Little Flower's Knit

Before I was a Mom...

2009-12-26T12:06:00.007+08:00

Baby Regan Hair at 4th Mth Old~

Before I was a Mom

I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom,
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put him down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom,
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom,
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth,
the joy,
the love,
the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much,

before I was a Mom .

Almost There...

2009-07-16T18:15:00.005+08:00

Yeap, I am almost popping anytime already!

Baby at 35 weeks and 3 days now, weight 2.7kgs. I have been hibernating for awhile because my pregnancy was not that smooth when i entered into the 3rd trim. Blood pressure was going up althought i have been taking medication, this can be very dangerous to the mummy and baby and will affect my kidney and liver, fingers, toes and ankle swelled quite badly and i am in pain...My doc has advised me to stop work now and hope baby can stay abit longer in me...

You wont wanna know the total number of pills that i am taking a day, DH was joking with me that he see the way i take medicine like taking mentos ! haha

Have not been knitting much except some cute little booties. Just done a pair of button loafers after many trials and this is the only successful pair!

Pattern : Little Button Loafers

Crochet Hook Size : 5/0

Yarns : Olympus Bouquet in Pale Green and Miami 4 Season Cotton in Dark Grey

Size : appx 4"

DESTASH

2009-03-22T22:27:00.013+08:00

For the first time, I am destashing my yarns since I started knitting, it is painful... but I have to face the reality of storage constraints!

All prices includes shipping within Asia, add USD5 outside Asia.

Schachenmayr Nomotta Catania
Colour Code : 160
Yardage : 50g(125m) x10 = 1250meter
Content : 100% Cotton
Selling at USD50/SGD75

Schachenmayr Nomotta Catania
Colour Code : 172 Light Grey
Yardage : 50g(125m) x10 = 1250meter
Content : 100% Cotton
Selling at USD50/SGD75

Schachenmayr Nomotta Catania
Colour Code : 226 Lavender
Yardage : 50g(125m) x6 = 750meter
Content : 100% Cotton
Selling at USD30/SGD40

Katia Capri
Yardage: 50g(125m)x10 =1250meters
Content: 100% Cotton
Selling at USD55/SGD80

Katia Bamboo
Colour : 20 Dark Brown
Yardage: 50g(100m)x6 =600 meters
Content: 100% Bamboo
Selling at USD36/SGD54

Olympus Cotton Novia
Colour Code : 17
Yardage: 40g(105m)x5 =525 meters
Content: 100% Cotton
Selling at US36/SGD54

Olympus Cotton Novia
Colour Code : 12 Light Grey
Yardage: 40g(105m)x6 =630 meters
Content: 100% Cotton
Selling at US48/SGD72

Olympus Cotton Novia
Colour Code : 04 Brown
Yardage: 40g(105m)x6 =630 meters
Content: 100% Cotton
Selling at US48/SGD72

Olympus Cotton Novia
Colour Code : 21 Orangy Red
Yardage: 40g(105m)x6 =630 meters
Content: 100% Cotton
Selling at US48/SGD72

Olympus Cotton Novia

Colour Code : 8 Deep Red
Yardage: 40g(105m)x6 =630 meters
Content: 100% Cotton
Selling at US48/SGD72

For serious local buyers, prices are neg. if meet up to collect in the north-Yishun,Sembawang or Woodlands.

Regg @ 15 Weeks Vs Junior's Booties #3

2009-02-22T21:44:00.005+08:00

Nothing much to write, just photos to share...

My preggie progress at 15 weeks :)

Meanwhile. I am still in the little booties mood, just done booties #3 for Junior.

Pattern : Ruth's "Perfect" Baby Booties
Yarn : Miami Four Seasons (50-70yards)
Needles Size : 3.0mm

Saartje's Bootees

2009-02-15T15:20:00.004+08:00

Pattern : Saartje's Bootees

Yarns : Gong Cotone Egitto Mako(dark brown)/ Catania Cotton(baby blue)

Needle Size : 2.5mm dpns

Dear All,

Thank you for all the sweet messages and support. This 2 weeks have been good, except the bad weather ... I am down with flu. OK now except still coughing a bit.

Many of you wonder how far am I now... OK, I am 14 weeks pregnants(3.5 months)! For the first time, we saw little junior actively moving alot during the gynae routine check up last Monday! DH and I were so touched and happy! Thanks to the advance technology!

Back to knitting, in order to kick off my knitting mojo, I thought start knitting with small project might help and it does!

Done second pair of booties for Junior.

Little booties in his daddy's hands.

Overall, quite a simple knitted project, except I dont really like the seaming part, so I knitted it with DPNS instead, only need to seam the bottom to cut down the discomfort on the little feet.

p/s - Thanks to Doreen who recommended this project to me!

New Path In Life...

2009-02-08T17:11:00.005+08:00

I am back
with my little knitting mojo

learning and getting ready

to my new path in life :)

Little booties that i knitted for Junior~

Pattern : Ruth's "Perfect" Baby Booties

Yarn : Catania Cotton in Grey(50-70yards)

Needles Size : 3.5m/4.0mm

(note : followed Ruth's instrustion from begining till top of foot, join in round, changed to lace for cuff instead of ribbing) and i like the result!

Happy Lunar New Year 2009~ Moo Moo

2009-01-23T14:54:00.003+08:00

Dear All,

I will be taking a week break heading home and be back by 2 February.

Wishing you and your family A Happy, Healthy and Prosperous Ox Year!

祝大家与家人 : 新年快乐，吉祥幸福，身体安康，福慧増长!

A New 2009!

2009-01-03T14:04:00.003+08:00

Yes! I have been lazy again, not only about updating this blog, I've been lazy over my knitting works too!
For some good reasons, I've lost my knitting mojo since 2 months ago! have not touching all the WIPs and being very good, not even a new CO!

So.. nothing to update yet and life is good. Wishing everyone a good 2009 ahead and keep the knitting spirit rockz! ... and I hope my mojo will be back soon too...

Lazy

2008-11-24T20:39:00.002+08:00

Anyone still reading this blog?

I have not been updating my blog for more then 2 months... I know.
Busy with works, too much TV and ..ya..lazy.

No FO to blog yet, only some WIPS, just to share, these 2 are the most active on my needles at the moment...

Madli Shawl, I have been 'aiming' for this project since last year, finally get to CO.

Another KAL project with my knitting buddies - Sahara in Catania Cotton, finishing soon, at the colar.

OK! I will try to update when I have the time.

Kiri

2008-09-07T20:27:00.001+08:00

Pattern: Kiri

Yarns : Bamboo Wool Blend Fingering Weight 1.5x100g

Done 13th repeat on chart 2

Needle Size : 4mm & 5mm

Measurement after blocked : 64" across shoulder with 32" length

I am glad that i finished it, finally~

close up view

Ash-alike

2008-08-26T23:37:00.002+08:00

Pattern : Ash from Rowan 36
Yarns : Olympus Cotton Novia x 7 balls(40g/115m)
Needle Size : 3.5mm/4.0mm

Proud to present to you.
A KAL project with talented Windloop.

Basically we knitted up according to our own estimation.

