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Strawberry Delight Crochet Pattern (EAP) | Blanket/Throw & Strawberry Pin + GIVEAWAY
| May 10, 2016 | Filled under EAP Pattern, Giveaway, Patterns |
Strawberry Delight
Have you ever longed for those deliciously warm Summer days, when nothing seems sweeter than that fresh-picked strawberry that just brought a huge grin to your face? Now you can bring that feeling of sunshine, happy babies, family picnics, pretty flowers, and of course—strawberry-induced joy—to every day with the Strawberry Delight Blanket. Lovingly designed with eye-popping 3D flowers and “garnished” with a beautiful strawberry with leaves pin, this blanket would be perfect for a Summer-born baby or just anyone who deserves more sunshine in their life!
IMAGINE THIS: Crochet just first 2-3 pattern repeats for a fun and unusual Scarf. Crochet it with cotton thread to turn it into eye-catching and delicate choker necklace or skinny scarf. Opt for wol or mohair yarn to make a neckwarmer, or even a cowl suitable for colder weather.
PLEASE NOTE: This pattern is released under EAP initiative (Early Access Program, see details here)
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Shown: Omega Sinfonia (100% cotton; 295 yd [270 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 5 skeins of #4 yellow (MC) and 2 skeins of #1 white (CC1).
Strawberry Pin: Thread weight (#0 Lace).
Shown: DMC Six Strand Embroidery Floss (100% cotton; 8.7 yd [8 m]): 1 skein of #470 lime green (CC2).
DMC Cotton Perle 5 (100% cotton; 27 yd [25 m]/5 g): 2 skeins of #321 red (CC3), 1 skein each of #743 yellow (CC4) and #B5200 white (CC5).
CROCHET HOOK
Size D/3 (3.25 mm); steel hook size 7 (1.65 mm)
NOTIONS
• 40″ (102 cm) of 5/8” (15 mm) wide green satin ribbon (shown: Offray, item #1017)
• 1 size 3/8” (10 mm) ladybug button (shown: handpainted ladybug buttons by JHB)
• 28 size 8/0 E black glass beads (shown: premium Japanese glass beads by TOHO)
• 1 size 2” (50 mm) snap hair clip or 1” (25 mm) back safety catch bar
• fiberfill
• 4 stitch markers
• Sewing needle and coordinating thread
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
36” (92 cm) wide x 40″ (102 cm) long
GAUGE
20 dc x 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) after blocking
Gauge is not critical for this design.
* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
22 pages, 4 photos, 10 crochet stitch diagrams, 2 tutorails, technical pages: Glossary, Conversion charts charts, Yarn Care Symbols, 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 bywww.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 Strawberry Delight pattern includes:
- 10 crochet diagrams (final version) and 2 tutorials (one more tutorial to come)
- photos (final version)
- written instructions – not tech edited yet.
Still need to do for official release :
- tech editing
- add Front Post Triple Treble Stitch photo-tutorial
This EAP pattern is available at my Patterns Shop, Etsy and Ravelry until official release; then patterns will be added to another pattern stores. Note: Crocheted Strawberry Pin Pattern will be available as individual pattern.
Regular price of eBook: $7.50
EAP version price: $6.38
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AND…… in addition to 15% off, I have a GIVEAWAY for You, Strawberry lovers! I am offering a kit, which includes yarn and everything you will need to make a Strawberry Pin + $25 Visa Gift Card!
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY
You can enter in 3 ways:
- Mandatory Entry: Purchase a Strawberry Delight pattern in any stores listed above and leave a comment on this post.
- Optional Entry # 2: Blog about this pattern and giveawy, 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 your accounts: at 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 Facebook posts. Share on more networks for more entries! (one additional entry per one network).
TERMS
- This giveaway starts today, May, 10th 2016 and will end on May 17th, 2016 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll select a winner with random.org’s random number generator. Winner will be notified by email on Wednesday, May 18th, 2016.
A lovely and delicious day everyone!!! ;o)
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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To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store. The books are available at:
National Craft Month & Special Promotion for You!
| March 1, 2016 | Filled under Giveaway, Holidays |
Spring is Nature’s way of saying “Let’s party!” —Robin Williams
Spring in the air and I am very ready for spring to come. I can’t wait for the sun to shine, the flowers to bloom, and to put away my boots and rain coats. It’s a time of rebirth, a time of enjoying the great outdoors and breathe in that clean spring air. And it’s March, which in case you didn’t know, is National Craft Month!
