Life as a Stitcher

G.B.S.

2013-03-13T03:53:00.003+03:00

This is just a quick entry, wanted to show you my new TA-DA :)

Today will be showing you my new FO...granny barefoot sandals, I saw one on etsy and it's being sold for 35USD!, it's a bit pricey for me as I know how to make the same, so why buy when I can make one, right?

So if you want one for yourself, and need a pattern let me know and will make it, just leave a comment below.

So here it is my GBS or GRANNY BAREFOOT SANDALS

GRANNY BAREFOOT SANDALS

Pattern Source: GBS by Jinky Flaviano

Materials used: DMC cotton Perlé
Needle size:2.5mm
Project started: 12.03.2013
Project finished: 12.03.2013
Item size: ladies size

ETD: the pattern is now available on my Ravelry. Enjoy.

{Socks} + {Pillow Case} = unsatisfied crafter

2013-03-02T16:07:00.000+03:00

Enough said about my failure as a blogger, will just have to make do of what I can shall we? So I've been productive, proud to say it.. LOL

Unsatisfied, as I want to knit or crochet something worth my time and yarn, and lately, I've been thinking my unfinished cross stitch project, feeling guilty for neglecting it for a long time... (4 years to be exact).

I've knitted DH a socks, pattern is very easy to follow... and the designer happens to be an acquaintance of mine. :)

So here it is in all it's glory

Plissé for Mike

Pattern Source: Plissé for Mike by Jocelyn Viernes

Materials used: Lionbrand Sock Ease - [photo]
Needle size:2.5mm
Project started: 19.01.2013
Project finished: 06.02.2013
Item size: men size

Love yarn as well, and there was quite a lot of yarn left after I finished the sock. I think it can still be used to knit socks for a toddler...

And while in between new projects, I am still on my granny afghan.. I just don't have the same spirit as I have when I started it, guess I just don't like mixing different kinds of yarn on this, but I still hope it will come out fine.

After Plissé I finished my first GRANNY SQUARE ENVELOPE PILLOW CASE. The pattern used the basic granny square pattern, which you can easily find on the web, used word like crochet+granny square on search field.

And I sew the other half to make it an envelope case.

As for the yarn I used, I bought it from a convenience store here in Riyadh, thought it will be nice to make a pillow case, it's arcylic, soft, and nice to the skin, but somehow I think this will not last long after a few washing. I think I might have to order some cotton yarn and redo this one more time. (another excuse to buy more yarn, ha!)

...and so that's my update on my crafty life. I still have yet to find another project that is worth knitting and mentioning, though I'm thinking of knitting WISPY from Quince & Co.. will see if I can find some yarn on my stash. And I hope to start my Cross Stitch work called Wild Horse soon...

a very long blog update....

2013-01-08T11:15:00.000+03:00

If I were to grade my self on blogging.. this would be it..

Didn't had much time, (actually there is, when I think of it... it' just a matter of prioritizing), no blogging done for two whole months, there were attempts yes, but unsuccessful, two drafts actually and will delete them if I get to post this blog. I'm thinking maybe it's high time to schedule a blog-date for me.. maybe Thursday after my badminton session... will see.

And of course even if there has been a long absence it doesn't mean I didn't do any crafting.. that would be impossible!(gasp! just the thought), ME - not doing any crafting.. so here are my finished objects for the last two months.

First off is just a simple crochet mesh headband I made for my 2 DD..

Abbie's Crazy Headband

Angel's mesh-y headband

This is a simple mesh headband and used Cannon Thread size 8 with 2.00mm crochet hook.

Next.. I just love this pattern, and how to you can make a picot edge without even making a picot stitch.. you just knit the lace (YO) and folded in and you got a picot!

