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YAY, I did it!!! ;o) Owleta’s Secret vest pattern is finally here!! It’s not my usual time for blogging, but I hope you don’t mind. Once again, thank you so much for your patience with me!

PLEASE NOTE: This pattern is released under EAP initiative (Early Access Program, see details here)

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years
Sample shown is size 8.

FINISHED MEASURENTS
Finished chest: 23 (25, 27, 29, 31, 33)” (58.5 [63.5, 69, 74, 79, 84] cm)
Finished length: 15 (17, 19, 21, 24, 27)” (38 [43, 34, 53, 61, 69] cm)

YARN

Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
Shown: Cascade Yarns Pacific (60% merino wool, 40% superwash merino wool; 213 yd [195 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) skeins of #01 Cream.

Chunky weight (#5 Bulky).
Shown: Lion Brand® Yarn Fun Fur (100% polyester; 63 yd [58 m]/1.75 oz [50 g]): 1 skein of #098 ivory.

Thread weight (#0 Lace).
Shown: DMC Six Strand Embroidery Floss (100% cotton; 8.7 yd [8 m]): 1 skein of #739 sand

CROCHET HOOK
Size G/6 (4 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge;  steel hook size 7 (1.65 mm)

NOTIONS

•  4″ (10 cm) long piece of cardboard
•  Rhinestone white sepatating zipper

•  Variety of glass beads by Bliss Beads
•  Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
•  Stitch marker

GAUGE
18 3rd loop hdc x 14 rows = 4” (10 cm)
1 pattern rep x 9 rows = 2.25” (6 cm)
Take time to check gauge.

* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
24 pages, 5 photos, 7 crochet stitch diagrams, 2 schematics, 3 tutorials, technical pages: Glossary, Reverse Single Crochet Tutorial, Making a Tassel Tutorial, Conversion charts, Yarn Substitution Chart.

COPYRIGHT: All graphics, template and photos are copyrighted. All rights reserved. Please be respectful of the designer’s rights to this pattern.
No portion of this work may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written authorization from Alla Koval Designs.
Unauthorized distribution or duplication is a violation of applicable laws. You are more than welcome to sell items made from AllaKovalDesigns™ patterns. Credit to the designer is greatly appreciated (example: pattern is designed by www.AllaKovalDesigns.com) but not required.

PLEASE NOTE: This eBook is released under EAP initiative (Early Access Program, see for details here)

This EAP version of Owleta’s Secret pattern includes:

• 7 crochet diagrams, 2 schematics and 3 tutorials (final versions)
• photos (final version)
• written instructions – not tech edited yet.

Still need to do for official release :

• description
• Owleta’s face instructions and schematics
• finish Schematic for measurements
• tech editing

This EAP pattern is available at my Patterns Shop, Etsy and Ravelry until official release; then patterns will be added to another pattern stores.

Regular price of eBook: $9.95

EAP version price: $8.46

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To enjoy more holidays deals from Alla Koval Designs, please visit my shops at Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com (just scroll down Main page to locate deals board)!!

To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.

Every this-time-of-a-year since I released knitted Meringue Cowl pattern,  I receive so many requests for a crochet version. Well, here are several techniques to emulate Brioche knitting, like single crochet worked in back loops for example. But my most favorite method is working in third loop of half double crochet.

So, I wrote Crochet à la Brioche Scarf pattern explaining 3rd loop hdc stitch and “tested” it a pretty simple and such fast to crochet scarf project. Recently, I received several requests for cowl option. Thank you so much for your interest, it’s my absolute pleasure to design for you!! So, let me introduce…

Crochet à la Brioche Cowl

A Brioche (so called from its resemblance in shape to the well known French cake of that name) may be as easily worked in crochet as in knitting. With a little trick you can transform regular half double crochet stitches into knit-like stitches, that are also very elastic!
These reversible soft ribs will hug your neck and keep it toasty warm all fall, winter and into spring. There will be few times you won’t find an excuse to wear your à la Brioche Cowl!
Opt for bamboo or cotton blends for fall and spring. A perfect gift idea too!

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
5.5″ (14 cm) wide x 56″ (142 cm) long

YARN
Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
Shown: Cascade Yarns Venezia Worsted (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 219 yd [199 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 2 hanks of #168 Blue Spruce.

CROCHET HOOK

Size H/8 (5 mm)

NOTIONS
•  Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
•  Stitch marker

* This pattern involves crochet skills only.

9 pages, 2 photos, 1 diagram, glossary, tutorials: How to crochet into third loop of hdc, conversion charts and yarn substitution charts.

Copyright: All graphics, template and photos are copyrighted. All rights reserved. Please be respectful of the designer’s rights to this pattern.
No portion of this work may be photocopied or reproduced by any means without written authorization from Alla Koval Designs.
Unauthorized distribution or duplication is a violation of applicable laws. You are more than welcome to sell items made from AllaKovalDesigns™ patterns. Credit to the designer is greatly appreciated (example: pattern is designed by www.AllaKovalDesigns.com) but not required.

This pattern is available in my Patterns Shop, Etsy, Raverly, DaWanda and YCMT.

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To enjoy more holidays deals from Alla Koval Designs, please visit Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com (just scroll down Main page to locate deals board)!!

To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.

Thank you so much!! Owleta’s Vest pattern is just about arriving!! And we did FANTASTING modeling this Sunday, yay!! ;o)

Sincerely yours,
Alla