Poseiodon Socks

2008-08-19T22:24:00.002+08:00

Pattern : Poseidon Socks
Yarn : Lana Grossa Meilenweit (1x100g/420m)
Needle Size : 2.5mm, 3.5mm

Another KAL project with my buddies Yun & Jol.
I dint follow 100% of this pattern as the heel turn part i refer to other's method.

I proudly present to you, fresh from the oven.. TADA~

I Just Cant Stop...

2008-08-16T21:52:00.000+08:00

Stainless Steel.

Fine Merino.

YOU! Feel so love hate!

YET cant stop knitting.

Home Sweet Home

2008-07-25T23:49:00.000+08:00

I am leaving SG tomorrow morning at 6am.

Going to travel a long journey but i am very excited...because i am heading home , home sweet home!

I will be back by next week!

Max's Staircase Tam

2008-07-22T21:20:00.001+08:00

Pattern : Max's Staircase Tam

Yarns : Cleckheaton Country 12 Ply Wool(grey) 2.5 x 50g(71m),

Fingering weight Wool(purple)

Needle Size : 5mm

My very first beret in my knitting life!
The idea of knitting a small gift for someone special for her birthday has been going thru my mind since 2 months ago... something small..hm..a hat?
After surfing on ravelry for all the hat's design, i finally took up the courage to CO this beret! In fact, it was not a one-time success FO, the patt stated that is for Child/ Adult Small, so i CO 90 sts instead of 84. The hat ended up covering my whole face!Guess what have i done to rescue the hat? i cut off the ribbing and redo it up-side-down!

Overall, not a bad one, now i am thinking to CO another one for myself :D

Happening In The East

2008-07-06T22:13:00.002+08:00

We had a wonderful time over the weekend, wonderful dinner on Friday, a good sweat from a run on Saturday. Today, we went for cycling in the east, in fact, almost spent whole day in the east, although the sun is not that strong, but i still get a bad sun burn on my left hand! Seems like applying the sun block twice for the 2 hours is not enough, still.

Sun burn on my hand :(

We paid a second visit to the Korean restaurant in Katong for lunch! the food is much better then the first time we tried, worth the price for the food :D, after the lunch we tried this Cheesecake Cafe in the East, from the outside really dont attract our attention at all but once the waitress lead us into the cafe..WOW!!! let the picture tell thousand words.

The two tired faces after being under the hot sun enjoying coffee in the cafe...

Looking out from the inside...

Lots of renaissance decor...

Renaissance painting, my favourite

Beautiful carvining next to out table...

More beautiful decor on the wall...

ok, time for mask on the sun tanned face!

In Memoriam...

2008-07-05T22:19:00.000+08:00

May Peace Be With You, always...
3 years have passed by since you left us,
Time may ease the pain,
Loving thoughts will always remain...

Twinkle Capelet

2008-06-22T23:58:00.001+08:00

Pattern : Princess Capelet by Wenlan Chia

Yarn : Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece

Yardage: 3.5 balls x 100g/215 yards

Needle: 5.5 needle

It has been awhile since the last update on my blog about my knitting progress, reason : being too greedy to have too many wips on hands!
This Twinkle Capelet is one of my wips that i casted on dated 22/05/08 and i've put it on hold for almost 2 weeks because i am running out of yarns.

Overall i am happy with this project because i feel it is more stylo than those normal cardi that we usually see.

We Call Them Pirates

2008-05-21T21:02:00.002+08:00

Pattern : We Call Them Pirates

Yarns : 1 x 50g Jaegar Extra Fine Merino DK in Black,

1/2 x 50g Katia Bamboo in Sweet Candy Pink
Needle size : 3.5mm/4mm

This is my first trial on colour-work project! When i first saw this pattern from ravelry somewhere last year, i noticed that most of the FOs were done in black and white combi, so i have been thinking hard on what colour combi should i do for this hat.

I have quite a number of colour choices for this pattern in acrylic, but thinking of the hard work, i decided not to knit with acrylic and cast on with a better yarn - Jaegar Extra Fine Merino in DK weight!

I’ve modified the pattern by no lining and do ribbing instead and added the heart shape between the skulls and and a bigger heart shape on top of each section too.

Although not a fan of pink colour since young, but guess this sweet candy pink from Katia Bamboo does bring out the charm of this hat! Loving it :D

Lacy Kerchief Scarf

2008-05-19T18:56:00.003+08:00

Pattern : Lacy Kerchief Scarf from Interweave Knits, Summer 2005
Yarns : 4x50g Knit Pick Shine Sport
Needle Size : 4mm
Finished Measurement : 80" x 14"

Cast on this scarf last month by using one of my stash, the Knit Pick Shine Sport yarns i got 2 years ago.
Quite an easy knit. I’ve shorten the length by 2 repeats and do increase every 3 rows instead of every 5 rows, the measurement at the center point is 13.5” before blocking.

Done - wash and lightly blocked by ironing.

Crazy Monkey

2008-05-05T20:50:00.000+08:00

Pattern:Toe-Up Crazy Monkey
Finished size: Length 9", Leg circ 7"
Yarns : 1/2x 100g Bamboo Wool Blend Fingering Weight
Needle size : 2.5mm DPNS

A long overdue FO, i follow this version for the lace part to do this Toe up version of Crazy Monkey .

This is also my first time knitting with Bamboo Wool blend fingering weight yarns, very smooth and not droppy after wash(normally bamboo have this problem) but i am not very satisfied with the colour run so completed it as ankle socks instead.

Hanami

2008-04-27T21:51:00.003+08:00

Pattern : Hanami

Finished size : 16"x65"
Yarns: 1.5 x 50g(450 yards)Habu Tsumugi 100% Silk
Needle size : 3.5mm

This is not my first stole attempt but is my first stole as FO!
This lovely Habu Tsumugi Silk yarns in pale green was given to me from a dear friend as a Christmas gift last year.
It was not smooth on my needles(prehaps because of my sweaty palms) but it turned out to be very very soft after a wash.

I dint really stretch it, only lightly block it and the size turn out just nice for me.

Amineko

2008-03-27T22:25:00.002+08:00

I was inspired by the pretty WindLoop's Amineko so i started to knit a few of these catty things.
I have done 3 so far,first one in grey was just in time on Valentine for DH, then a light pink and a shocking pink amineko.

Here a peep of the light pink Amineko :D

Pattern : Amineko Crochet Cat

Yarn : Thorobred 8 ply acrylic
Hook : 4/0mm

Lelah

2008-03-02T14:12:00.001+08:00

Pattern : Lelah Top

Yarns : 3 x 50g Arcylic Peony/1.5 x 50g Cotton Conford

Needle size : 3.5/3.75mm

Another KAL for Yun and me, this Lelah was supposed to be a new top for CNY, but some how, some where..due to the 101 execuses, i dint fulfil the wish.

I cast on this Lelah with Acylic yarn " Peony" with 40" for the bottom lace and change to Cotton Conford for the bra area right after the ribbon, cos i wanna have a different feel for this top, so i mix the choice of yarns.

