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New knitting design – Raspberry Beret from Caron International Yarn

AGmode — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:18:00 +0000

What a nice surprise. Raspberry Beret just got published and it looks even prettier than I remembered it The yarn used to knit this up is called Caron Simply Soft Party, in a fuchsia shade. This yarn has a hint of sparkle and a very soft touch as well.

Is is worked with only one skein of yarn on the round from the bottom up. It’s an easy project to work and could be a very cute gift for sure. Hope you give it a try. Candela already asked me for her to knit one of course, and she is already digging in my stash of yarn

Happy knitting!

New Double-ended crochet design – On the bias scarf

AGmode — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:25:00 +0000

One of my designs has been published in the Crochet World Magazine, October issue. The On the Bias Scarf is an eye catching yet easy to crochet project. The dynamic of the self-striping yarn combined with the diagonal effect of the pattern stitch makes the scarf one-of-the-kind.

The best part is that you can adapt the pattern to your desire, if you like to make the scarf wider, just add some extra stitches to the count and get a stole looks like or wrap effect, on the other hand if you like to shorten the length, just work less number of rows, it is an easy project to customize to your preference. The yarn weight is great, helps the scarf to be airy and lofty.

The Double-ended crochet technique use a special type of tool, the hook anatomy is basically a straight shaft with no thumb rest and a hook head in each of both ends. This allows to work with 2 strands of yarn alternately.

Got the magazine copy a couple of days ago and the pics are fantastic! Hope you like it as well

Love of Knitting – The knitting shop feature

AGmode — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 23:32:00 +0000

Where do I begin? Everybody knows by this time that I love designing, I always have to have some WIP in my car or a project bag ready to be grabbed when I need to carpool my daughter to dance lessons or running back and forth from one place to another…

What I really love as much as my projects is fancy knitting notions to work with. A few months ago one of my dear friends said… I love those (markers) I don’t know exactly why you use them but sure they are pretty… That was my lightbulb moment, since then I’ve been hand crafting colorful and snag less stitch markers.

Love of knitting magazine has featured my shop showing an assortment of stitch markers in their Fall Issue. It is part of “the knitting shop” section.

The magazine is full of new ideas from quick projects to more elaborated ones. Take a look when you can, you won’t regret it

New crochet design: Posies Blanket

AGmode — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:35:00 +0000

I’m so excited to share with you some good news! For the very first time one of my designs has been published in a book. Yes indeed, Posies Blanket is part of the Go Crafty! Crochet Baby Blankets booklet.

Soho Publishing has recently released a series of booklets in both techniques, knitting and crochet, with projects from accessories like shawls and scarves, to home decor including blankets, and afghans to name some.

You can find these booklets on the web at Knit Picks and they are on sale 40% off. Great deal if want to expand your library.

Hope you enjoy them!

Dulcinea shawlette

AGmode — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 01:39:00 +0000

It has been a while since I’ve posted any news about designs. That doesn’t mean I’m taking a sabbatical year, its because I need to keep things hush hush for a while until the right time arrives and the designs get published.

In the meantime I’ve been busy working on some design ideas which I intend to publish independently. And this is one of them: Dulcinea Shawlette. A summer accessory to cover your shoulders at the office or those evening in town when a cami or strapless calls for help. Tunisian crochet project worked in two sections, the body is worked from the bottom up and then comes the lace edge sideways.

Written instructions are coming soon. Stay tuned for more info.

California Crafters Club of Etsy: Tools of the Knitting Trade

AGmode — Fri, 06 May 2011 01:57:00 +0000

California Crafters Club of Etsy: Tools of the Knitting Trade: “At its most basic, knitting is about two sticks and some string. Two sticks. Knitting needles. There are so many varieties to choose from….”

New crochet design – Florencia lace shawlette

AGmode — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:20:00 +0000

WOW it is finally out! I published this lace crochet pattern accessory a few days ago and the feedback I already got is overwhelming.

The design concept when I created this shawlette was first and foremost an open stitch pattern, very drapery, feminine with a touch a vintage delicacy. The yarn chosen for this project was a lace weight yarn, this time Knit Picks Shadow, merino wool was the answer, but this project could be done with other laceweight yarn of your preference.

The edging has a vintage flair which gives the romantic note to this design. Is has been worked using the joined-as-you-go technique where each and every fan is completed before you move up to the next one.

Enjoy your day!

First sneak preview from my new mini-collection of lightweight designs

AGmode — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 17:16:00 +0000

It’s my very first time posting sneak photos, so please bear with me. I’ve been holding on to write about my new crochet designs and the whole idea is getting in shape, so is no better time than the present to write about it. I want to tell you all, but then again I want you to be surprised when the designs get published, pictures are gorgeous, the projects are a dream to wear, and I need to keep them just for me until the release day… Believe me, this is much harder for me than for you

Above is the first of a few in which I’ve been working since late last year. It’s a mini collection of light weight projects. Some highlights: the use of charts, I can’t help it, they are my best friends, and I’ll make them yours as well; minimum ends to weave, but we’ll talk about this in my next post…

New knitting design: On the Trail Vest from Caron International

AGmode — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:31:00 +0000

One of my designs On the trail Vest has been published a couple of days ago at Caron International. and is available for free to download. It is a vest worked from the bottom up back and forth in stockinette stitch, but the fun part is just about to start. It features a collar which is worked using a mosaic stitch with 2 different colors that gives to the vest a very interesting look.

New crochet design: Winter Posies Lap Robe from Caron International

AGmode — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 15:27:00 +0000

It is published indeed! The Winter Posies Lap Robe from Caron International is finally available.

The texture, the flower’s definition, the colorwork is absolutely great. It is worked flat, every two rows the posies are completed and after that the yarn change to the second color.

The photo shows the pattern stitch details. The edge is worked on the round.

Hope you like this design!