutorials; a schematic.
This pattern is available in my Shop and these stores (click on logo):
Flower Power. Crochet Bolero Pattern for Kids
| October 20, 2008 | Filled under 2008, Patterns |
Charming flower bolero worthy a little Princess… Let Her choose her
favorite color. So Girly and Sweet!! Can be made from any medium
worsted yarn in her favorite color and just Perfect for any seasons
and occasion: B-day, pictures, family gathering, holidays, Easter…
either practical enough to be worn every day!
The pattern is available for sizes 2/3, 4/5 and 6/7.
Yarn : Schachenmayr Nomotta Catania (1.75 oz/135 yd/50 g) or
Patons Grace 100% cotton (1.75 oz/136 yd/50 g) or any medium
worsted yarn about the same gauge: 5-7 balls.
Level: intermediate
* This pattern involves Crochet skills ONLY.
9 pages; 3 pics; 4 diagrams; 2 schematics.
This pattern is available in my Shop and these stores (click on logo):
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