Monthly Archives: September 2011
Just Be Yourself
| September 29, 2011 | Filled under Artfire, Etsy, Featured |
…sometimes we forget who we are, says curator of Just Be Yourself – such fun, cute and unique treasury! Many Thanks to NanaJustBanan’s for including my Grinch Hand Knitted Jacket Pattern.
And I have good news for all crochet lovers! As I promised, I’m working on crochet version of this jacket (on half way to be exact ;o) and will do my best to offer you a crochet pattern as soon as possible. I’ll keep you updated.
In the other news, my Pineapple Apron Top Pattern made sweet and fresh Pineapple Hospitality collection on Artfire. Thank you Adrienne25 for including my pattern.
Happy Thursday everyone!!
Faerie Dreams Scarf, Hat & Flower Pin. 4 Patterns for Kids and Adult
| September 22, 2011 | Filled under 2011, Patterns |
Faeries are depicted in many colors, but do they dream in color or in black and white? In the daytime, or at night? Explore the possibilities with this crochet ensemble, and bring your faerie dreams to life in hues of your choice.
Wildflower Crocheted Pin
Layers of petals fan outward in pleasing asymmetry, balanced by a leaf in silhouette, to form this faerie pin. Wear it with the Faerie Dreams Crocheted Hat, or as an accessory for hair or dress.
Size: approx. 6” long and 5” wide
Skill level: Easy
Yarn: Omega Perle #5 (100% cotton/50 g (1.75 oz)/178 yd): #501 white – 1 ball, #502 black – 1 ball, #529 lime green – 1 ball. NOTE: Many flowers and leaves can be made from a single ball of yarn.
6 pages, 4 pictures, 3 diagrams, a tip-tutorial
This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda, Artfire and YCMT
Crocheted Hat & Wildflower Pin
The crocheted hat shades dreaming eyes perfectly, and is worked in the round with picots for textural interest. If desired, lace a ribbon through the contrasting band. Wear it unadorned or with the Wildflower Crocheted Pin.
Size: Small (toddler)/ Medium (child)/ Large (adult)
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Omega Perle #5 (100% cotton/50 g (1.75 oz)/178 yd): #501 white – 2 (2, 2) balls, #502 black – 1 (1, 2) balls, #529 lime green – small amount.
9 pages, 5 pictures, 6 diagrams, a tip-tutorial
This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda, Artfire and YCMT
Zippered Crocheted Scarf 
Double tiers of crochet lace make up the zip scarf, which flutters softly about the neck and shoulders to echo the hem of the dress. The ruffle pattern is also a unique highlight for the everyday wardrobe, and can easily be adapted into an edging for everything from sleeves to boot cuffs!
Size: Small (toddler)/ Medium (child)/ Large (adult)
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Omega Perle #5 (100% cotton/50 g (1.75 oz)/178 yd): #501 white – 1 (1, 2) balls, #502 black – 1 (2, 2) balls, #529 lime green – small amount.
5 pages, 4 pictures, 1 diagram
This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda, Artfire and YCMT
Zippered Scarf, Hat & Wildflower Pin
And pattern, which include all these crocheted faerie pieces: Zippered Scarf, Hat & Wildflower Pin.
Size: Small (toddler)/ Medium (child)/ Large (adult)
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Omega Perle #5 (100% cotton/50 g (1.75 oz)/178 yd): #501 white – 3 (3, 4) balls, #502 black – 2 (3, 4) balls, #529 lime green – 1 ball.
10 pages, 4 pictures, 7 diagrams, a tip-tutorial
This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda, Artfire and YCMT
All these patterns were 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.
Copyright: All rights reserved. Please be respectful to the designer’s right of this pattern. No portion of this work may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written authorization from My Little Citygirl. The purchaser of this pattern is granted permission to sell the finished product for profit on a limited basis. © Copyright 2011 My Little Citygirl. http://mylittlecitygirl.com.
