Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Something in The Rain Knitting Pattern for Sale

This is the reveal of Something in The Rain MKAL that I had on June 20th - August 1st 2019. This is the second MKAL in year 2019 and the second of the Shawl Collection to Knit ebook no 7. I love love love this shawl. It has amazing texture and lots of beads. Since it is made of 50% wool and 50% silk, it also has nice sheen and amazing drape. For the sample shown below, I used petal (mauve) and cloudy (blue) colorway. 




Something in The Rain is an asymmetric triangle shaping on a bias, thus creating a long crescent shaped shawl. The shawl generous length is perfect for many styling options. This shawl is designed to be knit in fingering or heavy fingering yarns in 2 colors adorned with plenty of beads (if beads are not for you, then you can omit them all together). Pattern includes charts and written directions. 

Suggested yarn: Fingering or Heavy fingering 

Yardage needed for sizes 1 (2, 3):
Yarn A: 330 (380, 440) yards / 300 (350, 400) m. 
Yarn B: 275 (340, 410) yards / 250 (310, 375) m. 

Beads (6/0 seed beads) - Optional: 748 (852, 956) pcs. 

Finished Sizes (Relaxed)
Wingspan: 81 (90, 98)” / 205 (230, 250) cm. 
Depth: 21 (23, 25)” / 54 (59, 65) cm. 

Needle
Size 5 US / 3.75 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long. 
Size 7 US / 4.50 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long. 
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking pins, size 14 US / 0.75 mm steel crochet hook for beads (optional), stitch markers. 

Level: Intermediate. 

Total Pages: 21 




Detailed Information of The Sample 
Pattern: Something in The Rain 
Materials: Rendezvous Silky (383 yd/100g/skein; 50% Superwash Merino 50% Silk) in Petal (1 skein) and Cloudy (1 skein) colorway 
Beads: Miyuki 6/0 Mettalic Dark Bronze seed beads  
Needle: 3.75 mm and 4.5 mm Circular Needle 
Start Date: 6 April 2019 
Finish Date: 13 May 2019 
Finished Size: Wingspan 90” / 230 cm ; Depth: 23” / 59 cm

Something in The Rain Pattern 
USD 5,- 

 Shawl Collection to Knit 7 
(consist of 4 patterns including this one) 
USD 15,- 
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Sunday, December 15, 2019

Twist Knitting Pattern for Sale

This is the reveal of Twist MKAL that I had on March - April 2019. This is the first MKAL in year 2019 and the first of the Shawl Collection to Knit ebook no 7. It had a lot of twisted stitches and cable, hence the name. For this pattern I used gradient color and use the lighter color first. Since the pattern is done bottom up, I get the lighter color on the edging. I love the frosty effects. 

Twist is a long crescent shaped shawl worked from the bottom up. The shawl generous length is perfect for many styling options. This shawl is designed to be knit in fingering or heavy fingering yarns adorned with plenty of beads (if beads are not for you, then you can omit them all together). This pattern has many twisted stitches and cables to create interesting textural pattern, thus the name. Pattern includes charts and written directions. 

Suggested yarn: Fingering or heavy fingering 

Yardage needed for sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
360 (440, 530, 640, 750, 870) yards / 320 (400, 490, 580, 680, 790) m. 

Beads (5/0 triangle beads) - Optional: 457 (545, 633, 729, 827, 933) pcs. 

Finished Sizes (Relaxed)
Wingspan: 60 (66, 72, 78, 84, 91)“ / 152 (168, 183, 199, 214, 230) cm. 
Depth: 13 (15, 16, 18, 19, 20)” / 34 (37, 41, 44, 48, 51) cm. 

Needle
Size 6 US / 4.00 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long. 
Size 7 US / 4.50 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long. 
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking pins, size 14 US / 0.75 mm steel crochet hook for beads (optional), stitch markers. 

Level: Adventurous beginners, Intermediate. 

Total Pages: 16 

I made 3 samples out of this pattern

1. First Sample 



Pattern: Twist (size 1)
Materials: Rendezvous Precious Gradient (438 yd/100g skein; 80% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere) in Where The Sky Meets The Sea colorway 
Needle: 4.00 mm and 4.5 mm Circular Needle 
Start Date: 13 December 2018 
Finish Date: 21 December 2018 
Finished Size: Wingspan 59” / 150 cm ; Depth: 12” / 30 cm
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2. Second Sample






