Of scarves and J-blogs

I have been ploughing hard in my field of knits. However the Knitting Fairy is not around for luck and I'm low on it. I cast on and frogged several potential WIPs. So I guess I better relax, take a step backwards for easy projects. This meant that I'm back to knitting scarves. I enjoyed every bit of it since I need not worry about shaping and gauge problems. I managed to pare down 8 skeins of yarn. 3 for Multidirectional Scarf and 5 for Midwest Moonlight.

I almost lost track in my blog hoppping among the tons of knitters/craftsters on Ravelry. Maybe I should start doing it by countries. First on the list is Japan. Seems like people around me had been or would be traveling there. Only God knows when I can go. Best thing about the internet? It brings everything up close.

Sen, her gorgeous tatting.

Ishi, formidable knits from Japanese books.

Chibitora, her 13 year old maltese is such a cutey

Hiiragi, she always look so good in her knits.

yasuwo, she's also knitting the Printed Silk Cardigan

Not to mention that the Japanese knitters have this blog dedicated to Phildar. (something like a KAL)

I may have more to show before the Sakura season ends. And I hope to show my scarves FOs by then. Wish me luck.

Acessories Shopping

As part of the crafting community (if you consider knitting as a craft), I would very much like to have some handcrafted accessories for my ROM and perhaps wedding day. First thing that came to mind was beading. I had tried very simple beading like threading through plastic beads with fine nylon thread. And that was just a earring kit bought from Daiso (aka 100Yen shop).

The past few days I have been surfing and gathering bridal infos and came upon this picture. I'd fallen hard on the necklace so next I decide to DIY my accesories.

Meanwhile I've also searching on etsy.com for ideas. Below are what I've spotted. Click on the picture will bring you to the etsy page for more pics.

Where the h3LL am I?

I guess with the lack of updates, some of you might have forgotten me, 'cept those whom I have contact over MSN. Anyways, its been pretty busy with the local knitting group. I have tried to increase from once a month to twice a month and it seems like Sunday is a good day for most of us.

New Singapore Knit bloggers:
Eileen aka MLC aka miserylovescompany - iro~iro 色いろ
Adrianne aka ayumi - ennairda knits
Jackie aka JL - Jackie's la la za za

Yes, I have so much to report and so much back log to catch up with that one post isn't gonna be enough. I feel so remorseful for my 88 subscriberson bloglines.com.

*waves to the 88 readers*

I will post up pictures very very soon, I PROMISE!

Blogspotlight Show #2 Local Knitters' Blogs

Another 4 noticeable knitting blogs have sprung alive on this little island.

Hooked on Yarn by the lovely Karyn. I saw her Sweetpea Shawl from SnB Hooker, and it was so pretty. Hope she's uploading pics soon.

Next three are from the Swallowtail Shawl KAL. Jollin, Regg and Matilda. Wish them success in the KAL, specially Jollin who has quit using Alpaca Cloud.

Blogspotlight Show #1 Local Knitters' Blogs

There's some pretty new knit blogs springing on this tiny island of Singapore.

Firstly, there's Dor at My Hobby My Thoughts. Take a peek at her latest FO for her niece Ethel.

Here's another from Reina at Knit Journey. She must be one who carries her knitting with to and fro work. Hope she has better luck on her Japanese top.

Hope to see more blogs from local knitters.

When I go blopping

That's what Kessa calls it when u go blog-hop.

Take a look at Jenn's collection of Blues

Another Diamond Fantasy Shawl by Jessica

Knitting Iris is getting her dream room.

Seems like Orangina is starting up at quite a few blogs, including this and here.

I quite like her style of bookscraping.

I would love to make one of this.

The Amazing Lace has commenced.

Knitterly Links

I was looking at my referral link list this morning and found some lovely knitters who have linked me. So I do love to show them my love by adding them to my blogroll.

Karen, In Knitting News

Erica, Bound By My Hook

In other news, I would be joining Secret Pal 8. I did enjoy myself during Secret Pal 5.

With the long list of WIPs, i have decided to rotate them. First off would be Jaywalker sock #1, I'm 80% done. It was fast as I could knit it while standing in the subways or if I could have a seat on the buses to and fro work. Next will be Vintage Velvet, this is an easy to memorise pattern, so most probably it will follow me to work. But when I'm home, I will switch to Backyard Leaves, as I need full concentration on the chart. And if anytime I'm bored with laces, I will turn to Green Gables, b'cos right after the yoke its stockinnette stitch all the way. Then I will cast on sock #2 when either one of the scarves are done.

How does my plan look? sounds workable to moi. =)