Saturday, December 12, 2020

After Party Cowl MCAL



After Party is a crocheted cowl worked in the round. This simple colorwork cowl is intended to use up leftover or scraps yarns. Crocheted with 9 different colors (1 main color and 8 contrasting colors) and trim with lace sprinkled with beads. This cowl can be made using Fingering/DK/Worsted weight of yarn. As with all my other patterns, this pattern comes with row-by-row written direction in US crochet term and charts. 

Yarn: Fingering/DK weight of yarn (9 Colors) 

Yardage needed
Fingering Weight Version 
Main Color: 75 (90, 105, 120, 135, 150, 165, 180) yards or meters. 
Contrasting Colors: 
CC1, CC3, CC5, CC7 (Light Colors): each 25 (30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60) yards or meters. 
CC2, CC4, CC6, CC8 (Dark Colors): each 12 (15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33) yards or meters. 

DK Weight Version
Main Color: 100 (120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, 240) yards or meter. 
Contrasting Colors: 
CC1, CC3, CC5, CC7 (Light Colors): each 30 (37, 44, 51, 58, 65, 72, 79) yards or meters. 
CC2, CC4, CC6, CC8 (Dark Colors): each 20 (25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55) yards or meters.


Finished measurements
Circumference: 20 (24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48)“ / 50 (60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120) cm 
Height from top to bottom edge: 8” / 20 cm 

Note: The measurements for fingering, and DK weight is almost the same because the use of the same size hook. However, the fabric created is different. The fingering weight is more open up and thinner and the DK is denser and thicker

Hook: 4.5 mm (E) (adjust hook size accordingly to get gauge), 16 US / 0.60 mm steel crochet hook for beads (optional), 

Notion: removable stitch markers, 65 (78, 91, 104, 117, 130, 143, 156) Size 6 seed beads. 

Level: Intermediate 

The Mystery KAL is divided into 6 Clues published every everyday starting on 26 December 2020
1st clue: Saturday, December 26th 
2nd clue: Friday, December 27th 
3rd clue: Saturday, December 28th 
4th clue: Monday, December 29th 
5th clue: Tuesday, December 30th 
6th clue: Wednesday, December 31st 

You can buy the clues only for USD 3.5,- until December 26th 2020. The price will be USD 5,- after that date. Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. 

After Party Cowl MKAL
USD 5,- (exclude VAT)
add to cart 

If you have difficulty log in to Ravelry, you can buy in my Etsy Store.
I will send the clues to your email address (let me know if your preferred email address different from the paypal address).

Project Set-up
- Once you bought the pattern, you’ll receive a notification every time a new clue is uploaded. 
You also need to sign up in my Ravelry Group, and check from time to time for tips, additional information or revision. 
- On your Ravelry Project Page: Click photo, then choose slurp from web, copy and paste this link: https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/lprajogo/748630082/After_Party_2_medium2.jpg. Use this image as a first photo of your project page. 
- To respect the other participants, do not post SPOILER in other thread/forum except the SPOILER thread until 2 weeks after the last clue. 
- Use the tag AfterPartyMCAL on Ravelry, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. 

Additional Information
At the end of the MKAL, the participants will receive a copy of the complete pattern at no additional cost. Pattern is protected by copyright, so participants in the MKAL are required to not distribute copies of the clues or copies of the whole pattern.

Saturday, November 28, 2020

Starsight Cowl MKAL


ETA Dec 1
Since I am not able to ship internationally, Earthfaire put together a kit for this pattern. My favourite is Sapphire color. It will looks good either with Sparkling Purple Lined Aqua Luster or Silver Lined Chrystal (see end of this post for photo). Don't forget to state your bead choices in the comment section before you pay.

Starsight is a stunning cowl with a bold textural lace pattern sprinkled with beads. It looks good in any weight of yarn. This cowl is worked in the round on a circular needle and requires no seaming or grafting. You can choose to knit with or without beads. Perfect gift for your love one or you can keep it for yourself. Pattern includes charts and row by row written directions. If you would like to add beads to your cowl, instructions are included as to where to place the beads. 