Abbie's Reading Mitts

Pattern Source:Susie Roger's Reading Mitts by Susie Roger

Materials used: Knit Picks Sugar Bunny - [photo]

Needle size: 4.5mm

Project started: 13.1022012

Project finished: 18.10.2012

Item size: 9yrs old

Angel's Reading Mitts

Pattern Source:Susie Roger's Reading Mitts by Susie Roger

Materials used: Knit Picks Sugar Bunny - [photo]

Needle size: 4.5mm

Project started: 20.10.2012

Project finished: 24.10.2012

Item size: adult size

Seeing that I made mittens for these two gals, they're ever so jealous DH asked if I can make one for him.. of course not with the same pattern.. I made a more simple one.. but failed to get a photo of it, he's been keeping it in his car to keep his hands warm while driving.

Pattern Source: Line by Line by Nina Isaacson

Materials used: Lionbrand Vanna's Choice Solid and Twist - [photo]
Needle size: 4.00 & 4.5mm
Project started: 26.10.2012
Project finished: 28.10.2012
Item size: adult size

So that's 5 already...

You didn't think that's it do you? You probably know by now that once I finished an item, I will immediately find another item to make.. be it knitting, crochet or sewing (yep you read that one right.. sewing.. will tell you more in another blog soon).

Just keep scrolling down... to see more :)

So for the month December here are my finished items...

Easy Hat

Pattern Source: Easy Hat by Laurie Kimmelstiel

Materials used: Scheepjes Peru - [photo]

Needle size: 10mm

Project started: 24.11.2012

Project finished: 24.11.2012

Item size: 9yrs old

I made this one for DH, but noticed that it's a bit small for him so decided to give this to my 9yrs old DD. It's been one of her favorite. Since hubby really wants to at least match a hat for his fingerless gloves, I did another version of this...

Easy Hat 2

Pattern Source: Easy Hat by Laurie Kimmelstiel

Materials used: Scheepjes Peru - [photo]

Needle size: 10mm

Project started: 25.11.2012

Project finished: 25.11.2012

Item size: adult

If you will look closely, this one is much longer, and I add a few stitches to fit DH' quite huge head. :)

Now this one is a keeper! really a keeper, some of my friends wants me to make one for them..

[My] Penelope Shrug

Pattern Source: [My] Penelope Shrug by Cecily Glowik Macdonald

Materials used: Neveda Nice - [photo]

Needle size: 3.5mm & 4.00mm

Project started: 05.12.2012

Project finished: 26.12.2012

Item size: adult

Another reason why I love this shrug.. not only because it fits me... but because I was surprise with the yarn.. The yarn is a combination of acrylic, polyester and viscose because it got a sparkly bits and pieces which make this nice to wear on a party or in the afternoon stroll at the park wearing your favorite jeans... And it's slippery better use bamboo instead of metal needles.. and what's more is that it's very pleasant to wear... and the pattern.... my it's a breeze going through it... very stragiht forward unlike the other shrug pattern I was making.. (it's a whole new story, will post it next time).

Little Sister1

Pattern Source: Little Sister1 by Linda Permann

Materials used: Patons UK Diploma Gold DK (red) - [photo]

Hook size: 4.00mm

Project started: 27.12.2012

Project finished: 30.12.2012

Item size: adult

The only modification I made is when I was doing the row before the last, I omit the chain one in between the v-stitch and the sc.
the follower pattern is from Rose Hip Blog and used Knitpicks Comfy Worsted white and honeydew for the green part.

Little Sister2

Pattern Source: Little Sister2 by Linda Permann

Materials used: Knitpicks Cotlin DK - [photo]

Hook size: 3.75mm

Project started: 01.01.2012

Project finished: 01.02.2012

Item size: 9 year old

This is my first project for the year 2013. The butterfly pattern is from Dishcolth blog is called 3-DPattern. and I used Anchor Magic yarn.

Modification made: change hook size to 3.75mm, and omit the chain one in between the v-stitch and sc when doing the last two rows of the pattern.
... this is what I did.
sl st on chain one space, sc on the same space, v stitch on the next v stitch, sc on the third dc from previous rows... hope this makes sense to you.

