Hi, my dears,
Do you know, what color's wave am I now on? :-) Yes, the Autumn came - so celebrate is with the colors!
well, the beginning of new school year was a chase. But I hope, that we finally found the rhythm and that I will have a time for playing :-). I miss it so much!
Anyway, there is a new month and so a new KnitCrate. So take a look at it with me.
The September 2018 KnitCrate topis is:
★ Dash Dot Dash ★
Do you know, what color's wave am I now on? :-) Yes, the Autumn came - so celebrate is with the colors!
The yarn, you will find in this kit is so pleasant. Producer of this yarn is Vidalana and it is 70% Superwash Merino Wool, 20% Silk, and 10% Cashmere. It sounds nice, right? I get the colorway Pimento.
In this KnitCrate you can find two patterns as always one for the knitters and one for the crocheters. But the new is, that you can get printed and also the digital version of the pattern. You will get the small book on nice paper, and it is a pleasant change.
K N I T T I N G P A T T E R N
Designer Anne Podlesak designed the big shawl called WestWind.
C R O CH E T P A T T E R N
Designer Cecilia Losada designed a nice wrap called Las Mananitas de Blanca
MY SUMMARY:
So this Kit, they read my mind. The orange color is the most used color at this moment in my work. And I am pretty sure, you will see why soon :-) But back to the KnitCrate. This yarn is so pleasant and the color is bright and perfectly fits my creative mood. So in my KnitCrate were two skeins of super soft and pleasant yarn 200 g / 656 yards in total, two wonderful printed and digital patterns, and the postage - all for 24.99 USD. Well, THIS I call the SUPER DEAL!
If you like that kit, pick your KnitCrate now. The September kit is available at the end of the September! I know, it is not much time until the end of the September, but it is still not over! They have many types of subscription e.g. by the month (a one-time purchase), 3-months, or even a full years etc. The KnitCrate offers the sale for my followers and friends :-) Using this unique code: MAGIC20, you will get 20% Off the first month of your subscription. I love the sale codes! Thank you very much, KnitCrate!
The technical note: I need to say, that if you will subscribe to KnitCrate through my link, I will get some small commission.
Thank you for reading, my dears I promise, that I will write sooner than in a month!
Yours,
Vendulka
Hi, my dears.
I can't believe, that this month - it is one year of my journey with KnitCrate ♥. It would be nice I will make some blog post and write a summary of it, what do you think? Well, I will let it for the next time. Today I will write about a new KnitCrate I get two days ago. I didn't write the review yet, because my fairy celebrated her Birthday, so all week was completely about her ♥. But now I am here again :-) This kit is very special if you are curious in what, please continue in reading.
The August 2018 KnitCrate topis is:
★ I N D I G O G L O W ★
Note: I have a new cup. I can't resist, really ... ♥
Ok, I will continue seriously... :-)
Indigo glow - color of rippling ocean waves, water-worn stones and seashells. All match perfectly. What do you think?
In this kit you will find 200 g of Superwash Merino Wool, thin fingering weight, suitable for some lace gently patterns and stitches, exclusively hand dyed by Uruyarn.
Look at the color! I get wonderful smoky regatta blue called Shibori. Definitely my favorite. It looks like they know me already a little bit :-) Thank you, KnitCrate.
You can find there two patterns: knitting and crochet as always.
K N I T T I N G P A T T E R N
Designer Carissa Browning designed the romantic shawl called Gullywasher. Carrisa also offers 15% OFF in her Ravelry patterns store. Thank you!
C R O CH E T P A T T E R N
Designer Jeniffer Dickerson designed a cool shawl called Carabeean escape
Both designs look wonderful. Both patterns are easy to follow suitable for intermediate knitters or crocheters.
Before I told you, that this KnitCrate is special and now I will tell you why :-)
The first:
Were you also surprised of the little magazine inside? I was, indeed. You can find there some information about the designers or designs - what is very pleasant and you can also find the printed patterns there - wow! But you still have the chance for downloading the patterns also. This is a great new!
The second:
And this is really the bomb! If you order your KnitCrate subscription (they have many types), you will get Ice Scream-themed Artisan Crate (value 70 USD) for FREE, you will only pay 5 USD for additional postage. So - what do you say? I just said - WHAT? and then WOW! :-) This is an amazing deal!
