tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-352678562012-01-23T14:45:40.958-08:00a caffeinated knitter who often knits furiously at midnight in a futile attempt to make a dent in her rapidly growing stash... <br /> 喝咖啡配毛線,很不錯唷! 歡迎留言喔...Celiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14760162382500285878noreply@blogger.comBlogger821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35267856.post-76053194239520726212008-10-27T13:46:00.000-07:002008-10-27T15:46:37.520-07:00

自從訂閱樂天柳屋的newsletter後，常常三不五時會去逛逛，也想過跟他網購毛線，用我那三腳貓程度的日文，搜索了半天的結論是：柳屋不寄國外！幸好溫妮好心告知，說她在大陸也可以收到柳屋的包裹，嗯，那就來試試看囉！趁著這次為了Joey八月群編的功課 - 是的，你沒看錯，是"八"月...這次為了找線超晚交功課的啦！在美國細線除了羊毛和一些真絲線外，其他材質的細線選擇真的不多，尤其要適合夏天款式的，又不想要單色的，真的是沒幾種可挑。想說來訂原織圖建議的線，成功率應該會大大提高吧？I have always wanted to order yarns from Yanagiya ever since I started subscribing to their newsletters. After rummaging through the website with my very

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線材: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% 棉, 20% 美麗諾羊毛), 色號#225 橘粉紅 - 2.6 綑 (215yd [197m] / 100g)圖樣: Zephyr Style針號: 美制4號 3.5mm 輪針(領口，袖口，下擺鬆緊編)，美制6號 4.0mm 輪針(衣身)尺寸: S號，胸圍 84 cm/33 英吋, 長 51 cm/20 英吋製作日期: 2008/09/10 - 2008/09/18Yarn: Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino wool), color #225 Coral Sunset - 2.6 skeins (215yd [197m] / 100g)Pattern: Zephyr StyleNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5mm)

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線材: Crystal Palace Panda Silk (52% 竹纖維, 43% 美麗諾, 5% 絲), 色號#3006 紫紅 - 4 球 (204yd [188m] / 50g)圖樣: 涼やかなかぎ針あみ―上質のレース糸で編む (ISBN: 978-4529045421)針號: 可樂 4/0 2.5 mm 鉤針尺寸: 胸圍 90 cm，長 54 cm (緣邊有4cm)製作日期: 2008/08/19 - 2008/09/08Yarn: Crystal Palace Panda Silk (52% bamboo, 43% superwash merino wool, 5% combed silk), color #3006 Berry Smoothie - 4 balls (204yd [188m] / 50g)Pattern: Japanese pattern book 涼

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紫紅色半圓背心已經鉤好了，現在正在定型中，該準備下一個 project 啦！I finished the Purple Crochet Bolero Vest, it is now drying on the blocking board. So, what am I going to work on next?本來想按照清單開始打這件想了很久的斜線麻花背心，把準備好的線拿出來試打織片，可是這線太細了，打起來織片太ㄌㄤ，換小一號針的話織圖針目就要重算 (實在有點懶的算...) 當初買這個線就是打算拿來織這件背心，線是50% 美麗諾羊毛，50% 麻，摸起來是有點硬 (一般麻料的線都是有點硬，不太好織，不過織好下水過後會好很多)，顏色我好喜歡呢，覺得很適合這件背心說... 看來還是要換線，這個用 DK weight (密度約 22針 = 10cm) 的線應該會比較剛好，

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線材: Rowan Kidsilk Night (67% 超柔毛海, 18% 真絲, 10% 聚酯纖維，5% 尼龍), 色號#612 粉紫 - 2.5 球 (227yd [208m] / 25g)圖樣: Knitty 2008 夏季刊針號: 美制4號 3.5mm 輪針尺寸: 寬 38 cm/15 英吋, 長 160 cm/63 英吋製作日期: 2008/07/28 - 2008/08/25Yarn: Rowan Kidsilk Night (67% super kid mohair, 18% silk, 10% polyester, 5% nylon), color #612 Fountain - 2.5 balls (227yd [208m] / 25g)Pattern: Knitty Summer 2008Needles: Addi Turbo Lace US size 4 (

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耶！終於織到一半了。照片裡是剛織完圖B第三次重複，雖然皺皺的，但是可以清楚看出花樣。Yeah! Finally I am at the half point mark. I just finished 3rd repeats of chart B. It's a bit wrinkly, but you can clearly see the patterns.用線是Rowan Kidsilk Night，其實大約兩年前就買了這個顏色，那時只買了一球，想拿來打 Branching Out，後來一直讓別的 projects 插隊，結果就放到現在。當初一看到海景時，就想用 Kidsilk Haze 來做，去了店裡看，偏偏我想要的顏色不是沒有就是不夠。在店裡還看到銀灰色的 Kidsilk Night，也好喜歡，可惜只剩下一球，也不夠。於是想到我庫存裡的紫色，可是已經買了兩年，