Little Sister3

Pattern Source: Little Sister3 by Linda Permann

Materials used: Knitpicks Cotlin DK - [photo] Flamingo and Cerise

Hook size: 3.50mm

Project started: 02.01.2012

Project finished: 04.01.2012

Item size: adult

This time I made this for a friend - Noraima...
The only modification I did was change the hook size to 3.5mm and follow the pattern as is.
I just love this pattern very simple but elegant (can't you tell *grinning*). If you'll notice I didn't add any applique.. as the alternate colors did a very nice effect on the hat..

So I guess my year 2013 started nicely.. and with my other projects still waiting to be finished like the granny square afghan, and the shrug I mentioned to you about.. I'll post them on my next blog.. guess this is my first post blog entry for year 2013.

Wishing I would be able to maintain updating my blog... will have to figure out how often and when should be my update whether there is any progress on my projects.. :)

keeping my fingers crossed

A new shrug called “A TOUCH OF PURPLE”

2012-10-12T15:47:00.002+03:00

And so another project has just got off my hook yesterday… and just love how I did this one, this is my 3^rd time I did this shrug, and maybe you can say I know my way around now.. As I get to make it fit for my teenage daughter.

A TOUCH OF PURPLE

Pattern Source:A Touch of Purple by Mimi Alelis
Materials used: Cannon Multicolor - violet [photo]
Needle size: 2.50mm
Project started: 03.10.2012
Project finished: 11.10.2012
Garment Size: 32"

Modification made on this one:

used 2.50mm needle and follow the pattern for size 32”
I didn’t do all 94 rows until I close the other end for the arms, I only go until I reach somewhere between 80-84 rows, then connect both ends.

Saturday Blues

2012-10-07T17:33:00.001+03:00

Was feeling a bit low in the morning when I woke at 4:45 am, must be due to lack of sleep, and feeling so tired the entire week. So many activities done and planned.

So to cheer me, I went to look for some inspiring project, and dream and wishful thinking that I will be able to do all those lovely tops, cheery afghans and cutesy hats…then I remember I have this bolero I started the other day… it’s a 3^rd time I did this bolero, using Mimi’s pattern.

This pattern starts from one sleeve and ends at the other sleeves, and I just finished the first sleeve, and now on few rows of the back… I used Cannon size 8 cotton thread – variegated violet.

And just by looking at this one, it gives me enough inspiration to finish the bolero and can’t wait to start another project using a different shade.

Don’t you just love the colour? I have other variegated ones that can’t wait to show them to you guys. I will try to show them to you on my next post.

Some unfinished worked… 3x16.. need 19x16 more

2012-10-02T22:08:00.002+03:00

And still more projects to finish, as usual when I’m done with one, there is bound to have a new project cast-on.

I will continue where I left off on the granny squares which I started last September, but didn’t get to do more than what I thought I can finish got busy with Zenssy Top. And then got sick for a week and half, and then had to rip the Zenssy Top 4x!

So here it is in not yet it’s full glory… Summer Garden Granny Squares (SGGS) , and showing you the yarns used for this project.

Failed Blogger…but Active Crafter

2012-09-28T09:37:00.000+03:00

So what have I been up to? I’ve been busy. Yes, I am… that’s the reason why I didn’t get to update this blog. Anyway so what’s the latest updates on my crafting? See below.. will start from the latest. I hope you’ll enjoy this post. If you need further information about the projects I posted let me know and I will surely try to do what I can. Have a great day and happy knitting.

Zenssy Top

Pattern Source: Zenssy Top by Adeline Too
Materials used: Neveda Athleta-Olive Green [photo] – MC
Neveda Athleta – Purple [photo] - CC
Needle size: 3.5mm and 3.00mm
Project started: 14.09.2012
Project finished: 26.09.2012

HollyBerry Shawl

Pattern Source: Hollyberry Shawl by Natasha Robarge
Materials used: Neveda Sirene-2000 [photo]
Hook size: 4.00mm
Project started: 14.08.2012
Project finished: 21.08.2012

Tiny Dancer

Pattern Source: Tiny Dancer by Nicole Montgomery
Materials used: Neveda Athleta [photo]
Needle size: 3.5mm and 3.00mm
Project started: 25.07.2012
Project finished: 14.08.2012

a knitting update on a Tuesday

2012-07-31T02:02:00.001+03:00

So how far am I on my knitting you ask? Well I just finished a very late submitted knitted project - a test knit called Chloe cardigan, a mesh shrug called Breezy Shrug by Mimi Alelis, and a knitted pouch given to a very dear friend.

