dw6 | issue 17
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Read about our new mini challenge with Swanky yarn, get free crochet patterns and tutorials, review our vote structure and categories, enter our February CAL and enter to win yarn, mark your calendar for our Linda Permann interview and giveaway, see what prizes have been donated from our favorite crochet shops, and see our DW6 pattern sneak peeks!TRANSCRIPT
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IN THIS ISSUE >>> Page 2 | What’s new?
Page 3 | Red Heart With Love!
Page 4-13 | DW6 Sneak Peeks!
Page 14-15 | Prizes for our DW6
Designers!
Page 16 | Linda Permann Interview &
Book Giveaway!
Page 17 | With Love CAL!
Page 18 | Past Winners & Vote
Structure!
Page 19 | Free Patterns & Tutorials
Page 20 | Swanky Mini Challenge
Page 21 | What’s next?
13 February
2014
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Excitement is in the air here in the Design Wars
community, and it’s not just because Valentine’s Day is
near; Check our DW6 sneak peeks on pages 4-13!
My interview with Linda Permann begins next week,
and I can’t wait to see who will win the signed copy of
Little Crochet! The fun will be hosted on our blog, so add
the details on page 16 to your calendar!
Get ready to vote! All DW6 designs will be revealed
on 26 February, and we’ll be asking you to vote for each
in a series of categories! See page 18 for our vote
structure!
Our February CAL has been quite a hit so far, and
fans have added over 75 projects! Don’t miss out; we’re
taking entries for projects (and the yarn giveaway!) until
the end of the month!
We’ll be hosting a brand new kind of Design Wars
Challenge with a yarn that isn’t even on the sale shelves
yet! Check out page 20 to read more about it!
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This week were giving you
an up close glimpse of our
DW6 patterns, and just a
few words about what the
designs really are! Think
you can guess what our
designers are up to? Click
on any DW6 badge to visit
their fan page, and let the
guessing games begin!
Enjoy
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Ab
iga
ilolo
gy
There’s nothing like the comfy cozy feel of a favorite sweater...and even
better...a sweater dress! The “Jewel Dress” features a sophisticated top-
down seamless yoke construction with front-post double crochet details at
the arms and waist. The body of the dress is a trendy v-stitch that is easy to
repeat. Once you get going this pattern is rather simple to complete and
the worsted weight yarn helps it stitch up quickly (and keeps you warm in
the chilly winter months)! It is sized for women XS-XL and also features a
keyhole closure on the back. The length of sleeves and skirt can swiftly be
modified by adding or omitting rounds. The “Jewel Dress” looks great in
the rich jewel tones available in Red Heart’s With Love line and the outfit is
complete with your favorite pair of knee-high boots. Wear it with
confidence, a sense of whimsy, and you’ll be ready to tackle cold weather
with bold color and style!
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Sin
cere
ly P
am
With a blizzard out my window, and yarn and hook in hand, I
found that I kept turning to thoughts of spring! The Butterfly
Breeze Poncho was designed with visions of open fields,
warm breezes and beautiful sunshine! It is light and airy, easy
to wear over your clothing without adding a lot of bulk and
has enough detail to really set it apart from anything else
you may have in your wardrobe! I have written it in sizes
toddler to adult, and used a pattern repeat that allows you to
use a solid color for something more modern, or any number
of colors in the rainbow for a fun, fresh look! I had a lot of
fun designing this, and I hope you love it as much as I do!
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A C
roch
ete
d S
implici
ty
I've recently discovered a love for the 1960's vintage
style and knew that I wanted my design to reflect that!
I've had this design concept in the back of my mind
for over a year, but it wasn't until I fell in love with the
60's that the design came to fruition. Perfect for year
round wear and when paired with the right ensemble
it can be either casual or dressy, but nonetheless
trendy! The young lady in your life is going to look
fabulous in her very own Vintage Houndstooth Jacket.
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Frayed
Kno
t
I'd like to introduce my Michelle Mittens! They are named after
a friend who has been waiting not so patiently for a pair of
mittens! Red Heart with Love is the perfect yarn for this
project. It's so soft and comfy! Since there seems to be no end
to the snow and cold here in Michigan this is perfect timing
for some warm and cozy mittens for those freezing fingers.
The textures in these mitts are so fun to create and they work
up fast. These will make for a great last minute gift for all your
friends and family! Men, women, boys, & girls of all ages will
love sporting these mitts. I hope you love them as much as I
love designing them!