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MY SUMMARY:
This KnitCrate was surprising in many ways - the ability to get a free kit, written instruction included in the box and the yarn - amazing color. To tell you the truth I would rather work with wider yarns, but this is what I love on the KnitCrate - they always challenging me and this is fun! The retail value of this KnitCrate is 63 USD - yarn + 2 patterns + postage. BUT you will pay only 24.99 USD So that is a great price!
If you like that kit, pick your KnitCrate here now. The August kit is available at the end of the August! They have many types of subscription e.g. by the month (a one-time purchase), 3-months, or even a full years etc. The KnitCrate offers the sale for my followers and friends :-) Using this unique code: MAGIC20, you will get 20% Off the first month of your subscription. I love the sale codes! Thank you very much, KnitCrate!
The technical note: I need to say, that if you will subscribe to KnitCrate through my link, I will get some small commission.
Thank you for reading, my dears.
Enjoy your summer, some days are still in front of us!
Yours,
Vendulka
Hi, my dears,
so did you already made the Octopus Annie, from my last post? Well, I really hope, my next post will make you happy too :-)
Design by Vendula Maderska
• fine yarn/ sport/ 5 ply/ 12 wpi/ calls for 3 mm hook
• hook 3 mm and 3,5 mm
• scissors, common sewing needle and threads and the tapestry needle
• Glass beads – “Toho beads”, beads size 6/0 in pink and white colors, spangles/ sequins
Hooks: 3,5 mm for all purse and 3 mm for last round of the upper brim.
Measurement of the finished purse:
Instructions
The main part of the purse
Just tie up the octopus Annie on the purse and that's it! :-)
so did you already made the Octopus Annie, from my last post? Well, I really hope, my next post will make you happy too :-)
Octopus purse
Design by Vendula Maderska
July 2018
What do you need:
• hook 3 mm and 3,5 mm
• scissors, common sewing needle and threads and the tapestry needle
• Glass beads – “Toho beads”, beads size 6/0 in pink and white colors, spangles/ sequins
I used this yarn:
100% mercerized cotton Catania Solids by Schachenmayr SMC
Yarn weight: Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi), Yardage: 136 yards (124 meters), Unit weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
Gauge: 26.0 sts = 4 inches – using one thread
I used these colors: Light blue number 173 about 83 g, dark blue number164 about 20 g, the little amount of pink number 225 and sand number 404. You will crochet the purse using two threads of yarn and hook 3.5 mm. The gauge of the pattern 21 stitches in 4 inches. You will need about 105 grams of yarn in total.
Hooks: 3,5 mm for all purse and 3 mm for last round of the upper brim.
★ You can buy the yarn here: www.colorfulyarnshop.etsy.com ★
Measurement of the finished purse:
The finished purse is 18 cm (height) and 15 cm (width in the widest point). Please remember, that the size of the finished project depends on the used material and your own style of crocheting.
Needed skills: intermediate
Abbreviations used – US terminology:
Chain (CH)
Slip stitch (SlSt)
Single crochet (SC)
Double crochet (DC)
Increasing (inc): crochet 2 stitches in one stitch
Decreasing (dec) crochet 2 stitches together
Front post single crochet (FpSC)
BLO – crochet in back loops only
[ ] ...x times = repeat instructions in in brackets ... times
( ) = the number of the stitches at the end of the row/round
This pattern is written in the English language, in US terminology. If you will need the assistance feel free and write at vendula.maderska@gmail.com
Instructions
The main part of the purse
Use two threads of yarn, hook 3.5 mm, use light blue color. Crochet in rows, back and forth.
Beginning: CH 52
Row 1: starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, SC in every chain along (51 SC), CH1 as a turning chain, turn.
