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Pink Evening Bag

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Su Ying

This lovely evening bag was the main project from Day 2 of the Knitting and Crochet Seminar by Golden Dragon Store September 2014. I love the way this bag looks, but it is unlikely I will be making another one. … Continue reading →

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Brown and beige crocheted bag

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Su Ying

This is a brown and beige version of a project from the first day of the Knitting and Crochet Seminar by Golden Dragon 2014. Watching Ms Kasuyo Nakamura demonstrated the how to swap between the two colours for the motive … Continue reading →

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Scarf and wrap

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Su Ying

This scarf wrap as I like to call it, is really a scarf with 2 buttonholes and buttons which turns it into a wrap. It looks so sophisticated with the lace pattern and lace edge. This is the project for … Continue reading →

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The Blue Bag

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Su Ying

Here is something else that I made recently. A medium teal blue hobo. Material used was linen. It is lined, but has no pockets internally. It is constructed with batting to add firmness to the bag. I have yet to … Continue reading →

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Sea Grass Cardigan

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Su Ying

I finally finished this project 2 months ago. Finally after 2 years of working on this project. As you can see the buttons have not been sewn on yet! This cardigan is knitted with Patons Feathers. You can read the … Continue reading →

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Case for giant knitting needles

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Su Ying

While I was doing a series of sewing classes over the last few months, someone had one of these cases and I immediately thought they would be great for storing giant knitting needles. So I bought one for myself from … Continue reading →

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Giant knitting needles

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Su Ying

Here’s a pair of really really big straight knitting needles I bought a few years ago in England. And yes that’s me posing on my balcony. These look so fun! They are 75cm long and have a diameter of 2.5cm. … Continue reading →

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Green & Cream Vest

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Su Ying

Completed in 2 months! I am so relieved its done. Now I can give it to a friend after I have washed it. For more on why you might want to wash your projects before you wear them or give … Continue reading →

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Frixion pen by Pilot

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Su Ying

I was introduced to Frxion by a friend who really likes stationery some time ago. I have about 3 different versions of this pen. And yes they are really good for knitting! Frixion is a line of erasable ink pens … Continue reading →

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Knitting and crochet items from Daiso

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Su Ying

I am sure like me, you have spent many hours wondering along the aisles at Daiso, marveling at the many wonderful things that can be had for only S$2.00. And then taking them home and forgetting all about them. I … Continue reading →

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