I have another test knit pullover called Tiny Dancer and a crocheted shawl called Hollyberry Shawl - in the making, but they can wait for my next post. I just don't want to leave the month of July with only 1 post .

So now it's time to show off my FOs.

Chloe Cardigan

Pattern Source: Chloe Cardigan by Mishellee Zaharis

Materials used: Katia Extra Pel [photo]

Needle size: 5.00mm

Project started: 10.07.2012
Project finished: 21.07.2012

Honeycomb Pouch

from the book - Circular Knitting Workshop:

Essential Techniques to Master Knitting in the Round

Pattern Source: Honeycomb Bag by Margaret K. K. Radcliffe

Materials used: Nika (yarn details) [photo]

Needle size: 4.25mm

Project started: 30.06.2012
Project finished: 01.07.2012

Breezy Shrug

Pattern Source: Breezy Shrug by Mimi Alelis

Materials used: Coats Manila Bay Cannon Multicolor

Hook size: 2.25mm

Project started: 28.06.2012
Project finished: 29.06.2012

2012-07-27T06:12:00.000+03:00

Friday is just another normal day to every person I know, except for me and my dh, it's a special day for us not just because it's our monthsary, but it's also our new venture towards a very special relationship that I know will work for the longest time.

I thank all the people who make this day a very meaningful and special day. I'm looking forward to a more bright and fruitful future for my family. 1 Timothy 3:12 Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.

Something about Thursday

2012-07-26T12:57:00.000+03:00

Today is just one lazy Thursday, where every family members are doing nothing much at the house, everything is quiet and peaceful. Beds unmade, cups waiting to be washed... and clothes to be folded.

There's something today that I really love... can't quite put a finger on it... but today is just something quite relaxing... I LOVE YOU THURSDAY!!!

I got this photo from a blog that I would like to share with you...

stumped! -

2012-06-03T01:09:00.000+03:00

"So what's next?" I asked.

Contemplating on my next project, that's what! To be honest I still have a lot of house chores to do but I don't feel like doing it...

All I want to do is stare at the projects I can find on Ravelry - [these are my favorite patterns], and dream that I have the yarn specified on the project and knit to my heart's content.

Oh I almost forgot, I am waiting for the yarn I bought on Knitpicks [they were on sale - 50% off on their worsted weight yarn] so now I can do the granny square blanket! I'm so excited, I hope it will arrive soon... I just checked my order status and it's still "on process". I guess there were a lot like me who grabbed the chance to enjoy their sale, AND that means will have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks to get those yummy yarns here... I also bought a book called Circular Knitting Workshop... I'm still dreaming of making my very own sweater in round you know.

I also enrolled myself to another one of craftsy online workshop - this time it's called Fit your Knits by Stephanie Japel. That's where I also got my One Skein Shrug at that time they were offering it as free online workshop.. so happy I took it :) I was just one of the lucky ones who stumble upon it while cleaning their inbox and saw the notification *grinning*.

I feel so lazy today, I just either want to curl up in bed or do surf the net... that all.. nothing else.. Oh gees, but I guess I have to pull myself up and do the unthinkable.. HOUSE CHORES!

Tadah!!! - My China Bolero

2012-06-03T00:44:00.003+03:00

So now it's done... got to finished the China Bolero the other night and so happy of the outcome. It might not look exact on the pattern I posted two posts earlier.. but I'm still happy about it..

I may or may not put the ribbon on the edging of the bolero though.. still thinking about it.

I hope you like it.

