Proud as a Peacock Crochet Pattern and Kit for Sale

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

Technical Editor: Chaitanya Muralidhara

Yarn:
I used Rendezvous Silky Lace 50% Merino wool/50% Silk.
For small shawls, I used Sleeping Beauty and Whisper colorway @ 1 skein (100g, 800 yards).
For medium shawl, I used Emerald colorway 2 skeins (200 g, 1600 yards).

Note: 
Option 1 and option 2 require the same number of beads, but for option 1, you use larger beads on the last row. 
Option 3 uses beads on last row only (you can use size 6 or 8). 

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

Notion: Removable stitch markers, size 6 and 8 beads (optional, see table).

Level: Intermediate

Gauge (after blocking):
After the first 9 rows, will give you 28 cm (11”) wingspan and 13 cm (5.1”) depth.
Every repeat of rows 10 - 15 adds 5.5 cm (2.2”).

Finished Size:
Small: 176 cm (69.3") across top edge, 84 cm (33.1") depth.
Medium: 226 cm (89") across top edge, 107 cm (42.1") depth.
Large: 282 cm (111") across top edge, 135 cm (53.1") depth.

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

How to Buy:
1. The Pattern only:
Pattern is 9 pages in PDF includes charts and written directions. Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

USD6.00,-
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2. The Kit:
You get the PDF pattern and the yarn(s). You can choose the color of the yarn here.
Note: If you want to buy Proud as a Peacock 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

1 Skein $38.00 USD 2 Skeins $62.00 USD

Colors

Sleeping Beauty Spice Sorbet Whisper Princess Pansy Lavender Ocean Emerald

Info about the yarn:
Weight: Lace
Fibers: 55% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester / 45% Silk
Yardage/Weight: approx. 800 yds / 100g
Hand Wash/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.

FO: Proud as a Peacock

I designed this shawl a long time ago (about 2 years ago). If I remember correctly, I designed this after I designed Cassandra. I was in China that time and the weather was starting to get cold. I whipped up rectangular shawl using worsted weight yarn. When it's done, I was thinking that it would look lovely in triangle shape. So, I quickly drew a chart first before I forgot about it. After the chart was done, I was trying to crochet the newly designed shawl using the existing yarn I had. After the first 20 rows or so, I didn't really like the result. Not sure it was because the pattern, the yarn or my mood. So, I stopped and put it aside. Furthermore, another idea came out, so I had to chase after the new idea before it got lost (it became Remember Me).

Last year, I tried to make the shawl again using light fingering weight yarn, and once again after the first 20 rows or so, I didn't like the result. So, I stopped and designed Laura instead. Only last April, when I got lace weight yarn sample, I decided to have another go. This time, after the first few rows, I immediately fell in love and really enjoyed making it.

Here is my first sample made using only 1 skein of lace weight yarn. Surprisingly, the finished result is quite large.

Pattern: Proud as a Peacock (Small)
Materials: Rendezvous Silky Lace 50% Merino Superwash/50% Silk (Sleeping Beauty colorway)
Quantity: 1 skein (100g, 800 yards)
Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
Start Date: 20 April 2013
Finish Date: 28 April 2013
Finished Size on Blocking Board: : 176 cm (69.3") across top edge, 84 cm (33.1") depth

I love the result and decided to do the larger size with beads. I had difficult time to decide the placement of the beads. Once I decided, crocheting was a breeze.
Here is the result of medium size shawl with beads:

Pattern: Proud as a Peacock (Medium)
Materials: Rendezvous Silky Lace 50% Merino Superwash/50% Silk (Emerald colorway)
Quantity: 2 skein (200g, 1600 yards)
Beads: Toho Size 8 Seed Beads Dark Peridot Sil/Lined Frosted
Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
Start Date: 22 July 2013
Finish Date: 3 August 2013
Finished Size on Blocking Board: 226 cm (89") across top edge, 107 cm (42.1") depth

When the MCAL started, I could could resist to start another one. I wanted to know how light colorway looks like in this pattern. So, this time, I used light pink/purple colorway. I also did a slight modification, and stop PART A after I used only 30% of the yarn instead of using 45%. This way, I can repeat PART B one more time as per the medium and large pattern. I also only added size 6 beads on the last row instead of picot because I almost run out of yarn.
Here is the result:

Pattern: Proud as a Peacock (Small)
Materials: Rendezvous Silky Lace 50% Merino Superwash/50% Silk (Whisper colorway)
Beads: Toho SIZE 6 Seed Beads Light Topaz Silver Lined
Quantity: 1 skein (100g, 800 yards)
Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
Start Date: 17 June 2013
Finish Date: 28 june 2013
Finished Size on Blocking Board: : 226 cm (89") across top edge, 107 cm (42.1") depth

Which one you like?