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One
& T
wo C
om
pany
I've always wanted to create a little world for my daughter,
where she could develop her amazing stories. To do it, I
needed to make a larger project with a thicker yarn and
bright colors. For this "With Love" from Red Heart is perfect,
so my design for this round of Design Wars 6 is Adventure
in the Woods Playground. I think it's great to promote the
creativity and imagination of children. Also, it’s wonderful to
share and play with friends. You can customize it as you
prefer, adding and modifying elements. I really enjoyed
designing it, and I hope your little ones enjoy so much
playing!
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The W
hole
Kni
t &
Caboodle
A lot of what I design is targeted at children and their parents and when
selling items I've made, I often receive messages from parents telling
me just how much their children love the hats or stuffed toys they've
purchased from me. My inspiration for this piece is much, much closer
to home. A couple of Christmases ago my husband and I had some
photos taken of our daughter and this piece is inspired by those
photos. I love the pink, aqua and yellow together, and I really love the
bare feet! I've always loved miniature things, so the bowl and the
rolling pin are the icing on the cake! :) I've designed lots and lots of
animals, but this is the first doll I've designed. I feel as though I've
partially stayed in my comfort zone with amigurumi but I have stepped
one foot out and into uncharted territory for me. I'm so proud of this
piece; I hope you love it as much as I do!
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Rohn
Str
ong
Desi
gns
Millie is one of those Afghan designs that will be around forever. It’s an
heirloom piece that never goes out of style and is easy to customize! The
afghan is worked in a classic Mile-a-Minute fashion, center strips are
completed in one color, while the main color wraps each center strip. The
strips are then joined with a simple single crochet to complete this classic
design. A pop of color is added by working one full section of the Afghan
in bright neon colors for a modern and fresh feel. The great thing about
Millie is that it can be customized to make ANY size afghan you want.
From a newborn wrap all the way up to a king size bedspread. Simply
lengthen each strip and connect more and more until it is the desired
size! This technique can also be adapted for garments, scarves, pillow
covers, potholders, washcloths, and more! You really are only limited by
your imagination.
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Luz
Pattern
s
I designed a bag that can be used as a tote or a market
bag, but it can also be used as a messenger bag! The
design could be for men or women but in the purple and
lilac colours of the sample it is a more of a female version.
One size only, I designed this bag because bags are one of
my favourite items, I use them lots, I make bags from my
own patterns, I sometimes get attached to the same item
and make it a few times in different colours just because! I
used purple, lilac and grey on this design; I think there are
great colours that will bring an autumn bag into the spring
nicely!
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Cra
zySock
s D
esi
gns
The Prism Slouch & Cowl are fun, casual garments that can be
worked up in any combination of colors. They were designed
with a unique, geometrical texture; and are enjoyable projects
for new and seasoned crocheters alike. My husband said the
stitching reminded him of math symbols, so when I made my
slouch in rainbow colors, I knew I had to name it "Prism". The
patterns include instructions for toddler, child, and adult sizes;
and provide ideas for adjusting your Prism Slouch & Cowl to
your liking. I truly believe you will love creating these
garments & you'll find that the hardest part about them is
deciding what color yarns you should use!
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Remember, this array of goodies is just for my DW6 challengers! Each
item was donated from an artisan shop that specializes in goods for
crochet lovers, and you can click on any product image to view the
entire shop of fantastic finds!
Kat Klebenow | Project Bags! Kat offers handmade drawstring project bags featuring beautiful hand dyed colors, and screen prints to satisfy the needs of even the pickiest knitter or crocheter!
Auntie Jen’s Creations
Jen is an avid crochet artist
who also offers an array of
hand cut and naturally
sealed wooden buttons!
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Twinkie Chan | Food inspired Crochet goodies!
Twinkie Chan has an insatiable appetite for
designing and crocheting fun, food-themed
accessories to keep you and your stuff cozy.
Her Etsy shop is filled with finished items as
well as crochet patterns to help you feel
yummy and make the world a yummier place.
hoffee and a nuffin Where you buy traditional red heels and one of a
kinds, currently specializing in hand carved
rubber stamps created from original designs!
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Find Linda online!
Mark your calendars! Our interview with
crochet designer and Craftsy instructor
Linda Permann begins on February 17,
and I’ll be giving away this signed copy of
Little Crochet!
enter to win this
BOOK!
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Fans are posting pictures of their crochet goods
made with our DW6 yarn pick – With Love – and
we’ve got over 75 so far! Click on over to see them
all, and be sure to enter your own for a chance to
win our yarn stash giveaway too!
Click here to
ENTER!
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Learn more about
Swanky from
Red heart Yarns!
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February 26 >>>
Final Reveals – All DW patterns will be unveiled! Voting – The polls will open, and you’ll vote for
the best designs this round! Red Heart Yarn Prize Pack – Enter to win!