I dint block the FO, only steam iron the lace, the top part seems a bit loose on me but i am ok with it because dont intent to wear it too tight :D

Jo Sharp Bolero

2008-02-28T23:33:00.001+08:00

Pattern : Jo Sharp Bolero
Yarns : 5 x 50g/125m Schachenmayr nomotta Catania
Needle size : 3/3.5mm

My First FO for 2008!Done it in Jan'08 but was just too lazy to post. I love the red, will wear it regulary for sure :D

This is another KAL among the 3 of us! check out Yun's long sleeve version too! * ahem* Jol! we are waiting to see yours soon!

Our Winter Honeymoon

2008-01-06T20:24:00.000+08:00

Hokkaido - 24/12/07 to 31/12/07

We went to Hokkaido for our honeymoon. From Singapore we had to travel 6 hours to Nagoya, then transit to a 1 hour domestic flight to reach Hokkaido.

Over the 6 nights, we stayed in 5 different hotels/resort..the rooms were nice, better than what i was expecting initially.

Here are some pics taken during the trip,enjoy~

NOBORIBETSU - Hell Valley

They have the most sulphurous pond and enjoy the Hotspring Bath in the hotel, we visited the Shiraoi Ainu Village too.

LAKE TOYA - Rusutsu(Ski resort)

This resort is one of the prominent large all-season resort, big ski area and we tried the exciting snow rafting and snow tubing too.

RUSUTSU -Otaru

Otaru Orgel Doh, which houses the "Otaru Music Box Museum", the beatuful heaven sent sounds from the music box now embrace this nostalgic city of Otaru. The best buildings are to be found in the harbour areas and along Otaru canal, which is beatifully lined with lamps... a spectaculat sight.

Oh! forgot to mention, there is a cafe opposite the music box museum, most of the tourist do not go for the coffee but the cup! Yeah, u can actually choose the HelloKitty Cup that you like, after finish the coffee you can bring the cup home, and these are the 2 cups we are choosen.

OTARU-Sapporo
Nijo Fresh Market

we visited the Nijo Fresh Seafood Market, the Ishiya Chocolate Factory and shopping shopping and shopping at the Hokkado largest shopping mall - sapporo station shopping arcade.

We wore the japanese style robe

Yummu buffet dinner

Kobe Beef that cost 10,500yen per 200g/slice

The beatiful view from our hotel room window

Overall, we had a wonderful time in Hokkaido, we got to know some new friends during the trip, good food, wonderful scenery, very polite japanese people and super clean toilet. DH and I plan to visit again for sure.

A White Christmas Holiday

2007-12-23T21:28:00.000+08:00

I am off to Hokkaido for a White Christmas Honeymoon!Yeah Yeah~!!!

My buddy Yun had done me this cream winter hat for my honeymoon trip! Thanks gal~

See? nicely fit and I am going to put it on once I touch down in Hokkaido! Ho Ho Ho~

front view

side view of the cables

Wishing all of U a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Wicked

2007-12-23T21:13:00.000+08:00

I was impressed by talented WindLoop's version of this Wicked and plan to do 1 for myself too,since I am going for a winter holiday.

Modification : smaller colar, slightly puffy sleeves and the whole sweather was following my own measurement instead.

Pattern : Wicked from Zephyrstyle
Yarn : 10x 50g/125m Jaeger Extra Fine Merino DK yarn
Needle: 4mm

Winter Socks and Chevron Scarf

2007-11-24T19:04:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Toe-up from Wendyknits

Finished size: Length 10", Leg circ 7"

Yarn: Garnstudio's Fabel Superwash

Amount: 2 x 50g x 205m

Needles: 2.5mm

Finally I finished this pair of socks, the 75% of Superwash and 25% of Polyamid of this "Fabel" from Garnstudio's is really nice to knit, better then Regia to me. This yarn was a gift from a special person for me to knit for DH, and now i've knitted for him for our honeymoon...

DH happily modelling it :D

NEXT! MINE~~

the Chevron Scarf

Pattern: Chevron Scarf
Finished size: 8" x 65" , Needles : 4.5mm
Yarn: 3x50g Cleckheaton 12 ply Country,1/2 x100g Marvel 8ply Arcylic

I've searched everywhere for the scarf patttern I wanted for a very long time, and finally I've decided on Chevron, although both yarns dint come in the same thickness but well, it still turned out nicely...

the details...

There are finally done and ready for a wash to go with us to Hokkaido for our honeymoon...

I Smell CupCakes

2007-10-10T23:01:00.000+08:00

Many of you have been asking about the cupcakes since I mentioned about CupCake KAL last month. We dint post it out yet because we wanna make sure all members received thier Cupcakes first before posting them.

I have done a total of 9 of them excluding the 2 trial and ...

TA DAH!!!

Chocolate Vanilla? Marshmellow or Chocolate with Banana? Any one of the cupcakes caught your eyes? :D

and more...
The final decor before sending them out...

As for the swap, i received 3 lovely Cupcakes from Windloop, I was speechless when I opened the parcel last week! They are just so sweet! Tthe cupcakes were placed nicely in a rosey box with some organza... look at the the hand made tag! Now, they are my new love! Thanks alot girl.Last but not least, I really enjoyed this Cupcake KAL + Swap, it was a success and I hope that the recipients of my cupcakes are happy with them, as for myself, these 3 little ones really brightened up my day~

Oh, on the swapping day, Jollin bought for us a real cupcake each! it was lovely and tasty, each of us received a lovely knitted cupcake from Yun too, I will upload the photos to show u girls...Thanks buddies

-reserved for cupcake photo--

Please check out the other CupCake KAL members:

Windloop

Yun

Jollin

Ribbed Hat

2007-10-07T20:36:00.000+08:00

I started this winter hat 2 weeks ago but was put on hold due to the Cupcake KAL. Now, the Cupcake KAL is done and I picked up this winter hat from the basket again last weekend.

All these pictures were modeled by my handsome HB :D

Pattern: Cashmere Ribbed Hat
Materials: Cleckheaton Country 12 ply 100% Pure Wool , Sirdar Denim Tweed DK
Amount: 3.25 balls x 50g/71m ,10g
Needles: 5.0mm

I followed the pattern to CO 96 sts, continue until piece measures 11" from begining then I started decreasing. It does turn out slightly longer but I guess it is good to cover the ears for winter. Sirdar Denim Tweed DK was used to create the blue line.

It is done now and I am one step closer to our winter honeymoon! Yeah Yeah!

Ron's Scarf

2007-09-24T23:39:00.000+08:00

I have been busy working on winter projects, cos we are going to Hokkaido for our honeymoon in December! Very looking forward.Yeah Yeah!!!

Since my HB dont want me to knit any sweater for him(well I guess he knows I am having too many wips :P), but I decided to knit him at least a scarf and a hat.

Done this last week, I like the un-block version of this scarf, the pattern are actually from those stitch pattern book and since the stitch pattern was choosen by my HB, so I named it Ron's Scarf!Hmm...The scarf really turn out very nice though!

Size : 8" x 74"

Yarns : 7.5 ball x Cleckheaton Country 12 ply

Needle size : 5.5mm Inox

Oh while I am still having my HOT CupCake-KAL fever, my friend made me these mini CupCake!!! Very tiny Pandan CupCake in green with coconut! very yummy! CupCake GO GO GO!

