Category: Free patterns

Yes, I decided to offer you one of 8 Rapunzel accessories for free.

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, alone or as an accent for any the Rapunzel pieces (make sure to check previous post for details)⠀

Such a fun technique to create flowers or whatever you can think of …even if you don’t knit. Just minimal crochet skills required 🤓

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Can you believe that today my baby Kristin turned sweet 16!!

Let’s celebrate this lovely day with my newest pattern I am so glad to offer you for free download.

Anemone Flower
Anemone, which means “daughter of the wind” in Greek is a symbol of undying love and anticipation. They also symbolize sincerity due to their delicate appearance and sure will make a great gift for your loved ones.
This lacy flower can be crocheted in any colors and yarn weight you would prefer, and will make a lovely addition to a hat, headband, coat, handbag, gift packaging or any other project you please.

This pattern is available for download for FREE (to download: simple click at highlighted in green anemone_flower_v01.pdf file on the right ) >>>

Download:	anemone_flower_v01.pdf
Updated:	November 17, 2017
Size:	3.3 MiB

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3.5” (9 cm) in diameter

YARN
Lace weight  (#0 Lace).
Omega Cotton Thread #5 (100% cotton; 164 yd [150 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 1 ball of #51 cream.

CROCHET HOOK
Size B/1 (2.25 mm)

NOTIONS
•  Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

10 pages, 1 photo, 2 crochet stitch diagrams, technical pages: Glossary, Conversion charts.

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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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
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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To enjoy AllaKovalDesigns™ deals, please visit my Etsy, Ravelry, Amazon and ImagicalSeasons.com stores.
To look inside Imagical Seasons™ crochet pattern books, please visit my Amazon store.

… I am not sure why I see my photos in such different colors as supposed to be (just in case –here are rich lime green and gorgeous royal blue). I use Windows Life Writer which I LOVE for many years, but looks as they have some “issues” with Adobe Ps6… or probably it’s just me?! ;o)

Anyways!! Please let me introduce one of my new crochet patterns:

Be Mine Keychain

Red and pink are usual colors for Valentine Day, but why stop there? Crochet this keychain in your favorite colors and step out in style! Get creative and stylize it further by crochet with beads, sequins and other embellishments. Or just turn it into necklace, hair pin …or whatever you can think of!

This pattern is available for download for free (to download: simple click at highlighted in green be_mine_keychain_v01.pdf file on the right ) >>>

Download:	be_mine_keychain_v01.pdf
Updated:	January 25, 2016
Size:	2.5 MiB

Yarn
Sport weight (#2 Fine).
Option 1: Omega Perle (100% mercerized cotton; 178 yd [163 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 1 ball of #529 lime green.
Option 2: Omega Perle (100% mercerized cotton; 178 yd [163 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]): 1 ball of #508 royal blue.

Finished Measurements
2.5” (6.5 cm) wide x 2” (5 cm) long

Notions
• Option 1: size 3/8” (9 mm); Option 2: 1 size 5/8” (16 mm) ladybug button (shown: handpainted ladybug buttons by JHB)
• Option 1: 1 size 1” (2.5 mm) daisy appliqué (shown: iron on appliqués by Wrights)
• Option 2: 2 size 3/8” (9 mm) lime leaf buttons
• fiberfill
• keyring
• 10” (25.4 cm) of 1/4” (3 mm) red/white polka dots ribbon (shown: mini dot ribbon by Offray, item #2287DFS)
•  Sewing needle and coordinating thread
•  Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

7 pages, 2 pictures, 1 diagram

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.

If talking about last minute gifts… I do remember how I was happy to be timely with knitted cowl for my dear friend, but to write a pattern and to release it two days later (read December, 19th) was definitely a magic and challenge for me ;o)

… but most exciting thing is that this pattern was downloaded 230,635 times so far… WOW, I am speechless and so grateful for your interest in my work!

So I decided to pick this pattern and update it to match my current style.

What was changed? First of all, yarn which was used in 2011 is discontinued already. New sample was made with my absolute favorite wool and silk blend by Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport! Treat yourself and yours with cowl, scarf or whatever you can think off made with this fabulous and oh so luxury yarn!

Next, new photos! I hope I am better with presentation now ;o). Below are old photo:

Third, written instructions. Instructions are different and much more clear. They come with tons of tips and have more details. Plus technical pages, tables, tutorials.

Fourth, stich diagrams for crochet band and finishing edging! Diagrams are all new (there were no diagrams in original pattern) and will make this pattern even more user friendly! So, below are details and link to download this old-new pattern.

Meringue Knitted Cowl with Crocheted Details

Lightweight and delicate as meringue dessert, this cowl makes most enjoyable treat. Luxurious and chic, versatile and playful, this delicacy of a cowl is hand-knitted in wool and silk blend yarn. The cowl features an airy brioche stitch pattern and adorned with crocheted band. Stretchy, cozy, and generously sized, it has a beautiful drape, and can be looped around your neck twice for extra warmth.
Treat yourself of a loved ones to this delightful winter! Opt for bamboo or cotton blends for fall and spring accessory.

This pattern is available for download for FREE ((to download: simple click at highlighted in green meringue_cowl_2nd_edition.pdf file on the right )) >>>

Download:	meringue_cowl_2nd_edition.pdf
Updated:	December 19, 2011
Size:	5.1 MiB

SKILL LEVEL
Easy

SIZES

Small/Toddler (Medium/Child, Large/Adult)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx. 5.5 (8, 10)” (14 [20.5, 25.5] cm) wide x 40 (46, 56)” (101.5 [117, 142] cm) long
Note: Sample shown made in Large/Adult size but 40″ (101.5 cm) long—360 yd [329]/4 oz [117 g] of yarn

YARN
Dk weight (#3 Light).
Shown: Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 307.5 yd [281 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): 1 (2, 2) hank(s) of #101 white heaven.

NEEDLES & CROCHET HOOK
Needles: size US 5 (3.75 mm); US size 8 (5 mm)
Crochet hook: size E/4 (3.5 mm)

NOTIONS
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

* This pattern involves both, knit and crochet skills.

10 pages, 3 photos, 2 stitch diagrams, technical pages: Special Stitches Tutorial, Conversion Chart, Yarn Substitution Chart.

NOTE: If you are not familiar with Brioche knitting, sure you can google “Brioche knitting“ to find free video tutorials. But if you want to learn everything about this lovely stitch, I would highly recommend Learn Brioche knitting basics and beyond with Faina Goberstein during this knitting webinar.

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 has not been tech edited, so if you find any mistakes or typos, please let me know and I will fix it.

A wonderful and lovely day to You all!!

With love,
Alla.

It was such a fan to test my own Design Your Hat pattern, and I’m so glad I’ve got a chance this weekend to do it. Not to mention that these hats really take just 2-3 hours of crocheting, and about 1-2 ball(s) of yarn!

The orange brim hat is made with Omega Sinfonia  (100% mercerized cotton; 218 yd [199 m]/3.52 oz [100 g]). The only difference is that I’ve added 4 sc-rows in contrasting brown and turquoise respectively.

And beanie hat made with Omega Cotton Thread #5 (100% cotton; 164 yd [150 m]/1.76 oz [50 g]). Even if this hat was a last minute project, Kristin didn’t mind to model the beanie during her evening workout ;o)

The other news I’m upgrading my computer now, and just realized how much time (and patience!) it really takes… But I needed these changes badly, and I really hope everything will be back to normal pretty soon. In any case… if there is 4-5 days of delay with my response to your email – please just let me know, probably I’ve unfortunately missed it.