… And as always, now is our traditional little Giveaway: first 4 persons, who leave comment on this post will receive any one of these pattern via email in PDF format for FREE!! Good luck and have a Fun!
P.S.: Last, 5th eBook for hand knitted Faerie Dreams dress is coming just in a few. I’ll keep you updated!
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You Weigh Heavy On My Mind
| September 19, 2011 | Filled under Etsy, Featured |
Great and unique treasury! And as curator says : “I put on so many hats to worry over. Peace of mind is something I struggle with. There is so much that weighs heavy on my mind. ”
Thank you so much to branchonthebeadtree for including my Polka Dots Cap Pattern in You Weight Heavy On My Mind treasury.
P.S.: Hehehe, this Dog Hat is is definitely weights heavy on my mind. Not sure that our Pixie would love one, but this hat puts a huge smile on my face every time I see it ;o)
Happy and productive Monday, everyone!!
I
Annie’s Attic. Crochet Lover’s Daily
| September 18, 2011 | Filled under Annie's Attic, CraftBlogs, Featured |
My Polka Dots Cap Pattern was featured in Crochet Lover’s Daily today! Make sure to check all new gorgeous items at Annie’s Attic.
P.S.: Oh, and I’ve just found that we’re #1 in The Top Directory of Craft Blogs on the Web, Yay! ;o) Thank you so much everyone for all your support and votes!
A Wonderful Sunday to everyone!!
Trade Secrets à la Koval. New Category Preview
| September 16, 2011 | Filled under Trade Secrets à la Koval |
As completely self taught knitter and crocheter, I found that I do some things in a different way than standard techniques, but most comfy and easier for me. I still receive pretty often emails with how-to-questions and planned set up a tips category since so long… and it’s finally here! You may already be familiar with some of these tricks and sure I may not be the first to employ or invest these techniques, but I will be glad if you find something new and useful here. And hear “Why didn’t I think of that?!” – even from experienced knitters and crocheters, is always a highest award for me. So, let’s go…
TIP #1. HOW TO GET AN EASY AND PRETTY PICOT. If you find that making picots are annoying and slowing down the crocheting process, try to make picot in this improvised way I usually do:
In this way, the picots are more pretty and stable, plus it’s easier and faster to make. Please take a moment to try it and share your thought.
What would you like next? If you have how-to-questions about techniques I use for my patterns, please feel free to ask them here and I’ll do my best to create the visual tutorial or give helpful tips.
Finished on the 15th. FaveCrafts Blog Hop for September
| September 15, 2011 | Filled under Blog Hop |
FaveCrafts Blog Hop for September is live and active! Take a blog hop to check what other crafty souls have been up to this month. The “Finished on the 15th” blog hop is where you get to showcase your work: show everything you made so far this month, from DIY home decor and holiday decorations to homemade clothing and general craft projects.
Oh my, is September, 15th already?! I think my list would be much longer if I’ll post what I planed, but did not finish this month…well, I still have a hope ;o)
So, this month I’ve released Jardin Hip Shawl pattern:
Created Faerie Dreams mini collection, including crocheted zippered scarf, hat, flower pin and hand knitted dress. All 4 patterns are done and will be released right after tech editing.
And last is that almost finished a pattern for one book, but it’s a secret so far ;o). And if you are curious what is next on my schedule – I’m going to work on crochet version of Grinch Jacket and one exciting new project I can’t wait to get a chance to start! I’ll keep you updated.
