My Knitting Gallery

Felted Buttonhole Bag

2010-04-23T10:42:00.003+08:00

Pattern: Felted Buttonhole Bag

Yarn used: Wendy Allegra + KP Wool of the Andes Bulky

Needle: 8mm

Size: 18" x 7"

Colour: Pink!!

Inside: Lining with a zipped compartment and few other compartments for hand phone, keys, cosmetics and etc.

Endless Knitted Cardi Shawl

2010-04-22T12:01:00.009+08:00

Pattern: Endless Knitted Cardi Shawl by Jennifer Hansen,

published in Stitch Diva Studios.

Yarn used: Online Sandy, Blue.

Needle used: 3.5mm

This is a very comfortable and flexible cardi which you can wear in many ways.

I've tried mine in a few common ways which I preferred.

As a normal cardi/jacket...

When I need to keep my neck warm...

As cropped cardi..

without the shawl pin..

Turn it around and wear as a shrug..

Another way to wear as a shrug..

Here will show you many other ways of wearing this "Endless Knitted Cardi/Shawl". Click on "You Tube" to see the Demonstration!!

Long Night by Tanya Alpert

2010-04-08T13:28:00.012+08:00

Haiku Knits by Tanya Alpert,

Wonderful knitting book with beautiful Japanese designs, most of the patterns are using Habu Textiles yarn. This is one of my Christmas gifts from a dear friend. Love it so much! Thank you, thank you dear buddy for being so thoughtful! hehe i think you knew I have lots of Habu yarns!

When received this book, the first pattern attracted me was the pattern on the cover, but because I do not have the suitable yarn for that pattern, I have to go for this one.....

Pattern: Long Night

Yarn used: Habu Tsumugi Silk + Habu Linen Paper

Knitting Needle: 5.0mm

The FO is so so light and comfortable!! But I still have not found a suitable button!!

Thus, for time being, I'm using a shawl pin...

This is the back.

The construction of the pattern is just amazing!!

Stitches used are garter stitch, stockinette stitch, 1x1 rib stitch, increase & decrease. Charts of different sizes are also provided besides the written instructions.

It's knitted in 3 separated pieces then seam together and you get this FO!!

Scroll Lace Scarf

2010-03-30T11:49:00.007+08:00

Another beautiful pattern from Ysolda Teague, The Scroll Lace Scarf!! Enjoy knitting this scarf withRowan Tapestry. Love to see the changing in colors which kept me knitting.

Soft but warm when put on the neck.

I'm back!!

2010-03-25T13:08:00.011+08:00

Now as I look out from the window of my office i see this ... Previously we had a small pergola for all my orchids collection at this side of our house. But it had turn into a terrible pathetic scene due to lack of time taking care of the plants.

I've been procrastinating to re-do the landscaping, giving myself lots and lots of excuses.... but finally have no choice when the pergola almost collapse after heavy rain two weeks ago.

Thus, decided to plant something easy to maintain and targeted to get it done before hubby return from his business trip to-night!! Finally got it done yesterday and it's still not perfect now, as I'm still looking for some flowers to add into the green. The only flower can survive with this terrible hot weather here is the beautiful Spider Lily which is my favorite.

On the other hand, guess what is this?

It's High Line Shawl !! Knitted with the beautiful Malabrigo Chunky yarn! Used up 4 skeins of Tuareg with 9mm needle. The yarn is very soft and nice to knit with.

I knitted 5 repeats instead of 4 according to the instruction.

Wear it as stole/wrap

as a scarf.

Will come back with more update on other completed FOs soon!!

Blessed New Year 2010!!

2010-01-01T12:45:00.004+08:00

Wishing all of you & your family

A very Prosperous &

BLESSED NEW YEAR 2010.

Damson Shawl

2009-11-16T09:39:00.006+08:00

Eliana and Marico have finished at the same time!! After seeing their gorgeous Damson Shawl, I decided to re-block mine. This is the new look of my Damson Shawl!

Re-blocking...

Damson Shawl Day - 7

2009-11-14T13:28:00.008+08:00

Done!!

This is the 1st time I managed to knit a shawl within 1 week!! It's not that I can knit fast, it's because of the inspiration from Eliana, Marico and Olivia, the lovely pattern by Ysolda and the beautiful Noro yarn!

Total yarn used: 3 1/2 balls with lots of green and red taken out. otherwise, i think 2 1/2 balls should be enough. I used 4mm circular needle for this shawl.

This picture shows the actual colour of Shawl.The total weight is 108gm...

Noro Silk Garden Fine is 40gm/144m/ball.

Damson Shawl - Day 6

2009-11-11T12:28:00.010+08:00

Hi Eliana, Marico & Olivia, I've completed!!

Just washed!

This afternoon: Off from the needle

Day 5 - working on the scallop lace pattern

As you can see, the original yarn has many more colours!!

