Meet Ivete Tecedor of Chiagu: the talent behind Loida

Ivete modeling Loida 
shown in Sandrasingh Lace Fresh Lime

This is a good time to introduce Ivete Tecedor the designer of Loida and the talent behind her design company Chaigu. I’ve had the pleasure of working with her since Sept. 2009 and I was ecstatic when she agreed to design an exclusive pattern with my Lace thus Loida was created!

Meet Ivete: Based in New York City, Ivete Tecedor has been designing since 2001 and self-publishing knitting patterns since 2005. She loves yarn even more than she loves knitting, so her designs often feature gorgeous yarns in simple silhouettes that really allow the yarn to shine through. Handpainted and variegated yarns are well-represented in her patterns, especially her favorite yarn ever, Koigu KPPPM. One of her designs, the Tramonto shawl in 14 colors of KPPPM, won “Best in Show” at the Juried Knitting Exhibition at Kiana Malekzadeh Gallery in 2005. Ivete was one of the original knitbloggers and has been blogging about knitting since 2001, check out her website and blog.

What does her name “Chiagu” mean? The word itself doesn’t mean anything, it’s a phonetic spelling of the Brazilian name “Tiago,” which for years has been Ivete’s favorite name. She just loves the way it sounds! As you plan your fall projects you’ll be delighted by the shawl & wrap, sweater & shrug and accessory designs of Chiagu.

Let’s all show Ivete the love she deserves and add your Loida project to her pattern page on  Ravelry!

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Meet my Loida Shawl KAL Co-Host: Gini Holter

Introducing my co-host Gini Holter!   Gini is "ginih" on Ravelry, friend her! Gini is an amazing lace knitter, you can also check out her Project Page on Rav, and has joined us for other KALs. I was very happy when she agreed to be my Loida KAL co-host. 

Meet Gini: I have been knitting regularly for about 19 years. I first learned to knit when I was about 5 years old from my mother but did not go beyond the basic knit/purl. I decided to learn (or maybe “re-learn”) to knit about 20 years ago, but when I went to take lessons at my LYS I found that I already knit Continental and could not seem to make my fingers work for English style. So with encouragement from the owner I stepped right into a few challenging patterns and haven’t put down my needles since.

I love to knit lace, especially shawls. I am very excited to co-host this KAL. I hope to encourage and support you all through this lovely shawl pattern, and maybe those of you who are a little reluctant to try lace will take this opportunity to join in with us.

A little bit about me. I live in Allen, Texas, just north of Dallas. I am a mom to 3 amazing boys, and I am married to a great guy who puts up with all of my various adventures. We have a beagle named Zoe, 3 fancy mice, 3 planted aquariums full of various types of tropical fish and a yard full of antique roses. I am a family nurse practitioner and I also teach nursing school. I just finished my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Texas Tech University Health Science Center on May 21, 2013.

Loida by Chiagu

Join us for the Loida Shawl KAL

Loida by Chiagu

Join us in my Ravelry group, Sandrasingh.com, on July 4th for the start of ourLoida shawl KAL!  Enjoy the company of fellow lace knitters as you complete this beautiful design.  Knit in one skein of my Sandrasingh Lace (which is On Sale) this pattern is intended as a beginner-appropriate lace shawl design, yet its interesting and engaging enough for an experienced lace knitter. 

The KAL will last 4 weeks, July 4th to August 1st and there are some fabulous prizes! 

1. On the Hudson by Sandra Singh & 4 skeins of Sandrasingh 1 Ply Merino Worsted
2. Isabella by Through The Loops & 4 skeins of Sandrasingh 1 Ply Merino Worsted 
3. Three Chiagu PDF Patterns -- Winners choice

All finished shawls must be posted by August 1st in the Loida KAL thread by 11:30pm CST and the 3 Winners will be drawn randomly.

Mountain Street Arts' Custom Knit or Crochet Label Winner!

Hello Everyone,
We have our Winner for the set of Custom Knit or Crochet Labels, but first I want to say "Thank you" to everyone who took a moment to enter!

Drum roll please...our winner is lostsentiments of the lostsentiments blog!  Congratulations!  

Please email me at sandrasingh@sandrasingh.com to claim your prize.  Please tell me which Mountain Street Arts' Custom Design, the Flowers, Custom Knit or Custom Crochet Labels, you want, the name you would like on your labels and your shipping address.

Thank you,
Sandra Singh

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