Monthly Archives: April 2016
Yes, it’s official…
| April 26, 2016 | Filled under Life |
…. to my surprise, my gardening journey finally started on April, 21th!
Well, I was always in awe with my dearest friend Annya Uslontseva and just adore her whimsical garden but I just can’t imagined gardening by myself. Even if I designed and did all brick works (terraces) and planting on our front yard 12 years ago, and enjoy caring dozen indoor plants, gardening always sounded a lot responsibility and to-much-time-eater to me… But this year something magically changed (do you think is it age?! ;o)). Plus my partner in crime got “that” fever too and started gardening couple weeks ago… So, seems as we got another “collaboration idea” with Lana Maytak we are already hooked and excited about ;o) If you are not familiar with Lana, she’s beyond-talented-photographer behind my Imagical Season books and some other our projects.
I promise, I’ll not boring you with post about our gardening often but I would like to show you some pictures how it’s started and what is progress so far (read in 4 days ;o)
Before (lot’s of gravel and soil with tons of living roots from our 35-40 years old maple tree in the center of backyard):
Our first ”strawberry field”:
Some herbs (and baby lavender) on our deck:
… and sure, some flowers!! I am so happy with Lily of the valley!! They are my most favorite Spring flowers!! And BTW, they make a wonderful groundcover too. I will plant them somewhere in a shade when finish designing our backyard ;o)
P.S.: Looks like I am hooked … and working on Strawberry Delight Blanket pattern and Secret Meadow collection, I feel so extremely happy and enjoy every moment!!!
Happy Tuesday everyone!!
Marguerite | Crochet Jacket Pattern for Girls 2-12 years
| April 19, 2016 | Filled under 2016, Patterns |
Marguerite
Think springtime sweetness, think fields and meadows filled with daisies! Capture the soft, girly pink of spring and adorn your little Princess with this delicate and festive jacket! This piece boasts a stylish buttoned front with sweet contrasting trim and darling tiers of ruffles for extra flair. But turn around and add more panache to the already exciting look! A delicate silky ribbon woven in the back of the jacket adds the perfect finishing touch to delight the lucky wearer. Perfect for an Easter egg hunt or for visiting the Easter Bunny, this jacket keeps chilly weather at bay and is sure to become a favorite to be worn again and again.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
SIZES
2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished chest: 23 (24, 26, 29, 31, 33)” (58.5 [61, 66, 74, 79, 84] cm)
Finished length: 11 (12, 13.5, 16.5, 19, 21)” (28 [30.5, 34, 42, 48, 53.5] cm)
YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Shown: Omega Perle (100% mercerized cotton; 178 yd [163 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 4 (4, 5, 6, 7, 8) balls of #522 pink (MC) and 1 ball of #501 white (CC).
CROCHET HOOK
Size C/2 (2.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge
NOTIONS
• 5 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8) size 3/8″ (9 mm) pearl buttons (shown: buttons by LaMode, style #4612)
• Sewing needle and coordinating thread
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
GAUGE
25 sts x 20 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Body pattern.
22 hdc x 17 rows = 4” (10 cm).
* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
34 pages, 5 photos, 18 crochet stitch diagrams, a schematic, technical pages: Glossary, Standard Measurements, Conversion charts charts.
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This pattern is available in my Patern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.
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Life Lately | April Updates and Specials
| April 18, 2016 | Filled under Giveaway, In The News, Patterns |
Hi my dears,
I cannot believe that April is flying by so quickly and here we are, just days before my birthday. I love April, and we have an amazing one here in Seattle – so warm and sunny! I just want to get outside and breathe in the fresh air! Not to mention that I am considering to plant a little garden (herbs, greens and probably tomatoes ;o) Well, anyways I am back to blogging after a little “Spring break” and have some news for you to share.
First, Marguerite Jacket pattern (official version) will be released tomorrow morning. I made a sample in pastel yellow color and I just love how it turned out!
Next pattern to be released is Strawberry Delight Blanket. I finished instructions and diagrams for blanket, but I still need to write directions for Strawberry pin and blanket finishing edging.
Another exciting news is that I almost finished my new collection called Secret Meadow – can’t to show you some new designs soon!! ;o)
And, just in time for Spring and Summer crochet garments and accessories for your little ones, I have an April Special for you! For the rest of this month, Imagical Seasons Books is 30% off: $17.47 for paperback format, and 23.07 for both, paperback and PDF formats! No coupon needed.
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