Suggested yarn: Fingering/DK/Worsted weight 

Yardage needed for size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
190 (220, 250, 280, 310, 340, 370, 400) meter / 200 (240, 275, 310, 340, 375, 410, 445) yards. 

Finished measurements
Smallest Circumference: 18 (21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36, 39)” / 453/4 (531/2, 61, 681/2, 76, 84, 911/2, 99) cm Height from top to bottom edge: 9.5” / 24 cm 

Needle: 16” / 40 cm long circular needles size 4.0 mm (US 6) 

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking pins, size 14 US / 0.75 mm steel crochet hook for beads (optional), stitch markers, 150 (175, 200, 225, 250, 275, 300, 325) pcs size 6 seed beads. 

Level: Intermediate 

The Mystery KAL is divided into 7 Clues published every everyday (except Sunday) starting on 10 December 2020
1st clue: Thursday, December 10th 
2nd clue: Friday, December 11th 
3rd clue: Saturday, December 12th 
4th clue: Monday, December 14th 
5th clue: Tuesday, December 15th 
6th clue: Wednesday, December 16th 
7th clue: Thursday, December 17th 

You can buy the clues only for USD 5,-Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

Starsight Cowl MKAL
USD 5,- (exclude VAT)

If you have difficulty log in to Ravelry, you can buy in my Etsy Store.
I will send the clues to your email address (let me know if your preferred email address different from the paypal address).


Ravelry Project Set-up
- Once you bought the pattern, you’ll receive a notification every time a new clue is uploaded. 
- You also need to sign up here, and check from time to time for tips, additional information or revision. - On your Ravelry Project Page: Click photo, then choose slurp from web, copy and paste this link: 
https://images4-f.ravelrycache.com/uploads/lprajogo/745481309/Starsight_medium.jpg
Use this image as a first photo of your project page. 
- To respect the other participants, do not post SPOILER in other thread/forum except the SPOILER thread until 2 weeks after the last clue. 
- Use the tag StarsightMKAL on Ravelry, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. 

Additional Information
At the end of the MKAL, the participants will receive a copy of the complete pattern at no additional cost. Pattern is protected by copyright, so participants in the MKAL are required to not distribute copies of the clues or copies of the whole pattern.



Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Eternal Flame Crochet Shawl for Sale

This is the revealed of Eternal Flame MCAL that I had on September 2020. I made 2 samples using this pattern, using lace weight and fingering weight yarns. Both only using 1 skein.

Eternal Flame is a crescent shape shawl, worked top down from the center. The crescent shape makes this shawl very versatile and easy to wear. This shawl is designed with a dramatic edging and plenty of beads all over the shawl (but if beads are not for you, then you can omit them all together). This shawl can be worked in any weight of yarn. Pattern includes charts and written directions. As with all my other patterns, this pattern comes with charts and row-by-row written direction in US crochet term. You can work entirely from the written direction or from the charts alone. 

Note: Eternal Flame is a lovely Hybrid Tea Rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full, classically shaped, high-centered, soft yellow flowers, packed with up to 40 petals that unfold beautifully. 

Yarn: Any weight of yarn. 
Yardage needed: Flexible. 
For lace weight: at least 1 x 100 gram. 
For fingering: at least 1 x 100 gram. 
For DK / worsted: at least 2 x 100 gram.

Hook: Depend on your yarn and preference. 

Notions: removable stitch marker. 

Beads: You need approximately 150 pcs/100 meter (110 yards) of yarn (e.g: you need about 600 pcs for 1 skein of 400 meter (440 yards) of fingering weight yarn), if you are a tight crocheter prepare more. 

Level: Intermediate 

Gauge: Flexible 

Finished measurements: Depend on the yarn and hook you are using.

