First Crochet FO

Crochet was never my cup of tea. Maybe because I am a left handed and had to read the instructions in a reversed direction.

But being a knitter, I thought i should try out crochet. I started this FO 2 years ago. I think in Year 2006. OMG! So long ago. But luckily I still manage to finish it. The yarns I used is olympus silk bijou cost me a bomb approximately $20+. Overall it is quite a nice experience. Would attempt to crochet a few more items in future.

Closed up of the pattern

Pattern: From a Japaneses pattern book
Yarn used: Olympus Silk Bijou
No. of balls used: 6 balls
Time taken: years...

My future

I make my decision.

I decided to submit my resignation today. It is a tough decision. Mainly because of the nice colleagues I had. They are friendly. As for boss, I found him still alright just quite lack of direction. *sigh*

I still remember the first day I joined my company. I had to work till 9pm. I feel so upset and days went by. Stay in my first project for 1 and half years. Make a lot of friends and went through alot. A lot of my project mates left leaving only 3 of us now. Missing those days now.

I think I shall not waste time anymore. I need to learn more stuff and gain more exposure.

Pray and hope that I had a better future. I must work hard.

*Think I would had slow down my progress in knitting after I join my new company. I need to get my confirmation first. But meanwhile I should knit more during my notice period. Heheehe..... Jia You!!!!!!!*

Winter Knits no. 2

Happy New Year to all!

I initially want to blog about my bd and Christmas pressies first. But I had no time to upload the pictures yet. Hence I shall blog about my winter knits no. 2 first. I actually completed this FO in Year 2007 but I hadn’t got time to update it yet. Yeah another one more items for my winter holidays soon. 2 and half more days to go!!

Striped Toe up sock

Pattern from wendy knits.
Yarns used: 1.5 balls. I got the yarns from the Singing Yarn sometime back.
Time taken: Less than 1 month

Luckily it turns up to be fine for me although it is a bit big. But still can wear it. I actually prefer my left socks the one ending with brown. Well lazy me what to say. Sighz!!

Think my new year resolution should be to become more hardworking. :)

Knitting resolutions!!

Before the year 2008, I guess I should make knitting resolutions for year 2008.

Most importantly, clear as much WIPS as possible.

WIPs

1) Bumble bee – It is a stripped cardi, almost completed it but I lack on one ball of yarns so now I thinking what to do with it. Should I frog?

2) Clapotis

3) Scarf

4) Pink tube – it is 95% completed but I need to either add in rubber band at the top or crochet trimming for ribbon to go through

5) Crochet bag

6) Redgina – plan to completed before CNY

7) Bolero

8) Hb’s sweater – running out of yarns soon. Argh!!

9) Wicked

The list just doesn’t seem to reduce at all. Think I need to knit hard. Not forget my To-do list is growing at amazing speed too.

For 1^st quarter of 2008, I shall target to complete Hb’s sweater, pink tube, redgina and bolero. Still tune and hope I can achieve my target.

Winter knits 1

This is my winter knits 1 -- Midwest Moonlight scarf from scarfstyle.


I had been eyeing to do this scarf since I first saw this pattern. But no really valid or rather good reason for me to knit a scarf for myself. Haha but this time round there is a very valid reason. *grin* The pattern is a simple pattern easy to memorize.

Details of the scarf

Time taken: less than 1 month
Yarns used: some wool from china (The color actually bleeds *urgh*)
Amount of yarns used: 400g
Length before wash: 65"
Length after wash: 76"

Merry Christmas!!!

Thank you for all the concerns over the incident. My hb and I had recovered and in great conditions now :)

Sorting out my new pixs would update real soon :)

Many things....

Many things happen over this period of time.

Happy things: I attend many weddings. I learnt to appreciate wedding dinner despite that I need to pack red packet. Happiness and joy fill the air. Congratulations to all the newly wedded couples!

Bad experiences: I encountered a bus accident on my way back from Malaysia. It is a terrible experience. But luckily hb n I only had minor injuries. We have in the process of recovery now. This experience make me treasure what I have now even more.

Oh I lost my cameras and my slippers too. :( I going to claim from insurance. Hopefully I can get the claims.

So I lost a lot of my pictures. sighz..