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線材: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton (100% 有機棉), 色號#83 卡其 - 1.6 綑 及 色號#85 卡其摻白 - 1.6 綑 (150yd [137m] / 100g)圖樣: 自己矇的 :D針號: 美制11號 8.0mm 輪針，美制10.5號 6.5mm 輪針尺寸: 胸圍 88 cm (34.5 英吋), 身長 38 cm (15 英吋)製作日期: 2008/07/26 - 2008/08/01Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton), color #83 Sage - 1.6 skeins and color #85 Willow - 1.6 skeins (150yd [137m] / 100g)Pattern: I figured it out... see

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線材: Filatura di Crosa Brilla (58% 嫘縈, 42% 棉), 色號#311 黑 - 8 球 (120yd [110m] / 50g)圖樣: 柳屋/樂天市場免費圖樣針號: 可樂 6/0 3.5 mm 鉤針(織主體下半與裙緣編)，可樂 5/0 3.0 mm 鉤針(織主體上半與袖緣編)尺寸: 胸圍 88 cm製作日期: 2008/07/13 - 2008/07/24Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Brilla (58% viscose, 42% cotton), color #311 Black - 8 balls (120yd [110m] / 50g)Pattern: Free pattern from Yanagiya's Weekly NewslettersHooks: Clover 6/0 3.5 mm crochet hook (

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After struggling for a few weeks, I gave up. It was just too hot to be working with wool. So, as much as I would like to finish the Silver Belle Cardigan, I decided to put it on hold for a while. And I was so close to the finish line too. Just a few more straight lines of cables and button panels, and I will be done. But I just couldn't take it any more. Working with wool in 90 degrees

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線材: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed (85% 羊毛, 10% 真絲, 5% 開絲米爾), 色號#120 灰 - 12.8 球 (104yd [95m] / 50g)圖樣: Interweave Knits 雜誌 2007 秋季刊針號: 美制7號 4.5mm 輪針尺寸: 胸圍 122 cm/48 英吋, 身長 74 cm/29 英吋製作日期: 2008/05/08 - 2008/06/24Yarn: Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed (85% wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere), color #120 Ash - 12.8 balls (104yd [95m] / 50g)Pattern: Interweave Knits Fall 2007Needles: Addi Turbo US size 7 (4.5mm)

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Yarn: Hemp for Knitting Hempton (30% hemp, 30% modal, 40% cotton), color #064 Pewter - 6.2 balls (130yd [120m] / 50g)Pattern: Japanese pattern book かんたんニットワードローブはる・なつ (ISBN: 978-4529045230)Needles: Clover 6/0 3.5 mm crochet hook (for main body and hem edging), Clover 5/0 3.0 mm crochet hook (for top edging)Size: Chest circumference 34"Duration: 2008/04/19 - 2008/04/30線材: Hemp for Knitting Hempton

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Yarn: Rowan/RYC Luxury Cotton DK (50% cotton, 45% viscose, 5% silk), color #257 Char - 5.54 balls (104yd [95m] / 50g)Pattern: Japanese pattern book hand*madeわたしのニット (ISBN: 978-4277172066)Needles: Addi Turbo US size 8 (5.0mm) / 24" (60cm) circular for body & hem ruffle, Addi Turbo US size 6 (4.0mm) / 24" (60cm) & 32" (80cm) circulars for sleeve ruffles & rolled necklineSize: Chest circumference 34

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Yarn: Crystal Palace Panda Silk (52% bamboo, 43% superwash merino wool, 5% combed silk), color #3204 natural ecru - 4 balls (204yd [188m] / 50g)Pattern: Japanese pattern book ショール・ボレロ・小もの―太い糸のレース編み (ISBN: 978-4277261111)Needles: Clover 2.0 mm crochet hookSize: One size, length from sleeve to sleeve 35 1/2"Duration: 2008/03/17 - 2008/04/04線材: Crystal Palace Panda Silk (52% 竹纖, 43% 美麗諾，5% 絲), 色號

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Yarn: Noro Silk Garden (45% silk, 45% kid mohair, 10% lambs wool), color #258 - 10 balls (108yd [100m] / 50g)Pattern: Vogue Knitting Winter 2007/08Needles: Addi Turbo US size 7 (4.5mm) / 24" (60cm) circularSize: Length from sleeve cuff to center back neck 27", lower edge (chest) circumference 34"Duration: 2008/02/10 - 2008/03/26線材: 野呂英作 Silk Garden (45% 真絲, 45% 毛海, 10% 羊毛), 色號#258 - 10 球 (108yd [

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Yarn: Rowan Scottish Tweed DK (100% pure new wool), color #025 Oatmeal - 4 balls, color #019 Peat - 1 ball (123yd [113m] / 50g)Pattern: Japanese Pattern Book ナチュラルテイストのこどもニットNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4.0mm) / 32" (80cm) for main body, Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5mm) / 24" (60cm) for edging seedstitchesSize: For toddler height 39", chest circumference 30"Duration: 2008/01/11 - 2008/02/29線材:

