New Group in Ravelry

After more than 6 months thinking about it, finally I braved myself to create my own group in Ravelry. Several people suggested to me 6 months ago, but I am too afraid to do it. First of all, I am afraid that nobody will join in. Second, I am afraid that I won't be able to maintain the group, and it will die like many groups that I know of.

However, 3 days ago, I don't know what came into me. Suddenly, I found myself open my own group in Ravelry. As today I got more than 700 members, so I guess my fear has no ground. Now, the only task is how to maintain the group in order not to die fast. I have several ideas in mind, something like crochet/knit along, mystery crochet/knit along, etc.

If you like my designs and a member of Ravelry, why don't you come and join me here.

Reminiscence Shawl Pattern for Sale

Reminiscence is a crescent-shaped shawl worked from the bottom up. I really enjoyed working on this shawl as the repeats are easy to memorize yet not boring. The lace pattern is on both RS and WS rows so there are no rest rows or purl rows. There are a few stitches that are new to me and are very interesting to knit.



Pattern includes charts and written directions, and stitch count totals for every row. I also include the number of stitches to cast on and the yardage for a different number of repeats.

Technical Editor: Chaitanya Muralidhara

Suggested yarn: Any sock yarn.
I used Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash (Zarte Knospe color) 1 skein (150g, 574 yards) for 29 repeats (I only had enough yarn left to weave in and nothing more, so I suggest to do 28 repeats if you use same yarn).

Size Available: See table below



Finished size for 28 repeats: 163 cm (64.25”) wingspan, 49 cm (19.25”) depth

Level: Advanced

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



How to Buy: Pattern is 11 pages in PDF includes charts and written directions. Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

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FO: Reminiscence Shawl

I am really really happy with the result of this shawl after blocking. I think I picked the right yarn for the right pattern. The yarn really showcases the texture of the pattern well.
I wore this shawl several times already and it stays put on my shoulder without a pin because of the shape.


I decided to name this shawl Reminiscence, because during the making of this shawl, my aunty passed away. She is my mother’s big sister. She used to play with me a lot when I was a little girl and I love to spend weekend at her house. When I heard from my mother the news that she passed away in her sleep, I could not help but to reminisce the past.


Now, about the details part:

Pattern: Reminiscence

Source: here

Materials: Wollmeise 100% Merino Superwash (Zarte Knospe color)

Qty: 1 x 150 gram (574 yards total).

Needles: Addi lace 3.50 mm

Start Date: 13 August 2011

Finish Date: 6 September 2011

Finished size: 163 cm (64.25") wingspan, 49 cm (19.25") depth

Reminiscence Shawl

This is my new shawl. Still in the unblocked state, but I will reveal how it looks like after blocking soon when I am ready to publish the pattern. It's been a long time since I published Liliiflora in May, so I think it's about time to publish new pattern soon.



This is my first time to use Wollmeise yarn. I must say that I love that yarn. I really feels like cotton, however since I love cotton, I really no complain about it. I will definitely use this yarn again soon!

Just Want to Say Hi

It's almost a year since the last time I featured my girls in my blog. Lauri started her primary school early this year and Fiori started to talked non stop.

So, here they are......

Teal Color Yarn

Another color that my husband managed to produced: Teal



I could not capture the exact color even after I adjust the color in photoshop.

The color is exactly like this gem:

My First Hand-dyed Yarn...Drum Roll Please....!

Taaa Daaaa ......



What do you think? Isn't it pretty?

Well, actually it's not hand-dyed by me. It's handyed by my other half. I am not a little bit interested in doing hand-dyed, but somehow my husband found it interesting and decided to try his hand on hand-dyed. At first I was a bit skeptical that he would be able to do it, but I must admit it now that he did a very good job.

Blue Lagoon Crocheted Shawl Pattern for Sale

Blue Lagoon Shawl is a triangular shawl that can be made with only one skein of sock yarn. If you have leftover coordinating color of that 1 skein of sock yarn, it’s even better!

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 row-by-row written direction in US crochet term and charts.





Technical Editor: Chaitanya Muralidhara

Suggested yarn and yardage needed:
For the blue shawl, I used Sundara Sock Yarn (Charcoal Over Blue Lagoon color) 1 skeins (100g, 370 yards).
For the two tone grey color sample, I used 300 yards light grey, and 70 yards dark grey).

Hook: 4.5 mm (US G)

Notions: Removable stitch markers for crochet

Level: Adventurous Beginner

Finished Size: Variable.

Mine is 41” (104 cm) across top edge, 22” (56 cm) long from centre top to point

All posts about this projects: click here.

