5.19.2011

How To Play A Pattern Game


I just received in my shipment of Roses are Red, Violets are Blue printed headband patterns!
I love the way they turned out.



As you know, I offer the pattern pdfs as individual downloads HERE on my blog, but
in this printed version (found in yarn stores), both patterns are included in one. 
The above picture shows two copies of the same pattern. (One is just flipped over.)



This concept is often confusing, so I thought I'd show you what I mean.

Below you will see the pattern open on both sides.
No matter how you flip this brochure, one pattern will always be right side up.

You should have heard me trying to explain this style of printing over the phone to some of my family members. It was very frustrating for everyone involved. I guess its something you just have to see to understand. :)


I think these patterns turned out lovely and the way its printed up is fun and unusual.

The most special thing about both of my headband patterns (this one and the Birds and Bees headbands) are the games included  for children. I included these games as a way for knitters to get their children involved in the process.


My five year old daughter helped me put together a "game playing demonstration" for you to see how they work! 








16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh, Alana, your headbands are just lovely! And your pattern is beautiful; I love that you included the games for kids, what an inspired touch! Hope you are well! - Barbara

Suzanne said...

Everything about your work is classy.

skinner studio said...

This is so very sweet. You're amazing Alana!

Louise said...

Very cute :)

drMolly, the BeanQueen said...

Those are looking wonderful.

Thumperina said...

She is just too cute! I love your little girl and her sweet voice.

mhchong said...

OMG... what a cutie!!!

Kitty Couture said...

Your daughter is adorable!! What a sweet idea. The headband does look lovely in her hair.

Cathi said...

That was cute, Alana. Nice demo of the pattern games too!

Rosie said...

The pattern is lovely and your daughter is the cutest little girl. Thank you for the adorable video.

Shelley said...

Adorable!

J said...

I loved the look of the patterns before I watched this but now...gorgeous! Your little person is such a cutie - we all stopped and watched her!

Nalhcib said...

The design pattern is really amazing.

Unknown said...

She's so sweet!

And your printed patterns are stunningly beautiful!

Babci Lise said...

YEAH !!! WEBS is finally carrying your patterns.. I love showing them to customers and can't wait to download the headbands for my granddaughter. Stay well...

knittinglane said...

Alana - your daughter is so precious. I really enjoyed this video. Treasure these times because they grow up way too fast (my "baby" girl is 19)!