I took away green and red as I didnt want to have too many colours for this shawl.

Damson Shawl - Day 4

2009-11-11T12:04:00.003+08:00

The Damson Shawl is coming up fine, but no picture to show as hubby has taken the camera with him. Anyway I have this little hedgehogs to show you!!

I used 4mm needle for the big hedgehog and 3mm needle for the small one. Yarn used: Japanese cotton for the face and Rowanspun for the body.

Damson Shawl - Day 3

2009-11-09T10:40:00.005+08:00

I'm at Row 56 with 229 sts on the needle!

Another 18 rows to scallop lace pattern.

Closer view....

Cosmetic Bag

2009-11-08T00:13:00.005+08:00

Just a quick update - a cosmetic bag I crocheted for my girl.

This is the first version, I crocheted flowers which she dislike! :(

She prefers bunny!!

Inside: lining with small compartments.

WIP - Damson Shawl Day 1

2009-11-07T23:04:00.008+08:00

KAL project - Damson Shawl.

Members: Eliana, Olivia, Marico, & I.

It's going to be challenging for me to update daily, anyway ladies, I will try my best!!

The yarn I used: Noro Silk Garden Fine.

with Circular needle: 4mm

This is how much I have done for today!

I've been tagged

2009-10-03T15:20:00.007+08:00

Thanks Eliana, you been a great inspiration and wonderful knitting buddy!!

These words are in Portuguese, which mean,

"This Blog Messes with my senses"

The rules are:

1. Show the above tag in your blog.

2. Post these rules.

3. Link back to the blog that tagged you.

4. Make a list of the 5 senses and what each one represents for you. (I have change this and added pictures)

5. Tag five other blogs, and let them know by leaving them a comment.

My 5 senses on a lazy Saturday morning:

1. Sight : Watching this little Shih Tzu named "Teddy", running about in the house. He is real cute and very discipline! See I asked him to sit still so that I can take good picture of him and he obeyed!!

2. Hearing: The flowing water from the water features outside the house.

3. Smell: The fragrance from the beautiful yellow Lily flowers

4 & 5. Taste and Touch : This cup of espresso with a piece of soft pandan chiffon cake which I baked yesterday! Yummy yummy!!

Now I'll tag:

1. Jackie

2. Judy

3. Lily

4. Petrina and

5. Sonia

Shopping in Dongdaemum, Korea.

2009-09-15T09:43:00.007+08:00

Dongdaemum Shopping Complex , Korea. A "must visit" to all knitters and you can spend full day here just seeing and admiring at yarns!!

The shopping complex is next to exit 8/9 of subway stop at Dongdaemun (not Dongdaemun stadium)

on line 4. When you get out from exit 8, you will see the shopping complex. Walk towards "KEB VIP center" you'll find stairs leading to basement.

The yarn stores are at the basement of this shopping center.

When you reach the basement, you'll see these...

Silbaram at C-563 is the store that I usually visit.....

Here you are, the pretty store owner and her husband was sitting in front of the store. They are both very friendly and will give further discount if you buy more. Some common brands you can find from this store are, Noro, Zaol, Helena etc. They also sell "Addi" circular and bamboo circular needles here and they are very cheap too!! Overall, I had a great time shopping in Dongdaemum!!

Little Lace Vest

2009-09-03T14:38:00.007+08:00

Pattern: Little Lace Vest

Yarn Used: 2 skeins Vermont Organic Fiber Company O-Wool Classic

Knitting needle : 4.5mm

The back of the vest.

Simple Bolero

2009-09-03T14:04:00.009+08:00

Yarn used: Rowan Cotton Tape

Knitting Needle: 5.5mm

This is a very simple and quick knit bolero.

Nefertiti Wrap

2009-07-11T12:42:00.006+08:00

Pattern: Nefertiti Wrap

Yarn used: 5 1/2 balls Schachenmayr nomotta Bamboo

Phiaro Scarf

2009-06-19T14:37:00.006+08:00

Yarn used: 2 skeins Bonnie's Bamboo

Needle: 4mm

Pattern: Phiaro Scarf

I did kbl 6 sts and purl the 4 sts which to be unravelled and purl 30 sts for the braid fringe.

unravelling the purl stitches....

After washed and blocked...

Phildar Kimono Sweater

2009-06-15T14:49:00.006+08:00

This pattern is well written in a chart with various sizes. I follow the increase as Eliana. Eliana has been great help to give some advice. Thanks Eliana!!

This sweater was completed about a week ago and it took me a while hunting for the buttons. Finally I managed to get the buttons from May Craft, Subang Jaya.

