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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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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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Blue and Yellow Bag using large needles

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Su Ying

Here is the bag I was experimenting with in the previous post with the giant straight knitting needles. It was knitted in circular with 2 pairs of 80cm circular knitting needles in 15mm. Knitted this bag did not take long … Continue reading →

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New year resolutions for 2014

Posted on February 11, 2014 by Su Ying

We’re now approaching valentine’s day and I am still going on about new year resolutions! Do you make new year resolutions? I make list of things that I want to do. I try to keep it simple and only include … 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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Messiest before dawn

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Su Ying

This is a multi coloured green vest for another friend. This year I have been busy knitting things for my friends. So far I have made 2 items this year. I completed a pair of pink/green toeless socks and am … Continue reading →

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To wash or not to wash

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Su Ying

Do you wash your newly knitted item before you wear them? I know I do! I hand wash my knitted items immediately after I complete them before I store them. This way they are ready to wear. But the real … Continue reading →

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3) Plastic knitting needles

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Su Ying

How many plastic knitting needles do you own and really like to use? I believe I have just two pairs, a 12mm and 15mm. Personally it is not may favourite type of knitting needle, except for the hollow plastic ones … Continue reading →

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Another pair of stirrup socks

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Su Ying

A friend saw the original gray pair of stirrup socks and remarked how nice they were. And so I am now making another pair of stirrup socks for her. When I have completed this I will be knitting a vest … 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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