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Yarn: Classic Elite Classic One Fifty (100% fine merino wool), color #7258 Radish - 5 balls (150yd [138m] / 50g)Pattern: Joey's Knitting House KAL for January 2008Needles: Clover E 3.5 mm crochet hook (for main body), Clover D 3.0 mm crochet hook (for front edging)Size: Neck circumference 17 1/2", length 14 1/2"Duration: 2008/01/28 - 2008/02/06線材: Classic Elite Classic One Fifty (100% 美麗諾), 色號

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It's been more than a month since Jayden came into this world. The past few weeks have been anxious, hectic, and joyful. I feel fortunate to have this healthy little guy in my arms despite his early arrival. And I am blessed with help from our families so that I can have the undreamed-of-luxury of knitting and crocheting while taking care of a newborn, to keep my mind clear and calm. I

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Yarn: Rowan 4 Ply Soft (100% merino wool), color #376 Nippy - a little more than 3 balls (191yd [175m] / 50g)Pattern: Joey's Knitting House KALNeedles: Clover D 3.0 mm crochet hookSize: 6 1/4" wide x 52" long (not including spiral fringe), fringe is about 2 3/4" longDuration: 2007/12/25 - 2008/01/09線材: Rowan 4 Ply Soft (100% 美麗諾), 色號#376 乳白 - 3 球多一點 (191yd [175m] / 50g)圖樣: Joey編織の屋 96/12群編會活動-

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Yarn: Lang Venezia Color (50% mohair 50% acrylic), color #0150 Blue/Purple Variegated - 2 balls (142yd [130m] / 50g)Pattern: Joey's Knitting House KALNeedles: Clover E 3.5 mm crochet hookSize: 7 3/4" wide x 41 1/2" longDuration: 2007/12/06 - 2007/12/08線材: Lang Venezia Color (50% 毛海 50% 壓克力), 色號#0150 藍紫段染 - 2 球 (142yd [130m] / 50g)圖樣: Joey編織の屋 96/12群編會活動-圈起來的愛針號: 3.5 mm 鉤針尺寸: 寬 20 cm, 長 105 cm製作日期

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Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic (70% lambswool, 26% kid mohair, 4% nylon), color #835 Royal - 4 balls (153yd [140m] / 50g)Pattern: Scarf StyleNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 7 (4.5mm) / 24" (60cm) & KnitPicks Options US size 7 (4.5mm) / 24" (60cm) circularsSize: Sleeve to sleeve 61"Duration: 2007/10/15 - 2007/12/05線材: Rowan Kid Classic (70% 羊毛, 26% 毛海, 4%尼龍), 色號#835 深紫 - 4 球 (153yd [140m] / 50g)圖樣: Scarf

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Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Brilla (58% rayon 42% cotton), color #385 Light Coffee - 9 balls (120yd [110m] / 50g)Pattern: Joey's Knitting House KALNeedles: Boye F/5 - 3.75 mm crochet hook, Addi Turbo US size 3 (3.25mm) / 32" (80cm) circular needlesSize: Sleeve to sleeve 41", length 17"Duration: 2007/10/21 - 2007/11/27線材: Filatura di Crosa Brilla (58% 人造絲 42% 棉), 色號#385 - 9 球 (120yd [110m] / 50g)圖樣:

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Yarn: Patons Grace (100% mercerized cotton), color #61005 Snow - 16 balls (136yd [125m] / 50g)Pattern: Vogue Knitting 2007 Spring/Summer IssueNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4mm) / 24" (60cm) & 32" (80cm) circularsSize: Chest circumference 34"Duration: 2007/03/30 - 2007/11/13線材: Patons Grace (100% 棉), 色號#61005 雪白 - 16 球 (136yd [125m] / 50g)圖樣: Vogue Knitting 雜誌 2007 春/夏季刊針號: 4mm/60cm & 80cm 輪針尺寸:

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Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cathay (50% cotton, 35% viscose microfibre, 15% silk), color #12011 - 6 balls (110yd [100m] / 50g)Pattern: Interweave Knits 2005 Summer IssueNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5mm) / 24" (60cm) circular (for stockinette), US size 3 (3.25mm) / 24" (60cm) circular (for ribbing)Size: Chest circumference 34" (pattern sized for 32 3/4")Duration: 2007/09/19 - 2007/10/11線材: Debbie Bliss

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真的是太久沒發文了, 整整兩個月!! 這段時間內仍然忙著編織, 9月出了一趟遠門, 有三個多星期的時間不在家. 本想在8月底趕著完成一件作品後再走, 但旅行前一切繁瑣事務卻硬是讓我無法完成已寫了一半的文章. 現在只好重寫啦!It's been too long since my last post, two months!! I was still busy knitting and crocheting during this time. I took a trip in September, was out of town for more than three weeks. Originally I was planning to finish a project by end of August and post it, but all the little things