China Bolero

Pattern Source : China Bolero

Gouzhen Jianpin Xianghe
ISBN 978-7-80728-792-6

Materials used : Monaco Rayon

Crochet hook size : 2.00mm

Project started: May 22, 2012

Project finished: June 02, 2012

crochet bolero v1.2

2012-05-29T17:20:00.000+03:00

The bolero has been blocked, and am still unsure how to go about the sleeves... I'm just waiting for it to get dry and will get on with it the sooner the better.. I want this to get over and done with.. all this adrenalin rush...

I also wanted to take up another workshop at Craftsy, Fit to Knit by Stephanie Japel... just not sure if the class is ok, guess I have to check out and see first all the comments about her class before I swipe my card again.

Btw, here is the photo I took just earlier after pinning the bolero... my mini me helped with all those pins :) She's just a great helper...

crochet bolero - v1.1

2012-05-28T18:16:00.002+03:00

Yesterday I was talking about two projects, the shawl (a test knit) and the bolero,remember, the hot pink bolero? Well I just finished the first half front panel and am now onto the next part... I was hoping this will gonna be my very own bolero but I guess it's not gonna happen.

You see, aside from the gauge..oh which btw did I mentioned that I didn't bother making one?.. I just played it by hunch.. and now see where it got me, Oy! - well I thought if I could just make my base chain the same width as my back then I won't go wrong.. well... ha! that's what I think.. you see when I started my base chain.. the measurement is 45cm...

so I fitted it against my back.. and I saw that it's just enough to cover my whole upper back. but was thinking.. what will happen if I sew the edges together.. now that's a revelation... but because I was still in denial, I continued working on the first panel.. and when I fitted on the dummy.. guess what, it looks like this is going to be a size S after all!

Here is the photo taken yesterday afternoon after I did got to finish the first panel....

Guess I'll just have to find out if this will gonna be part of my Christmas gifts this year.... to be continued...

it's been a looooong week....

2012-05-27T20:41:00.000+03:00

The past week has been such a loong week... hubby just got back from a week's training from Finland.. and I have missed him so much.. I've never missed him this much before... GETTING SWEETER??? hehehe

Anyway so what have I been up to while hubby is away? PLAY of course! ... before you make any ideas will show you what I did this past week.. I decided to play some stitches and search for some yarn to play with.

I also have another test knit which luckily I get to submit it on July.. :) yay! more time to do other knitting / crochet stuff.

So let's get on with the agenda for today...

Here is my Rosewood Shawl - to be submitted on July - a TEST KNIT

I had a hard time doing the lace at the beginning.. I had to rip the first 2 pattern repeats 4x! I was frustrated, couldn't understand how such a simple pattern couldn't get into my stubborn head!

To make the long story short, I got it eventually and now I finished 8 pattern repeats, yeah still slow huh, because I can't help missing my honey hubby that's why.. and decided to put this away for awhile as I can't concentrate.

While I was missing him.. and knowing me... I can't sit still without tinkering something.. I need to keep my mind off so... first I did some mending on my kids shorts..sewing, fixing things at home.. but still can't stop this nagging voice that I have to do some more challenging stuff.

So I ransack my yarn storage.. and got a nice Monaco Thread (viscose)

and look for some stored patterns on my hard drive...and this what I found... Isn't it gorgeous?

The stitch pattern is very easy.. it has three kinds of stitch pattern but I'll discuss it more on my next blog.. so for now I'll show you where I'm at on the pattern, I'm almost done on the back part of the bolero, and I really enjoy the thread I use on this...

As I have said I will tell you more about those two mentioned patterns on a my next blog.

Below is the close up look on the stitch pattern...

First Test Knit pattern done

2012-05-19T02:50:00.000+03:00

Finally I can now post the finished test knit for a pattern designer Lisa.

Claudine Layered Top and Dress

Pattern Source: Claudine Layered Top and Dress by Lisa Chemery

Materials used: Neveda Athleta MC in purple

Neveda Athleta CC in greenish gray

Needle size: 3.50 mm
Project started: 07.05.2012
Project finished: 12.05.2012

Next post will the pixie hat, as soon as I got the go signal from the pattern designer.