Pattern: from Phildar Spring/Summer 09 magazine

Blocking.... yarn: Online, Sandy 100% cotton.

needles used: 3.0mm and 3.5 mm

Montego Bay Scarf

2009-06-06T16:22:00.009+08:00

The Kimono Sweater is done but I am still looking for suitable buttons. To get the right colour buttons to match with this sweater is really not easy!! While waiting for the buttons, I have just completed this scarf which I wanted to knit long ago... finally managed to get the right yarn for this project!

Pattern: Mentego Bay Scarf
Yarn: Handmaiden Fine Yarn Sea Silk

Needle used: 5.5mm

Lovely yarn!! soft and nice to knit with. Since it comes in 600m/150g/skein, I double the CO sts and make the size of a stole. The end product is just lovely and I can used it in many ways.

WIP.... guess what is this?

2009-05-23T13:00:00.004+08:00

Bought these yarns from Yi yi Craft last month when I was in Penang. Love the colour very much, did a swatch to check the gauge before proceeding to knit the project.....
Can anybody guess what is this?

A closer view of the swatch with the chart....

Simple Cropped Cardigan

2009-05-16T13:27:00.008+08:00

Yarn used: 7 balls Rowan Cotton Tape

Knitting needle: 5.5mm

A quick project, knitting from top down, no seaming required.

Lily of the Valley Stole

2009-05-04T12:55:00.010+08:00

Pattern: Lily of the Valley Scarf by Nancy Bush

Published in Knitted Lace Of Estonia

Yarn: 3 1/2 balls Chinese Silk/wool

Needle: 4mm circular knitting needle

I CO 83sts for an additional repeat to make it wider and I added 4 repeats on the length. Thus became a stole instead a scarf.

Berets

2009-04-22T08:25:00.004+08:00

Spring Beret

Mystery Beret

Chevron Lace Beret

Shetland Triangle Shawl

2009-04-16T09:59:00.005+08:00

Pattern: Shetland Triangle Shawl by Evelyn A.Clark

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Pure Silk

This shawl pattern was in my "must do" list since last year. I finally pick up the needle and yarns and started this project on April fool day!! Love the silk finishing, it's very soft.

Fountain Pen Shawl

2009-04-16T09:24:00.006+08:00

I have a WIP on this pattern in Japanese Silk yarn and it's comming up very slowly because of the fine yarn. Since I needed to knit a quick triangle shawl for someone, I thought I should try this pattern on some Merino Wool. It's so much faster knitting on this yarn and I'm happy with the end result.

Entrelac Felted Bag

2009-03-21T14:00:00.003+08:00

I am so hooked on felting and trying out another felted bag!! This is my own design as I wanted a good base for the bag so that it can sit on nicely.

Yarns used: Spotlight Basics 8 ply Pure Wool - 3 balls olive green and 7 balls Ivory

I sewed the lining with a few compartments to accommodate the items i have to put in my bag and a zipped compartment to put in my valuable!!

St. John's Wort Cardigan

2009-03-16T11:52:00.008+08:00

Pattern: St. John's Wort Cardigan
by Cathy Carron, Interweave Knits, Spring 2009

Needle : US 2½ / 3.0 mm
Yarn used: Schachenmayr nomotta Catania
6.5 skeins = 890.5 yards (814.3m)

Knitting on the lace pattern was interesting while knitting on the seed stitches was real boring!! Nevertheless, the combination of both patterns resulted with a beautiful FO!!

Great pattern!!

Something Red for CNY!!

2009-02-10T11:10:00.006+08:00

Red colour has never being my favorite colour, but because it was Chinese New Year, wearing "red" is preferred thus, i thought I should knit something simple!!

Yarn used: 4 balls Katia Swing

(knit in double strand)

Kreativ Blogger Award!

2009-02-10T09:24:00.005+08:00

Thank you, Judy for nominating me with this Award!!

I am taking this opportunity to nominate some of you, creative & talented ladies, who has in one way or another motivated me to create my blog, teaching and inspiring me into more knitting/crochet. Appreciated every help and support your have given to me!!

So here you are:
1. Cynthia
2. Erin
3. Sally
4. Mona
5. CW
6. Doreen
7. Celia
8. Patrizia
9. Regg (u've been nominated by Judy ady)
10. Judy- not forgetting you !!

Here are the rules for the nominees:
1. Copy the award to your site.
2. Link to the person from whom you received the award.
3. Nominate 8 other bloggers.
4. Link to those on your blog.
5. Leave a message on the blogs you nominated.

Entrelac Felted Bag

2009-01-24T14:01:00.005+08:00

I used 3 balls of blue and 2 ball olive green wool purchased from Korea. Sorry cant remember the brand!! With the experience of knitting the Entrelac stole and scarf, I thought I should be able to knit an Entrelac bag without the pattern instructions. Thus, taking the courage, using not too expensive wool and started this project!