Total Pages: 9




Detailed Information About Above Sample:
Pattern: Eternal Flame 
Materials: Rendezvous Silky Lace Gradient (800 yd/100g skein; 50% Wool / 50% Silk) in Eternal Flame colorway 
Quantity: 1 skein 
Beads: Miyuki S/L Flame Red AB size 6 and 8 
Hook: 4.50 mm 
Start Date: 12 September 2020 
Finish Date: 30 September 2020 
Finished Size on Blocking Board: Wingspan: 210 cm / 82.5” ; Depth: 55 cm / 22”





Detailed Information About Above Sample:
Pattern: Eternal Flame (Fingering) 
Materials: Rendezvous Silky (Rendezvous Silky (383 yd/100g/skein; 50% Superwash Merino 50% Silk) #254 Colorway. 
Quantity: 1 skein 
Beads: Miyuki Berry Lined Light Topaz Size 6 
Hook: 5.00 mm 
Start Date: 4 August 2020 
Finish Date: 12 August 2020 
Finished Size on Blocking Board: Wingspan: 145 cm / 57” ; Depth: 39 cm / 15”

Eternal Flame Crochet Pattern 
USD 6,- 

Shawl Collection to Crochet 4 
(Consist of: It Calls Me, Fields of Clover, Eternal Flame, 1 Future pattern) 
USD 18,- 

Buy Kit Buy Yarn from Etsy 

Thursday, August 06, 2020

Eternal Flame MCAL


Eternal Flame is a crescent shape shawl, worked top down from the center. The crescent shape makes this shawl very versatile and easy to wear. This shawl is designed with a dramatic edging and plenty of beads all over the shawl (but if beads are not for you, then you can omit them all together). 

This shawl can be worked in any weight of yarn. Pattern includes charts and written directions. As with all my other patterns, this pattern comes with charts and row-by-row written direction in US crochet term. You can work entirely from the written direction or from the charts alone. 

Note: Eternal Flame is a lovely Hybrid Tea Rose with very large, 5 in. across (12 cm), full, classically shaped, high-centered, soft yellow flowers, packed with up to 40 petals that unfold beautifully. 

Yarn: Any weight of yarn. 

Yardage needed: Flexible. 
For lace weight: at least 1 x 100 gram. 
For fingering: at least 1 x 100 gram. 
For DK / worsted: at least 2 x 100 gram.

Hook: Depend on your yarn and preference. 

Notions: removable stitch marker. 

Beads: You need approximately 150 pcs/100 meter (110 yards) of yarn (e.g: you need about 600 pcs for 1 skein of 400 meter (440 yards) of fingering weight yarn). 

Level: Intermediate 

Gauge: Flexible

Finished measurements: Depend on the yarn and hook you are using. 

The Mystery CAL is divided into 6 Clues published every Thursday starting on September 3rd 2020
1st Clue: September 3rd 
2nd Clue: September 17th 
3rd Clue: September 24th 
4th Clue: October 1st 

To participate into “Eternal Flame” Mystery CAL, you can buy the clues only for USD 6,- or the e-book for USD 18,- Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. 

Eternal Flame Pattern
USD 6,-
add to cart 

Shawl Collection to Crochet 4 (consist of 4 patterns: It Calls Me, Fields of Clover, Eternal Flame, Future Pattern in 2021)
USD 18,-

Project Set-up
- Once you bought the pattern or the e-book, you’ll receive a notification every time a new clue is uploaded. 
- You also need to check from time to time for tips, additional information or revision in Group Chat
- On your Ravelry Project Page: Click photo, then choose slurp from web, copy and paste this link: https://images4-g.ravelrycache.com/uploads/lprajogo/721366264/Eternal_Flame_MKAL_medium2.jpg
- To respect the other participants, do not post SPOILER in other thread/forum except the SPOILER thread until 2 weeks after the last clue.
- Use the hashtag EternalFlameMCAL on Ravelry, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter. 

Additional Information
At the end of the MCAL, the participants will receive a copy of the complete pattern at no additional cost. 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.