Created by the Craft & Hobby Association in 1994, it was designed to help people learn about and re-discover the joy of crafting and all its many benefits. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in all things crafty.
What can you do to celebrate?
- One of the best ways is to teach someone to knit or crochet—everyone can benefit from taking up knitting and crocheting.
- Finish one of those knit or crochet projects you have hiding in the closet. You’ll really feel like celebrating when it’s done.
- Wear your handmade creations. Make a gifts for your friends.
- Learn to do a new stitch or try a new yarn and post it on your blog.
- Enjoy seeing and sharing with other knitters and crocheters. Join an on-line group with people who enjoy yarn.
- Throw a National Craft Month Party.
- Share with your crochet and knitting friends My Little CityGirl blog and the deal, I’m offering.
To celebrate National Crochet Month, I have a ♥ SPECIAL DEAL FOR YOU: get 30% off on all my patterns and crochet pattern books* for the entire month!! Use promo code MARCHLOVE at checkout. This coupon is applicable to my Patterns Shop, Etsy, Ravelry and ImagicalSeasons.com.
This offer last through March 31th 2016 at 11:59 pm PST time.
* To look inside my crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.
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Strawberry Delight Blanket | The Winners!!
| February 18, 2016 | Filled under Giveaway |
First, I would love to thank you so much everyone for participating and your help!! It was a pleasure working with You and read all your such lovely and net ideas! A further contests like this will be gladly welcomed!!
And now for the Winners! The Winners of Visa Gift Card of $25 value (and Strawberry Delight Blanket pattern for free too) are Marie with entrie:
Name: Strawberry Delight Blanket.
Have you ever longed for those deliciously warm Summer days, when nothing seems sweeter than that fresh-picked strawberry that just brought a huge grin to your face? Now you can bring that feeling of sunshine, happy babies, family picnics, pretty flowers, and of course—strawberry-induced joy—to every day with the Strawberry Delight Blanket. Lovingly designed with eye-popping 3D flowers and “garnished” with a beautiful strawberry with leaves pin, this blanket would be perfect for a Summer-born baby or just anyone who deserves more sunshine in their life!
… and Jacki L. with entry:
I love this design! It’s gorgeous! It reminds me of hiking and coming across a hidden meadow of flowers with the sun beaming down on it. I think a great name would be Secret Meadow or Sunshine Meadow Spotlight. <3
My Congratulation dear Ladies and Thank you so much for such brilliant ideas!! Marie, I’m so in love with your such outstanding description, and the name fit perfectly!! Oh, and I just love “Secret Meadow” too and it will may be super-name for my next design coming soon! ;o)
A pattern Winners… I would love to nominate every participant, because here is everyone winner!! And even if I will not use all your amazing ideas for this Blanket, I may use some of them in a future. SO… the Winners of Strawberry Delight Blanket pattern are: Andrea, Gen, Pamela, Catherine Ramella, Novi, Karree Williams, Aditi, De’Anna, Mary from Australia, Kay, Joann, Pat, Justine Kinch, Brenda Geiser, Carol McGuinn, Ann Wicks.
My Congratulations dear Ladies!! Your pattern will be emailed in PDF format right after pattern release!
New Blanket Preview & Contest for You
| February 10, 2016 | Filled under Creations, Giveaway |
I am so excited to introduce my newest blanket design. Crocheted in one piece, this blanket features a rows of 3D flowers, satin ribbon and detachable Strawberry pin. So girly and delicate! it can be made with any yarn weight, in any colors combinations and turned into any theme you can think of! We had pretty rainy this fall/winter, so I feel in love with this such bright and sunny yellow Isuela by Omega yarns. Strawberry pin can be a cute addition to mom’s wardrobe or a hair/bag accessories for older sister ;o)
… And now it’s a C O N T E S T time!
I am looking for the name and short and clear description for this blanket. In English only please ;o)
Any suggestion?
HOW TO ENTER
TERMS
Have a Fun and Good luck!
P.S.: If you are not interesting in this contest, please feel to leave comments anyway. I just love to receive them and every comment is much appreciated!! Well, I bet You know ;o)
The Winners!!
| January 28, 2016 | Filled under FB page, Giveaway |
First, I would like to thank you all so much for participation and your kind words. It’s just made my week to read all your wonderful and sweet comments. Thank You from bottom of my heart!