CupCake KAL

2007-09-15T00:10:00.000+08:00

"We" were so infected by the cupcake virus this week and "We" decided to have a Cupcake KAL!

The infected members are WindLoop, Yun, Jollin and myself. We set the completion date of the KAL by the 30th Sept and will swap with each other!yeah yeah!!!

So I tried my first attempt on wednesday, it was not successful, my HB said it looks more like a mushroom than anything! hahaha...

The Mushroom cupcake

I modified the second trial by reducing the icing sts, it is still not up to my standard yet but, well, at least it looks more like a cupcake now!

Cupcake Go Go Go!!!

Something New

2007-08-28T00:31:00.000+08:00

Thank you so much to the lovely and talented WindLoop. I finally got my so-call personal blogger's header!
We went through quite a few rounds last week and finally sorted out the header design by today.
I really appreciate the effort and help. Thank you for being so patient with me, I know I am fussy...hee hee. Now I really LOVE my blog and feel really proud of it!

Just an update of my knitting, I've started some winter projects, stay tuned and I shall update more soon~

Lucky Me

2007-08-19T19:58:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was my BD, DD brought me for a romantic dinner at Ma Maison, they served really good western japanese food.

and now, I proudly show off all my BD presents. I have to admit I was touched and speechless while opening them!

I received 2 hanks of Lorna's Hand-Dyed Yarns from the lovely Windloop, this is my first time owning these yarns, the verigated in blue and light green shade turn out to be a really nice and refreshing tone! She bought me some really cute stitch markers too, can u see the cute bunny ??? I was very surprised that stitch markers can be done in this way as compared to those beads stitch markers that we commonly see! Oh! she bought me a sweet wedding dairy too!

My buddy, Jollin bought me the Knitting Lingerie Style that I am longing for, 2 hanks of Knit Picks Gossamer yarns and she knitted a hairband for me..see the Rockin Gal wearing it? hehe...

My god-sis, Annie, bought me 6 balls of Noro Lily Silk Garden in grey and blue tone!!! I was jumping on my bed when I saw these...everyone was talking abt it and I always pretended that I am not interested in order to stop myself from buying because this yarn is not cheap...This is really a very pleasant surprise to me and now I have 6 balls of them..I love them so much that i just cant stop touching them! Thanks dear.

Another of my buddy, Yun knitted a Showfake Bear, a Melody pin cushion and a LadyE style bag for me, now I understand why Jollin said I will definitely be touched when I open up the present!Handmade is priceless...I was really touched and I love them very much!She bought me 4 balls of Cascade Sock yarns in purple and verigated peachy pink and a very sweet light green eyeshadow too!

These 6 balls of Jaegar Celeste Tape Yarns is from Sally,The yarns in light green are so sweet..I love them too.

Thank you everyone for pampering me with all your lovely presents and wishes! I am so touched and I love them so much!

Birthday Celebration

2007-08-17T14:28:00.000+08:00

Jollin, Yun and me with the lovely pressie from Yun and Jollin

I love August! because it is my BD month haha...

The lovely Jollin celebrated Bd for Yun and Me on Tue as both of us BD is in this week, we had steamboat! the dinner was great! fun with laff and of cos, alot present too!

Thanks gal, my BD wish is everyone stay healthy and pretty as ever and our friendship last a long long time..till our next generation!

Yun and I busy opening the pressie...oh needles..oh sock yarns~!

See what I get from Yun???! the lovely melody pin custion~!!yeah yeah!

This is the BD pressie, the red one is from Jollin to Yun, the green is from JOllin to me and the last one is Yun to me~yeah yeah!!

I Am Back

2007-08-17T10:06:00.000+08:00

I am back from Hong Kong with 1 piece!

I am serious! We experienced the typhoon grade 8 there, the last time it happened was 8 years ago, all boutique were closed so we rush back to the hotel by taking MTR fighting with more then 10,000 people at the station! hehe and I shop and walk untill my Nike sport shoe the sole came out hahaha...

This trip no yarns for me, as the LYS that I went to, mostly wool, the cotton at abt sgd8 a ball..so I only step in the shop like 10 mins?

I am back with 3 big bags full with clothes, shoes and bags..and of cos 2 dozen of the Krispy Kreme Donut! I am sure I will go again next year..who know? a knitting gang to HK perhaps? * wink wink*

SURPRISE to keep me move on!
While I am about to give up blogging, I was told I've been nominated with a Rockin Girl Blogger badge! I am very very surprise as I feel I am not good enough to get the barge! Seems like now I have a reason to move on. I was tagged by the lovely Erin, She’s a sweet lady who did alot of nice and pretty FOz with knitting, crochet and sewing! Check out her latest very meaningful red colour sock!

Now, it is my turn to moninate this award to another 5 rockin girl bloggers!If I could, I would tag another 10! it’s so hard to do so… so hard to choose!!

So, the award goes to:
1. Wind Loop - she’s very telanted! very good with fashion sense and always came out with cool stuff. Cool chic!

2. Bluey- my buddy, we get to know each other through a knitting forum ..it has been more then a year we meet regulary(weekly) for knit out, tog with our the other half for dinner, coffee and movie too! She’s down-to-earth and always knits to give others, cool!

3. SummerCraftz - the youngest among our weekly knit out,another sweet gal from a knitter turn to buddy! very good with cute little knitted/ crochet gifts, very dedicated to what she do, check out her FOz..

4. Sally - This sweet lady who has more then 20 years of knitting experience can knit really really fast! check out her lovely FOz and stay tune for her latest chunky cardi which she will posting soon!

5. Annie - I would like to take this chance to intro this sweet lady to all of u, we get to know each other online through the knitting forum as well, and discovered we are in so much similar in interests and thinking!She is very kind and very telanted! please take a deep breath before u ready to check out her newly done blog! U will turn stun to see all her gorgeous FOz!

Lastly, hope u enjoy reading the 5 bloggers blog~

Crochet Bolero

2007-08-06T00:47:00.000+08:00

Dang! It is done.

I am hooked by crochet at the moment, I guess it is because crochet is so much faster then knitting. This Bolero is so nice, I fell in love with it when I first saw somebody's FO..

Thanks to Doreen for the guidance...and I am still hooked and working on second Bolero now.

Back View
Side view of the Bolero

Pattern : Japanese Knitting Book

Yarn : Miami 100% Cotton 4 x 50g/120m

Hook Size : 4

Duration : 5 days

Stay Silent

2007-07-30T09:46:00.000+08:00

Yesterday we had Portluck family dinner at our place, around 30+ people, overall it was fun, except when we show some of them our wedding photos shoot by Ric, the PC is in our room, while watching the slide, this happen:

Aunty A : She(refer to me) look better with long wedding gown, look slimmer.
Aunty B : She is ok, not that fat.
Aunty A : She is fat lah!
Aunty B : No la, she is ok, not fat lah!
Aunty A : She is lah, u see...(and she point her finger at me...)!!!

and this conversation happened when so many pple watching the slide, and Aunty A say this infront of me... It was pretty hurt, I know I am not that slim, but, CANT YOU DONT SAY THAT INFRONT OF ME???!!!

