Monthly Archives: December 2018
Merry Christmas to You and Yours!!
| December 21, 2018 | Filled under Giveaway, Holidays |
And my last post before Christmas …and a gift for you:
🎁 My Owleta Crochet Collection is available on Ravelry for free limited time download!
This offer runs for 5 days only and expires December 26th, 2018 at 11:59 pm.
I hope that everyone has a very special and awesome holidays!
This is the second year in a row when I finished all scheduled projects until December 20. My husband is going to take a vacation next week. Not to mention that tomorrow our best friend from CA will arrive to enjoy this magic holidays time with us. Could we ask for more?!
All the best to you and your family,
Yours.
Cream Puff Scarf | Crochet Pattern for Kids & Adult
| December 21, 2018 | Filled under 2018, Patterns |
My last pattern of the year Cream Puff scarf crochet pattern is just released 🙌🏻 and available on Ravelry for free limited time download!
This offer runs for 5 days only and expires December 26th, 2018 at 11:59 pm.
Cream Puff
Feast your eyes on this lavish lace scarf!
Puff stitches create an incredible and fun texture on this scarf. Thread super bulky yarn through the open spaces in the scarf for more interesting look.
Whether you decide to make it with bamboo, silk or cashmere blends in any of 3 sizes and 2 options offered—this scarf will make you and your little one feel cozy and stylish!
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
SIZES
Small/Child (Medium/Youth, Large/Adult)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
5.5 (7, 8.5)” (14 [18, 22] cm) wide x 50 (60, 100)” (127 [152.5, 254] cm) long (without tassels).
YARN
Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
Option 1: Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 167 yd [153 m]/3 oz [85 g]): 2 (4, 5) skeins of #0004 white(ish).
Option 2: Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 167 yd [153 m]/3 oz [85 g]): 2 (4, 5) skeins of #0017 turquoise(ish).
Feza 3N (97% Australian wool, 3% lycra; 17 yd [16 m]/5.3 oz [150 g]): 1 hank of 50 off white.
CROCHET HOOK
Size H/8 (5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
• 4″ (10 cm) long piece of cardboard
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
GAUGE
2 pattern rep x 5 rows = 4” (10 cm).
Gauge is not critical for this design.
* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
14 pages, 3 photos, 2 stitch diagrams, 2 tutorials: Reverse Single Crochet Stitch, Making a Tassel; technical pages: Glossary, Conversion charts, Yarn Substitution Chart.
This pattern is available in myLCG Pattern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.
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.
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To enjoy more holiday deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores.
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
Blast From The Past
| December 18, 2018 | Filled under Creations, Kids, Life |
Hehe… look what I found. Our baby Kristin in my very first crochet coat design.
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P.S: Would you recognize our daughter now… in her 17?! 🥰
A Magic In Action
| December 14, 2018 | Filled under Giveaway |
Awee! Look what I got yesterday from Wool & Company! I order yarn online for years, but never receive it such nicely and lovely packed. Not to mention that polka dots and stripes are my most favorite prints as well as B&W. Dear Wool and Company – I am yours forever 🥰
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BTW, this order was for our Black Friday Gifting & Deals contest. See what color the winner chose:
Crest of a Wave Cap & Scarf Cowl | Crochet Pattern for Kids & Adult
| December 13, 2018 | Filled under 2018, Patterns |
Crest of a Wave Cap & Scarf Set
When you feel the gentle breeze coming from the timeless ocean, be free as its shimmering waves!
Inspired by the ocean kissing the sand comes this lightweight and airy crochet collection with unique cluster waves pattern. Incorporating this exquisite set into your crochet wearables will unwaveringly catch everyone’s eye and put you center stage!
The cap instruction are easily can be used for making any size cowl (How to notes are included!).
Whatever you decide to make this set with bamboo, silk or cashmere blends in any of 3 sizes offered—this cozy and fun accessories will make you and your little one feel on the crest of wave! A perfect gift idea too!
PLEASE NOTE: If you are already purchased the Crest of a Wave Scarf pattern and interesting in this Cap+ Scarf+Cowl pattern – just email me at allakoval@gmail.com and I’ll update your pattern for free ;o)
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
SIZES
Small/Child (Medium/Youth, Large/Adult)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Cap: 19 (20, 21)” (48 [51, 53] cm) in circumference at band and 9.5 (10, 10)” (24 [25.5, 25.5] cm) tall unstretched.