To make sure every entry counted, I created a list of all participants, which you can see at picture above.
And Oh yes, you are reading right… we have 2 Winners—since it was pretty hard to pick up just one of you! ;o)
So, the Winner #1 is Kelli Weaver (#12)! And the winner of smaller Tulip Hook Set is Sara Simons! My CONGRATULATIONS, ladies!! I’ll contact you shortly.
Many thanks again to each off You!! I’m truly happy that you enjoy everything and I so much appreciate all your support and love!! You are the Best!!
Imagical Crochet Creations by Alla Koval Designs | FB Page Grand Opening
| January 20, 2016 | Filled under FB page, Giveaway |
Fist of all, my apologies for the delay with my FB-page celebration – I was waiting for a package, which is arrived yesterday afternoon – and now I am ready ;o)
Lets fan begin!
1. You are welcome to get 50% off on any of my patterns (even my crochet pattern books): my Shop, Etsy and Raverly. Just use coupon code YOUWELCOME at checkout until January 27th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST. No any obligations ;o).
2. Giveaway time! Please visit my Imagical Crochet Creations by Alla Koval Designs page to find more details ;o)
The Winners!!
| December 28, 2015 | Filled under Giveaway |
Hi my dears,
I hope that everyone has a very special and awesome holidays! What a lovely time of year!!
And now it’s time to name the winners of our Week #6 contest!
I would like to thank you all so much for participation and your kind words. It’s just made my week to read all your wonderful and sweet comments. Thank You from bottom of my heart!
…….. and, our winners are……… Diane Higbie with comment #19 ($50 Visa Gift Card) and Crystal Anfrews with comment #48 (surprise package). My Congratulations!! I’ll contact you shortly.
Many thanks again to each off You!! I’m REALLY happy that you enjoy everything and MUCH appreciate all your support and love!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!
Happy New Year everyone!! I wish you the best year ever!!
With lots of love,
Yours.
6 Weeks of Gifting and Giveaways | Week #6!!
| December 21, 2015 | Filled under Giveaway |
Oh my, it’s our 6th Week here already!! Last week was pretty quiet here, on my blog, but being super busy by myself and enjoying this holiday season, I can perfectly understand it! All previous giveaway’s goodies were ordered and shipped to winners. Can you believe, just creating shipping labels I found that winner of Giveaways #4 & #3 is Shelley. And she told me that never won anything before. My double congratulations again, dear Shelley! All book’s orders were processed too! Thank you so much for your interest and support!!
… And now is time to name a Winner!
The Winner of Giveaway#5 is ….. Carol McGuinn (comment #1)! My congratulations Carol! I’ll contact you shortly!
WEEK #6
This week I offer you for free download Fluffy Clouds Blanket pattern, the bestseller pattern since released in 2010. Also, this blanket is very special for me. Not only because it’s my first blanket I even made, but it was designed and made as a gift for one absolutely precious baby girl our friends were blessed with.
Fluffy Clouds
The sky’s the limit! Give Baby the sweetest of sleep and the best of dreams with this unbelievably luxurious afghan. Fluffy crochet shells come together to create billows of heavenly softness, just right for Baby’s delicate skin. It’s a perfect gift for boys and girls alike—just trim it in blue, pink, or any color of your choice, and watch little eyes grow wide in delight before Baby snuggles into the clouds for a nap!
Please click HERE for pattern details.
This pattern is available to download for free from now until December 27th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
To download: simple click at highlighted in green ……...fluffy_clouds_3d_edition.pdf file on the right ) —>>>
This pattern is also available for free download on Ravelry!
Below is Fluffy Clouds blanket made in winter theme, just for inspiration ;o) Oh, and this so adorable furry doll designed and made by incredible talented and my amazing friend Aduska! Aduska, you are the BEST, I love you!!
And now, it’s a GIVEAWAY time!!
This time of year is the perfect time to reflect and show appreciation. I want to give my love to everyone. I am truly grateful for all of my readers, family, and friends that have and continue to support me in my journey. Honestly, I could never have done it without you all!
And for Week #6, I am more than happy to inform you that I have TWO GIVEAWAYS for YOU, and we will have 2 winners this time!