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Yarn: Filati Lame SinFlex (60% Tactel, 40% Sinflex), color #006 - 2 balls (163yd [150m] / 20g)Pattern: Japanese Pattern Book すてきなミセス Spring&Summer (Let’s Knit series 手編み大好き)Needles: Addi Turbo US size 10 1/2 (6.5mm) / 24" (60cm) circularSize: Sleeve to sleeve across the back 23"Duration: 2007/07/20 - 2007/07/31線材: Filati Lame SinFlex (人造纖維 60% Tactel, 40% Sinflex), 色號#006 - 2 球 (163yd [150m] /

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Yarn: Rowan 4-ply Cotton (100% cotton), #133 Cheeky - 3 balls (185yd [170m] / 50g)Pattern: Courtesy of MargaretHooks: Boye D/3 - 3.25 mmSize: chest circumference 34"Duration: 2007/06/20 - 2007/07/07線材: Rowan 4-ply Cotton (100% 棉), 色號#133 桃紅 - 3 球 (185yd [170m] / 50g)圖樣: 感謝瑪格慷慨賜圖針號: 3.25 mm尺寸: 胸圍86cm製作日期: 2007/06/20 - 2007/07/07I finally managed to finish this popular bolero. Huge thanks to

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Yarn: Berroco Bonsai (97% bamboo, 3% nylon), #4110 Shibui Clay - 9 skeins (77yd [71m] / 50g)Pattern: Interweave Knits Spring 2007Needles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5mm) / 32" (80cm) circular, Addi Turbo US size 6 (4mm) / 32" (80cm) circularSize: chest circumference 34"Duration: 2007/05/29 - 2007/07/04線材: Berroco Bonsai (97% 竹纖維, 3% 尼龍), 色號#4110 Shibui Clay - 9 綑 (77yd [71m] / 50g)圖樣: Interweave

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It's been almost two weeks since my last post, and I have to still bring myself to write this one. I must have caught the thing called "laziness", or the warmer weather is just making me want to lay back and do nothing at all. Other than a short trip to San Diego (Sea World and San Diego Zoo) over the Memorial weekend, which Connor enjoyed tremendously, nothing much is happening. Knitting is

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Yarn: Filatura di Crosa Brilla (58% rayon, 42% cotton), #305 Sky Blue - 6 balls (120yd [110m] / 50g)Pattern: Joey's Knitting House KALHooks: Boye D/3 - 3.25 mmSize: chest circumference 34"Duration: 2007/05/09 - 2007/05/21線材: Filatura di Crosa Brilla (58% 人造絲 42% 棉), 色號#305 水藍 - 6 球 (120yd [110m] / 50g)圖樣: Joey編織の屋 96/05群編會活動-屬於夏天的小外套針號: 3.25 mm尺寸: 胸圍86cm製作日期: 2007/05/09 - 2007/05/21This is my

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I was tagged by my Cyber-Knitting Friend, Andrea.被網友 Andrea tag 到啦!So, here are my 8 things:1. I love both knitting and crochet. But if I have to pick one, I'd say I love knitting more.2. I knit with circular needles only. I have a set of straight needles and some DPNs, but have stopped using them ever since I met Addi Turbos. Love Addi's. Although I just recently broke down and bought myself

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Yarn: Phildar Phil Crochet (100% cotton), #0017 Anise - 3 balls (201yd [185m] / 50g)Pattern: Japanese Pattern Book かぎ針あみ春夏ニットこものHooks: Boye D/3 - 3.25 mmSize: chest circumference 32.5"Duration: 2007/05/01 - 2007/05/07線材: Phildar Phil Crochet (100% 棉), 色號#0017 - 3 球 (201yd [185m] / 50g)圖樣: かぎ針あみ春夏ニットこもの (春夏鉤針小物魅力巧手織)針號: 3.25 mm尺寸: 胸圍83cm製作日期: 2007/05/01 - 2007/05/07This crochet bolero is really

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I kept my fingers crossed, hoping that I would have enough... But, my worst fear happened, I ran out of yarn... Rowan is a popular brand, many yarn shops carry the lines. However, 4-ply cotton doesn't seem to be very popular. Out of a handful of LYS's in the area, there is only one that carries 4-ply cotton. I bought two balls from them, thinking that it would be enough. I remember that was

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Yarn: RYC Silk Wool DK (50% silk, 50% merino wool), #306 Greenwood - 3 balls (109yd [100m] / 50g)Pattern: Island of Misfit PatternsNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4 mm)Size: 6" wide x 46" long before blocking, 8" wide x 58" long after blockingDuration: 2007/04/15 - 2007/04/22線材: RYC Silk Wool DK (50% 絲, 50% 美麗諾), 色號#306 - 3 球 (109yd [100m] / 50g)圖樣: Island of Misfit Patterns針號: 4 mm尺寸: 寬15cm 長

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I was browsing the new issue of Interweave Crochet the other day, and this Mermaid Scarf caught my eyes...兩天前在翻最新的 Interweave Crochet, 看到一條很眼熟的美人魚圍巾...It's the pink scarf in the middle of the picture. Doesn't it look like the popular Flower Petal Scarf (other than mine, seen here, here, here, here, and many others)? And also the Flower Scarf (seen here, here, here, and here...)? I am tempted