Sunday, June 07, 2020

FO: Outlander

When I was looking for something, I stumbled across a finished shawl that I had not had opportunity to take photo. It is a sample that I made in 2016 for my Outlander shawl pattern. This shawl is so pretty, light and drapey, because it is made from these luxurious fiber: Alpaca, silk and linen. Sprinkled with glass beads all over the shawl to give a nice bling.

If you want it, go to my Etsy shop.

Note: My monitor shows the shawl lighter than the actual color. I posted the yarn as well to compare in the last photo.








Pattern: Outlander 
Materials: Rendezvous Timeless (440 yd/100g skein; 75% Alpaca / 20% Silk / 25% Linen) in Roger colorway 
Quantity: 1 skein 
Beads: Toho Gold Luster Transparent Pink Size 6 
Hook: 3.75 mm 
Start Date: 5 May 2016 
Finish Date: 15 May 2016 
Finished Size on Blocking Board: Wingspan: 115 cm / 45” ; Depth: 55 cm / 22”





Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Reflection Cowl Crochet Pattern For Sale

This pattern is the crochet version of Reflection Cowl Knitting Pattern. I have done 2 versions, crocheted in DK weight yarn and in fingering weight yarn.



Reflection is a stunning cowl with cable pattern and interesting construction. Work flat first then in the round and requires no seaming or grafting. Perfect gift for your love one or you can keep it for yourself. Pattern includes charts and row by row written directions. 

Suggested yarn: DK weight 
Yardage needed for sizes S (L)
Color A: 200 (400) yards / 180 (360) m. 
Color B: 200 (400) yards / 180 (380) m. 

Finished Sizes (Relaxed)
Circumference: 22 (30)“ / 56 (75) cm. 
Height: adjustable 

Hook: 5.00 mm 
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking pins, removable stitch markers. 
Level: Advanced 
Total pages: 10


Detailed Information of The Sample Above
Pattern: Reflection (Crochet) 
Materials: Rendezvous Cashmere DK (200 yd/50g/skein; 100% Cashmere) in OOAK No. 272 (1 skein) and OOAK no. 277 (1 skein) 
Beads: No bead 
Hook: 5 mm 
Start Date: 25 October 2019
Finish Date: 1 November 2019 
Finished Size: Circumference: 22” / 56 cm.


Detailed Information of The Sample Above: 
Pattern: Reflection (Crochet) 
Materials: Rendezvous Precious (440 yd/100g/skein; 80% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere) in Fortune (1 skein) and Lucky (1 skein) - Leftover from Fields of Clover 
Beads: No bead 
Hook: 4.5mm 
Start Date: 3 November 2019 
Finish Date: 10 November 2019 
Finished Size: Circumference: 26” / 65.5 cm. 

Reflection Crochet Pattern 
USD 5,- 
 

Monday, February 17, 2020

Reflection Cowl Knitting Pattern for Sale

This is the reveal of Reflection Cowl MKAL that I had on December 2019. I made 2 samples using this pattern. The smallest size and the largest size.


Reflection is a stunning cowl with cable pattern and interesting construction. Work flat first then in the round on a circular needle and requires no seaming or grafting. Perfect gift for your love one or you can keep it for yourself. Pattern includes charts and row by row written directions. 

Suggested yarn: DK weight 

Yardage needed for sizes S (M, L)
Color A: 100 (150, 200) yards / 90 (135, 180) m. 
Color B: 100 (150, 200) yards / 90 (135, 180) m. 

Finished Sizes (Relaxed)
Circumference: 20 (23.5, 27.5)“ / 50 (60, 70) cm. 
Height: adjustable 

Needle
Size 6 US / 4.00 mm circular needle, at least 16” / 40 cm long. 
Size 10 US / 6.00 mm circular needle, at least 16” / 40 cm long (or any needle bigger than 4.5 mm) for cast-on. 
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. 

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking pins, 3 stitch markers. 