This is my 1st time felting a project and I used our front loaded washing machine with hot water, I dare not expect much as this is my trial piece, nevertheless, thank God, it came out great!

Just done the lining which my sil taught me and present to you, my 1st Entrelac Felted Bag “Luckiest alike”!!

Top View

Just Enough Ruffles Scarf

2009-01-12T17:39:00.008+08:00

My 1st FO for 2009!!

Pattern: Just Enough Ruffles Scarf

by: Laura Chau
Yarns used: 2 balls Noro Kureyon colour 188

and 1 ball Noro Kureyon colour 92

Can be used as a mini Capelet.

A neck warmer/scarf.

Lace Ribbon Scarf

2009-01-07T13:07:00.004+08:00

This yarn was a Birthday Gift from a dear friend. Lovely yarn, soft and nice to touch. I love the colour combination too!! Truelly appreciate her thoughtfulness. Thanks!!

Yarn: Handmaiden Fine Sea Silk

Pattern: Lace Ribbon Scarf

Crochet Bag

2009-01-07T11:27:00.004+08:00

This bag is one of the small projects I did during the last few months.

Pattern: Keito Dama, No. 137 Spring 2008

Yarn: 4 x balls Japanese Paper yarn from Hobby Craft

The lining inside the bag is done my my sil who is real good in sewing!!

Happy and Blessed New Year 2009!!!

2009-01-01T14:43:00.004+08:00

Wishing all my dear family members and dear friends......

A Happy and Blessed New Year 2009!!!

Still no FOs to show..... hehe hopefully more knitting this year!! Some update in My Garden!!

No FOs to show

2008-11-01T15:17:00.004+08:00

Gosh.... It was August since I last updated my blog!! hehe sorry, no FOs to show for the time being..... Thanks for some of you who are so sweet & concern and wrote to me, wondering what had happen to me, please visit my garden and find out!! Happy knitting and God bless!!

Nob Hill Shrug

2008-08-02T16:53:00.007+08:00

Just a quick update with some pictures taken this morning.

Pattern: Nob Hill by Ashley Adams Moncrief

Yarns used: Habu Cork Chenille yarn + Japanese Silk yarn.
Needle used: KP options Interchangeable circular needle, 4.5mm

Chinese Style Pullover

2008-07-20T18:47:00.013+08:00

I used 1 strand each of Habu Paper A-60 and Habu Tsumugi Silk A-1 2/17 instead of 2 strand of Habu paper A-60 with 5mm circular needles. Very light and comfortable to wear!!

Closer view on the stitches.

It's 113gm with the 6 buttons

Balance of the yarns: 150gm Habu Tsumugi Silk and 40gm Habu paper.

Holidays in Japan

2008-07-17T14:37:00.018+08:00

Had a wonderful time spent in Japan!! It was birthday gift from hubby, flew in business class, received 1st class services and able to board in with me a 5mm addi circular needle!!! Thus, CO the Chinese Style Pullover on board.

We visited Kyoto, Kobe, Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka in about 2 weeks. Visited nice places, great sights seeing, met up with a friend whom we didnt meet for about 16 years! Excellence Japanese food, and fantastic shopping!! Especially shopping for yarns!!

These are the goodies I got back from my holidays, but not all are for me!!

The paper bag from Avril Kyoto

They sell this in a kit which including pattern & yarns, but since we have this book, I bought the 3 different yarns as required from the pattern book. i.e Cork Chenille, Mohair Loop and Tsumugi Silk. This was a special request from someone and I've been hunting this kit from Avril Kyoto, Tokyo and finally got the stock in Osaka!! I was so glad that finally i got it for her! hehe cheese cake and cappuccino when we meet ya!!
Kusha Kusha kit

More kusha kusha...
Cotton Gima - blue and light blue

Cotton Gima - green and light green
Silk and wool stainless steel

Pullover kit using Habu Paper A-60

Cardigan kit AR030 using Habu Picot

Habu Tsumugi Silk in 3 colours

Habu Cork Chenille yarn

Habu 100% silk

a Royal swift

Finally, here are some Noro and other Japanese yarns from Japan LYS. Hubby was helping me to vacuum pack the yarns so that can fit into my luggage!!
Before ......
While vacuuming.....

After vacuum packed!!

Kusha Kusha Scarf

2008-06-29T20:14:00.007+08:00

Just a quick update: Felted this scarf very lightly last night and love it very much

This is a very simple scarf. It is the stainless steel yarn that gives it a special effect!!! It begins with using 1 strand fine merino wool with 1 strand stainless steel yarn and the latter part using two strands stainless steel yarn. The scarf is very soft & light and nice to wear. Will be getting more of the Habu stainless steel yarns or kits when I'm in Japan!!