Pattern: Twist 
Materials: Rendezvous Silky Gradient (383 yd/100g skein; 50% Superwash Merino 50% Silk) in Olivia colorway 
Beads: Miyuki 6/0 Rasberry Lined Chrystal AB seed beads 
Needle: 4.00 mm and 4.5 mm Circular Needle 
Start Date: 22 December 2018 
Finish Date: 3 January 2019 
Finished Size: Wingspan 60” / 152 cm ; Depth: 13” / 34 cm 

3. Third Sample 






Pattern: Twist (Size 5)
Materials: Rendezvous Silky Gradient 2 skeins (383 yd/100g/skein; 50% Superwash Merino 50% Silk) in Oliver colorway 
Beads: Miyuki 5/0 Sea Blue Lined Chrystal triangle beads 
Needle: 4.00 mm and 4.5 mm Circular Needle 
Start Date: 4 January 2019 
Finish Date: 18 January 2019 
Finished Size: Wingspan 84” / 214 cm ; Depth: 19” / 48 cm 
Buy sample from Etsy


Twist Pattern 
USD 5,- 




Shawl Collection to Knit 7 (Consist of 4 patterns including this one)
USD 15,- 
 





Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Yarn: Rendezvous Precious

Weight: Fingering
Fibers: 80% Merino/20% Cashmere
Yardage/Weight: approx. 400 m / 440 yds / 100g
Hand Wash/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.








Sunday, April 28, 2019

FO: Butterfly Lovers (Small)

This is the small version of Butterfly Lovers. For the large size version, you can see it here. You can use a single skein of DK weight yarn to make this. If you add a single button, you can wear it in many style (tutorial on how to attach the button is included in the pattern).







Pattern: Butterfly Lovers (Small) 
Materials: Rendezvous Classic DK Gradient (273 yd/100g skein; 100% Superwash Merino) in That’s No Blizzard. That’s My Sister colorway 
Beads: 6/0 Miyuki Tr. Topaz AB 
Needle: 4.00 mm, 4.5 mm and 6.00 mm Circular Needle 
Start Date: 18 June 2018 
Finish Date: 26 June 2018 
Finished Size: Wingspan 48” / 72 cm ; Depth: 11” / 29 cm

Saturday, April 27, 2019

Another Once Upon A Dream FO

I made this last year, but no time to take photo. Today, I managed to shoot some finished shawls including this one. I also put up this shawl for sale in my etsy shop.
So, without further delay, here they are:








Detailed Information:
Pattern: Once Upon A Dream in DK (Size 1)
Materials: Rendezvous Classic DK Gradient (273 yd/100g skein; 100% Superwash Merino) in Till Death Do Us Part Colorway as Color A (1 skein) and OOAK as Color B (1 skein).
Beads: 6/0 Miyuki seed bead S/L Capri Blue AB and Pearlized Light Amber.
Needle: 4.0 mm and 5.0 mm Circular Needle
Start Date: 21 July 2018 Finish Date: 25 July 2018
Finished Size: Wingspan 67" / 170 cm ; Depth: 14" / 37 cm

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

Romeo and Juliet Crochet Pattern for Sale

This is the reveal of Romeo and Juliet MCAL that I had on 13 December - 20 December 2018. This is the 5th and my last pattern in year 2018.

Romeo and Juliet is a crocheted cowl worked in the round. Crocheted with 2 colors and trim with beautiful lace sprinkled with beads. This cowl can be made using any weight of yarn. You can get a cozy and warm cowl with heavier yarn for fall or winter, or dainty and lacy piece with lighter weight. Both will create a dramatic effect to your outfit like the name suggest. As with all my other patterns, this pattern comes with row-by-row written direction in US crochet term and charts.

Yarn: Any weight of yarn.

Yardage needed: Flexible.

Hook: Depend on your yarn and preference.

Notion: removable stitch markers, Size 6 seed beads.

Level: Intermediate - Advanced

Finished measurements: Totally up to you.






Detailed Information about sample shown in the photos:
Pattern: Romeo and Juliet
Materials: Rendezvous Precious DK Gradient (273 yd/100g skein; 80% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere) in Romeo (Blue Grey) and Juliet (Red)
Quantity: 50 gram for each color
Beads: 5/0 Miyuki S/L Ruby Triangle beads
Hook: 4.50 mm and 5.00 mm hook
Start Date: 11 July 2018
Finish Date: 24 November
Finished Size: Circumference: 23.5" / 60 cm; Height: 8" / 20 cm

Romeo and Juliet Pattern
USD 5,-


Monday, January 07, 2019

Butterfly Lovers Knit Pattern for Sale

This is the reveal of the MKAL that I had on 22 November - 7 December 2018 called "Butterfly Lovers."