Sunday - MOTHERS DAY

2012-05-14T01:49:00.001+03:00

Yesterday was Mother's Day, (from where I came from)... and we celebrated it with couple of my friends from my badminton club. We had potluck, and the sharing and mingling did me good. Wishing it will be more often (the get-together) *smiling sheepishly*

And the day before that was my hubby's birthday, we just had some Saaddedin cake, didn't do any celebrating, as he wants to be done next month together with my birthday.. double celebration he says :)
On my knitting side, I have 3 test knits to be finished by the end of May, so far I finished the one for an 18-mo old girl, and I casted on the second one for 4-12 years old PIXIE HAT.

The last one is a shawl and all of them will be revealed as soon as I got the designers approval to post a picture of each project.

So what's been bugging me these past weeks, you ask? well I wanted to acquire some super-washed merino yarn on bright colors, so I can make some granny square blanket just like what this guy did...

Don't you just love the colors he used?! So now I'm checking out which yarns is good that gives a much yardage so I can order them and start crocheting. It will definitely look good on my daughters bed. :)

Am looking for a DK weight that is super wash.. preferably merino wool. That wouldn't be so hard now I have narrowed down the search,isn't it? (ha and so I thought!).

I went to RAVELRY to do some yarn search and the return gave me 17 pages,argh!, so much for positive thinking, I guess I have to do some "cost-benefit analysis", like which yarn gives more yardage, has a lot of wide range of color and price.

I'll try to see if I can do some study and will show it to you once it's done... I hope it will be easy.... *fingers crossing .

DSLR SIMULATOR

2012-04-28T15:50:00.000+03:00

I love my DSLR, Cannon EOS 550D, and I'm still learning all the neat tricks my camera can do, so while learning it I stumble upon this great simulator where you can try all the basic features a DSLR has.. hope you'll like it.

secret project

2012-04-27T16:07:00.000+03:00

Yes, I have a secret... sshh.. need to conceal what this is going to be but definitely will reveal this once it's done.. to whom this will go to.
But for the meantime.. here is a sneak peak of my secret project.

Withdrawal symptons

2012-04-20T17:52:00.001+03:00

yeah that's right... after the skywalker, I made a shrug for Arwen as a birthday gift. This is for 2T.

This is the same pattern I used for my daughter - purple victorian shrug

I'll post a photo of her wearing the shrug as soon as I get it from her mom.

Pattern details:

ARWEN'S VICTORIAN SHRUG

Pattern Source: Victorian Shrug - Baby to Adult by Lisa van Klaveren

Materials used: DMC Senso Microfiber Cotton
Needle Crochet size: 3.75 mm
Project started: 14.04.2012
Project finished: 16.04.2012

It has been 4 days since I last hold held a hook or a needle.. now my hands are itchy to start another project, but I can't seem to decide what to make. I promised one of the seniors in the club I'm with (sporty club i.e.) that I will make her a bolero, specifically like a cardigan, she wants her front covered.

So went to my stash and look for some yarn that she would like, unfortunately I don't have enough yarn.. so I went to my LYS and bought DMC Petra in the shade of mocha...

So now I have my yarn... the only missing item is a pattern and I'm good to go... I'm choosing between crochet bolero from Drops and a knitted one called Easy Shrug... the only problem is the gauge - my guage; they are off... :( I hope I can find a pattern soon... this withdrawal symptoms is getting harder to control as the days passed by...

Skywalker Adventure... finally done

2012-04-16T11:51:00.000+03:00

Finished my Skywalker Shawl, so glad I went through the whole class... I had a great time following Laura Nelkin on Craftsy. I still have one project from her class I haven't started yet, it's called Clarus. Clarus will have to take a back seat for awhile...will do this once I know for sure which yarn should I use.

Had a wonderful time working this shawl on Stroll Tonal from Knit Picks...love how the yarn wraps the needle... it gives a nice glossy sheen. I just had a hard time blocking this shawl as I don't have blocking wires, and hardware stores I know here in Riyadh doesn't sell any stainless steel rod... bummmer no.. so what should a SAHM would do?... improvise of course!