Yarns used: Habu Fine Merino Wool A-33 2/48 brown

and Habu Wool Stainless Steel A-148 1/17.6 dark purple

Needle used: 5.0mm, 4mm & 3.5mm

Princess Capelet

2008-06-25T15:06:00.005+08:00

Inspired by Loopy beautiful capelet but didnt have suitable yarn to start untill a “Great buddy” of mine, sent me these beautiful Rowan Cotton Tape yarns. The brooch is a b/d present from my god sister!! A Special thanks to both of you!

Pattern: Princess Capelet by Wenlan Chia

Yarns: 7 balls Rowan Cotton Tape

Needle used: 6mm

As you can see that my capelet colour is almost the same as this one?? haha oh yes, we started almost the same time without knowing each other’s colour for this capelet!!

The construction of this capelet is very interesting. Truly a great pattern, with vy little seamming and easy to follow instructions. I love it very much, the yarns & the brooch too!!

Tube Top from Phildar Magazine

2008-06-09T16:34:00.003+08:00

This is a very simple project. I knitted the front and back body as according to the pattern given in Phildar Magazine.

Modification made: Instead of making the neck tie from 4 strands of yarn, I modified it as according to the pattern shown in 2007 summer Knit.1 magazine.

Yarns used: 4 balls blue colour Katia Gatsby

and 2 balls white Dalmatia cotton & rayon mixed.

I worked on 1 strand each, using 3mm needle for the neck line and ribbing band and 3.75mm for the body front and back.

This is the front view,

and the back,

Closer view on the front.

Flower Basket Lace Shawl

2008-06-08T23:40:00.003+08:00

This Flower Basket Lace Shawl was knitted for a good friend of mine as a birthday present. I am so happy that I was able to finished in time to give away on her birthday, 28th May 2008.

Yarns used: 4 balls Katia Mississippi 3

Needle used: 4mm

Lace Cardigan

2008-06-08T23:23:00.004+08:00

Remember my "oversized top"?

It was left in a corner of my cupboard for about 2 months and finally

I decided to do some adjustment and modification and it fits me very well now!

Information of this pattern: combination of The Lace Cardigan from Drop Design and Juliet.

Baby Blanket

2008-06-08T23:07:00.003+08:00

Completed !!

Washed and passed over to Sally on Friday late afternoon. Due to family commitment, I will not be able to make it for the meet up & seaming party on 14/6. Sorry ladies, trust you ladies will have a wonderful time! The yarns I have were just enough for the 9 squares.

Yarns used: Baby Soft Double Knitting

8 balls blue and 2 balls white

Phildar Short Cardigan

2008-05-21T16:51:00.008+08:00

The charts are given in details, it’s straight forward and easy to follow. I knitted “S” size and follow the charts of the 4th size because of the yarns I used are thiner then the pattern asked for. The lenght of the body and sleeves are adjusted according to my size. Knitting a black project may be very tiring to my eyes!! But I am glad that i finally finished it and most importantly i love it!!

Yarns used: 6.5 balls Four Seasons Gründl Miami

Colour: Black

Pattern: Phildar Short Cardigan

Wearing it with a pin

Wearing it w/o a pin

Shaped Lace Tee

2008-05-21T16:33:00.005+08:00

This Shaped Lace Tee was left aside for almost a month because of short of yarns!! After many attempt and still can’t find the same yarns in our LYS, then I decided to modified it and made it with I-cord straps.

Pattern: Shaped Lace Tee by Joan McGowan-Michael published in Knitting Lingerie Style

Yarns: 4 balls Garnstudio Cotton Viscose

Colour: Black

Close view of the lace.

Blanket Squares

2008-05-15T11:34:00.005+08:00

As suggested by Mona, let May craft be Charity Month!! Isnt it meaningful? Yes, indeed it is and tell you something, by participating, I've learn new things!

Just to show you some of the 12" squares I've done!!

The yarns: 100% Acrylic "Bundle of Joy" Baby soft double knitting.

Pattern: Water Lily and Daisy

Pattern: Peach Rose
These are all that I've done so far!! I think i have enough of flowers, will crochet some granny squares to match.

Bolero Color Crude

2008-04-30T15:59:00.005+08:00

I would like to thank Judy, who graciously translated the instructions from Spanish to English for me and given me some very helpful tips as we CAL this bolero. Once again, thanks, Judy appreciate it very much and I truly enjoyed CAL with you!!

By the way , this is my student, Eivian Huan, who came for her 1st knitting lesson this morning and I made her the model for this bolero!! She is a fashion design student and has lots of potential and A quick learner too!

Closer view of the bolero.

I've added few rows on pattern "#2" to make it a longer bolero and made it long sleeves instead of 3/4 lenght.

I have to model this because I was too rush and forgotten to take picture on the back of the bolero earlier when Eivian was modeling it!!

