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Sneak peek week II, voting structure for final reveal, apply to be considered as a future DW guest challenger, more about our Anne Geddes Baby Yarn, new weekly giveaways, fan contributions, and new lovely sponsors!
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IN THIS ISSUE >>>
Page 2 | Notes From Founder,
Salena Baca
Page 3 | This is how you VOTE!
Page 4 | Anne Geddes, Yum!
Page 5-10 | Sneak Peek Week 2
Page 11 | Vendor Showcases
Page 12 | Giveaways!
Page 13 | Fan Contributions!
Page 14-16 | Sponsors!
7 August, 2013
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Sneak Peek Week - Continued!!! This week we reveal the
last 5 of our Design Wars 4 sneak peeks (p5-10)! After you
read through our blacked-out descriptions, don’t be shy to
post design guesses on our fan page; we love to hear what
you think we’re up to!
I hope you’ve noticed our public calls for future Design
wars Guest Challengers, because we couldn’t be more serious
about them! With so much original crochet talent in our
communities, I would love to continue featuring new artists in
future rounds of Design Wars! If you meet our requirements
please fill out an application to be considered!
What’s new in my life? I recently submitted a crochet
pattern that made the cover of Inside Crochet Magazine,
issue 43! This is my very first professional cover, and I’m
honored, thrilled, and exhilarated for the opportunity! It’s on
newsstands now, and I hope you get yourself a copy! Peace,
love, happiness and crochet patterns for all! - Salena
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Anne Geddes Baby Yarn
A wonderful blend of
primaries and pastels is
available in this line of light
weight baby yarn; and, there
are a few variegated skeins
too! You’ll see what we’ve
made with this yarn next
week, and while it’s
wonderful for baby you’ll see
that it’s great for much more!
ABOUT YARN | SHOP!
ANNE GEDDES BABY YARN |
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SNEAK PEEK WEEK PART II |
Get ready for the last of our two
part sneak peek for DW4!
We’ve had a lot of great
guesses on these designs thus
far, but we’re holding out on
revealing them until next week!
Stay tuned for issue 9
(published 14 August) because
when we do reveal all 10 of our
designs we’ll be asking you to
vote on them! Enjoy!
Snag this official Design Wars Duelling Dudes
eCard straight from our blog (we have a blank
one for you there!), and insert your own
crochet inspired caption!
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Being a sucker for color, I wanted to see what I could make
that had a punch of bright and light tones but was indeed
simple to make. I've focused on creating a beginners pattern
this round (the main body uses single crochet entirely) but
with a little kick to make even this simple stitch have some
character. This project focuses mainly on color change and
color combinations to give it an intricate beyond beginner
feel while remaining accessible to any crocheter! Inspired
from Mexican folk art the color changes are fun to watch as
you work and each new addition of color brings more life
and vibrance to the project. The edging and appliques are
worked in high contrast black and white for a showing finish.
The pattern is simple to modify to any size as well. I hope
you enjoy this throw and dare to make one yourself. Enjoy!
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Charissa Ragsdale Mad Mad me: DW 3 Challenger
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Jonna Ventura
Frayed Knot: DW 1, 2, 3 Challenger, DW 2 Winner
Man this round was a challenge! It was coming
down to the wire and I had NO idea what I was
going to make. Then all of a sudden I
remembered an idea i had from DW2 but the
yarn was too thick and the design wasn't
working. Ding ding ding!!! Light bulb came on
and with this beautiful sport weight yarn I can
happily introduce you all to the Not Your
Granny's Leggings! Aren't they adorable? I'm a
huge fan of granny squares and have been dying
to design a pattern around them. The best thing
about them is their versatility and endless color
combinations. The color of these leg warmers I
chose to use makes me think of candy! I would
describe these ones as totally girly, all things
cute, with a side of funky. This pattern will come
in 3 sizes, infant, toddler, and child size so all the
little ladies in your life will have the opportunity
to fall in love with these leg warmers!
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Danyel Pink CrazySocks Designs: DW 1, 2, 3 Challenger,
DW3 Winner.
craftsy | ravelry
The Cora Capelet is a warm and lightweight
accessory for girls of all ages. The soft, light
texture of the Anne Geddes Baby yarn spoke to
me and said, "This would be fabulous yarn for a
spring or fall garment." I love chevrons, but I
wanted to give the capelet a more feminine
texture, so I decided upon a pretty wave stitch. I
have used nearly every color of the yarn I was
given to create capelets in fun, colorful stripe
patterns.
I just know fans will love the Cora Capelet
pattern because it's a very easy project,
enjoyable to crochet, and they can whip one up
in any combination of colors imaginable. You
can dress it up or down, embellish it in various
ways, or wear it with your favorite jeans. The
pattern includes instructions for toddlers, plus
size women, and many sizes in between. Happy
Crocheting!
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This is the perfect Summer dress for the little girls in your
life. Featuring diagonal chevrons on the camisole top, an
optional 3-tiered attached wavy skirt, and either adjustable
halter or classic spaghetti straps, it’s adaptable for every
toddler girl. You can even make matching leggings for the
cooler Fall days! It works up beautifully in any color
combination. It comes in 4 sizes ranging from 6 months to
3T. A big part of Design Wars is testing yourself as a
designer. That’s exactly what I set out to do with this
design. I usually don't work with lightweight, DK, yarn and I
rarely make something gender and age specific. But when
we decided to use Anne Geddes Baby Yarn, I knew that I
wanted to go for it. I’m glad I did!
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Liz McQueen Playin’ Hooky Designs: DW 3 Challenger.
etsy | ravelry
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Salena Baca Baca Creations: DW 1, 2, 3 Challenger
I have wanted to make a hat and blanket set
for years, but I’ve always changed the pattern to
best compliment whatever yarn I was in love
with at the moment. Therefore, it’s been hard
to commit to any one design in particular.
As soon as I felt the Anne Geddes Baby Yarn
I knew exactly which design I wanted to use
with it! I want this to be a pattern that any
crochet lover will be proud to gift; the simplistic
pattern is easy enough to follow, but is textured
slightly for design appeal! I used double strands
of yarn to give this design a plush, cozy feel
which makes the set warm, yet airy and light!
This is one stress-free set that you will enjoy
making more than once, and your friends will
appreciate and cherish it for years to come!
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*RHY to render prize pack, photo may not represent actual prize.
Red Heart Yarn Prize Pack!
We will begin accepting entries for this
gigantic, amazing prize next week!
Look for details during our final reveal and
voting segment in Design Wars 4!
Weekly Giveaway 3!
This is week 3 of our DW4 giveaways, and
each of our challengers are still donating 1
pattern to 3 of our fans! That means 10 patterns
will be provided to 3 fans every week!
Our third giveaway begins today, 7 August,
and will conclude on Sunday, 11 August!
Click on over to enter!
DW4 GIVEAWAYS |
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WHAT’S NEXT? ISSUE 8: AUGUST 14 >>>
Design Wars 4 Final Reveals! Red Heart Yarn Giveaway! Fan Contributions
New Lovely Sponsors
Midsummer Wrap
Missy Lum (Missy’s Stitch N Sew) shared this picture of
the Midsummer Wrap that she worked up (Left). This
is a garment from Design Wars 2, pattern by Salena
Baca of Baca Creations.
Sarah Slouch Hat
Lisa Dean (Loops of Love) shared this picture of the Sarah Slouch Hat she worked up (bottom). This is the winning garment from Design Wars 2, pattern by Jonna Ventura of Frayed Knot (left).
If you have completed a Design Wars Pattern, or used one of our past yarn
picks that you would like to share with us, please e-mail your
submission for consideration to: [email protected]
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