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This month, we're going to share the first in a series of special emails that will focus on one yarn from our collection, reminding you of the wonderful qualities of the yarn and the exquisite patterns that we have created for you!
This month, take a look at Phoenix from SWTC.
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When SWTC first launched onto the scene in 2001, Phoenix was our first yarn, and the industries first SOYSILK yarn. Many of you will remember our first pattern, SOUTHERN SWING, pictured on the left. The classic lines of this pattern have made in an ongoing hit with customers. The tunic style body flatters all of us.
Today, the Phoenix pattern collection has grown but the designs still remain timeless and classic.
Wait! Don't forget they are yours FREE with the purchase of SWTC PHOENIX at your LYS! Please support them with your purchase and your loyalty.
China Doll
 
(left) Phan
(right) Fringe
Naida was just uploaded today! Its the very newest in the SWTC collection. You can still get it made for a super hot summer!
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Upcoming SWTC Fashion Show Fun stuff!
Attention CALIFORNIA! SWTC GIRLZ Jonette Beck ( Jonelle's Mom and partner!) and Maxine Bolf are out in CA playing in yarn stores. They have a bunch of our favorite garments and samples of yarns. You will be modeling them in stores when you arrive! Drop by these stores and check out all of our newest yarns and see these gorgeous garments first hand! FRIDAY JULY 31 Ball and Skeins in Sebastopol THURSDAY September 24 Sonoma Yarn in Sonoma Keep an eye on other events in the Ravelry WHERE's Joe list and at www.soysilk. com . Watch for the SWTC Girlz at Sock Summit next week too! See you there! Jonelle |
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The Details...
As you can see, this beautiful yarn is a tape construction. Once knit, the tape like effect disappears to create a beautiful fabric. Details:
100% SOY SILKŪ
4 sts and 6 rows = 1"
US 8 (5.0mm)
175yds / 100g ball
There are 22 colors of Phoenix. Check them out here!
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Pinka Peck's Angelica Stitch Purse
Materials:
Phoenix, 2 balls (100g/175 yards)
I/9 (5.5 mm), G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
(or size needed to obtain gauge)
1 CD
Stitch marker
Gauge: Bottom: circle is approx 4.5" diameter
Pattern: 6 posts/14 rows = 4" in AS
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished size: 9" tall
Special Stitch:
Angelica Stitch (AS) is worked in the following combination of sts: Skip first dc, 2 FPdc around next dc,
skip sc, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2.
FPdc = Front Post Double Crochet
Yo hook 1 time, insert hook from front to back around indicated dc or hdc post, yo, pull up loop (yo, pull
yarn through 2 lps) two times.
Note about AS: With this st, you make 2 FPdc around the same post. It is best if you fold the purse where
you are about to make your FPdc, and turn the purse clockwise so the post faces you horizontally (instead of
vertically). Make the first FPdc around the indicated post stitch and the second FPdc to the left of the first
stitch. This gives the st a more 3-dimensional look.
Hint: At first the sts looks like it has quite a bit of open space - it takes a couple of rows before the pattern
begins to take shape. It is easier to count the rows completed if you count the rows from the wrong side of
the st.
With I hook, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 6 SC in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds, but mark final stitch (6 st)
Rnd 2: 2 SC in ea st (12 st)
Rnd 3: (SC in next st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (18 st)
Rnd 4: (SC in next 2 st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (24 st)
Rnd 5: (SC in next 3 st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (30 st)
Rnd 6: (SC in next 4 st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (36 st)
Rnd 7: (SC in next 5 st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (42 st)
Rnd 8: (SC in next 6 st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (48 st)
Rnd 9: (SC in next 7 st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (54 st)
Rnd 10: (SC in next 8 st, 2 SC in next st) 6 times (60 st)
End yarn, weave in ends. Repeat for second circle but do not cut or weave in center yarn.
Joining circles to CD:
With wrong sides facing CD, sew centers of each circle through the center of the CD (through the hole).
This will provide a little extra support.
Note: If your gauge is a little tight, carefully stretch each circle to size of CD. It is better to have the circles a little tight around the CD than too lose. Tight will offer better support, but too lose will cause the yarn to move around the CD too much.Continuing after round 10, sc top and bottom circles together. Do not join rnd.
Pattern Stitch:
Rnd 1: *Hdc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk next st* repeat from * around. (20 Ch-2 spaces)
Rnd 2: *Skip 1 hdc, 2 FPdc around next hdc, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 2* repeat from * around.
Rnd 3 - 27: Work AS around.
Rnd 28: 3 sc in each ch-2 space. End yarn.
Straps:
Note: In order to make sure that cord is tight, it may be necessary to go down up to 2 hook sizes to prevent holes. So if you used a hook size I, go down to hook size G for the cord.
Slip stitch cord:
Ch 2.
3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ss in back lp of each sc. Ss in each ss after that.
Work two cords to approximately 26"
Weave cord through last pattern row and sew ends together. Repeat with second cord (going through same holes). Pull each cord from opposite ends to close purse.
As a basket: Do not make cords but roll top rows towards outside.
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