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Yarn: Tess' Designer Yarns Superwash Lace (100% merino), unknown colorway - 1 skein (500yd [459m] / 50g)Pattern: All Tangled Up (TKA Project #18)Needles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5 mm) / 32" (80 cm) for lace, and US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) for bind-offSize: 36" wingspan x 17.5" center length before blocking, 52" wingspan x 26" center length after blockingDuration: 2007/04/01 - 2007/04/13線材: Tess'

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Three projects at the same time? And I still want to start new ones... hehe... ;) Although I always seem to have multiple projects going on at the same time, I do almost finish them all at the end. The keyword being "almost", there's a frustrating UFO in the pile for more than a year now. Not that I don't want to finish it, I just don't know how (and if) to go forward. That will be another

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Yarn: Koigu Premium Merino KPM (100% merino wool), #1005 - 2 skeins (175yd [160m] / 50g)Pattern: Wrap StyleNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4 mm) for lace and US size 8 (5 mm) for bind-offSize: 31" wingspan x 16" center length before blocking, 54" wingspan x 24" center length after blockingStart: 2007/03/23Finish: 2007/03/27線材: Koigu Premium Merino KPM (100% 美麗諾羊毛), #1005 - 2 綑 (175yd [160m] / 50g

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Yarn: Classic Elite La Gran Mohair (76.5% mohair, 17.5% wool, 6% nylon), #6540 Honeydew - 3 balls (90yd [82m] / 42g)Pattern: Knit & Crochet Ponchos, Wraps, Capes & Shrugs! (Knit & Crochet) By Edie EckmanNeedles: Susan Bates Crystalites US size 15 (10 mm)Size: 9" x 100" before shirring, 9" x 43" after shirringStart: February 12, 2007Finish: March 24, 2007線材: Classic Elite La Gran Mohair (76.5% 毛海

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Yarn: Nashua June (100% microfiber), #NJUN003 Rose - 2 balls (120yd [110m] / 50g)Pattern: Interweave Knits Spring 2007 Staff Project (TKA Project #16) with Lace SubstitutionNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5mm) for ribbing, Addi Turbo US sizes 6 (4mm) and 7 (4.5mm) for laceSize: 13 1/2" high at center back, 22" long from cuff to cuffStart: March 8, 2007Finish: March 10, 2007線材: Nashua June (

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My first attempt on this jacket started back in December, after I finished swatching and finally received the pattern at the end of November. But I only got as far as the hem, which was too wide for some reasons. First of all, I couldn't get the suggested gauge (mine was 20 sts = 4"), so I had to re-calculate everything. And since I liked Clémence's suggestion for the hem, I used a smaller

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Yarn: Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo (50% wool and 50% bamboo), #1689 Watermelon - 2 balls (118 yd / 50g)Pattern: Courtesy of a fellow bloggerHooks: 3.75mm crochet hookSize: 4" wide x 54" longStart: February 26, 2007Finish: February 28, 2007線材: Classic Elite Wool Bam Boo (50% 羊毛 50% 竹), #1689 西瓜紅 - 2 球 (118 yd / 50g)圖樣: 感謝紅豆提供針號: 3.75 mm 鈎針尺寸: 10 cm 寬 138 cm 長開始: 2007/02/26完成: 2007/02/28Thanks to a

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Last Saturday 2/24 I went to the annual Stitches West 2007, held in Santa Clara Convention Center. This is a knitter's paradise, with lots of classes, fashion show, and hundreds of booths selling yarns and tools. This year there was also the author of Victorian Lace Today on site for book signing. They had an entire booth for the promotion of this book, with lots of beautiful lace scarves and

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Yarn: Patons SWS (70% wool and 30% soy), #70013 Natural Earth - 7 balls (110 yd [100m] / 80g)Pattern: Cosmicpluto Knits! (TKA Project #14)Needles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4 mm) / 24" and 32" circulars (for seed stitch border), Addi Turbo US size 8 (5mm) / 24" and 32" circulars (for stockinette portion)Size: S for chest circumference 32-34"Start: January 8, 2007Finish: February 20, 2007線材: Patons

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Yarn: GGH Soft Kid (70% super kid mohair, 25% nylon, and 5% new wool), #72 Baby Blue - 2 balls (151yd [138m] / 25g)Pattern: Interweave Knits Spring 2007 Staff Project (TKA Project #16)Needles: Addi Turbo US size 8 (5 mm) for ribbing, Addi Turbo US size 9 (5.5mm) for laceSize: 13 1/4" high at center back, 23" long from cuff to cuffStart: February 21, 2007Finish: February 23, 2007線材: GGH Soft Kid

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The Top-Down Raglan Cardi has been drying on the blocking board for two days now, and it is still damp. Although there have been some light showers, the weather really isn't too wet. I guess I didn't squeeze out enough moisture before I put it on the board.拉克蘭外套已經下過水躺在定型板上兩天了, 剛剛去摸卻還有濕氣. 這幾天是下了一些毛毛雨, 可是不覺得濕氣有太重啊... 還覺得皮膚好乾燥... 我想大概是我用大毛巾把它包起來吸水時吸的還不夠, 下次要記得了.While waiting, I started the next