A crochetted flower is used as button for the bolero. I used a pearl button to stitched at the centre of the flower. As advised by Judy, I did not crochet the 5cm loop, instead use one of the space formed by the pattern as a loop.

Pattern: Bolero Color Crude (courtesy of Judy)

Yarn used: 4 balls Helena 100% cotton.

Colour: white

Simple Lacy Shrug

2008-04-26T07:41:00.006+08:00

This simple lacy shrug is knitted using the lace pattern from Moss Lacy Wrap, Designed by Teva Durham. I really love this lace pattern and decided to knit a shrug instead of another wrap.

Yarn used: 4 balls Online Goby

Cecilia Chemise completed

2008-04-22T09:17:00.003+08:00

Finally completed!!

Yarns used: Helena 100% cotton, 3 x 175m/ball

Clementine Shawlette

2008-04-14T15:23:00.001+08:00

I started knitting this project concurrently with the Cecilia Chemise. I cant put my crochet needle off my hands until i found problem with the sleeve straps of the chemise. While waiting for help to continue the sleeve straps for Cecilia Chemise, I continue with this project:

Pattern: Clementine Shawlette from IK Spring 2007,
designed by Michelle Rose Orne.

Yarns used: 5balls Debbie Bliss, Alpaca Silk
Colour: Purple

This is an easy and quick project.
Oops, just notice that, this is another purple FO!! Close view of the laceBeside wearing it the usual way, I was trying wearing it with a shawl pin.

Cecilia Chemise in progress

2008-04-11T10:24:00.006+08:00

Suddenly I am so in love with crochet! It's fast and real fast compare to knitting. Here is the progress of my Cecilia Chemise, designed by Jennifer Hansen. I am doing the cropped version.

The yarns: Helena 100% cotton and the colour is in dark purple. Used 2 balls and now am using the 3rd ball.

Crochetting the body part was quite boring...

The bottom Floral Edging is interesting.

I am now at the Flora Edging part and have another two more repeat to complete!!

Will wash and block this piece and start the sleeve straps soon!!

Hourglass Jacket

2008-04-04T10:44:00.007+08:00

Normally when i read crochet pattern instructions, I'll be blur and confused. But when i read this pattern instructions and surprisingly found it very easy to understand and follow! I like the broomstick lace pattern, I like the short rows at the sleeve and above all I like it because there is no seaming required!

I was very keen to start this project immediately because it also requires a pair of 15mm knitting needle!!

Oh ya, talking about this 15mm needle which I bought years ago when DH and I were in Estonia with another couple. We were in a LYS and our friend's wife almost wanted to buy a shawl (drop stitch triangle shawl) which they displayed in the shop which cost 3x the price of the yarn! I discouraged her to buy, instead i bought the yarns and the 15mm needle and knitted the same shawl and presented it to her in 2 days later. She was amazed and was very happy to own that shawl!

Thus this pair of needle were not been used since then! When I saw the broomstick pattern which requires 15mm needle, I quickly went to look at my needles' bag to check if the needles were still there! Yes, still intact!

Here it is, it's completed! It took me about a week! love it.

Pattern: Hourglass Jacket
Yarn used: 7 balls 125m/50g Catania 100% cotton

It's a bit loose, but very comfortable.

The sleeve part: I like how the short rows worked. It's very neat!

This is the contrast waistband, crochet ribbing;

This is to show you the decrease stitches below the armhole.

Shawl again!

2008-04-01T00:18:00.001+08:00

I have knitted many shawls, but all were given away! For this piece, I promissed myself that I must keep it for my own use!!!

Yarn used: Zephyr, colour: Indigo

I was just trying out how I can make good use of this shaw....

Any other suggestion?

An "oversized" top!

2008-03-27T00:18:00.002+08:00

I was supposed to knit a casual top, using Rowan all season cotton. After washing and blocking it ended to be an "oversized" top!

The lace pattern:-

Taking picture of myself with this "oversized" top!

Upside-down Top

2008-03-19T10:00:00.002+08:00

This top is made up of crocheted lace for the body and ribbing at the waist. As according to the pattern, it should be 3/4 sleeves length. But I did it shorter as I feel more comfortable wearing it in shorter sleeves. I used 6 balls of Japanese yarns. These yarns are very fine, they are nice and suitable for crochet. But for the ribbing part, i used double strand.

I like this top because i can wear it the normal way,

where the ribbing is at my waist, like this:

turn it up-side down, like this: Closer view of the pattern

Hi I'm back!

2008-03-16T21:21:00.017+08:00

Here I am, to update you with what I have knitted for the last 2 1/2 months! First of all, I have crocheted many of these "Pineapple Rose Scarves" and have given most of them away as gifts. These are the two little ones left with me. Crochet is very much faster compare to knitting, but the thing i dislike in crochet is - my fingers hurt!

