Monthly Archives: September 2017
Yarn Talk | Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop
| September 28, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
One of hundred reasons why I just love to work with Interweave, it’s discover new yarn. Recently I finished another project and had an absolute pleasure deal with Bamboo Pop! Fifty-Fifty, or 50% cotton/50% bamboo to be exact—could I ask for more? ;o) I wish to tell you more details, but we should wait until Summer 2018…
Anyways, Universal Yarns Bamboo Pop is definitely in my favorite-yarn-list ….more projects to come ;o)
Brand: Universal Yarns
Yarn Name: Bamboo Pop
Weight: Dk weight (#3 Light)
Fiber Content: 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic
Yardage: 292 yd (267 m)/3.5 oz (100 g)
Care Instructions: Machine washable. Do not bleach, dry flat, do not iron.
Price: $9.50
Rampion Pin | Free Crochet Pattern
| September 27, 2017 | Filled under Free patterns, Patterns |
Let me introduce Rampion Pin pattern. Such a fun technique to create flowers or whatever you can think of …even if you don’t knit. Just minimal crochet skills required!
Rampion Pin
Crafted in a graceful spiral and trimmed with contrasting slip stitch, this elegant pin mimics the flowers Rapunzel’s mother craved. Wear it in your hair or pinned to your dress …or make a bunch of flowers, join and turn them into a scarf!
This pattern is available for download for FREE (to download: simple click at highlighted in green meadow_flowers_v01.pdf file on the right ) >>>
| Download: | rampion_pin_v01.pdf |
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| Updated: | September 27, 2017 |
| Size: | 5.1 MiB |
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3.5” (9 cm) in diameter
YARN
Worsted weight (#4 Medium)
Shown: Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% Acrylic, 30% Wool; 167 yd [153 m]/3 oz [85 g]): 1 skein each of #0021 lime(ish) (MC), #0019 olive(ish) (CC).
Option 2: Cascade Pacific (40% Superwash Merino Wool, 60% Acrylic; 213 yd [195 m]/3.5 oz
[100 g]): 1 skein of each main color (MC), contrasting color (CC).
CROCHET HOOK
Size G/6 (4 mm)
NOTIONS
• Three green padded velvet leaf appliques
• One 2” (5 cm) safety catch brooch back or hair pin
• 1.5” (4 cm) ruler or piece of cardboard
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
12 pages, 2 photos, crochet stitch diagram, tutorial, technical pages: Glossary, Magic (Adjustable) Ring Tutorial, Conversion charts, Yarn Substitution Chart, Yarn Care Symbols Chart.
Please read and follow my copyright info. THANK YOU! Also, this pattern has not been tech edited, so if you find any mistakes or typos, please let me know and I will fix it.
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Types of Yarn Packaging
| September 14, 2017 | Filled under Yarn, Yarn Talk |
What do you call your yarn balls? Do you know of another ball or hank type that I’ve missed? I LOVE hearing from you guys.
For my part I was surprised with donut-ball and cake – even I realize that there are some difference ;o)
The Winner!!!
| September 12, 2017 | Filled under Giveaway |
Hi Hi Hi my dears!
My apologies for the delay with announcement of the Winner – I just wanted to give a little more chance to my new Insta-friends. Please apologize me for that <3
Oh, wow!!!! IT WAS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME to read all your comments, and I am SO SURPISED to find that here are such many Fall-lovers!!!
…. But you know what randoms.org fun is about?! They are really don’t care… and our Winner is Winter-lover, Jeannette!!!
My CONGRSTULATION dear Jeannette!!! I will contact you shortly!
Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn GIVEAWAY!
| September 1, 2017 | Filled under Giveaway, Seasons, Yarn, Yarn Talk |
I’ve been waiting for what feels like forever for this moment…my first autumnal post of the year, yay! ;o) Now, as much as I love long summer nights, picnics in the park, hiking, and traveling, I’m no natural summer lover…. Autumn has always been, and always will be, one of my favorite time of the year!
Bye bye Summer, Hello delicious Autumn! It’s a new season. A perfect opportunity to do something NEW and BOLD, something beautiful!
…And it’s a Labor Day weekend! So, let’s go for some deals I have for you! ;o)
♥ ♥ ♥ First, a SPECIAL DEAL: get 35% off your entire purchase of $24.95 or more. Use code AUTUMN35 at checkout.
* This coupon is applicable to myShop, Ravelry and Etsy stores. Offer runs through September 10th, 2017 (11:59 pm PST).
And now, it’s a giveaway time!
One lucky from anywhere in the world will win 3 hanks of such luxury and my absolute favorite Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 307.5 yd [281 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) OR Venezia Worsted (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 218 yd [199 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]) in colors of Your choice!
TO ENTER THE CONTEST
You can enter the contest in 3 ways:
- Mandatory Entry: Just share what is your favorite season or simple leave any comment on this post here—mylittlecitygirl.com. No other action is required ;o)
- Optional Entry # 2: Blog about this giveaway, linking to this post, and leave another comment to this post with a link to your blog post.
- Optional Entry # 3: Share this post on any of your accounts: Instagram, Google+, Facebook, Ravelry, Twitter, Yahoo, etc., leave one more comment on this post (if possible, with your link, but here is no any obligations). You also can just share my original Google+ and Facebok posts. Share on more networks for more entries! (one additional entry per one network).
TERMS
- This contest starts today, September 1st, 2017 and will end on September 10th, 2017 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll select the winner with random.org’s random number generator. A Winner will be notified by email on Monday, September 11th, 2017.
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