Butterfly Lovers is a crescent shaped shawlette/shawl worked in DK weight yarn. You can add a single button and wear it as a cowl. You just need a single skein of DK weight yarn to make the small size or 2 skeins to make the larger size shawl. It worked fast and you get yourself a stunning shawlette/cowl or shawl perfect for gift or you can keep it for yourself. Pattern includes charts and written directions.

Suggested yarn: DK

Yardage needed for sizes Small (Large): 270 (540) yards / 250 (500) m.

Beads (6/0 seed beads) - Optional: 394 (885)

Finished Sizes (Relaxed): Wingspan: 48 (72)“ / 123 (184) cm. Depth: 11 (17)” / 29 (43) cm. 

Needle:
Size 6 US / 4.00 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long.
Size 7 US / 4.50 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long.
Size 10 US / 6.00 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long or any needle bigger than 4.50 mm. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking pins, size 14 US / 0.75 mm steel crochet hook for beads (optional), stitch markers, 3/4” button (optional).

Level: Intermediate.

Below is the sample in large size. As for the small size sample, you can see it here.










Detailed Information about sample shown in the photos
Pattern: Butterfly Lovers (Large) 
Materials: Rendezvous Precious DK Gradient (273 yd/100g skein; 80% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere) in Eternal Love colorway
Beads: 6/0 Miyuki Gunmetal
Needle: 4.00 mm, 4.5 mm and 6.00 mm Circular Needle 
Start Date: 5 September 2018 
Finish Date: 8 November 2018 
Finished Size: Wingspan 72" / 184 cm ; Depth: 17" / 43 cm

Butterfly Lovers Pattern
USD 5,-

Sunday, January 06, 2019

Once Upon A Dream Knitting Pattern For Sale

This is the reveal of the MKAL that I had on 4 October - 22 November 2018 called "Once Upon A Dream." I had this design in mind a long time ago and always went to the back burner because I am too lazy to experimenting using 2 colors of yarns. In the sample shown below, I used 2 gradient yarns, purple to maroon 1 skein and red to orange 1 skein. I really love the effect of these combination. Because of the gradient color, the rose buds have different color, start from purple, red, maroon and ended with orange color.

Once Upon A Dream is an asymmetric triangle shaping on a bias, thus creating a long crescent shaped shawl. The shawls generous length is perfect for many styling options. This shawl is using 2 pretty yarns that looks together. It can be solid, speckled or gradient yarn. Just to make it fun, I also include tons of beads with 2 colors (if beads are not for you, then you can omit them all together). Pattern includes charts and written directions.

Suggested yarn: Fingering or DK

Yardage needed for sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5):
Fingering:
Color A: 200 (250, 320, 380, 460) yards / 180 (230, 290, 350, 420) m.
Color B: 170 (220, 290, 350, 430) yards / 150 (200, 260, 320, 390) m.
DK:
Color A: 225 (285, 360, 440, 525) yards / 205 (260, 330, 400, 480) m.
Color B: 190 (250, 320, 400, 430) yards / 175 (230, 295, 365, 440) m.
Beads (6/0 see beads) - Optional:
Color A (matching Color B yarn): 373 (442, 510, 579, 645)
Color B (matching Color A yarn): 84 (104, 168, 208, 248)

Finished Sizes (Relaxed):
Fingering:
Wingspan: 58 (67, 74, 83, 91)” / 148 (169, 189, 210, 230) cm.
Depth: 13 (14, 16, 18, 20)” / 32 (36, 41, 45, 50) cm.
DK:
Wingspan: 67 (76, 85, 94, 104)“ / 170 (194, 217, 240, 265) cm.
Depth: 37 (41, 47, 52, 58)” / 37 (41, 47, 52, 58) cm.

Needle:
Fingering:
Size 4 US / 3.5 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long.
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long.
DK:
Size 6 US / 4.00 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long.
Size 8 US / 5.00 mm circular needle, at least 24” / 60 cm long.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions:
Tapestry needle, blocking pins, size 14 US / 0.75 mm steel crochet hook for beads (optional), stitch markers.

Level: Intermediate.









Detailed Information about sample shown in the photos
Pattern: Once Upon A Dream (Size 4)
Materials: Rendezvous Precious Gradient (440 yd/100g skein; 80% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere) in Once Upon A Dream Colorway (Color A 1 skein and Color B 1 skein) 
Beads: 6/0 Miyuki S/L Ruby (Red) and Purple Lined Amethyst AB (Purple) 
Needle: 3.50 mm and 4.5 mm Circular Needle
Start Date: 11 July 2018 
Finish Date: 20 July 2018
Finished Size: Wingspan 83" / 210 cm ; Depth: 18" / 45 cm

Once Upon A Dream Pattern
USD 5,-