New pattern - Cocker Spaniel

Last year a Ravelry friend (who loves schnauzers) asked me to help her make a crocheted schnauzer. I gave it a try and wrote up a pattern (which is currently my best seller). Some time ago I thought that I should make a cocker spaniel pattern (as my family has a cocker). Here's the effect:

I must say I'm even more happy with him than with the schnauzer and I'm planning to have more breeds soon:)

And good news for my giveaway participants is that you get a discount on him: just e-mail me at kacprzak_justyna@wp.pl

back to the game

Wondering if I'm still working on my Year of Projects crochet and knitting? Well, I've been hibernating some of my projects to work on my submissions (details about the last one soon), but I'm back on track!
I've finished the gloves from this set, but decided not to make a hat, as Maciek got a beautiful knitted hat from my mom and he's got also the one I've knitted for him (and some others...) so I guess one more won't be necessary. I decided not to make a thumb, as he won't need it.

Not perfect, but definitely warm!

My next project was supposed to be the Maui shrug, but I've come across this beauty - Ribbed Lace Bolero and just couldn't resist! I casted it on on Sunday and I hope to be done soon. It's really a great pattern. Easy and quick, but not too boring.

I'm using Nako Super Inci yarn - wool+acrylic. It's wonderful!

 Hope to find some time to visit other YoP blogs soon!

quick flower coaster - free pattern

Two months ago, one of my friends was getting married and I was looking for a quick housewarming gift for her. Coasters is what immediately came to my mind, so I spent a few hours looking for something that I'd like. I even made and frogged a few and ended up making my own. Since I'm quite happy with the result, I decided to share the pattern with you. Hope you'll like it!


Oh, by the way, are you on Pinterest? I am and you can find me here:)

Quick flower coaster:

Hook: 5mm
Yarn: Aran / 10 ply
100% acrylic
 I used Caron Simply Soft Collection
315 yards / 170 grams


ch - chain 
sc - single crochet

chsp- chain space
dc - double crochet
sl st - slip stitch
x5/x3 - repeat 5/3 times
(x) - number of stitches in a row
 3dc cl - 3double crochet cluster - * wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook in the indicated st, pull yarn through, draw yarn through 2 loops on the hook*,  repeat from * to * twice more (there will be 4 loops on the hook). Pull the yarn through all the loops on the hook.
2dc cl - 2 double crochet cluster -  * wrap the yarn over the hook, insert the hook in the indicated st, pull yarn through, draw yarn through 2 loops on the hook*,  repeat from * to *  (there will be 3 loops on the hook). Pull the yarn through all the loops on the hook.

Coaster:
ch6, join to the first ch to form a circle
1. 12sc in the circle, join (12)
2.  ch3, 2dc cl in the same spot, ch2, 2dc cl in the next sc, *ch2, 3dc cl in the next sc, ch2, 2dc cl in the next sc* repeat from * to* around, join (6 3dc cls and 6 2dc cls)
3. sl st to the chsp, ch3, (1dc, ch3, 2dc) in the same chsp, *1dc in the next chsp, (2dc, ch3, 2dc) in the next chsp*, repeat from * to* around, join
4. ch1, *7dc in the next chsp, 1sc in the next dc*, repeat from * to* around, join.
Fasten off.

let's share the love

I've never been a fan of the Valentine's Day, I don't celebrate it in any special way or send cards. But I thought it would be a good day to show our special affection for crochet. Or knitting :) So, if you want to join, post a short note on my Facebook page, telling why you like to knit or crochet. And those who answer in the most interesting way - be sure to get your prize!
I'd hate to limit the love sharing mood, so I'm giving you the whole week to come up with something! I'll choose the lucky winner on the 22nd of February.
And to make sure you spread the love even further, post an info about this giveaway on your blog/FB/Twitter or however you want and you'll get a 10% discount for my next pattern! Just remember to e-mail me and I'll send you the code:)
So, what are you waiting for? Let's spread some love!