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Dantelina – A Lace Crochet Shawl Pattern

I’m delighted to announce the release of my latest crochet pattern, “Dantelina,” in collaboration with Expression Fiber Arts. This marks our second partnership, and I’m thrilled to share this elegant design with you. You can find the pattern here: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/dantelina.html.

About the “Dantelina” Shawl

“Dantelina,” derived from the Malagasy word for “lace,” embodies the delicate beauty of fine threads woven into intricate patterns. This versatile openwork lace shawl is perfect for adding a touch of sophistication to any outfit. The pattern offers two sizes: a scarf measuring 44 inches by 20 inches (112 cm x 51 cm) and a shawl measuring 95 inches by 37 inches (241 cm x 94 cm), both customizable to suit your preferences.

Yarn Selection

For this design, I selected Expression Fiber Arts’ luxurious Moongleam Fingering yarn, a harmonious blend of 50% cotton and 50% mulberry silk. This 2-ply yarn boasts a soft, silky texture with a subtle sheen, making it ideal for showcasing the intricate lacework of “Dantelina.” The sample features the “Lens Flare” colorway, a gorgeous smoky teal blue that adds depth and elegance to the piece. To recreate the shawl, you’ll need approximately 800 yards (732 meters) of fingering-weight yarn. With a wide range of stunning colorways available in their Moongleam Fingering collection, you can choose the perfect shade to make this shawl uniquely yours

Pattern Details

Designed for the adventurous beginner, “Dantelina” introduces a variety of stitches, including double crochet, picot, and fan stitches. The pattern provides clear instructions and is easily adjustable, allowing you to modify the size to your liking. A US size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook is recommended to achieve the desired gauge.

A Continued Collaboration

Collaborating with Expression Fiber Arts again has been an absolute joy. Their exquisite yarns bring out the best in my designs, and I love seeing how their colors and textures enhance each stitch. I’m excited to see how you bring this pattern to life with your unique touch.

Happy crocheting!

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April 21, 2023 · 1:32 pm

Núverandi – Shawl Pattern

I’m thrilled to announce the release of my latest crochet pattern, “Núverandi,” in collaboration with Expression Fiber Arts! This pattern holds a special place in my heart, as it’s my first design published outside of self-publication. You can find the pattern here: https://www.expressionfiberarts.com/products/nuverandi.html

About the “Núverandi” Shawl

“Núverandi,” meaning “current” or “present” in Icelandic, features rippling, alternating waves reminiscent of water currents. This design serves as a gentle reminder to stay present and mindful of life’s ebb and flow. The shawl measures an impressive 105 inches (267 cm) in length and 18 inches (46 cm) in width when blocked, offering versatile styling options—from a cozy wrap to a stylish scarf or hood.

Yarn Selection

For this project, I chose Expression Fiber Arts’ luxurious CashSilk Sock yarn, a fingering-weight blend that combines the softness of cashmere with the sheen of silk. The sample showcases two stunning colorways: “Rooted” and “Icy.” To recreate this look, you’ll need two skeins of each color, totaling four skeins. If these specific colors aren’t available, any shades from their fingering-weight collection will work beautifully.

Pattern Details

Designed with the adventurous beginner in mind, “Núverandi” offers an opportunity to explore various stitch heights, including double crochet, half double crochet, and treble crochet. The use of half double crochets in the third loop on specific wrong-side rows adds texture, creating an overlapping wave effect. The pattern is easily customizable; you can adjust the length by modifying the beginning chain in multiples of 16 and increase the width by adding more repeats.

A Milestone Achievement

Partnering with Expression Fiber Arts for this release is a dream come true. Their commitment to quality and creativity aligns perfectly with my design philosophy. I’m beyond excited to share “Núverandi” with you and can’t wait to see the beautiful shawls you’ll create.

Happy crocheting!

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October 28, 2022 · 1:20 pm

Pattern Release this Friday!

I am so excited to show this to you all! My new pattern, Nuverandi will be released THIS Friday by Expression Fiber Arts! It will be FREE for a limited time. Check back in Friday for more pictures and the link to the pattern. Or, you can sign up for the EFA newsletter to get the email when the pattern goes live Friday morning!

We’ll have to wait a few more days. In the meantime, you can get a quick, closer sneak peek on Chandi’s Facebook Live from Expression Fiber Arts today!

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October 25, 2022 · 1:03 pm

Crocheting Community

FB_IMG_1501679450016I will do a post here shortly on Conference last week. (I’m still recovering.) But one of my classes was a full-day Professional Development Day workshop.  I learned so much and met some new people.  One of the suggestions was creating a group to go with your Facebook Page – something I’ve always thought about doing, but have been a bit intimidated by.

So I went ahead and set one up, linked it to my Stitched In Love Crocheting Facebook page, and have a few members.  We’re also getting ready to start a Crochet-a-Long (CAL) to kick things off!

So if you are on Facebook, come on over and join us in the Stitched In Love Crocheting Community! Introduce yourself, invite your friends, share your WIPs and completed projects and patterns, and then vote on the motif you think we should use for the CAL!

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30 Days of Blog 2017 – Twenty-Three

I got my new business cards in the mail today! This was really important to me to get done before going to Chicago next month so that I can pass out cards with the correct website when I meet new friends!

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30 Days of Blog 2017 – Five

So year before last I was short on cash and let my domain name expire. (It was stitchedinlove.com) It got swooped up and held hostage (not being used) as a premium domain for the price of like $300.00. Nope. Not going to pay that. If you’d been realistic and done like $50.00 or maybe even $100.00, I might have bit my lip and taken the hit. But that much is ridiculous.  You don’t have me over the barrel that you think you do here.

So I tried biding my time, figuring it was worth a try.  It was set to expire on June 1st, but of course they renewed it, and now the premium domain price is $783.00 with a minimum offering price of $509.00 required. <Insert maniacal laugh.>

So I did some brainstorming and some collaborating with my crafty friends and finally ended up wondering why I hadn’t used StitchedInLoveCrocheting.com in the fist place. The only thing that I can think of is that it’s a bit long, but it doesn’t seem too bad to me now.  It’s more specific and clear what the website is with this URL anyway. I like it better than the other URL, so there!

As a result, I’ve had to go back and update my watermarks with the new address.

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Like us on Facebook!

FBToday I’m going to be a bit lazy with my 30 Days of Blog Post because it’s Friday…  We only have 33 followers on Facebook but we have a lot more here on the Blog.  So I’d like to ask everyone to please Like and Share our Facebook Page!  Click the above Link and then click on “Like” when you get to the page.  Then share us with your friends on Facebook too! I’d love to get to 100 Likes, but let’s see if we can do 50 to start out with.

We have a site redesign in the works right now by way of a new logo and header image.  So check back soon for that!

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