Copycat spotted
| September 14, 2011 | Filled under Copycat |
wow… “my” Dandelion Tunic from Spring’ 2010 collection made a cover of one Russian Knit & Crochet magazine, published on August, 2011 and one more of my designs, which is Poppy Tank Top is inside. The ONLY thing is that I did not submit anything to that magazine and SURE you will not find even mention of my name as original designer of these tops… LOL
Not sure I want to know if more of my designs have started their “own life”, but I’m pretty sure they would be prefer to stay at home if would they have a choice… ;o)
Jardin. Crochet Hip Shawl Boutique Pattern for Kids & Adult
| September 12, 2011 | Filled under 2011, Patterns |
Evoking a garden in bloom, this 2-in-1 hip shawl features repeating lace motifs highlighted by a simple yet elegant filet panel insert, while floral organza appliques and a tasseled belt add the perfect finishing touch. Made with DK sport weight pima cotton yarn, these delicate lace motifs may be used on other projects, even for scarf. The perfect year round, this shawl could also be a great addition to a travel wardrobe as it creates great versatility. A lady of any age would be thrilled to dress up in it whether it was around her shoulders or around her waist!
And to celebrate today’s International Crochet Day, I’m “expanding” our traditional giveaway: and not first 3 persons, but 6, who leave comment on this post will receive this pattern via email in PDF format for FREE!! Good luck and have a Fun! The Winners of our Jardin Contest should already get the pattern. But dear ladies, please let me know if you did not receive it or may have any questions.
Sizes: Small (toddler)/ Medium (child)/ Large (adult)
Skill level: Intermediate
Yarn: Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima (100% Pima Cotton/100 g (3.5 oz)/220 yds (200 m) or [Tahki Cotton Classic (100% cotton/50 g/108 yd)]: #3732 [#3805] turquoise – 1 (2, 4) [2 (4, 7)] hanks, #3739 [#3723] lime – 1 [1 (1, 2)] hank(s). Omega Perle (100% cotton/50 g (1.75 oz)/178 yd) #529 lime green (CG) – 1 ball
* This pattern involves crochet skills ONLY.
9 pages, 5 pictures, 4 diagrams, 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.
Copyright: All rights reserved. Please be respectful to the designer’s right of this pattern. No portion of this work may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written authorization from My Little Citygirl. The purchaser of this pattern is granted permission to sell the finished product for profit on a limited basis. © Copyright 2011 My Little Citygirl. http://mylittlecitygirl.com.
This pattern is available in my Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda, Artfire and YCMT
We did it! :o)
| September 11, 2011 | Filled under Kids, Life |
Believe you or not, but this morning my DH and I had yoga for 32th day in a row (had to miss 2 days due the class schedule). Not that only we are still alive, but feel pretty good and proud that realized one of our challenges from enough long list ;o)
I do not think our goal is to be such flexible like this guy LOL or even to be able to do things like our daughter shows and amazes us every time. But we are planning to make hot yoga our every morning exercise at least.
And below are some pictures of Kristin an her rhythmic gymnastic class I just can’t resist to share ;o)
All girls are just amazing, isn’t! I’m so happy that Kristin is enjoining the gymnastic and we feel so proud for our girl!!
The Top Directory of Craft Blogs on the Web
| September 9, 2011 | Filled under CraftBlogs, Featured |
Yesterday I’ve got a sweet notification that my site has been selected for www.craftblogs.org and listed in the top directory of craft blogs on the web. Yay!! :о)
From the Craftblogs site:
Crafting can be one of the most relaxing and productive hobbies that an individual can undertake. We at CraftBlogs.org strive to celebrate those artists who enjoy crafting. We have compiled a list of what we feel are the best crafting blogs on the Internet and we encourage our readers to both enjoy and learn from these creative individuals…
If you like my site and already in readership or just joined, please vote for me HERE (or click on image below) by hitting BOOST button. Every boost and comment count and will increase the chance of having my blog rank higher in www.craftblogs.org. and the higher my listing on the directory. Thank you so much!!
A Wonderful and Lovely weekend to everyone!!!
P.S.: As probably you know, my daughter started take rhythmic gymnastics classes about 7 months ago. Not only she was completely hooked, but also got a really great progress for this period. And tomorrow is Kristin’s first public performance in Seattle. Can you believe we are so excited!! ;o)
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