Tag Archives: crochet

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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Knitting and Crochet Seminar by Golden Dragon Store

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Su Ying

I attended the Knitting and Crochet Seminar on the 24th and 25th September 2014 at the Copthorne King’s Hotel, along Havelock Road. It was a 2 day seminar organised by Golden Dragon Store in conjunction with Hamanaka, with knitwear designer … 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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The care and storage of hand knitted / crocheted items Part 1

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Su Ying

After completing your project, storing and washing your item will help keep them in in good condition. The key to keeping hand knitted items especially the wool and special natural fibres (alpaca, cashmere, mohair etc) is knowing when and how … Continue reading →

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I really really want to knit a scarf – with a Knitting Loom

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Su Ying

You want to knit a scarf as a gift and have never knit before? This will be a herculean task! Please our previous post on knitting a scarf from scratch with no knowledge on knitting first. Here. If you really … Continue reading →

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Travel & Knitting

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Su Ying

Can you knit onboard an airplane? Continue reading →

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Yarn Review – Butterfly Super 10

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Su Ying

This is by far my favourite cotton yarn. Its been around for a long time. Butterfly Super 10 comes in very wide variety of colours. It is mercerized so it is strong and this adds a silky sheen to the … Continue reading →

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Crochet technique books

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Su Ying

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Knitting Party 11 June 2011

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Su Ying

Spotlight is hosting Party on 11 June 2011. I will be there! Bring your project for the party, we can knit, swap ideas and chat. Try out knitting and crochet at the party! Knitting & crochet try out kits will … Continue reading →

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