Meanwhile, I have knitted these scarves and given away as gifts too. They are:
Entrelac Scarf by Allison LoCicero

yarns used: 3 balls Rowan Tapestry

My so called scarf by Allison Isaacs

Yarns used: 2 balls Patons Symphony

Shifting Sands Scarf by Grumperina

Yarns used: 2 balls Patons Symphony

Finally, knitted something for myself - Lady Eleanor Entrelac Stole/scarf,

by Kathleen Power Johnson from Scarf Style
Yarns used: 8x50gm Noro Silk Garden

Closer views of the stole/scarf:

Kiri Shawl

2007-12-28T13:22:00.001+08:00

I starated to CO the black Kiri shawl on our way on board to Seoul and completed when returning. This is the most easy knit shawl and the lace pattern is very easy to remember. Enjoy so much that I knitted another white one, both were given away as Christmas gifts.

Yarn used: 4balls each shawl Adriafil Classic

Cable Grande Pullover

2007-12-14T15:24:00.000+08:00

Had a wonderful long break, I am back now!

This is what i had knitted to bring along with me to the other side of the world. The Cable Grande Pullover from Knit n Style, Feb 07 issue 147.

Yarn: 10 balls 87m/50g Jaeger Extra Fine Merino Aran

Colour: Peacock
Needle used: Addi turbo circular knitting needle sizes: 4mm & 5mm.

Herringbone Jumper

2007-10-22T10:31:00.000+08:00

Yarn: 5balls navy blue Japanese merino wool

and 1 hank KP bare merino wool DK

Needle: Addi 3.5mm and 3mm

These lovely Japanese merino wool were purchased by DH last year when he was in Japan. They are very soft and nice! I enjoyed knitting the herringbone slip very much! I managed to complete the front and back in 1 week but took me 2 weeks to complete the sleeves! This is my 1st time knitting a raglan jumper without pattern or instructions, not bad ya ;-)

Cropped Cardigan

2007-09-26T10:46:00.000+08:00

This cropped cardigan was knitted sometime ago and I like it very much and used it very frequently. Inspired by Lion Brand, Cropped Raglan Sweater, and I modified the pattern according to how I want my cropped cardigan to be. Thus, the following changes were made:

1. Double ribbing at the neckline, I knitted 1" instead of 2.5".
2. Front bands: I knitted 1" single ribbing vertically at each end and knitted together with the body.
3. Sleeves bands: I changed to single ribbing of 2.5".
4. Lower body was ended with 5" single ribbing.

Yarns used: Rowan all seasons cotton. 4.5 balls x 90m/50g

Colour: Surf 162

Gauge:18sts x 25rows = 4ins

Needle: Addi 3.5mm & 4mm addi circular needle

Moss Lacy Wrap

2007-09-24T13:16:00.000+08:00

Moss Lacy Wrap completed last week. As you can see from the pictures, I didnt knit the end ruffle for both ends. Reason being; running out of yarns!!

Initially I planned to use these yarns to knit a cropped cardigan but changed my mind immediately when i saw this Lacy wrap pattern in IK Falls 2007. It was the end ruffle attracted me most when i saw the pattern. And now I knitted it without the end ruffle! Anyway, can always knit another one when i have the time ya.

Blocking Moss Lacy Wrap.

After blocking

Modelling it!

Pattern: Moss Lacy Wrap Designed by:Teva Durham
Yarn used: Debbie Bliss, Cotton Angora. 80% cotton and 20% Angora; 6 1/2balls x 78m/50g
Colour: Pink Dyelot: 15510

Needle: 4.5mm addi circular needle

Gauge: 18sts x 24rows

FO meausurement: 60" x 20" (without end ruffle)

What's next?

2007-09-14T13:39:00.000+08:00

This is the next project I am going to knit!

Moss Lacy Wrap,

I saw this pattern in IK fall 2007 and like this lacy wrap very much, immediatedly went online and placed order for this pattern! Found this yarns from my stash. Yes, this is going to be my first pink project!

Tilted Duster Jacket

2007-09-04T11:41:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Tilted Duster Jacket, by Norah Gaughan, IK Fall 2007

Yarn used: Sirdar Country Style DK 3 1/4 balls of 318m/100g

Smocking Dresses

2007-09-01T14:02:00.000+08:00

While i was trying to re-arrange some space in the cupboard for my knitting stuff, i found some of these treasures.....

SMOCKING DRESSES!!!

These smocking dresses were made for my dd when she was abt 4 -6 yrs old then and now she is already in her teen! I remembered i have made abt 20 + pieces for her and most of them were given away when she was abt 8 - 9 yrs old and felt smocking dresses are only for smaller girls! These 3 pieces were the 1st batch which i did for her and DD told me that she will keep these for her dd next time! lol.. I learn smocking from some magazines and still keeping these magazines in very good order.

Hanami Stole is completed!