I dont know how to react, I only act blur and stay silent...

and the best is, this Aunty A is the one ask me to knit a bolero for her!!!

Montego Bay Scaft

2007-07-29T23:52:00.000+08:00

Scaft still the fastest FO.
My initial trial was ladyE in scaft size, but I realise it doesn't turn out to be the "feel" I like.

This Montege Bay Scaft very nice, dont you agree with me? and I am glad my god sis like it :)

Pattern : Montego Bay Scaft from Interwave Knits Summer 2007
Size : 10" x 65"
Yarn : Knit Picks Twist 4 x 50g/99 yards
Needle size : Clover 5.1mm
Start: July 2007
Completed : July 2007

Busy n Busier

2007-07-26T13:27:00.000+08:00

FINALLY I cast off the scaft. It turn out to be the "feel" I want, lovely.

I have been good, staying cool and trying hard to focus picking up 500+ sts for the Jo Shape Bolero ribbing, it is really not easy..I am dead slow with ribbing, especially k2p2 on 500+ sts per row...zzz..

I am back with crochet, drooling on at crochet bolero that I dint know I have the patt in my collection! Stay tune and I will update soon.

Meanwhile, I shall try to control not to Casting On new project, as wedding is coming real soon, I need to start prepare for some accessories, corsage for the sister gang and, of cos, the silk yarn from Colourmart for the Hanami stole for my wedding~

Oh ya! I want to share with the world I am very Happy this coming August!
DD is going to sponser me to go HK as my BD present with the girls gang;
Lovely J, one of my knitting buddy bought me a REALLY REALLY REALLY wonderful surprise present! and gal you know what? I am still flipping it ... daily~
Alot of yarns from a oversea friend

What else to ask more?
Friendship warm the heart~!

Our Wedding Photo Shoot

2007-07-15T23:02:00.000+08:00

Last Friday was our Wedding Photo Shoot. We went to JB at 0930hrs in the morning but the make up took too long to complete. The weather was not good and we started the shoot indoor at 12noon, then followed by outdoor at 1700hrs and finish at 1830hrs.

Overall I am still happy with results. Ric, my bil went with us and he manage to shoot 100+ photos for us too, here are some sneak previews. Looking at all the lovely photos make all the long hours worth it.

Our First Meet

2007-07-11T22:28:00.000+08:00

Yesterday after work, I rushed down to China Town, waiting at the MRT control station expecting to meet Rain and Mira.

I brought these 2 little sweet girls to our LYS Golden Dragon but we came out empty-handed, then we proceeded to Sportlight and Jollin joined us there for dinner at Mos Burger too...

It has been awhile since I stepped into Sportlight and I realised that they have new ranges of yarns and I came home with these 9 balls of Panda wool+acrylic yarns,$2 for 50g/125m, what more to ask for?

Over the 3 hours, we enjoyed our time together and laughted about the Barbarian way of eating the chicken ha ha...thank you for the lovely evening :)

Rusted Root

2007-07-11T20:46:00.000+08:00

I cast on this Rusted Root last Dec (did i just say Last Dec?? yes hehe) and finally I got it done.

This is the longest time I took to knit a top, when I was so excited to cast on, I could not decide on the colours and the type of yarns to use. I tried 5 ply China cotton in dirty yellow and Miami Cotton in olive green, and I just couldn't get the tension/gauge right!

I finally settled with Catania cotton in brick orange, and this is not the end of the story yet, I re-did twice because when I reached the arm, I realise the chest area is too small(30"), although I am making for bust size 36"-39"!!! This is really driving me nutz and I tell myself..dont give up...Seeing my buddies Jollin and Ziyun's rusted root FO does motivate me to pick up my rusted root from the basket again.

So, here I proudly present to you, my version of Rusted Root after so many trials.

Patt - Rusted Root by zephyrstyle

Yarn - 5.5 x 50g/125m Catania 100% Cotton

Needle - Inox 3.75mm/3.5mm

Weekend

2007-07-08T21:37:00.000+08:00

So fast the weekend has passed.

I was working full day yesterday, nothing much I can plan for the weekend, but still manage to get something done.

Friday after work, firstly was the wallet, this Gucci wallet was a gift from DD for valentine day, and I notice the the border faded in June, after 4 mths??? so I decided to bring it back to the boutique. In the end they agreed to repaint the border for me, well, at least they do something abt it, if not, dont think I will buy any product from there anymore.

Then we were running around to get DD's photo-shoot shirt, at first we went to Raoul at Suntec, no more DD's size, Paragon outlet no stock too, luckily we found one pce at Caltex house outlet, the staff was very helpful, they actually waited for us to collect the shirt although they were already closed.

My Friday ended with a nice dinner at Crystal Jade at Takashimaya and bean curd on the way home...

Saturday and Sunday nothing much...Knitting, movie and tv at home...
Oh the lovely H&M eyes shadow make-up kit all the way from Oslo definitely brighten up my weekend.

Progress

2007-07-05T10:26:00.000+08:00

I have not been posting much on knitting stuff.

Too much on hand now and I have to slow down on knitting and start focus to prepare for the big day in Nov.

The RR, finally going to be completed left with sleeve/ colar ribbing, here how it look.

At the same time, I CO a scaft from IK Summer 2007 too, it was a replacement of a scaft size of LadyE as my LadyE dont really turn up to be what i want.

I am trying hard to stay focus to finish my wips , till then, no more new CO for this year.

Hmm.. can tahan? let see...

Selection

2007-07-05T10:07:00.000+08:00

While feeling sad about today, I am trying hard to holding on, thanks to u gals who always support me.

Anyway, last weekend my buddies and I, together with R of cos, we went for my gowns selection for the photo shoot, after 3.5 hours and this are what choosen for indoor/ outdoor shoot on 13/7/07.

The actual day 1 day gown and 2 evening gowns will be MTM, I am quite looking forward.

In Memoriam

2007-07-05T09:37:00.000+08:00

May Peace Be With You, always...

Two years have passed by since you left us,

Time may ease the pain,

Loving thoughts will always remain...

A Trip Back Home

2007-06-14T13:00:00.000+08:00

I am so lazy to blog.

Went for a short break back home last month, spent a lot of time of the road this time, a bit too rush, our programme is like "back to back" , drive up to Cameron Highlandha ha ha..but we had fun..no matter what, get to spent time with family is the BEST thing in my life...I shall let the photo do the talking.

Flora and Tea @Cameron Highland

Markering @ Cameron Highland, where the place i spent $$$ on strawberry and some goodie

Strawberry park, you can actualy self pick from the tree, 1kg @rm35 .

Oh, forgot about this! Tim Sum @ Ipoh..cheap and great! what else to ask for?

Progress

2007-05-20T21:58:00.000+08:00

I mentioned about crocheting a bag, but have not post a picture of it before, here is the progress.Croheting in grey.

Progress of Jo Shape Belero in Cherry Red

Lastly is Forest Path Stole, which I KAL with Sally and Mona, guess my progress is far behind as I keep changing the yarn, I finally settle down with Zephre BUT double ply, since I prefer the thicker feel...