I used thread and painstakingly thread it onto the shawl, while one by one I pin it to my blocking board ... it only took me 2 hours to finished blocking and it was already dry when I finished.. so I have to spritz with warm water the whole thing again making sure it get it all wet so to have a nice stretch...

So happy that even when my daughter (Abbie) accidentally broke one of the needle, I didn't even gave it much thought!

Do you see the white thread I used ?

So without any further ado...

Skywalker Shawl in Deep Waters

Pattern Source: Skywalker Shawl by Laura Nelkin

Materials used: Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in Deep Waters
Needle size: 3.75 mm
Project started: 27.03.2012
Project finished: 14.04.2012

Of course this doesn't mean I am now free and not doing anything yarnie...

I am now making a crocheted bolero for a friend's daughter who will be turning one this week.....

I just finished the back and the first sleeve, started the other sleeve last night while watching Private Practice and Ghost Whisperer (re-run).

Photos of it will have to wait.. so lazy to upload it now...

Skywalker Adventure

2012-04-03T17:20:00.002+03:00

So far my knitting Skywalker Shawl is doing, quite well surprisingly... no major frogging happened, except once; now am at my last section before the edging and can't wait to finish this within the week and see what it would look like after blocking. :D

Below is a photo of the shawl doing the Planet Stitch, done row 14 of 32 rows. This may look like a crap at the moment, but wait till this get steam and block.

love songs just makes me sad...

2012-04-02T01:00:00.000+03:00

So what am I currently up to? At present I'm finishing another shawl from Craftsy - enrolledin one of their workshop, and so far I like how the course is being presented - MASTERING LACE SHAWL .

I'm now on section 4 - doing the Plasma Stitch.. and kinda irritated as I can't seem to focus on my knitting.. been missing a yarn over and been dropping all the wraps.. *argh!*

And while I'm doing this shawl been listening to this guy's mix of love songs... sad love songs.. the what might have been songs... oh well..

Tracks are as follows:

1 – Lovers in the wind
2 – Love
3 – This Time I know its real
4 – She Makes me feel
5 – Love Me
6 – But if you leave me
7 – Too Young
8 – A friends
9 – If you remember me
10 – Please Don’t stop Remembering
11 – You Are My Everything
12 – I’ll never say goodbye
13 – Where are you now
14 – I don’t want to loose you love
15 – More Than just the two of us
16 – It was almost like a Song
17 – Sentimental lady
18 – Moonlight Flower
19 – I love you

Hoping for a better 2012

2012-04-01T23:07:00.001+03:00

My first entry for year 2012. But been busy knitting/crocheting wise as always.. :)
Below are some of my finished objects... Hope this will inspire you to continue knitting and doing wonderful things.

January Finished Item:

ROSE SHRUG

Pattern Source: Ruby red shrug by Bernadette Ambergen
Materials used: DMC Petra Crochet Cotton 5 in old Rose colorway
Hook size: 3.00 mm
Project started: 01.01.2012
Project finished: 12.01.2012

Green Holden

Pattern Source: Holden Shawlette by Mindy Wilkes
Materials used: Knit Picks Stroll Tonal in Canopy colorway
Neelde size: 4.00 mm circular - Addi Lace Turbo
Project started: 18.12.2011
Project finished: 24.01.2012

February finished Item

Tweedie Shrug

Pattern Source: One Skein Wonder by Stefanie Japel
Materials used: Scheepjeswol Highlands
Needle size: 5.00 mm
Project started: 28.01.2012
Project finished: 03.02.2012
Forum discussion: CRAFTSY - Designed by: Stefanie Japel

Mini Bolero - crochet-along

Pattern Source: Mini Bolero C by Mayumi Kawai (河合真弓)
Materials used: Coats Manila Bay Cannon Solid
Hook size: 2.00 mm & 1.75 mm
Project started: 14.02.2012
Project finished: 11.03.2012
Forum Discussion: Ravelry - Crochet in the Philippines

thinking of moving my blog to another website...

2010-04-10T12:03:00.001+03:00

beginning to hate the look of my blog...