Scarf: 53 (57, 65)” (135 [145, 165] cm) long and 6 (9, 9)” (15 [23, 23] cm) wide without tassels.
YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Cap: Premier® Cotton Fair® (52% cotton, 48% acrylic; 317 yd [290 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 1 (1, 2) balls of #2703 baby blue.
Scarf: Premier® Cotton Fair® (52% cotton, 48% acrylic; 317 yd [290 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 2 (3, 4) balls of #2703 baby blue.
CROCHET HOOK
Size D/3 (3.25 mm); size E/4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
• 3.5” (9 cm) pompom maker
• 4” (10 cm) long piece of cardboard
• 2 stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
GAUGE
20 hdc x 16 rows = 4” (10 cm) made with larger crochet hook.
Gauge is not critical for this design.
* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
20 pages, 4 photos, 4 stitch diagrams, 4 tutorials: How to Crochet into 3rd loop hdc, Reverse Single Crochet Stitch, Making a Tassel, Making a Pom Pom; technical pages: Glossary, Conversion charts, Yarn Substitution Chart.
This pattern is available in myLCG Pattern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.
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.
_______________________
To enjoy more holiday deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores.
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
That Magic Mood
| December 12, 2018 | Filled under Kids, Life |
Color Inspiration | Teal
| December 10, 2018 | Filled under A la Koval Best Practices |
A day of knowledge and surprises🤓
First, I was surprised that I could not translate the name of the color “teal” to Russian. Google surprised me even more by translating teal as “чирок”(a small duck 🦆)
It was interesting and I found plenty kinds of teal ducks, but my favorite is Ringed teal (Кольчатый чирок). What a beauty and color inspiration!! Don’t you think so?! ;o)
Photo credit: Svitlana Tkach.
Another translation of teal is сине-зелёный (bluish-green) which I also associate with peacock, turquoise and aqua. But oh my, see all the shades by Pantone. Not to mention a “pink peacock” shade 😜
My absolute favorites are shades number ##01, 09, 15:
❓Which are yours?! And if you speak in 🇷🇺 how would you translate them to Russian?
Happy Monday everyone!😍
Cinnamon Cowl | Interweave Crochet Winter 2019
| December 6, 2018 | Filled under Publications |
Interweave Crochet Winter 2019 features 20 cold-weather projects to chase the chill and I am so happy to be in!! 🥰
Cinnamon Cowl
Combine puff stitches and stitch decreases to create this stunning pattern. This intricate cowl is worked in continuous rounds with reverse single crochet edging on each edge.
DIFFICULTY
Easy
FINISHED SIZE
About 10” in height and 45” in circumference.
YARN
Red Heart Yarns Soft Essentials (100% acrylic; 131 yd / 5 oz): #E856_7305 biscuit, 3 balls.
HOOK
Size J/10 (6 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Yarn needle.
GAUGE
10 sc and 8 rnds = 3½“ in patt.
This Winter issue includes SO MANY wonderful projects!! Make sure to check it out! I am so in love with Granny Hexagon Bag by Jennifer Olivarez @jen_olivarez, Little Llama Amigurumi by Brenda K.B. Anderson, Tunisian Crescent Shawlette by Juliette Bezold … just name a few 😍
Special Stitches | 3rd Loop HDC vs Back Loop HDC
| December 6, 2018 | Filled under A la Koval Best Practices, Trade Secrets à la Koval |
Is there really a difference between 3rd loop half double crochet (3rd loop hdc) and back loop half double crochet, and can I substitute them with each other❓A question that I get quite often.
See the difference on the picture above and tutorial how to crochet 3rd loop hdc below:
⠀Of course, you can use any of these ways to crochet a rib hdc pattern. As a big fan of this simple but such versatile stitch, my favorite is a 3rd loop hdc for sure 🤓
The Winner!!
| December 3, 2018 | Filled under Giveaway |
Thank you all for participation and sharing your favorite holiday! Looks as most of us on the same page ;o)
And now it’s a time to name the Winner for our Gifting & Deals giveaway!
So……..
The Winner is Kevin Griffin! My CONGRATULATIONS Kevin! I’ll contact you shortly.
Happy and lovely Monday everyone!
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