DIY Hand Phone Chain

2007-05-20T21:46:00.000+08:00

Craft time!

Bought some leather straps and accessories during the weekend, and here are the results! What do you think?

Phildar Boleros

2007-05-20T21:29:00.000+08:00

Finally I got it done over the weekend.

I've modified the patt by changing the button at the front to a knitted ribbon, in fact, the magazine does not indicate the button instruction nor the hole.

I will give away this to my cousin who stays in Perth, hope she will like it.

Meanwhile, let me be the model and take some pictures to show off all the hard work!

Tada~Here is my version of the boleros!

Front View

Details

Side View

Back View

Patt : Phildar Magazine

Yarn : 5 x 50g Sirdar Wash n Wear Double Crepe

Needle : Inox 5.5mm

Mood Swing

2007-05-17T10:47:00.000+08:00

Hey gals,
Thanks for all the comments.

My knitting projects are progressively slow for the pass week, guess I am having a mood swing, after banging my head few times against the wall for this FPS, finally i co with double ply of zephre.
I am sooooooooooooo looking forward to next week, going to take a short break back home, miss home, mom & dad and all the food of cos.

Working On Needles

2007-05-06T17:57:00.000+08:00

I have been busy working on " a few" projects on the needles, trying hard to finish them ASAP... I hope.

1. Phildar Boleros, working on the last sleeve
2.KAL-Jo Shape Bolero working on the back with lovely cherry red.
3.KAL-Forest Part Stole on 4th tier.

4.KAL-Rusted Root a few more inches to go.

5. KAL-Crocheting a bag
6.Kimono, still long way to go.

Here a pic of the FPS as promised, the rest I will post once i finish them :D

Colouring Me

2007-05-06T17:36:00.000+08:00

I've been buying, buying and still buying yarns *bad bad Regg*

This time round, I have more members in the gang, hehe.. and I manage to take some pic of them before I "distribute" out...

LOOK at the colour! can you resist them? and I hope you gals love them too!

Peony in cream, pink, maroon, olive green, brown, yellow and black.

not forget about this, Miami in purple and light blue

Lovely Olympus yarns, Emmy Grande Lame.

Progress

2007-04-18T11:36:00.000+08:00

Has been a while I dint update my blog.

My mood is still affected by something bad happened on 14th April 2007.

Meanwhile, just some update what's on my needles, the Rusted Root is still on-the-go..hiding in a small corner on my drawer; Boleros from Phildar, left with 2 sleeve..I need to get it done ASAP and the latest join in the WIPs list are Forest Path Stole from IK Summer 2003 and Nancy Bush Socks from Favorite Socks with KnitPick EssentialSolid in Navy..I guess knitting sock with dark colour is really a bad choice, espcially with 2.5mm needles..

I am trying out the wool i get from China for this stole, currently moving on 2nd Tier lace, this yarn the touch soft like a merino blend..in fact the actual colour is more redish then the pic, I will try to take with a better camera next time.

Reading-In-Bed-Shrug-KAL

2007-04-11T14:44:00.000+08:00

My buddies and I decided to KAL this shrug last month.
Finally, I've done with my version he he...The shrug turned up very light, quite happy with the gold rim effect.

Here are some pics to share.

Bed Shrug on me

Crochet edging

finishing : 15" x 23"
patt : Reading-In-Bed-Shrug from Interwave Knits Spring 2007
yarn : 2 x 50g Mercury (Japan 4 ply Arcylic with gold rim)
needle size : 3.75mm

Memories

2007-03-25T11:48:00.000+08:00

Today is our two weeks anniversery! *smiles*

over the last weekend, i've tried something new. The roses, which were used as decor at our ROM event, i turned them into potpourri.

It sounds simple, in fact i have done it before, many times!

- hang the flowers up-side-down and air dry, the flowers will turn dark brown or even black after sometime;

- keep them in fridge to maintain the colour, it works! but the petals become

very "crispy"!

This time, i tried something new, i got the instructions from a book.

- prepare fresh flowers and orange skin;

- remove petals and the orange skin let it air dry for 3-5 days;

- put them into oven for 3-5 mins using low heat;

- smash the orange skin as they will act as preservatives.

Lastly, put the petals and orange skin into an organza bag and put a few drops of essential oil!

Tada! here comes the potpourri! i've made them into 3 organza packs and the rest i kept them in an air tight container..hmm the colour seems nice ya :)

Wonderful Saturday

2007-03-25T11:04:00.000+08:00

24.03.07, Sunny Saturday

Today is a lovely saturday, went breakfast with DD for Tim Sum and noodles, then drove to a flower warehouse to get some flowers...the warehouse was so cold, but the flowers there are so lovely, there have tulip, roses, lily, sun flower and many more, u name it they have it, some i dont even know the name! I ended up getting roses for myself and my buddies too, wanna surprise them he he...

At noon, i met them in the North to have coffee, lunch, snacks and of cos KNIT! ha ha..luckily i dint get light colour roses for J, realised she dont really like light colour *phew*... Y was cute, when i presented her the roses, she was plesently surprised! ha ha!

Who says happiness in life must be luxury and materialistic? i always believe just a little effort always can make a great effect.

People might think we are too free to spents hours to knit, i have people telling me can get off rack cheaper! yes i agree but just wanna say that " we knit not because we are too free, it is because we treasure simple things in life!"

Time really flies, we ended up spending almost 6 hours there! BUT some how i still feel that it is not enough! ha ha..gals, thanks for the great saturday, Friendship Forever!

Our Story, Our Day

2007-03-19T11:57:00.000+08:00

11.03.07,
Sunday Sunday
This day, is our day, we held our Registeration of Marriage ceremony at Sembawang Park.

The party was something different from the usual i guess, it was outdoor, the ceremony was under a tree, next to the beach followed by a simple hi tea buffet.

This is the place where we exchanged our vows

We did the decor mostly by ourselves with the great help of J & Y of cos, thanks gals :), my bro il and his two friends were our photographers on that day, so we ended up having 3 pro photographers! we felt so special hehe...

Gifts and decor

A from KL came down specially for this, what a lovely surprise!

At the end of the event, we released all the balloons..that was wonderful and we had great time, wish all the guests had fun too.

FOs

2007-03-18T16:43:00.000+08:00

i have not been a good blogger, keeping so many back log dint post :P
here are some pic of :

Sporty Thomas
Knitted Teddy Bear for my loved ones on Valentine Day.

Yarn used : arcylic 8 ply
Needle Size : 4mm
Size : 12"

Patt : The Knitted Teddy Bear by Sandra Polley

Beside Teddy Bear, i have done 2 knitted fish for my buddies too. Argh! again i forget to take pic...just something simple and hope they like it :)

Sock
My first pair of socks, actually was last year WIP, he he..

manage to get it done mid feb too. DD quite like it...i am going for more socks soon.

modelling by my bil, cos he help me to take pic :)

Busy Year

2007-02-10T15:24:00.000+08:00

This year will be a super busy year for me.
i know i have not been updating my blog regulary, bad bad regg!
Chinese New Year is just around the corner, i still dont feel it yet, some how i still need to get some CNY goodie for mum and future IL.

