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Friday, June 07, 2013

Proud as A Peacock Mystery CAL



"Look at me!" The peacocks shout, then they fan their feathers out. 
Their feathers reach up to the sky, each one has a big, dark eye. 
"Look at me!" The peacocks shout, then they fan their feathers out.

Proud as a Peacock is a deep triangular shawl that can be made with only one skein of lace yarn This shawl is crocheted from the neck down, and can be adjusted very easily depending on the amount of yarn you have. As with all my other patterns, this pattern comes with both written instructions and charts.

Suggested yarn and yardage needed: 
Any lace yarn.
I used Rendezvous Silky Lace 50% Merino wool/50% Silk.
For 1 skein shawl, I used Sleeping Beauty colorway 1 skein (100g, 800 yards).
For 2 skeins shawl, I used Emerald colorway 2 skeins (200 g, 1600 yards).

Finished Sizes (in blocking board):
One skein shawl: 176 cm (69.3”) across top edge, 84 cm (33.1”) depth.

Hook: 3.50 mm (US).
Adjust hook size accordingly if you use thinner/thicker yarn.

Notion: Removable stitch markers, size 8 Beads (optional).

Level: Intermediate

The Mystery CAL is divided into 3 Clues published every Thursday starting on August 1st
1st clue: August, 1st
2nd clue: August, 15th (no clue on August 8th)
3rd clue: August 22nd.

To participate, there are 2 options: 
Option 1: You can buy my hand-dyed yarn Rendezvous Silky Lace USD 30 for single skein, USD 50 for 2 skeins or USD 70 for 3 skeins (shipping and clues are included).
You can choose your color here or here (pls note that the link only for color reference, so don't click "add to cart" over there)
Please state your color choice (pss.....you can choose more than 1 color) in the space provided above the add to cart button.
Payment by Paypal, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. The pattern will be sent to you via Ravelry and the yarn will be sent to your address (please make sure to update your shipping address in Paypal). Shipping cost is FREE! Please allow 10 - 21 days to reach your hand.
Latest date to order: June 30, 2013.
Sizes
Color

Option 2: You can buy the clues only for USD 4,-
Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. Latest date to order: July 30, 2013.

Proud as a Peacock Pattern only
USD 4,-

add to cart

Project Set-up:
Once you bought the clues or the yarn, you’ll receive a notification every time a new clue is uploaded. You also need to sign up here, and don't forget to put the "Proud as a Peacock MCAL" image above on your project page.

Additional Information:
At the end of the MCAL, the participants will receive a copy of the complete pattern at no additional cost. After July 30, the pattern will be released with a full price USD 6,- and the kit will be sold with a full price USD 32 for single skein and USD 55 for 2 skeins,- Pattern is protected by copyright, so participants in the MCAL are required to not distribute copies of the clues or copies of the whole pattern.

Info about the yarn: 
Weight: Lace
Fibers: 50% Merino/50% Silk
Yardage/Weight: approx. 800 yds / 100g
Hand Wash/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.




Wednesday, June 05, 2013

YARNS


Rendezvous Silky Lace
USD 30,-/Skein
(Free Shipping Worldwide)


Info about the yarn:
Weight: Fingering
Fibers: 50% Merino/50% Silk
Yardage/Weight: approx. 800 yds / 100g
Hand Wash/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.













Tuesday, April 02, 2013

Princess and The Pea Knitting Pattern and Kit for Sale





Princess and The Pea is a triangular-ish shaped shawl worked from the bottom up. The pattern is worked on both the right and wrong sides, but it is easy enough to memorize and knit. Because of the shape, this shawl is very easy to wear and stays put on the shoulder. Pattern includes charts and written directions. If you would like to add beads to your shawl, instructions are included as to where to place the beads.





Technical Editor: Chaitanya Muralidhara

Suggested yarn and yardage needed:
Any sock yarn (see table for yardage needed).
I used Forever Sock Rendezvous 75% merino superwash/25% nylon.
For Extra Small sample I used Pear colorway 1 skein (100g, 460 yards).
For Medium size sample I used Princess colorway 2 skeins (200 g, 920 yards) with about 15 gram left.


Finished Sizes (in blocking board):
Extra Small: 112 cm (44") across top edge, 51 cm (22") depth.
Medium: 122 cm (48") across top edge, 75 cm (29.5") depth.

Needle: At least 24" long circular needles size 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7).

Notions: Stitch markers, crochet hook for beading (optional), beads (optional).

Level: Advanced.

All posts about this projects and more photos: click here.

How to Buy:

1. The Pattern only: 
Pattern is 21 pages in PDF includes charts and written directions.
Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

US$6.00,-

add to cart

or

Shawl Collection to Knit 3 e-book
(Dandelion on A Meadow, Princess and The Pea, Fox and The Grapes, Upcoming New Pattern).
US$15.00,-

add to cart

2. The Kit:
You get the PDF pattern and the yarn (1 skein for for Extra Small size, 2 skeins for Small or Medium size, and 3 skeins for Large size Kit). You can choose the color of the yarn here.
Note: If you want to buy the Princess and The Peat kit, please do not click buy now button on that page, unless you want to buy the yarn only.
The pattern will be email to your email address and the yarn will be sent to your address (please make sure to update your shipping address in Paypal).
Shipping cost is FREE! Please allow 10 - 20 days to reach your hand.


Sizes
Color

Info about the yarn: 
Weight: Fingering
Fibers: 75% Superwash Merino / 25% Nylon
Yardage/Weight: approx. 463 yds / 100g
Machine washable/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
Hand wash always recommended.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.

