Holiday season is wonderful, but it can be stressful as well. I know many of you are rushing to finish their projects, gifts before Christmas and I am one of you. My mistake is that often I start really big projects ahead of a time (as I think) and then I realize I am not […]
Author: Vita Apala
Hello! I am a designer behind Mon Petit Violon brand. In this little space of mine I share unique, beautiful and inspiring projects and patterns. I am an author and recently my first book "Super Cute crochet for Little Feet" was released in UK, Germany, France, Estonia an other countries! US version is coming out in March. I was born in Riga, Latvia, but currently living in Italy with my husband and our two kids. I truly believe that crochet (and other crafts as well) make the world a better place!
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving (if you celebrate) and we all know what happens afterwards… yes, BLACK Friday! I know in Europe Black Fridays are very different from the ones in US, but it is becoming more and more popular here as well and I did spot some good deals today. 🙂 I […]
There is a new sweater pattern just released, my friends! It is a pattern for Raindrops Sweater! Initially this sweater was designed with a fuzzy yarn, like Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk. Using fuzzy yarns, in crochet can be scary, but the result is so worth it. You get super cute finished item, light as a cloud, […]
If you follow my work for some time, you know that I love all things ruffle, peplum and pleats. Yes, I do. I still want to play with those details a lot, and here is a result. This Cable Cardigan with Pleats is a mix of vintage and modern. It drapes beautifully and will add […]
If you remember my Falling Leaves Cardigan you know that crochet leaves look really cute. I knew that sooner or later I would make something with them again. This time I did discover another and in my opinion smarter way to make those super cute crochet leaves. This cowl doesn’t have buttons and basically you […]
Crochet socks can be such a fun thing to make, but there are a few things to know before you start so that you can be happy with the results and enjoy wearing them. Yarn choice is essential. Crocheting with a thin yarn can be long and kind of painful, but for great and comfortable […]
Summer came almost to an end and it is the best and most inspiring time of the year for me. I can’t wait to dive into all the projects I have in my mind. I hope you feel the same! I know for many of you school year has already started. For us not yet. […]
If you are looking for your next project – here it is – Ruffle Romper! Even if you don’t have your own babies I am sure there are people in your life who would appreciate it. And you will have plenty of fun to make it, trust me! I made few rompers before and every […]
I don’t know about you but I love shawls. I actually think that whenever you don’t know what to crochet – make a shawl! You can never go wrong with it, unless you absolutely hate them and never wear. Shawls are great to make with hand dyed yarns or multi-color yarns. Let’s be honest – […]
I hope your summer is great so far! I also hope you didn’t abandon your crochet hook completely and still get some time to crochet because I have a brand new and fun pattern for you! It is a Truffle Ruffle dress. If you follow me on Instagram you probably already have seen it. I […]
Vita Apala