How to Buy: Pattern is 5 pages in PDF includes charts and written directions. Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

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Shawl Collection to Crochet 2 e-book Consist of 4 patterns: Blue Laqoon, Piquant, Saltire, Laura USD 18.00,- add to cart

FO: Blue Lagoon Crocheted Shawl (2 Colors Version)

When working on the prototype of Blue Lagoon, I felt that this project would look nice with contrasting color yarn as well. I am right! I love the look of this shawl and love wearing it.

Pattern: Blue Lagoon

Source: Here

Materials: 100% wool

Qty: 300 yards light grey, and 70 yards dark grey

Needles: Clover hook 4.50 mm

Start Date: 23 May 2011

Finish Date: 30 May 2011

Finished size: 41” (104 cm) across top edge, 22” (56 cm) long from centre top to point

FO: Blue Lagoon Crocheted Shawl

This project was started when I realized that all my crochet pattern need more at least 2 skeins of yarn. At first I am not sure whether I can make decent shawl size with only 1 skein as crochet consumes more yarn. My first attempt was not successful, I didn’t like the look of the shawl even after blocking. So I had to frog the whole thing. Luckily the second attempt worked like a charm.

Pattern: Blue Lagoon

Source: Here

Materials: Sundara Sock Yarn (I bought it from somebody's detash in Ravelry)

Qty: 1 x 100 gram (370 yards). I had about 10 meters or 11 yards leftover.

Cost: USD 23,-

Needles: Clover hook 4.50 mm

Start Date: 19 May 2011

Finish Date: 22 May 2011

Finished size: 41” (104 cm) across top edge, 22” (56 cm) long from centre top to point

Errata for Cassandra Shawl Pattern

Row 31: it should say sc in same ch-1 space, not ch.

By the end of row 31, the total DC should be 280 DCs (not 334).

Row 38: ch11, sc in marked ch1-sp, ch8, sc in next ch1-sp, ch11, sc in same ch1-sp, (sc2 in next ch1-sp) x2, *sc in next ch1-sp, ch12, sc in same ch1-sp, ch11, sc in next ch1-sp, ch8, sc in same ch1-sp, ch11, sc in next ch1-sp, ch12, sc in same ch1-sp, (sc2 in next ch1-sp) x4*, repeat * to * to the 8th ch1-sp before last, sc in next ch1-sp, ch12, sc in same ch1-sp, ch11, sc in next ch1-sp, ch8, sc in same ch1-sp, ch11, sc in next ch1-sp, ch12, sc in same ch1-sp, (sc2 in next ch1-sp) x2, sc in next ch1-sp, ch11, sc in the same ch1-sp, ch8, sc in marked ch1-sp, ch5, dtr in same ch1-sp, turn.

The chart is correct

These errors are fixed in pattern rev. 8 Jan 2012.

Errata for Remember Me Shawl Pattern

Edging Row 1:

It should be: Beg DB, *ch2, sc in ch1-sp bet tr, (ch5, sc in next ch1-sp bet. tr) x4, ch2, DB, [ch2, (dc, ch2, dc) in marked dc, ch2, skip (ch1-sp, dc, ch1-sp), dc in next dc3tog, ch2, skip (ch1-sp, dc), dc in next ch1-sp, ch2, skip (dc3tog, ch1-sp), dc in next dc, ch2, skip (ch1-sp, dc3tog), dc in next ch1-sp, **ch2, skip (dc, ch1-sp), dc in next dc3tog, ch2, skip (ch1-sp, dc), dc in next ch1-sp, ch2, skip (dc3tog, ch1-sp), dc in next dc, ch2, skip (ch1-sp, dc3tog), dc in next ch1-sp**, repeat ** to ** to ch1-sp after the marker, ch2, skip (dc, ch1-sp), (dc, ch2, dc) in last dc, ch2], DB*, repeat * to * one more time, ch2, sc in ch1-sp bet tr, (ch5, sc in next ch1-sp bet. tr) x4, ch2, DB, turn.

These errors are fixed in pattern rev. 8 Jan 2012.

Liliiflora Shawlette Knitting Pattern For Sale

Liliiflora is another name of the purple magnolia flower. I saw a lot of these flowers blooming beautifully in the early spring during my trip to southern China, and was inspired to create a shawl that incorporated this motif.
This shawlette is worked from the bottom up and the narrow curved shape of lace is created by short rows.
Pattern includes charts and written directions, and stitch count totals for every row.
I also include tips on how to make a larger or smaller shawl and the yardage needed.





Technical Editor: Chaitanya Muralidhara

Suggested yarn and yardage needed:
Any sock yarn (see table for yardage needed)


Needle: 4 mm (US 6), 6 mm (US 10)

Hook for CO & nupp (optional): 3.5 mm (E)

Notions: stitch markers, removable stitch marker or 4 cm of contrasting color yarn.

