Monthly Archives: November 2008
Thanksgiving Day Sale & Free gifts
| November 27, 2008 | Filled under Giveaway, Holidays |
This season is when I stop to reflect about this year’s events and
think about all the things to be thankful for – a warm home, a Loving
and helpful family, wonderful friends and customers and I want to
tell you what a joy it is work with you and serve you, my dear knitting
friends and customers, throughout the year. I started this business
about 5 years ago and so blessed with and it gave me the chance to
work from home and be with my dear daughter in her early years.
I begin my Thanks with a 50% off (buy One get One free) for any
patterns, listed in my Shop, at Etsy or eBay stores.
And a SPECIAL offer! First 3 persons, who leave a comment on this
post will receive a free surprise euro yarn box from me. I’ll email with
a quick questionnaire to make sure you will get yarn in your favorite
colors and textures. You will not be disappointment, I promise!
Oh, and mark your calendars for this Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
Monday! I’ve added an extra day for those who were busy with the
family this weekend.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!
| November 26, 2008 | Filled under Holidays |
And Kristin wanted me to show you this website that has turkey
jokes on them. You make a guess then click the answer button.
A challenge ;)
| November 24, 2008 | Filled under Happy Monday |
I’ve just realized that never made even
a pair of socks… Do you think I should
try?! ;)
Happy Monday to everyone!
Pineapple. Crochet Scarf Free Pattern for Kids & Adults
| November 21, 2008 | Filled under 2008, Creations, Free patterns, Patterns |
Just finished another two scarves for 60
scarves in 60 days challenge and wrote
a pattern for Crocheted Pineapple scarf,
which is available for download for free.
Who doesn’t love pineapples?! ;) Such a fast and cool project,
which takes just about 1-2 hours and so easy to make even
for beginners. Can be made in any worsted plain or textured
yarn. Get a fun to create your own! Perfect gift idea too!
The eBook is available for download for FREE. To download the pattern, please click at pineapple_scarf.pdf (NOT the Adobe PDF Icon. )
| Download: | pineapple_scarf.pdf |
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| Updated: | November 21, 2008 |
| Size: | 750.5 KiB |
* The pattern involves crochet skills ONLY.
5 pages; 3 pics; a diagram.
Please read and follow my copyright info. THANK YOU! Also, this
pattern has not been tested, so if you find any mistakes or typos,
please let me know so that I can fix it.
And sure I can’t resist to make something for girls in one of my fav
flower theme (click pics to enlarge).
A Wonderful weekend to everyone!!
Holiday Girl. Hand Knit Jacket Pattern for Kids
| November 19, 2008 | Filled under 2008, Creations, Patterns |
… And last one from my Christmas collection (so far! I’ll to do my best
to be ready adding the rest patterns to 2009′ fall/winter season).
Made in patchwork style from several amazing plain and textured kinds
of yarns, this jacket featured fun bell sleeves with fur trims, Rhinestone
zipper closure, cables and ribbons details… Holidays are coming and no
matter what is on your schedule, your little princess will sure attract
attention in this pretty stylish and full of details Hand Knit Jacket.
The pattern is available for sizes 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8.
Yarn: will work ANY worsted textured or plain yarn (2 strands held
together): Tahki Cotton Classic, Cotton Ease, Katia Bamboo just to
name a few. 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 make your unique jacket with
your favorite yarn!
Level: intermediate.
* This pattern involves both Knit and Crochet skills.
8 pages; 5 pictures; a schematic; a tutorial.
The pattern is available in my Shop and these stores (click on logo):
The Best Pet
| November 17, 2008 | Filled under Happy Monday |
“God has made the cat to give man the pleasure of
caressing the tiger”
– Victor Hugo
60 scarves in 60 days challenge. Black & White. Hand Knitted Diagonal Scarf Free Pattern for Kids & Women
| November 13, 2008 | Filled under 2008, Creations, Featured, Free patterns, Patterns |
I am new to this challenge and so Glad that not too late to participate in such good cause. Just wonder
how did I miss it the last couple of years?! For more info and how to join please click here.
Oh, and SURE you do not need to create 60 scarves, unless you’d love it! ;) The challenge is to get people involved in making as many scarves as they would like within the 60 days and if even 60 people each make one scarf and donate it locally within the 60 days, then will meet the goal. This year opened a Ravelry group to help promote it and to keep an updated count. And so far the total is… 215!! Isn’t this just AMAZING!
I believe I made my last scarf about 5-6 years ago, so I definitely got a fun and enjoined working on some new and here are my 2 first scarves for this challenge. I’ll try to fit my schedule the best to create couple more…
This Diagonal Striped Scarf with fringes can be made in any color combination and with wide variety of textured and plain yarn. So easy and fun to make! And definitely not least… NO weaving in ends needed, even if such number of different yarns.
The eBook is available for download for FREE.
| Download: | diagonal_striped_scarf.pdf |
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| Updated: | November 13, 2008 |
| Size: | 1.0 MiB |
* The pattern involves knit skills ONLY.
5 pages; 3 pics; a tutorial.
Please read and follow my copyright info. THANK YOU! Also, this pattern has not been tested, so if you find any mistakes or typos, please let me know so that I can fix it.
And a second is Sea Shells Scarf (click on the picture to enlarge). Can be made from any worsted yarn and easy even for beginners.
The pattern is coming soon ;)
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, Creations, 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):
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