Row 2: from now, you will crochet HDC in back loops only
1 HDC in next 24 stitches, 2 HDC in one stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 24 stitches, (53 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 3: 1 HDC to the stitch till marker, remove stitch marker, make 1 HDC in next stitch, place marker in the stitch just worked, 1 HDC in each stitch to the end of the row (53 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 4: 1 HDC in next 25 stitches, 2 HDC in one stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 25 stitches, (55 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 5: 1 HDC to the stitch till marker, remove stitch marker, make 1 HDC in next stitch, place marker in the stitch just worked, 1 HDC in each stitch to the end of the row (55 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 6: 1 HDC in next 26 stitches, 2 HDC in one stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 26 stitches, (57 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 7: 11 HDC to the stitch till marker, remove stitch marker, make 1 HDC in next stitch, place marker in the stitch just worked, 1 HDC in each stitch to the end of the row (57 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 8: 1 HDC in next 27 stitches, 2 HDC in one stitch, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 27 stitches, (59 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 9: 1 HDC to the stitch till marker, remove stitch marker, make 1 HDC in next stitch, place marker in the stitch just worked, 1 HDC in each stitch to the end of the row (59 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 10 – 15: repeat row 9. Stitching into back loops only.
Row 16: 1 HDC in next 27 stitches, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next 27 stitches, (57 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 17: 1 HDC to the stitch till marker, remove stitch marker, make 1 HDC in next stitch, place marker in the stitch just worked, 1 HDC in each stitch to the end of the row (57 stitches)
Row 18: 1 HDC in next 26 stitches, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next 26 stitches, (55 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 19: 1 HDC to the stitch till marker, remove stitch marker, make 1 HDC in next stitch, place marker in the stitch just worked, 1 HDC in each stitch to the end of the row (55 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 20: 1 HDC in next 25 stitches, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next 25 stitches, (53 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 21: 1 HDC to the stitch till marker, remove stitch marker, make 1 HDC in next stitch, place marker in the stitch just worked, 1 HDC in each stitch to the end of the row (53 stitches)
Row 22: 1 HDC in next 24 stitches, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next stitch – place the stitch marker in this stitch, 2 HDC together, 1 HDC in next 24 stitches, (51 stitches), CH 1 for turning the work, turn
Row 23: 1 SC in back loops only in each stitch from the previous row, (51 SC), end the work.
Fold the piece in half and crochet the edges together using SC into each of the 25 stitches, 1 SlSt in next stitch, end the work. Turn the purse to the right side.
Crocheting together
Wrong side view Right side view
Upper Brim
Use light blue yarn, 2 threads and hook 3.5 mm. Crochet in the round.
Round 1: Insert a hook in the side seam and crochet 1 SC in each stitch around, join the first stitch with 1 SlSt (48 SC).
Round 2: 1 SC in each stitch around, but you will crochet in back loops only. Join the first stitch with 1 SlSt (48 SC).
Round 3 – 6: CH 1 as a helper, 1 SC in each stitch from previous round (48 SC)
Round 7: Using only one thread of yarn, use hook 3 mm and crochet 1 crab stitch in each stitch of previous round, end the work.
Neaten free threads and shape the bag nicely.
Strap
I made 86 cm (33.8 inches) long strap, wearing the purse across the body.
Row 1: Use light brown yarn, take two threads, hook 3.5 mm and make CH 159
Row 2: insert a hook in the second stitch from the hook and make 1 SlSt, then make 1 SlSt in every stitch from the previous row, end the work. Neaten free threads nicely. Sew the strap inside the purse. Neaten free threads.
Sew blue spangles/ sequins on the purse. Use common sewing thread and needle. Use tapestry needle and some contrasting yarn and embellish the upper brim by beads. I use Toho beads: beads size 6/0, average 4 mm.
Just tie up the octopus Annie on the purse and that's it! :-)
I hope, you enjoyed crocheting with me ♥
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Buy the creative kit for making this cute purse here
And don't forget to tag your projects based on my patterns on www.instagram.com with hashtag #vendulkampattern or tag me @vendulkamcrochet so I can find and promote your projects :-)
Buy the creative kit for making this cute purse here
♥ Happy crocheting ♥
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Hi, my dears,
how is your summer? Well, I saw some pictures of the Autumn crochet projects on the socials media - oh! Well, to tell you the truth, I was thinking about the autumn projects too, but then I realized:
"Hey girl, it is still S U M M E R ! Calm down and don't panic! " :-D
So, I created this sweet little Octopus Annie :-)
Do you like it?