1. One lucky one from anywhere in the world will win a Visa Gift Card of $50 value
2. And a second giveaway is for Surprise Gift about $50-55 value from one of three categories listed below:
- supplies for knitting and crocheting (for example, from amazing Lantern Moon or Tulip, Japan)
- something exciting for home-sweet-home
- beauty and care (from my favorite Moroccan oil for example), makeup products (Bobbi Brown or MAC), or even brushes from fabulous Hakuhodo
TO ENTER THE CONTEST
You can enter the contest in 3 ways:
- Mandatory Entry: Leave a comment on this post. No other action is required otherwise you don’t mind to share which one of listed categories of second giveaway you would prefer ;o)
- Optional Entry # 2: Blog about these giveaways, 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 your accounts: at 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 Facebook posts. Share on more networks for more entries! (one additional entry per one network).
TERMS
- This contest starts today, December, 21th 2015 and will end on December 27th, 2015 at 11:59pm PST.
- I’ll select the winners with random.org’s random number generator. Winners will be notified by email on Monday, December 28th, 2015.
Good luck everyone!
Oh, and may I ask you to spread the word with this 6 Weeks of Gifting and Giveaways event so your friends, family, craft souls and business partners may enjoy it too?! Please feel free to share the flayer and (or just) link to this post.
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To enjoy more holiday deals from Alla Koval Designs, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com (just scroll down Main page to locate deal’s board)!!
The snow is falling (somewhere, not in Seattle) and the wonderful season is already here.
I hope that everyone has a very special and awesome holidays!
All the best to you and your family,
Sincerely yours.
6 Weeks of Gifting and Giveaways | Week #5
| December 14, 2015 | Filled under Giveaway |
What an another beautiful week! I would like to thank so much everyone for participation and sharing your favorite stitches!
… And now is time to name a Winner!
The Winner of Giveaway#4 is ….. Shelley Cooper (comment #32)! My congratulations Shelley! I’ll contact you shortly!
WEEK #5
This week I would love to offer my mini Rapunzel collection for knitters.
Rapunzel | 8 Hand Knitted Accessories for Kids & Adult
Luxurious knit plaits flow effortlessly into place to create this innovative collection. Each piece uses the same foundation pattern, and can be customized to fit wearers of all ages, from child to adult. Make them in different shades of the same color for a coordinated look, or in any color combination you can imagine! Worked in DK and worsted yarn weights, Rapunzel will keep you company any time of the year.
Please click HERE for pattern details.
This pattern is available to download for free from now until December 20th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
And now, it’s a GIVEAWAY time!! The “theme” is craft treasures! I am a big fan of great and cute supplies for knitting and crocheting and so excited to offer you some too!
- Baaabs Scissor Holder
This adorable ewe will put a smile on your face as she keeps a watchful eye on your scissors! Filled with recycled pellets for stability. Functional silk apron sports three front pockets for safekeeping of other small items. Needle, hooks, and scissors not included. 5″h x 3″w; 27.5″ cord length.
2. Tape Measure
A fun and functional accessory for your toolkit. Tail pulls out to reveal the tape measure. Metric and English measurements on opposite sides of 5′ long tape. Roughly 2 1/4″ in diameter.
3. Tulip Stitch Markers
Tulip Needle Company-Stitch Markers. Set of 15 pieces.
TO ENTER THE CONTEST
Each person is allowed to enter up to 3 times as follows:
- Mandatory entry. If you don’t mind, please tell us what is your favorite time of the day to knit/crochet (mine is late evening). Or just leave any comment here, on the blog—and that’s all, no any obligations ;o).
- Optional Entry #2. Blog about this giveaway, linking to this post and leave another comment to this post with link to your blog post.
- Optional Entry #3. Share this post on any of your accounts: Google+, Facebook, Ravelry, twitter, yahoo… etc and leave another comment here.
TERMS
- This giveaway starts today, December 14th and will end Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at 11:59 pm PST.
- I’ll select the winner with random.org’s random number generator and I’ll notify the Winner by email on Monday, December 21th.
May I ask you to spread the word with this 6 Weeks of Gifting and Giveaways event so your friends, family, craft souls and business partners may enjoy it too?! Please feel free to share the flayer and (or just) link to this post.
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To enjoy more holiday deals from Alla Koval Designs, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com (just scroll down Main page to locate deal’s board)!!
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