2007-08-26T18:07:00.000+08:00

Hanami Stole - in the garden!

Hanami Stole - indoor

Pattern : Hanami Stole by Melanie Gibbons, Pink Lemon Twist.

Yarn used: JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk Yarn in 2/18 Lace Weight from Sarah's Yarns

Needle use: Addi lace circular needle 3.5mm

Finished size: 18" x 96" after blocking.

Modification: I prefer a longer stole, so i did an additional repeat of 32 rows of the basket weave and another additional repeat of 32 rows on the blossom section. It came out perfectly as the length i wish!

DROPS shrug knitted in bobble and lace pattern

2007-08-20T13:08:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Garnstudio

Yarn Used: 5 balls Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere

Ribbed Lace Bolero

2007-08-20T12:17:00.000+08:00

This ribbed lace bolero pattern is written by this lovely young lady Kelly , who has lots of beautiful and nice FOs. Check out more in her blog, she has generously written very clear instructions and diagram to share with everybody!

Yarn used: 3 balls Miami four seasons

Special Delivery!

2007-08-17T14:23:00.000+08:00

This box was specially hand delivered by R&DH from Singapore to KL!

Thank you, gentlemen for making your respective spouses so happy!

It was packed so nicely and neatly by my dear god-sister and taking into consideration that it has to be easy for our men to carry.

A special sticker is pasted on!
Yes, It's Fragile!

Anxiously opening up the box.....
Wow! yarns, yes lovely yarns from KP! Sad news is, not all are mine!

The happy news is, these are some of the special gifts from my god-sister. big "hug" I have only this for myself from KP for this round. Yes, will get more the next time. The cartoons tapes are presents for my girls. They are so beautiful and cute, I like them too!

I am tagged! I am tagged!

I am new in the blog, but now SHE made me a Rockin Girl in the blog! !

I am nominated and tagged by Regg as Rockin' Girl Blogger! What an honour! So this is the surprise you told me this morning ya? Anyway thanks Regg, you are wonderful, generous, unselfish and helpful in many ways to me! Always ready to help, Big "hug".

Here are five of my nominated bloggers:

Rockin girls! Keep blogging!

Hanami shawl is comming up slowly

2007-08-17T10:28:00.000+08:00

Yarn used:
Zephyr wool-silk yarn

Old FOs

2007-08-13T13:31:00.001+08:00

While browsing thru my old albums, found some pictures of my old FOs:

Circular Shrug

Simple White Shrug

Another White Shrug

Poncho

Feather and Fan Lace scarves - knit in different yarns

Simple Scarves

3rd Kiri Shawl

2007-08-08T10:24:00.000+08:00

Yarn used: Garnstudio Cotton Viscose

54% bomul 46%viscose

4 x 50g/ball

Colour: Maroon

Shrug

2007-08-07T09:48:00.000+08:00

Yarn used: cotton from China
4 balls
Pattern : Japanese “let’s knit series"

Arisaig Cardigan

2007-08-07T09:10:00.000+08:00

Yarn Used: Miami 100% mercerised cotton

8 x 50g/ball

Colour: grey

Pattern :

www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall05/PATTarisaig.html

Date Completed : June 2007

Rockstar Jacket

2007-08-07T08:59:00.000+08:00

Yarn used:
Jaeger Sienna 100% mercerised cotton
7 x 50g/ball
Colour : Driftwood
Pattern : Rockstar Jacket from alchemyyarns
www.alchemyyarns.com/088design.html
Date Completed : April 2007

Drop Stitch Shawl

2007-08-06T18:51:00.000+08:00

Yarn used: 4 balls Knitpicks Twist Spumoni

Flower Basket Shawl _2

2007-08-06T18:48:00.000+08:00

Yarn Used: Online Java

4 x 50g/ball

Colour: brown

Pattern: IK, Fall 2004

Kiri Shawl

2007-08-06T18:31:00.000+08:00

Yarn used: Peony 100% Acrylic
5 x 50g/ball

Colour: light yellow
Pattern :http://www.alltangledup.com/movabletype/my_images/my_patterns/kiri.pdf
Date Completed : May 2007

"Blue" Gable

2007-08-06T18:25:00.000+08:00

Yarn used: Katia cotton comfort
4 x 50g/ball

Clementine Shawlette

2007-08-06T18:04:00.000+08:00

Yarn used: Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere

4 x 50g/ball

Colour: Light Blue
Pattern : Clementine Shawlette from IK Spring 2007
Date Completed : March 2007

Flower Basket Shawl

2007-08-06T17:57:00.000+08:00

Yarns used: 4 balls RYC cashsoft
Pattern : IK
Completed : June 2006

White Shrug

2007-08-06T17:41:00.000+08:00

Shrug - from Japanese Mag.

Date completed : Jan 2006