Flutter of the Wings Mystery KAL

ETA: The MKAL is over, you can buy the full pattern and kit here.

Flutter of the Wings is a crescent shaped shawl worked from the bottom up without short-row. The pattern is worked both wrong and right side 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. You can use lace-weight yarn for lacy shawl or you can use thicker yarn (Fingering/DK) for more textured effect.

Pattern includes charts and row-by-row 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 lace, fingering, or DK weight yarn (see table for yardage needed).

Lace weight: I used Rendezvous Cashmere Lace (100% Cashmere)
For 4-Repeat sample I used Double Fuchsia colorway 1 skein (50g, 400 yards).

DK weight: I used Rendezvous Cashmere DK (100% Cashmere)
For 3-Repeat sample I used Rossetta colorway 2 skeins (100g, 800 yards).

Finished Sizes (in blocking board):
Lace weight:
Across top edge: 92 (110, 128, 146, 164, 182, 200, 218, 236) cm / 36.2" (43.3, 50.4, 57.5, 64.6, 71.7, 78.7, 85.8, 92.9)"
Depth: 38 (43, 48, 53, 58, 63, 68, 73, 78) cm / 15 (16.9, 18.9, 20.9, 22.8, 24.8, 26.8, 28.7, 30.7)" 

Fingering weight:
Across top edge: 100 (120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260) cm / 39.4 (47.2, 55.1, 63, 70.9, 78.7, 86.6, 94.5, 102.4)"
Depth: 40.5 (46, 51.5, 57, 62.5, 68, 73.5, 79, 84.5) cm / 15.9 (18.1, 20.3, 22.4, 24.6, 26.8, 28.9, 31.1, 33.3)"

DK weight:
Across top edge: 110 (132, 154, 176, 198, 220, 242, 264, 286) cm / 43.3 (52, 60.6, 69.3, 78, 86.7, 95.3, 103.9, 112.6)"
Depth: 43 (49, 55, 61, 67, 73, 79, 85, 91) cm / 16.9 (19.3, 21.6, 24, 26.4, 28.7, 31.1, 33.5, 35.8)"

Needle:
Lace weight: At least 24" / 60 cm long circular needles size 3.5 mm (US 4).
Fingering weight: At lease 24" / 60 cm long circular needles size 3.75 (US 5).
DK weight: At least 24" / 60 cm long circular needles size 4.00 mm (US 6).

Notions: Tapestry needle, blocking pins, size 14 US / 0.75 mm steel crochet hook for beads (optional), stitch markers, size 8 seed beads for lace weight yarn or size 6 seed beads for fingering/DK weight yarn (optional).

Level: Advanced.

The Mystery KAL is divided into 4 Clues published every Thursday starting on Oct 10. 
1st clue: October, 10
2nd clue: October, 17
3rd clue: October, 24
4th clue: October, 31

To participate into The “Flutter of the Wings” Mystery KAL, there are 2 options:

Option 1: 

• You can buy the "Flutter of the Wings" kit from my etsy store. 
• The kit includes hand-dyed yarn Rendezvous Cashmere Lace/DK, clues, and shipping to anywhere in the world. 
• There are 4 kits available: USD 35,- for single skein, USD 55,- for 2 skeins, USD 72,- for 3 skeins or USD 87,- for 4 skeins (shipping and clues are included). 
• I will refund you USD 4,- if you bought my e-book “Shawl Collection to Knit 3”. Just leave a message during check out.
• You can choose your color here.
• 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). Please allow 10 - 21 days to reach your hand.
• Latest date to order: September 9, 2013.

Link to my etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lprajogo?section_id=10883130
Note: Make sure you choose your color and weight from the drop down box.

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 Flutter of the Wings MKAL.
Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted. Latest date to order: October 10, 2013.

If you bought 1 of these patterns/kits before, you will get USD 5 discount.
If you bought 2 of these patterns/kits before, you will get USD 10 discount.
If you bought 3 of these patterns/kits before, you will get the e-book for free.
Pm or email me at lprajogoathotmaildotcom for the discount code
Note: If you bought "Shawl Collection to Knit 3" before, you will automatically get the "Flutter of the Wings" pattern.

Flutter of the Wings Pattern only 
USD 6,- 

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Shawl Collection to Knit 3 
(Consist of 4 patterns: Dandelion on A Meadow, Princess and The Pea, Fox and The Grapes, and Flutter of the Wings MKAL)
USD 15,- 

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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.ravelry.com/uploads/lprajogo/178076447/Flutter_of_the_Wings_with_text.jpg

Additional Information:
At the end of the KAL, the participants will receive a copy of the complete pattern at no additional cost. After October 10, 2013 the pattern will be released with a full price USD 6,-
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 for the kit:
Weight: Lace/DK
Fibers: 100% Cashmere
Yardage/Weight: approx. 400 yds / 50g for laceweight and 200 yds / 50g for DK weight.
Hand Wash/lay flat to dry using bleach-free detergent.
May bleed slightly upon first wash.