Finished Size (18 repeats): 160 cm (63”) across top edge, 40 cm (16”) depth

Level: Advanced

All posts about this projects: click here.

How to Buy: Pattern is 7 pages in PDF includes charts and written directions. Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

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FO: Liliiflora Shawlette

In case you are wondering about the progressed of my Liliiflora shawlette after my last post, I am happy to tell you that it’s done and I really like the result. I really like the border pattern and at first I was not sure whether the lace stitch that I picked for the body would work. As you can see that the body lace pattern very lacey and holey and the border seems more solid that the body. Many times during the knitting part of the body, I was tempted to frog and choose more solid pattern or probably just use plain stockinette stitch. I am glad that I didn’t.

I used about 477 m or 530 yards of yarn to make 18 repeats wide pattern. I think the length is just perfect for a shawlette. I also think this pattern is perfect for 1 skein of Wollmeise.

Pattern: Liliiflora Shawlette

Source: here

Materials: Fingering weight yarn 100% merino (201090619710) in purple colorway.

Qty: 1.59 x 100 gram (300 m/100 gram, 477 m total).

Needles: Addi lace 4.00 mm

Start Date: 10 March 2011

Finish Date: 2 April 2011

Finished size: 160 cm (63") across top edge, 40 cm (16") depth

Purple Magnolia aka Liliiflora

It's spring time, and I saw this pretty flower that really inspired me to make a new shawl based on this flower.

This time, I didn't make my shawl triangle shape instead I want to try a crescent shape shawl and this is what I got:



The pattern is in the process of testing now and I am planning to release it by this month. If you want to be notified when I release this pattern, you can subscribe here.

Remember Me Crocheted Pattern for Sale

Remember me is a triangular shawl with lace panels on the center and across the top edge. This shawl is crocheted from the neck down and consists of 3-rows repeats to create the body. No seaming required. You can adjust the size very easily according the amount of your yarn. The lacy edging finishes off this shawl nicely. The nice thing you should know about the edging is that you can stop at any row and it will still look pretty. As usual, this pattern comes with row-by-row written direction in US crochet term and charts.



Technical Editor: Chaitanya Muralidhara

Yarn: Lace weight or light fingering weight yarn.

Yarn requirement: Depends on how big or small you want it to be. I used lace weight (or maybe light fingering) and used about 690 meter.

Hook: 3.5 mm (E) (adjust hook size accordingly if you use thicker yarn)

Gauge: Not important

Level: Intermediate

Finished Size: Variable.
Mine is 58” across top edge, 29” long from centre top to point

All posts about this projects: click here.

How to Buy: Pattern is 7 pages in PDF includes charts and written directions. Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

Errata: Here

USD 6.00,-

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Or you can buy the e-book: Shawl Collection to Crochet. Consist of 4 patterns: Garden Path, Gathering Leaves, Cassandra, and Remember Me.


USD 18.00,-

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FO: Remember Me Crocheted Shawl

Remember my entry about my new crochet project? Yup, it's done and it's really really pretty (it's OK to admire my own work, right?). I still could not believe that my construction worked nicely for this shawl. This shawl is work from the top down and has no seaming! Looks complicated but it is very easy. It has only 3-rows repeat pattern that is easy to memorize.

The idea of this shawl is started when I wanted a shawl with lace panels on the center and all sides of edges without any seaming. I also didn’t want the solid part to be just plain dc. I wanted a bit of texture to it. I also want it to be easily adjusted so people can make as small or as big as they want to. I did a lot of experiments before finally get to this combination and really like the result. This shawl came out just exactly like I imagined it. I don’t know the name of the yarn. I got it on sale without label, all I know it’s 100% wool, but I like working with it and it blocked beautifully.

Pattern: Remember Me

Source: You can buy it here or Ravelry or my Etsy (see link at about me)

Materials: Light fingering 100% wool. Lavender colorway.

Qty: 3 x 50 gram (230 m/50 gram, 690 m total).

Needles: Clover hook 3.50 mm Start

Date: 7 March 2011

Finish Date: 14 March 2011

Finished size: 58” across top edge, 29” long from centre top to point

So, tell me what you think?

Metropolitan Shawl Kit Giveaway

Just want to let you know that Sandra from Sandrasingh.com is having a giveaway of my Metropolitan pattern and 1 skein of Dream In Color Smooshy in Lipstick Lava in her blog.





This is a great opportunity to try out the yarn if you haven't used it before. There are several way to join this giveaway. The more ways you enter, the more chances you have to win and make sure to leave a comment telling exactly what you did to enter. No purchase is necessary to enter and the winner will be announced on April 12, 2011.