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Yarn: Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple (100% spun silk), Atmosphere - 3 skeins (260 yd / 100g); Tilli Tomas Rock Star (70% spun silk, 30% beads), Atmosphere - 2 skeins (150 yd / 100g)Pattern: By Wendy Bernard for Stitch Diva StudiosNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5 mm) / 24" and 32" circulars (for diamond patterns), Addi Turbo US size 6 (4mm) / 24" and 32" circulars (for stockinette portions)Size: S

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Can you believe it? I couldn't. I couldn't fit the Little Star Sweater through my son's head. I don't think my son's got a big head. It's got to be the sweater... I followed the pattern exactly for the neck portion, but it didn't fit...實在是不敢相信, 我兒子的頭有這麼大嗎? 這件小星星毛衣居然穿不過去... 我一直覺得我們家卡比很小隻耶, 頭也沒有特別大啊! 領口完全是照書織的, 太ㄟ阿ㄋㄟ(怎麼會這樣)...What to do? Although I know it would look totally professional with

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Yarn: Rowan Cotton Glace (100% cotton), #809 Pier - 3 balls, #800 Bud - 1 ball, #725 Ecru - 1 ball (125 yd [115m] / 50g)Pattern: Adorable Knits for Tots by Zoe MellorNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5 mm) / 24" circularSize: For 1-2 Yrs (Chest circumference 25" Length 13.5")Start: November 6, 2006Finish: January 31, 2007線材: Rowan Cotton Glace (100% 棉), #809 淺藍 - 3 球, #800 淺綠 - 1 球, #725 乳白 - 1

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After upgrading to the newer version of Blogger, I haven't had time to explore the new functions until today. The new Blogger is much more flexible, easier to use (for the most part), and easier to customize. I have been wanting to switch to this all-white layout. And today, I finally sat down and switched over (since I added a lot of stuff to my old template, I had to manually copy and paste

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My dear sister, always knows what I need or want. I was not expecting anything more, as she already told me that she and my mom are going to chip in and get me the Tilli Tomas yarn for Sahara as my birthday gift. Thus when my brother-in-law handed me this gift, it was a real surprise. It is a yarn swift! And he made it himself! Thanks, Dan!我親愛的老姊真是了解我, 永遠知道我想要或需要什麼. 今年我的生日她早早就跟我說了, 她和我媽一起送我

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I just finished the 2nd Inc Round for the Hip Increases. So far so good. And it seems to fit well, although I am a bit worried about the wide opening of the neckline. Before I tried it on, I used scrap yarns to hold the two front sides closer as they just wanted to curl inward and it was difficult to see how wide they are. But I guess the front will look more proper as the neckline portion gets

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I started this Little Star Sweater back in November, and had to put it aside several times to finish my Christmas gifts and for our Maui trip. Last Friday and Saturday, I finally picked it up again and finished all the knitting. I had hoped to complete all the finishing work by Monday, then I can focus on Sahara and Phildar Swing Jacket (which has also been put aside due to the busy December

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Per my KAL partner's (my dear sis) request, I'll share with you my progress on Sahara. I am knitting a size S in the long-sleeve version. Now I am approaching the 2nd Dec Row for Waist Shaping, a bit faster than I thought after 4 days of work (no complaints!) I am using the same yarn as the pattern suggested - Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple and Rock Star in Atmosphere. My stitch gauge is spot on,

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Yarn: Rowan/RYC Cashsoft DK (57% extra fine merino, 33% microfibre, and 10% cashmere), #502 Bella Donna, 4 balls (142 yd [130m] / 50g)Pattern: Black Dog Designs (TKA Project#13)Needles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4 mm) / 24" circularSize: Pre-Block 8.5" x 62" Post-Block 9.5" x 70"Start: December 14, 2006Finish: January 1, 2007線材: Rowan/RYC Cashsoft DK (57% 美麗諾, 33% microfibre, and 10% 開絲米爾), #502

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This was our second time to Maui, first with our son Connor. Last time we visited most of the popular places such as Haleakala National Park, Hana Highway, and Kaanapali Beach, we decided to take it easy this time around. Without a fixed schedule, we based our decisions for the day's activities on when we woke up and what we feel like doing. There were two days when we didn't go anywhere, just

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I just placed the order with kpixie on 12/26 afternoon, and it's here today! Yeah!! Very happy, no complaints, no complaints at all. This is for Stitch Diva's Sahara. Love in first sight! My sister and I are planning to knit this one together, a mini two-person knit-along. Actually we both tried to sign up for the supposedly "official" KAL for this sweater, but it doesn't seem to be in

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Thought I should report the progress on my Illusions Cable Scarf. I am about half way done. I bought 4 balls of Rowan Cashsoft DK, I just started the 3rd ball last night. So far so good. I still couldn't memorize the pattern, and had to put it in front of me as I knit (I guess I am getting old, memory power is not as good...) But a quick glance is all I need to start the next row.嗯...

