Pi Tunisian Coat

The newly published project: Peter Pan Pi Coat  Interweave Crochet Winter 2013

I like the Tunisian Crochet because of the way it makes the fabric look thick and rich.  The one drawback is that TSS always curls up.  So, I invented this pattern that will always lay flat and never curl up.  The stitch looks so much like the math PI, I named it the "PI" stitch. 

YARN: Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash Kettle Dyed

HOOK SIZE: I/9 (5.5 mm) 14” Tunisian hook, I/9 (5.5 mm) 30” Tunisian cabled hook, H/8 (5 mm) standard hook. 

Following are the pictures from Interweave Crochet Web

Following project is for myself

For my Loved little one -- Note

This is my newest design. I am really enjoy doing this. It is a fast project to make for my sweet Note. I make him one before, but it is getting too small. I LOVE to look at him wearing it, even it is 65 out side. 

The pattern for this lovely sweater is now available for you to purchase and download in my Ravelry store:

Canine Christmas Sweater

The pattern for this sweater is really clear. There are both Charts and Written pattern. 

Cannot wait to have the cold weather!

This dog sweater is a perfect winter outfit or Christmas gift for your loved little ones. It is very comfortable. The red color gives a warm, cozy, and Christmas feeling. 
It is worked from side to side. It starts at the right side of the chest, then cast on stitches for the lower body. After main body part is finished, pick up stitches for leg hole, collar and the edge under chest. When you sew the first pair of snaps into the collar, leave 1/2” more distance from the edge than others. So without decreases, around the neck will be an inch smaller. Use sl st for the first st of every row. 
There are 4 sizes available, XS, S, M, L 
Gauge: 22s X 26r = 4” in Cable Pattern. 
MATERIAL 
Stitch Marker (m); Stitch holder, Tapestry needle. 3 pair of 1/2” snaps. 
I used 2 hanks of color : speeding ticket (red) 
The cold weather is coming and Christmas is close. Let’s make one for him (her).

Newly Published Project -- Swoopy Cowl--Interweave Crochet Accessory 2014

I am really excited about this one.

The model is so pretty. Isn't this neat to wear it with some boat/round neck sweater? 

Here I also post pictures of my original  piece. Hope it will give you some more ideas about the color choices.
You can buy the digital magazine in Crochet me web
http://www.crochetme.com/blogs/specialissues/archive/2013/10/18/interweave-crochet-accessories-2014.aspx

Apex Shawl design

For this design, I used two kinds of very different yarn that in the same color family. I want to show the contrast character between both yarn. I am really satisfied with them. It has wide color and yarn choices, but make sure, those two kind of yarn weight cannot be so different. For both shawls, I used fingering weight for Yarn A, and lace weight for Yarn B. You only need two 50g ball (skein) of Yarn A, one 20-25g ball of Yarn B. 
The brown one I made for Downtown Knits in down town Apex, North Carolina.

This shawl is worked from bottom up. Increase the center and both sides to make a triangle. Two different kinds of yarn which makes the shawl has contrasting stripes. The eyelet open work added some texture feeling between stripes. It is easy and fun to work with. The most important part is when you wear it on. You look absolutely elegant. 
This pattern now is available for purchase and dowload in my Ravelry store.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/apex-shawl

New Design for Downtown Knits--Berber Fingerless Gloves

Now I am working with Downtown Knits, an excellent local yarn shop. This is the first design for Downtown Knits. http://www.downtownknits.com/
The pattern now is available in my ravelry store http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/berber-fingerless-gloves

These long fingerless gloves worked in rnds. I suggest you use this Debbie Bliss Milano yarn. It is really gives a fabric feeling. There are 3 sizes M L XL for you. Materials required: US 7/4.5mm, US 8/5.0mm, Double point needles, or work magic loop by using circular needle; Stitch Marker; Sitich holder; Tapestry needle.For size M & L, use 2 balls of yarn, for size L, 3 balls. 

YARN Debbie Bliss, Milano two to three 50g balls, 40% Wool, 28% Polyamide, 18% Silk, 8% Polyester, 6% Acrylic.

Arn't they lovely!!!! I love them! How about you?

Interweave Crochet Fall 2013-----Great Wall Pullover

When I was a little girl, my favorite game was making myself up like an ancient lady. I always think their clothes are so beautiful and represent the deep Chinese culture and traditions.

The idea for my newest design came from the women’s traditional dress of The Han Dynasty. After I designed the pattern for the neck line and the cuffs, I decided to name it Great Wall. It looks like The Great Wall to me. I selected the main body pattern to resemble the fans that Asian women carried with them during that period!

This pullover has a unique neckline, a beautiful shape and an eastern style.

It is published now! YEA!!!

Finished Size: 28½ (33½, 38, 43, 47½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 33½", modeled with ½" ease.
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 144 yd [133 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]; CYCA #3): 4266 eggshell (MC), 9 (11, 13, 15, 18) hanks; #4209 moonshadow (A), 2 hanks; #4288 blueberry mix (B), 1 hank.
Hook Sizes: E/4 (3.5 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle.
Gauge: 2 patt reps = 4¾" wide and 12 rows = 4" in main patt with larger hook; 21 sts and 22 rows = 4" in sc with larger hook.

I don't have the pysical one, yet. It is now on the Crochet Me webside. 

Colorado Wool Market

June 5-9, My friend Bonnie and I with my husband, we went to the famous colorado wool market.
That was so fun to see all kinds of stuff. Animals! They are so cute!

 Interweave company headcuarter

Beautiful mountains!

She has same name with me, CUTE!

Can you see us, budy?

 Poodle or Alpaca? LOVE it!

The most expensive yarn I have ever seen! the cone I was holding. It cost $425

The yarn I got!