Yearly Archives: 2009
Sneak peek
| May 18, 2009 | Filled under Creations, Life |
We had absolutely Awesome, summer like weather during these weekends
and so enjoined lots of sun, pretty warm (about 72-77 degrees) days, these
little wild daisies anywhere… lots of outdoor activities and meetings with our
friends. We are just Love this time of year! 
… A funny thing is that Kristin, who never was that big enthusiast for any
modellings, asked me to take some pictures in my newest tank top, I made
for one Sweet and Fun collaboration. So we gone to Alki Beach park and
took these pics.
I wanted so long time try something with a big sequins (paillettes) and got
lots of Fun to work on it and so excited to see a coordinated masterpiece,
which this top would love for sure! ;o) Stay tuned!
Happy Monday to everyone!
Featured Yarn-23. Adrienne Vittadini Celia. Silk
| May 15, 2009 | Filled under Yarn |
Just got Adrienne Vittadini Celia yarn today and just love it! So soft and
lustrous pure 100% silk ribbon yarn.
Fiber Content: 100% silk
Gauge: 28 st/4 inches 3.75 mm (US #5)
Yardage: 100 m (109 yards)
this yarn available at Elann.com, here, here and here.
Wonderful and Sunny weekends to everyone!!
Two butterflies designs
| May 12, 2009 | Filled under Featured |
I am so excited for my Sweet friend Inma, not only because she recently
started a blog, but also of Inma’s very first (but hope not least!) design
and I just love how this Tank Top turned out!! Please keep us good work,
Sweetie!! Thank you for letting me share ;o)
A Wonderful day to everyone!!!
P.S.: Did you noticed a time of this post ?! LOL I can’t believe but not get
back to Seattle time zone and still wake up around 4-5 am… Hmm, probably
it’s a good chance to re-start a hot yoga and try that classes, which started
at 6:00 am ;o)
Vintage Rose. Crochet Apron Top Pattern for Kids
| May 6, 2009 | Filled under 2009, Creations, 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 Creations |
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, Creations, 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.
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