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Hello! After being gone for more than one week, I am back. We just got in last night from Maui, a pre-Christmas vacation. Although I had a good night sleep, I still feel a bit tired from the trip. I'll share some pictures after I get a chance to go through them.我回來啦！去茂宜島玩了一個星期, 昨晚剛到家. 連行李都來不及打開, 先睡一覺再說. 雖是睡了一個好覺, 今天還是覺得有點累. 等照片整理出來再和大家分享.Before I went on the trip, I sent out my beloved

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Yarn: Jaeger Cashmere 4 Ply (90% cashmere and 10% polyamide), #0116 light grey, 1 ball (107 yd [98m] / 25g)Pattern: My own (inspired by this)Needles: Clover US size 3 (3.25 mm) bamboo straight needles, cable needles, crochet hookNotions: 7" zipper, matching thread, 1/4 yard of lining fabric, silver-lined crystal beads (about 80-100)Size: 7" x 5.5"Start: December 6, 2006Finish: December 13, 2006

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Yarn: Rowan Calmer (75% cotton and 25% acrylic/microfibre), #485 kiwi, 5 ballsPattern: www.knitty.comNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 8 (5 mm) / 24" (60 cm) circularUS size 8 double pointed needlesSize: Chest circumference 32"Start: August 9, 2006Finish: December 2, 2006線材: Rowan Calmer (75% 棉 and 25% 壓克力纖維), #485 奇異果綠, 5 球圖樣: 網路免費圖樣 from www.knitty.com針號: 5 mm / 60 cm 輪針和棒針尺寸: 胸圍 32 吋開始: 2006/08/09

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I finished about 7" of Illusions Cable Scarf (one of the TKA projects, designed by Black Dog), kind of thinking about aborting it... The stitch pattern is beautiful, the yarn is a pleasure to knit with, but... it is too fine! I wanted three cables when I first saw the pattern, but I didn't want a wide scarf, thus I picked a light-weight yarn. So light weight, that it is "sock" weight -

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I got my package today. I was quite happy, as it was supposed to arrive tomorrow and now it arrived one day early. Then I opened it. They sent me the wrong yarn! I ordered Debbie Bliss Pure Silk, they sent me Debbie Bliss Alpaca Silk! Not happy. Not happy at all... Where did I order it from? It's the one that offers 20% off with $60 yarn purchase and 25% off with $120 purchase. I have

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Yarn: Karabella Margrite (80% extrafine merino wool and 20% cashmere), #13 deep red, a little more than 2 ballsPattern: From Stitchin Girl / TKA ProjectNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4 mm) / 24" (60 cm) circularMeasurement: Pre-Block 5.5" x 58" Post-Block 6.5" x 70"Start: November 17, 2006Finish: November 28, 2006線材: Karabella Margrite (80% 美麗諾 and 20% 開絲米爾), #13 深紅, 2 球多一點圖樣: 網路免費圖樣 from

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No, I did not cook this feast. I was never a good cook. And with a toddler to care for (not much time left to do anything else), we decided to let Whole Foods do the cooking. This was one of the Thanksgiving meals available for ordering. We ordered it once a couple years ago and was pretty impressed by the quality, thus this year we decided to order from them again. The food was actually

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I started the Tiger Eye Scarf last Friday. I almost forgot how good it feels to work with cashmere blend yarn. So soft, light, and warm. I just want to wrap it around my fingers...虎眼圍巾開打囉! 上禮拜五開始打. 這個毛線有混cashmere, 摸起來好柔軟好舒服! 織得我都不想放下了...This lace pattern is not difficult, but I do have to stay focused on where I am at. Made a few mistakes along the way, but luckily I realized early enough and

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Yarn: South West Trading Company Karaoke (50%wool and 50% soy silk), #277 durango, 3 ballsPattern: Vogue Knitting Fall 2006 Design #28Needles: Addi Turbo US size 6 (4 mm) / 24" (60 cm) circular Addi Turbo US size 7 (4.5 mm) / 24" (60 cm) circular US size 8 (5 mm) for binding-offSize: Small (14" across the back)Start: November 1, 2006Finish: November 14, 2006線材: South West Trading

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I have been wanting to try posting in Chinese. I even thought about having a Chinese blog and an English blog. But having postings in two different places and maintaining both will be a challenge. Then I saw Wakana's blog. She is writing in both English and Japanese. And I thought her blog looks fabulous. Thus this is my attempt to do the same...一直想看看中文在這裏post出來是什麼樣子... 甚至還想過中英文部落格各開一個.