Today i still need to work full day, tomorrow i will be at KL, coming back on Mon, flying off on 15/2, will be back on 25/2.

I've completed 3 mistery projects for VDay, 1 for my fiance and 2 for my buddy, i am sure if u r reading this blog u will know i am talking abt u! hehe,
will post them after VDay.

Wishing u gals up there, HappY VDay and CnY! Gong Xi Gong Xi~
I may not be able to update my blog till i come back.

New Additions

2007-01-23T00:25:00.000+08:00

I received this lovely Rowan Cashsoft Bady DK Yarns and Sirdar Denim DK all the way from UK! They are so precious to me, the touch and feel are so soft, i really love them!
A warm welcome to my yarn family :)

Lovely plastic knitting needle..so cute!

My New Year Surprise

2007-01-23T00:05:00.000+08:00

This is my new year surprise from my SP, i received this in Dec 06 but was instructed to open only in Jan 07!
SEE!!! My lovely SP sent me 2 hanks of KickPick Gloss!I've always heard abt Gloss, now i finally own them!Oh!~ u see the cute little rabbit pin next to the yarn? from my SP too.
Thank you so much my dear SP!
*hug*

FOz Report

2007-01-22T15:13:00.000+08:00

I've finally completed my Spring Fling just before the arrival of 2007. It turned out just nice for me and i quite like the green.

SPRING FLING

Patt: Spring Fling from Knitty Spring 05
Yarn: 4 x Jaegar 4 ply cotton 50g/125m
Needle: 3.5mm

CROCHET BUBBLE COSMETIC BAG
This is nice too...my buddies and i crochet this KAL , ..this is my version.

Size : 8" x 5 "
Yarn : Sportlight 8 ply acrylic

CROCHET ROSE
Oh i LOVE this! remember i mentioned earlier on that i kinda fell in love with the crochet rose? this is the one! Isn't it lovely? i 've made some and attached them to hair accessories and brooches too, already given a few to my friends, i hope they like them too:)

Yarn : Sportlight 8 ply acrylic and mercury (japanese acrylic yarn with gold rim)

CROCHET DOGGIE
This is another cute stuff :)
Size : 3" x 1.5"
Yarn : Sportlight 8 ply acrylic and mercury (japanese acrylic yarn with gold rim)

Busy Busy Busy

2007-01-11T23:58:00.000+08:00

I have not been doing homework for a month! time really flies.

Over the past one month, we managed to book our registration and wedding venue, it was a huge relief to both of us, and we also found the lovely wedding favour for our guest for both events!

I am back with crochet, doing some little accessories e.g. roses as brooch and hair band, a doggie patt and a bubble clutch, kinda fall in love with the rose.

Knitting wise, i managed to finish my SF and now working on the sock (gosh! yes i am!) and RR, i have to finish this two ASAP so that i can CO the new one! long way to go.

Drop-Stitch Twist Shawl

2006-12-11T00:01:00.000+08:00

HOT from the oven!
Finally i got this shawl done! my first FO for shawl.. the shawl turned up quite big, think because of the drop stitch i suppose! This is my Christmas present to my god sis, i hope she will like it, will definitely knit another one for myself soon.
Meanwhile, back to my another Christmas project, sock.. hopefully can make it on time.

Patt : Knit Pick Drop Stitch Twist Shawl
Needle : Clover size 10
Yarn : 4 x 50g Peony (100 % Acrylic)

Modelling by my future mil :)

Progress Update

2006-12-01T00:11:00.000+08:00

Been very busy..busy for nothing!
i have not been knitting much, very slow progress and yet i need to knit so many projects as Christmas gifts!

I really need another pair of hands!

A pair of sock for my fiance, my very first try on sock. Slow slow slow...

Drop Stitch Twist Shawl turn up very narrow, but i like the soft touch of the arcylic yarn, did i just mentioned soft touch? arcylic? yes! Peony is the brand, from Japan :)

Booties Vs Mittens

2006-12-01T00:08:00.000+08:00

DID the booties 2 mths ago and finally, i manage to quickly complete the mittens in time to give the new-born baby boy by the mid Nov 06.

Just a simple one.

Yarn : Cotton yarn(will update the brand soon)
Needle size : 3.5mm
Patt : Taiwanese Knitting Book

Happy Monday!!

2006-11-20T20:13:00.000+08:00

LOOK AT THAT!!!

Today my fiance gave me a lift home because it was raining, so i reached home a bit later than usual. When i got into our room my fiance told me there is a parcel for me on the chair, i was not too sure what it was and from who but when i took a closer look..OMG!!! i received my second parcel from my SP!

When i opened up the parcel, i saw many small-nicely wrapped gifts with yellow and green ribbons! The ones with green ribbons can be opened and the ones with yellow ribbons are to be opened in Jan'07!

I really cant wait to open up the gifts but i know i have to snap some precious pics..and guess what??? this is what my SP sent me:

-3 hanks of KnitPick Bare Yarn
-a lovely "custom made" dishcloth especially knitted for me
-an almond soap
-5 packets of Kool Aid + instruction(how thoughtful of u)
-a lovely card

My dear SP, do u know those KnitPick Bare Yarn and Kool Aid are what i am dying for???

The dishcloth is just too sweet to be used as dishcloth! i love it!

Thank you my dear SP! *hug* :)

p/s : i will keep my promise to keep those in gold ribbons till Jan'07, no cheating :)

Greetings from Philadephia

2006-11-20T19:53:00.000+08:00

last week i received a post card from my dear SP. The post card arrived on time to cheer me up during my busy week.
thank you SP :)

A Week of Many Travels -part 2

2006-11-17T23:30:00.000+08:00

13/11/06 Singapore -->KL (350km) -->Singapore
On Wednesday, my bf and i needed to make a trip up to KL so we both took a day off..the jouney took us abt 4 hours on the road. We know that the traffic in KL is quite busy during the weekdays, so we were quite worried and wondered if we could find the location.
I am so glad Annie, who is like my sis to me gave me a big hand, she and her HB, Terry brought us to the location and after that we met up with another friend, Sally who is also a knitter for a coffee. Although it was a short coffee session, we had a nice time. The girls talked abt the knitting things and the guys were busy talking abt their sport related topic! I managed to snap a few pics and here they are :)

Annie and I

Sally with Annie's project

A Week of Many Travels - part 1

2006-11-17T22:55:00.000+08:00

10/11/06 - 12/11/06
Singapore -->Taiping, Perak Malaysia (650km) -->Genting Highland (350km) --> Singapore (350km)

Last week was an exciting week for me. My bf and his family, and me of cos, travelled 650km north up to Taiping, Perak, West Malaysia, to pay my family a visit...exciting because i get to catch up with my family too, the feeling was great!
although we only stayed one night in Taiping, but we had a great time.
Here are some photos to share during the trip.

sight seeing at Taiping Lake Garden

My mom's beautiful plan

Yummy Tim Sum prepared to welcome my future in laws :)

First World Indoor Theme Park

winter creations

2006-11-09T00:35:00.000+08:00

i finally managed to complete the scarf and hat over the past weekend and here are some pics to show :)

MIDWEST MOONLIGHT
Finished Size
9" x 63"
Yarn
3x50g (4 ply) China Wool in Shocking Pink + JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk Yarn in Lady Slipper
Needle
3.75mm

guess who is my hat model? tada~!! Ee-Aw from Winnie the Pooh family.