And do you know what?
And because I love summer and I love you,
- this is my freebie for you ♥
So if you are in the right mood, take a hook and yarn and make some nice cutie for you too :-)
Little octopus
Design by Vendula Maderska
July2018
What do you need:
• fine yarn/ sport/ 5 ply/ 12 wpi/ calls for 3 mm hook
• hook 3 mm
• scissors, common sewing needle and threads and the tapestry needle
• a little amount of toy filling
• one pair of safety eyes or sew-on wiggle/google eyes average 10 mm
• 2 buttons average 6 mm
I used this yarn:
100% mercerized cotton Catania Solids by Schachenmayr SMC
Yarn weight: Sport / 5 ply (12 wpi), Yardage: 136 yards (124 meters), Unit weight: 50 grams (1.76 ounces)
Gauge: 26.0 sts = 4 inches – using one thread
I used these colors:
Dark blue number 164 about 20 g, the little amount of pink number 225, light blue number 173 and sand number 404.
Hook: 3 mm
You can buy the yarn here: www.colorfulyarnshop.etsy.com
Measurement of the finished octopus:
The finished octopus is 7 cm height (without tentacles) and 6 cm width in the widest point. Please remember, that the size of the finished project depends on the used material and your own style of crocheting.
Needed skills: easy/ intermediate
Chain (CH)
Slip stitch (SlSt)
Single crochet (SC)
Double crochet (DC)
Increasing (inc): crochet 2 stitches in one stitch
Decreasing (dec) crochet 2 stitches together
Front post single crochet (FpSC)
BLO – crochet in back loops only
[ ] ...x times = repeat instructions in in brackets ... times
( ) = the number of the stitches at the end of the row/round
This pattern is written in the English language, in US terminology. If you will need the assistance feel free and write at vendula.maderska@gmail.com
Instructions
Little octopus Annie
Body
Use dark blue yarn, hook 3 mm and crochet continuously in spiral circle rounds – it means that you will NOT join the rounds and you will not turn the work at the end of the round.
Round 1: CH 2, 7 SC in the second stitch from the hook (7 SC)
Round 2: inc in each stitch around (14 SC)
Round 4: [1 SC in next 2 stitches, inc] - repeat it 7 times totally (28 SC)
Round 5 -12: 1 SC in every stitch from previous round (28 SC)
Round 13: [dec, 1 SC in next 2 stitches] - repeat it 7 times in total (21 SC)
Tip: if you will use the safety eyes, insert the eyes in this round.
Round 14 - 16: 1 SC in each stitch from previous round (21 SC). Begin with the filling of the octopus with the toy filling.
Round 17: 1 SC in each stitch from previous round, but crochet in back loops only (21 SC)
Round 18: [dec, 1 SC in next 1 stitch] - repeat it 7 times in total (14 SC)
Round 19: [dec] - repeat it 7 times in total (7 SC), end the work. Let longer thread for sewing. Sew the rest of the stitches, use the tapestry needle. Neaten free thread.
Scallops:
Insert a hook in round 16 and crochet 1 FpSC in each stitch around. Join first stitch with 1 SlSt. CH 1 as a helper, [skip one stitch, 7 DC in next stitch, skip one stitch, 1 SlSt in next stitch] – repeat 5 times in total, end the work. Neaten free threads.
Tentacles
Row 1: make CH 23
Row 2: insert a hook in the second stitch from the hook and make 1 SlSt, then make 1 SlSt in every stitch from the previous row, end the work (22 SlSt). Tie up the tentacles in the middle part under the scallops.
Sew the google eyes on the body of the octopus in round 13. My google eyes were 10 mm on average. Then sew two pink buttons under the eyes as the cheeks. If you will use the safety eyes, don't forget to add them during crocheting of the head-body in round 13. If you would like to make a hanger of your octopus, then make a little loop on the upper part. Use dark blue yarn, one thread, hook 3 mm. Insert a hook in the top of the head in round 1 and make CH 3, 1 SlSt in top of the head again. End the work. Pull free threads using your hook inside the body. Then use some string and make a hanger :-)
So are you ready to take her to the Beach with you? :-)
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♥ Happy crocheting ♥
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