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Well, I started sewing up the Ribwarmer. And the one thing that I worried about the most, happened. There is a distinct color difference at the connection of the right shoulder and the right back/front part - you can see it in the second picture below near the top right corner. When I was knitting that part, I had thought about cutting a section of yarn with closer color variations and re-do

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I am just in love with my recent yarn purchases. Last week I went to Knitting Arts in Saratoga to shop for yarn choices for Phildar Swing Jacket. I ended up buying two skeins of Malabrigo Merino Worsted in color "Velvet Grapes". I have been eyeing it ever since I saw it here. But both Pureknits and WEBS are out of stock on this color. Thus as soon as I saw it on the shelves, I put them right

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Last week, I finished one pattern repeat of the Dayflower Scarf. And I realized, you know, I don't really like the way it looks. I mean, it's a pretty lace pattern, but I am bothered by the wavy edges it creates. I know it is one of the characteristics of this pattern. But, people who are not familiar with knitting are going to think that I either did a poor job knitting it or I skimped on

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I finished the main body of the ribwarmer last night, and put it on the blocking board - well, it was too long for my self-made blocking board so I had to borrow my son's playmats. I used all of my T-pins, plus some small ball-point pins. This is the first time I tried to block a real cable pattern (the last time was a one-stitch cable which was easy), and I had to really stretch out the fabric

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You know, I am liking this project. The surface area is small. Heavier yarn. Larger needles. I have only spent a few hours, and now it's already about 35% done. If I get to put in another 2 hours before bed tonight, it may be 60% done. After taking on several (comparatively) larger projects - which took forever, this feels pretty cool.As I knit more with SWTC Karaoke, I am a bit annoyed by this

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I finished the gauge swatch for the ribwarmer this past Sunday in the car to/back-from San Francisco Zoo. It was cold, but we all had a great time. Connor loved the ducks so much, he almost decided to join them.I casted on the ribwarmer late last night. I am liking the feel of SWTC Karaoke in my hands. It feels warm and not as coarse (as I first thought that it would be.) Maybe it's because

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Yarn: Rowan 4-ply Cotton #140 Honey Dew, 4 ballsPattern: At Glampyre Knits by Stefanie JapelNeedles: Addi Turbo US size 4 (3.5mm) / 24" (60cm) circularGauge: 31 sts = 4.5" and 32 rows = 4" over lace patternStart: October 8, 2006Finish: October 28, 2006Orangina is done. I stayed up Friday night till 4 AM to finish it and actually wore it all day yesterday. It's a little big, to my surprise. I

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Not wanting to work on Tempting II any more, I re-focus my energy on Orangina. It has made good progress. I have only got about another 1 1/4 inches of ribbing to do before bind-off. And then seaming and blocking. I am hoping to finish it by tomorrow. This is probably the last warm weekend of the year. The forecast is a comfy 78 degrees for tomorrow, and then goes downhill from there. I

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I want to cry. I finished the connection of the neckband to the yoke on Tempting II, and just had to stop. It looks terrible! The neckband flares out so much, it is like a ruffle. I followed the pattern exactly. And this is what it looks like after more than one week of hard work at the neckband...I had a bad feeling as I was knitting it, but hoped that miraculously it will turn out okay

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Once again, my indecisiveness got me. I went to the local Japanese book store Kinokuniya yesterday and bought 6 knitting and crochet books (這就是在網上賴賴索的下場…). Six! Even if there is only one project I like from each book, I couldn't possibly finish them all. Plus I have more wish list from Rowan magazines, Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, and the many books I bought... But I just couldn't put them

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Yarn: Patons Brilliant #3232 green glitter, 4 ballsPattern: Spun Magazine Issue 1 (With correction on lace pattern here)Needles: Size 9 (5.5mm)Hook: Crochet hook 3.75mm for edgingGauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St stStart: September 25, 2006Finish: October 11, 2006After ripping both the front and back pieces back to the beginning of armhole shaping, I added 8 rows to the body

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... hopelessly impulsive. I went to Knitter's Studio yesterday, and found lots of Karabella yarns in their sales bins. All are 50% - and purchase all balls of one color of one type of yarn gets additional 10% off. I don't usually go to Knitter's Studio, as their prices are much higher. Plus, I prefer to shop by yarn brands and types to colors. I went yesterday specifically to look for Karabella

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Lately, none of my knitting has gone smoothly. Tempting II is not done. Bevin Tank is STILL not done. And Orangina needed a restart... Very frustrating... I did not get much knitting done this past weekend. My weekends are actually busier than weekdays. We usually have to run errands, pick up groceries, and eat out. Connor doesn't get his usual nap time, which also means I don't get to knit

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I had hoped to finish Bevin Tank today. It was possible, if the knit hasn't turned out to be a major disappointment. I wanted a modest neckline. And I know the pattern is a medium/large size. So I modified the pattern to shorten the shoulder straps and BOed the center stitches for the neck opening at 95th row (instead of 91st per pattern.) I BOed my shoulder straps at 133rd row, instead of

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I have been thinking if I should also have a blogger account, since we already have a website. It will be challenging trying to maintain both spaces. We will see how it goes. This will be fun as it is easier to communicate with fellow knitters through the blog space. I will post more FO's later. In the meantime, check out my postings on our website (part of which is also still under

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