CORONET from knitty

Finished Measurement
Circumference : 21"
Yarn
1 x 50g Panda 8 ply pure wool and 2 x 50g(4ply) wool from China
Needle
4mm

my first dye experience

2006-10-30T00:04:00.000+08:00

Been focusing on the scarf over the weekend, a bit slow, 45" for now and another 10" to go.
Feeling a bit bored in the afternoon so i wondered :"hey! let's try out the dyeing!!!", so i took out one ball of wool and tried my luck. Not too bad, i will definately top up the food colouring coming weekend! he he
Here are the pictures taken.

yarn soak in water with vinigar

this is the food colouring that i found in kitchen

dyeing in process

tada~!!!after rinsing, this is the result, not too bad huh?

Pleasant Surprise!

2006-10-29T23:17:00.000+08:00

YIPEE!!!!
went out shopping last saturday, when i came back home and entered my bedroom, i saw a parcel on my bed!!! the first thing that came across my mind was :"OMG!!! dont tell me it is from my SP???" and i saw on the top left corner "SP9"!!! i was so happy!
Thank you thank you thank you!
Thank you for making my dream come true to have this book!
Thank you my dear SP *hug*

Red Carpet Gown

2006-10-17T15:38:00.000+08:00

Found this beatiful knitted gown from GREETING from KNIT CAFE by Suzan Mischer, its knit in the most sumptuous silk yarn and has a lace border with a scalloped hem that swings as you walk. Shall i knit this as tea dress for my wedding next year?*take a deep breath*

Contest Time~!!

2006-10-16T22:01:00.000+08:00

From my SP9 Host, Shelby and here are my answers :)

Actor -Keanu Reeves.
Actress -Hong Kong Actress Maggie Cheong.
Animal - dog.
Band -none.
Book - for the time being i would say anything related to knitting! hee hee.
Bubble Bath - mango scent from the body shop.
Candy - hmm..i dont have a sweet tongue, if i have to put up an answer for this, then i would say Royce(dark chocolate).
Color - current mood is lilac.
Drink- double espresso.
Flower - rose in apple green.
Food - home cook food to japanese food to prata(malay pan cake, normally go with fish curry) yummy yummy.
Lip Balm - from the body shop.
Lotion -vitamin E from the body shop.
Movie - adventure.
Place - home sweet home.
Song - FREE from Sarah Brightman.
TV Show - cooking programme.
Yarn - hand-painted yarns because u would never ever get to do exactly the same one again, natural yarns, as long my nose can take it, because i have very bad sinus.
Vacation Spot - everywhere as long as with my loved ones.

Progress Report

2006-10-16T20:59:00.000+08:00

Over the weekend, i started a new project to knit a scarf for my buddy, she is going to Korea for a holiday. Here are the progress reports for the hard work done over the weekend . 14" now, another 51" to go...and i have to get it done by the 24th Nov!!! Meanwhile i have to put the shawl aside to stay focus on this scarf.

Midwest Moonlight Scaft

Hanging Garden
~full of flair

Mid Autumn Festival

2006-10-11T22:51:00.000+08:00

last friday, we celebrated Mid Autumn Festival at home, suddenly i feel so home sick. looking forward to nov, i just cant wait!

mooncakes

we started our celebration at about 2100hrs, although a bit late but we had fun :), lighting up lanterns and hanging them around the garden also playing with sparklers. We ended our session at about 2300hrs with some tea. A memorable one.

TO my secret pal

2006-10-03T22:28:00.001+08:00

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
-i am a cotton fan, i find japanese yarns are nice to knit, silky yarns are precious to me, seldom knit with arcylic and pure wool is a no no, because i have sinus.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
-i store my circular needles and hooks in a DMC thread holder.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
- i picked up knitting from my mom 19 years ago, i consider myself an intermediate knitter. The knitting journey is still long for me.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
-not for now.

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
-rose

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
-hm...not really.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?Do you spin?
-beads design, cross stitch, crochet, clay, anything u can name under the category "craft". i have not tried spin.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
-depends on my mood, but most of the time i prefer something soothing to my ears like bossanova. Sarah Brightman is my favourite singer.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
-any colour under the sun except luminous.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
-big family, yes we have a dog but he is always outside the house.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
-nope, weather here is very hot, not suitable.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
i always like to try new things and designs but i seldom knit sweaters, perhaps it is due to the climate here.

13. What are you knitting right now?
-2 shawls and a cardigan.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
- of course, they are lovely, because it is from the heart.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
-aluminum circular needles.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
-no

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
- a tank top, suppose to give to my god sis but i realised that the CO was too tight, that was 2 years ago.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
any day as long i can spend it with my family and loved ones.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
yarns, or i should say money? because only when i have money then i can buy more yarns, hehe.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
- i am longing for a Decorative Knitting book from Kate Haxell and Luise Roberts, this book guide u how a straightforward pattern can be richly embellished using easy-to-work techniques to produce a wonderfully decorative result...so far i only have IK subscription.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
-three-dimensional yarn effects, etc...too many to name.

22. Are you a sock knitter?
just bought 3 balls of sock yarns, going to start soon. Wish me good luck.

What are your foot measurements?
-size 6

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
-august 18

Progress Update

2006-09-21T22:55:00.000+08:00

Spring Fling

i have done the back piece, working on 2nd piece of front now, 2 more sleeve to go.

STS
almost there...
i manage to increase on chart two, working on lily of the valley border 1 now.

Crystal Angle

2006-08-28T21:33:00.000+08:00

my latest crystal "product", has been given so i can post officially now.

Precious Moments

2006-08-24T22:06:00.000+08:00

Precious Moment #2
my cactus first bloom after 3 years, and it has grown double in size.
make a guess how many "new born"?..total 12 of them.
too bad i did not manage to photograph the flowers during the day, they actually look like daisy...

Precious moments #1
i celebrated my 31st BD last week, a memorable one.
i got 2 BD cakes for this year, red packets, lovely and colourful pressie from loved ones...i was so touched and happy to received a present from someone overseas for my BD and it arrived on the actual day, what a pleasant surprise! i am contented to have so many loved ones around, what else can i ask for?
thank you and i wish everyone health and happiness.
here are some photos to share with ...

lovely pressie~

cute orange handbag, i love it!

new collection of my knitting/ crochet book~

Another Sunny Day

2006-08-16T17:53:00.000+08:00

the weather is so hot, feeling lazy...
no progress for the STS, have not been touching yesterday.

meanwhile have to stay focus on my WIPs before moving on to this 2 projects.

My first blog in life

2006-08-14T00:20:00.000+08:00

never thought of starting of a blog, hopefully i am patient enough to continue for long.

my latest magizine arrived last week. Simply Her and IK fall2006. Started the STS KAL and here is the update...