Level: Intermediate.

Total Pages: 12



Detailed Information of The Sample Above: 
Pattern: Reflection (Knit) size L 
Materials: Rendezvous Cashmere DK (200 yd/50g/skein; 100% Cashmere) in I’m Traveled-sized for Your Convenience (1 skein) and Reflect Before You Snack (1 skein) 
Beads: No bead 
Needle: 4mm and 6mm 
Start Date: 21 Nov 2019 
Finish Date: 25 Nov 2019 
Finished Size: Circumference 27.5” / 70 cm


Detailed Information of The Sample Above
Pattern: Reflection (Knit) size S 
Materials: Rendezvous Cashmere DK (200 yd/50g/skein; 100% Cashmere) in OOAK No. 274 (0.5 skein) and OOAK no. 275 (0.5 skein) 
Beads: No bead Needle: 4mm and 6mm 
Start Date: 31 July 2019 
Finish Date: 10 Sept 2019 
Finished Size: Circumference 20” / 50 cm

Reflection (Knit) Pattern
USD 5,-


Saturday, February 15, 2020

Fields of Clover Crochet Pattern for Sale

This is the reveal of Fields of Clover MCAL that I had on October 2019. I made 2 samples using this pattern. The smallest size and the largest size. In this pattern I tried my hand on mosaic crochet technique. I must say that I am quite pleased with the result.



Fields of Clover is an asymmetric triangle shaping on a bias. This shawl is designed to be crocheted in 2 colors adorned with beads and lucky charms (if beads/lucky charms are not for you, then you can omit them all together). Pattern includes charts and written directions. As with all my other patterns, this pattern comes with row-by-row written direction in US crochet term and charts. 

Material for Size M (L, XL): 
Note about the size: The smallest size is M because I thought my smallest sample not that small, however some people is disagree. So, please see the finished measurement below to avoid miss-understanding.
Fingering weight yarn 
Color A (Light Color): 440 (880, 1320) yards / 400 (800, 1200) m. 
Color B (Dark Color): 440 (880, 1320) yards / 400 (800, 1200) m. 

Hook: 4.50 mm (G) 0.75 mm (14 US) steel crochet hook for beads (optional). 

Notion: Removable stitch markers or scrap yarn 215 (426, 718) size 6/0 seed beads 30 (40, 50) pcs of lucky charms (optional) 

Level: Advanced 

Finished measurements
Wingspan: 63 (86.5, 110)“ / 160 (220, 280) cm. 
Length at center back: 22.5 (34.5, 45.5)” / 60 (88, 116) cm. 

Total Pages: 28 
Size M: Print page 1 - 7, 12 - 15, 24, 27, 28. 
Size L: Print page 1 - 9, 16 - 19, 25, 27, 28. 
Size XL: Print page 1 - 11, 20 - 23, 26 - 28.


Detailed Information of The Sample Above 
Pattern: Fields of Clover size XL 
Materials: Rendezvous Precious (440 yd/100g/skein; 80% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere) in Fortune (2.5 skeins) and Lucky (2.5 skein)  
Beads: Miyuki Seed Bead 6/0 Matte Metallic Khaki Iris 
Hook: 4.5 mm 
Start Date: 11 September 2019 
Finish Date: 14 October 2019 
Finished Size: Wingspan 110” / 280 cm ; Depth: 45.5” / 116 cm.



Detailed Information of The Sample Above 
Pattern: Fields of Clover size M 
Materials: Rendezvous Precious (440 yd/100g/skein; 80% Superwash Merino 20% Cashmere) in OOAK no 264 (1 skein) and OOAK no 271 (1 skein) 
Beads: No bead 
Needle: 4.5 mm 
Start Date: 8 June 2019 
Finish Date: 9 July 2019 
Finished Size: Wingspan 63” / 160 cm ; Depth: 22.3” / 60 cm.

Fields of Clover Pattern
USD 6,-

Shawl Collection to Crochet
USD 18,-