Fox and The Grapes Knitting Pattern and Kit for Sale

Fox and The Grapes is a triangular shaped shawl worked from the bottom up. The pattern is worked on the both right and wrong 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.

Technical Editor: Chaitanya Muralidhara

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 2.05 skeins (205 g, 820 yards).

Finished Sizes (in blocking board):
8 Repeats: 110 cm (43.3") across top edge, 60 cm (23.6") depth.
12 Repeats: 166 cm (65.4") across top edge, 89 cm (35") depth.

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

Notions: Stitch markers, 3.5 mm crochet hook for cast on option 2, 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 19 pages in PDF includes charts and written directions.
Payment by Paypal and delivery by Ravelry, no accounts required. Credit cards accepted.

USD6.00,-
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(s). You can choose the color of the yarn here.
Note: If you want to buy the Fox and The Grapes 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

1 Skein $30.00 USD 2 Skeins $52.00 USD 3 Skeins $72.00 USD

Color

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.

FO: Fox and The Grapes

I made 2 samples out of this pattern. The first sample was small sample (8 repeats) using only 1 skein of my Rendezvous Silky Tempatation in Sofia colorway. I love this color so much. It is deep solid purple and shows the pattern very well.

I didn't put any beads on this shawl because I didn't know whether I like the result of the pattern or not, so it was better not to put effort to add the beads. There was always probability that I had to unravel the whole thing if I didn't like it.

And the result?

Pattern: Fox and The Grapes (Small - 8 Repeats)

Source: here

Materials: Rendezvous Silky Temptation 50% Merino Superwash/50% Silk (Sofia colorway) 

Quantity: 1 skein (100g, 400 yards)

Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle

Start Date: 5 February 2013

Finish Date: 15 February 2013

Finished Size on Blocking Board: : 110 cm (43.3") across top edge, 60 cm (23.6") depth.

Stunning isn't it? I love the result so much and starting to work on the pattern. While I was working on the pattern, I got the idea of using different cast on to imitate the look of the loop-edging like the one on my Narnia.

Right after I finished write the pattern, I immediately working on my second sample. This time I used 2 skeins of Rendezvous Silky Temptation in Burgundy Wine to make larger shawl (in the end, I run out of yarn and had to use a bit of the third skein).

I didn't have the patient to wait for my beads to arrive, so I had to use whatever color I have. Luckily, I have round size 6/0 seed beads in color "Silver Lined Crystal" (Color Code: 21). However, I didn't have enough quantity to use for large sample. So, I decided to combine with 6/0 Toho Seed Beads 30-Silver-Lined Milky Pomegranate (Color Code: 28).

I must say that I love the look of the loopy edging, although it took forever to cast-on. Funny enough I was quite enjoying the process of cast-on, although I had to unravel twice before I finally like the result. I was in the dilemma whether I had write the pattern using this kind of cast-on or not. I was worry that nobody wants to do it. In the end, I decided to write both cast-on options.

Here is the result:

Pattern: Fox and The Grapes (Medium - 12 Repeats)

Source: here

Materials: Rendezvous Silky Temptation 50% Merino Superwash/50% Silk (Burgundy Wine colorway)

Quantity: 2.05 skein (205g, 820 yards)

Needles: 3.5 mm (US 4), 4.5 mm (US 7) circular needle

Start Date: 22 March 2013

Finish Date: 11 April 2013

Finished Size on Blocking Board: : 166 cm (65.4") across top edge, 89 cm (35") depth.

Proud as A Peacock Mystery CAL

ETA: The MCAL is over, you can buy the full pattern and kit here.

"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 row-by-row written direction in US crochet term 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).

Note: Although I give approximate yardage for each sizes, you can adjust the size easily depend on the yardage you have by reduce or increase the total number of repeats.

Gauge: The first 9 rows, you will get 28 cm (11”) wingspan and 13 (5.1”) deep. This measurement is after blocking. Every additional repeat of rows 10 - 15 you add 5.5 cm (2.2”).

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, beads (optional). See table for the number of beads needed.
Note: Option 1 and option 2 are using same amount of beads, but for option 1 you use larger beads for the last row. Option 3 if you only want to use beads on last row only (you can use size 6 or 8).

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.

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.

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.

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

Extra Small (1 Skein) $28.00 USD Small or Medium (2 Skeins) $51.00 USD Large (3 Skeins) $71.00 USD

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.

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.