Category: 2016

The holidays are fast approaching and there is still time to have a handmade holiday! Let me introduce my newest … easy-to-make and fun-to-wear crochet pattern!

Owleta Kerchief Cowl

Keeping warm, looking cool — function and fashion come together in this kerchief cowl!
Made with cozy alpaca blend yarn, it will hug you 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 stylish cowl!
Opt for bamboo or cotton blends for fall and spring time. A perfect gift idea too!

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

FINISHED MEASURENTS
55″ (140 cm) long x 10” (25.4 cm ) wide (at high point)

YARN
DK weight (#3 Light).
Shown: Ella Ray Cozy Alpaca (70% acrylic, 30% baby alpaca; 178 yd [163 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 2 hanks of #18 Moonlight.

CROCHET HOOK
Size G/6 (4 mm)

NOTIONS
•  4″ (10 cm) long piece of cardboard
•  1 tab closure with snap
•  Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
•  Sewing needle with coordinated thread

GAUGE
18 3rd loop hdc x 14 rows = 4” (10 cm)
Gauge is not critical for this design.

* This eBook involves crochet skills only.
12 pages, 4 photos, 1 crochet stitch diagram, 2 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.

This pattern is available in my Pattern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.

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Owleta’s Secret Vest

A Brioche (so called for 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 you and keep you toasty warm all fall, winter and into spring. There will be few times your princes won’t find an excuse to wear her stylish vest!
Treat your loved ones with the luxurious feel of this vest this delightful winter! Opt for bamboo or cotton blends for fall and spring time. A perfect gift idea too!

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
• 1 12 (15, 16, 18, 21, 22)” (31 [38, 41, 46, 53, 56] cm) rhinestone white separating zipper
• Variety of AB 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.
26 pages, 5 photos, 11 crochet stitch diagrams, 2 schematics, 3 tutorials, technical pages: Glossary, How to Crochet Into 3rd Loop of Half Double Crochet Stitch, 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.

This pattern is available in my Patern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.

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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.

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.

_______________________

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

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 wool or mohair yarn to make a neckwarmer, or even a cowl suitable for colder weather.

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, a tutorial, 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 by www.AllaKovalDesigns.com) but not required.

This pattern is available in my Patern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.

A lovely and wonderful weekend everyone!!

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.

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.

This pattern is available in my Patern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and LoveKnitting.

I received number of emails with question if is possible to release Parfait bolero from my Imagical Season Crochet patterns book as an individual pattern. Well, here everything is possible ;o) So let me introduce …

Parfait Bolero

Give your special girl the perfect gift with this ruffled bolero in a delicious blend of dessert colors! The bolero is a lovely confection of ruffles, frosted with picot edging rounds worked in contrasting colors to refresh the eye. Three sleeve length options to choose from! Netted sleeves trimmed with ruffled cuffs create a whole different look! Perfect for any little girl!
IMAGINE THIS: Use turquoise, lime, white, yellow and candy pink, as shown here, or make up your own color combinations for extra fun! Chose from three different sleeve lengths, and trim the sleeves with ruffled cuffs for your twirly little Princess. For cooler spring days, crochet it in wool or create a lovely layered look.  

LEVEL: Intermediate

SIZES
2-4 (6-8, 10-12) years
Samples shown are sizes: 6-8, 10-12.
Finished Measurements
Finished chest: 24 (26, 32)” (61 [66, 81] cm)
Finished length: 14 (15, 16.5)” (36 [38, 42] cm)

YARN
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Option 1: Omega Perle (100% mercerized cotton; 178 yd [163 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 3 (3, 4) balls of #522 pink (MC), 1 ball each of #501 white (CC1), #514 light turquoise (CC2) and #519 canary (CC3).
Option 2: Omega Perle (100% mercerized cotton; 178 yd [163 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 4 (4, 5) balls of #518 light yellow (MC), 1 ball each of #501 white (CC1) and #528 light green (CC2).
Option 3: Omega Perle (100% mercerized cotton; 178 yd [163 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 3 (4, 4)  balls of #514 light turquoise (MC), 1 ball each of #501 white (CC1), #522 pink (CC2) and #520 light pink (CC3).

CROCHET HOOK
Size C/2 (2.75 mm) or size to obtain correct gauge

GAUGE
2 shells x 14 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Body pattern.
Take time to check gauge.

NOTIONS
•  Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

* This pattern involves crochet skills only.

24 pages, 5 photos, 9 diagrams, technical pages: Glossary, Standard Measurements, Conversion charts 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 Patern Shop, Etsy, Raverly, Craftsy and YCMT.

Oh, and don’t forget that 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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