Monday, April 01, 2013

FO: Princess and The Pea

So, if any of you wondering how is the Princess and the Pea looks like, you can see the photos below.
I made 2 samples of this pattern. The first sample, I made extra small with Pear colorway. This is the trial sample, and since I like the result, I wrote the pattern and then made the medium size using Princess colorway.

I think that this pattern is suitable for Mystery Knit Along, because each clue is different.

Clue 1:


Clue 2:


Clue 3:


And finally, here is the whole shawl looks like:


Pattern: Princess and The Pea (Medium)
Source: here
Materials: Rendezvous Forever Sock 75% Merino Superwash/25% Nylon (Princess colorway)
Quantity: 2 skein (200g, 920 yards)
Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle
Start Date: 26 Nov 2012
Finish Date: 30 Jan 2013
Finished Size on Blocking Board: 122 cm (48") across top edge, 75 cm (29.5") depth.




Pattern: Princess and The Pea (Extra Small)
Source: here
Materials: Rendezvous Forever Sock 75% Merino Superwash/25% Nylon (Pear color)
Quantity: 1 skein (100g, 460 yards)
Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.5 mm (US 7), 6 mm (US 10) circular needle
Start Date: 1 Nov 2012
Finish Date: 10 Nov 2012
Finished Size (16 repeats) on Blocking Board: 112 cm
(44") across top edge, 51 cm (22") depth.



Saturday, March 16, 2013

Fox and The Grapes Mystery KAL


Fox and The Grapes is a triangular shaped shawl worked from the bottom up. The pattern is worked on the both wrong and right sides, but it is easy enough to memorize and knit. I named it Fox and The Grapes because I can see foxes and grapes in the pattern. Can you see them?
Pattern includes charts and written directions. If you would like to add beads to your shawl, instructions are included as to where to place the beads.

Suggested yarn and yardage needed:
Any sock yarn (see table for yardage needed).
I used Rendezvous Silky Sensation 50% Merino wool/50% Silk.
For 8 repeats size sample I used Sofia colorway 1 skein (100g, 400 yards).
For 12 repeats size sample I used Wine Burgundy colorway 2 skeins (200 g, 400 yards).



Finished Sizes (in blocking board):
8 Repeats: 110 cm (43.3") across top edge, 60 cm (23.6") depth.

Needle: At least 24" long circular needles size 3.5 mm (US 4) and 4.5 mm (US 7).

Notions: Stitch markers, crochet hook for beading (optional), size 6/0 beads (optional), and crochet hook size 3.5 mm for CO (optional).

Level: Advanced.

The Mystery KAL is divided into 4 Clues published every Thursday starting on May 23.
1st clue: May, 23
2nd clue: May, 30
3rd clue: June, 6
4th clue: June, 13

To participate into The “Fox and The Grapes” Mystery KAL, there are 2 options: 

Option 1: You can buy my hand-dyed yarn Rendezvous Silky Temptation USD 27 for single skein, USD 49 for 2 skeins or USD 69 for 3 skeins (shipping and clues are included). You can choose your color here. Please state your color choice in the space provided above the add to cart button.
Payment by Paypal, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. The pattern will be sent to you via Ravelry and the yarn will be sent to your address (please make sure to update your shipping address in Paypal). Shipping cost is FREE! Please allow 10 - 21 days to reach your hand. Latest date to order: April 23, 2013.

Sizes
Color

Option 2: You can buy the clues only for USD 4,- or the e-book for USD 15,-
The e-book consist of 4 patterns: Dandelion on A Meadow, Princess and The Pea, Fox and The Grapes, and the new upcoming pattern.
If previously you bought 1 of these patterns/kits before, you have automatically get USD 5 discount.
If you bought 2 of these patterns/kits before, you have USD 10 discount (pm or email me at lprajogoathotmaildotcom for the coupon code).
* Since automatic deduction only applicable to pattern purchase only, you need to pm me if you bought my kit(s) before and interested to buy the e-book.
Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. Latest date to order: May 23, 2013.

Princess and The Pea Pattern only
USD 6,-

add to cart

Shawl Collection to Knit 3 
(Consist of 4 patterns: Dandelion on A Meadow, Princess and The Pea, Fox and The Grapes, New upcoming pattern) 
USD 15,-

add to cart

Project Set-up:
Once you bought the clues or the yarn, you’ll receive a notification every time a new clue is uploaded. You also need to sign up here.
On your Ravelry Project Page: Click photo, then choose slurp from web, copy and paste this link: http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/lprajogo/153144522/Fox_and_The_Grapes_medium.jpg

Additional Information:
At the end of the KAL, the participants will receive a copy of the complete pattern at no additional cost. After February 6, the pattern will be released with a full price USD 6,- and the kit will be sold with a full price USD 30 for single skein and USD 53 for 2 skeins,- Pattern is protected by copyright, so participants in the KAL are required to not distribute copies of the clues or copies of the whole pattern.

Info about the yarn:
Weight: Fingering Fibers: 50% Merino/50% Silk
Yardage/Weight: approx. 400 yds / 100g
Hand Wash/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.


Thursday, March 07, 2013

YARNS


Rendezvous Silky Temptation
USD 28,-/Skein
(Free Shipping Worldwide)


Info about the yarn:
Weight: Fingering
Fibers: 50% Merino/50% Silk
Yardage/Weight: approx. 400 yds / 100g
Hand Wash/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.