Fingerless Gloves with Flaps

The third project that I did to try and finish up my stashed yarn is this pair of fingerless gloves with flaps.
The pattern is easy to follow and really interesting.
I made another pair, but didn't have enough yarn to knit the flap.

(Completed 5th Aug)

Flower Coasters

The second project in line to get rid of my stashed yarn is this placemat.

I have lots of Paris yarn from making summer blanket last time and the remaining yarns are made into these flower placemats.

(Completed 1st August 2012)

Eskimo Neck Warmer

I have a bit of problem with my stashed of yarn. There are lots of remains from previous projects. So, I have put together a project plan in a bid to get rid of these balls of yarn.

The first one is this neck warmer. The pattern is free from Garnstudio. It’s very simple, just crochet in round and change colour along the way. Project was completed in 1 day. Used up 5 balls of Eskimo from my stash.

(Completed 30th July 2012)

Kid Silk Scarf and Wrist Warmer

This is the second project that I worked on to use up kid silk yarn.

Finally I decided to make something for myself!! Didn’t realise that I’ve been making stuff for others for a while now. So, this is the first project for myself this year :-) so happy.

The scarf pattern is a bit confusing at the beginning, because the photo on Garnstudio website doesn’t show the pattern on the mid section of the scarf. I thought the mid part will be plain stocking stitch or rib stitch. However, I enjoyed knitting the scarf, I even continued making the wrist warmer which I didn’t plan before.

The yarn is amazingly warm, although it doesn’t look so.

(Completed 29th July 2012)

Mum's Travel Wrap

I bought (lots of) kid silk yarn, they were meant to be made into the bridesmaid’s wraps, but the hue is not quite right. Although the colour is coded pearl grey, I think it’s more light purple in colour. So, I tinkered for a little bit on what to do with 12 balls of kid silk yarn and came up with a few projects to make.

The first one in the list is triangle shawl for mum’s birthday. I’m hoping this is light enough to be carried around when she travels and it’s warm enough to be used during flight.

There are a few patterns to choose from, but I like this one best. I actually tempted to make another one in a different pattern, but I have already set to make other things out of the yarn. So, maybe next time :-)

Love this pattern:

(Completed 6th July 2012)

One Shade of Grey

I saw this wrap pattern in Garnstudio website and I knew right away that this is the perfect wrap for the occasion. So, I decided to make 4 of them for a dear friend’s bridesmaids (including myself). 

At first, we struggled to choose the yarn, none of the kid silk yarn has the right grey hue. So, we decided to use Morris and Sons Empire 2ply in French Grey colour.

The first one that I made (following the pattern) was too narrow for a wrap. But, the pattern is beautiful, the wave patterns on each corners and the rib for the rest of it is very elegant. 

With this in mind, we made a decision to continue using the pattern, but add 50% more width to it (meaning, repeat half of the pattern). This is the result:

A bit of warning before attempting to follow my path. This project is probably not for the faint hearted. The yarn is very light and it takes a bit of time and effort to complete. I did managed to make 4 of them, around 7-8 days each, but I spent about 8-9 hours each day and my fingers are not looking very good after that :-). They all recovered now, back to normal and ready for the next projects - as always.

(Completed 21st July 2012)

Easter Pot Holders and Placemats

I bought the yarns for this project about a year ago :-) but only had a chance to make them this year. The pattern is really cute, perfect to celebrate Easter. I don’t think I need to say more.

Pattern is free from Garnstudio.

(Completed 29th February 2012)

And these are the round placemats...

Again, this project is supposed to complete Easter last year but postponed until 2012 Easter. Even then, the project completed post Easter. I still used them though, because they’re really beautiful and it’s not very Easter. I had quite a lot of remaining yarns, so I made a few to give to friends.

(Completed 28th April 2012)

Snow White Bolero

I knitted this customised bolero for my lovely friend. 

No pattern used, the bolero was designed simple and elegant to not steal the attention away from the wedding gown.

The yarn that I chose is Filatura di Crosa Superior, 70% cashmere and 30% silk. It is super soft, the first day I brought them home, I walked around my flat petting them in my arms (and my cat was jealous). This is one of the best yarn I’ve ever worked with. Soft and warm, and although it looks small and fragile it’s actually really strong (must be the 30% silk).

(Completed 6th March 2012)