OMG! I just realised that I haven’t update my blog for almost a month now? Does that mean I’ve been a lazy girl? However, there has always been a little knitting everyday. I guess I never like to blog when I don’t have any FO to show. Now that I’m updating, I suppose that means I do have a FO to show?

First stop, there has been lots of raving about the Lincraft Bamboozle and Spotlight Moda Vera Bamboo / Cotton yarn. So I thought to myself, of course I’m not going to miss out on this and decided to jump on the bandwagon, bought myself 2 skeins of the Moda Vera Bamboo / Cotton yarn. Thought I’d tried it out as a dishcloth. I gave one of it to Julie (she’s the office receptionist…and also the Director’s wife) and just told me today that it works fantastic as a dishcloth!! I think I will be buying more of them soon??

Pattern: Reverse Miter Dishcloth
Yarn: 1 ball of Moda Vera Bamboo/Cotton
Needles: 4.5 mm

Mr Postman has been MIA (missing in action) for quite some time but he dropped by for a visit last Friday with this fantastic package from my SP!!!! This is the 3rd and also the last package for SP 11. It’s time to reveal the mystery now!! Anyway, I found out that my Secret Pal is Anne from Finland!!! Also, if you’re on Ravelry, don’t forget to give her a visit too!!

Anyway, look at all the yummy goodies that Anne has posted to me!!! A gorgeous hand knitted Swallowtail Shawl in beautiful estonian wool. Sheve even included a ball of Finnish wool, Florica that she dyed herself with Kool Aid. Thank you so much Anne!!! You’ve been a great spoiler!!! I love everything that you’ve sent me!! Thank you again Anne!!!

Oooh…that’s not the end of the week. Hang on. Be patient. Here I am (drumroll please ), presenting to you, my third pair of hand knitted socks, the Anastasia Socks!! This time, it fits me perfectly!!! I’m a very happy happy girl!! Anyway, the only modifications that I made are using Knitty Magic cast on and Wendy’s Gusset Heel methods, instead of the short row toes and heels recommended in the pattern.

Pattern: Anastasia Socks
Yarn: 1 ball of Lana Grossa Meilenweit Cotton 100 Maya
Needles: 2.5 mm

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TGIF!! Thank God It’s Friday!! Firstly, I’m glad that I finally finished the pair of Jaywalker socks that I started back in April?? Hehehe. After I did the 1st sock, I sort of got unmotivated and left it to be an UFO. Indeed, it was my first UFO. Anyway, I finally have a pair. Alas, the sock yarn and the pattern is not a good combination. The yarn is really nice but it’s not very stretchy and the pattern doesn’t help as well. In the end, this pair of Jaywalker doesn’t fit me. So I’ve decided to give it away to a friend of mine. At least I know it’ll have a good home .

Secondly, a package was waiting for me in my letter box when I reach home from work today. Yippee!! It’s the second package from my SP 11!!! And this time around, the theme colour is blue!! There are so many yummy yarns in there!! Thank you so much SP!!! I really like all the stuff you got me!! Of course, Eeyore is super cute!! I have got to show you the card!!

Anyway, back to the yarns, all the labels are in Finnish, therefore, I don’t really understand what’s written there. So I’m just going to assume. There’s two balls of mohair type of yarns, 1 huge ball of sock yarn and there’s another ball of ‘I don’t know what it is” type of yarn . Hopefully, my SP will let me know soon .

SP, thank you thank you thank you thank you!!! I like everything that you sent!! Can’t wait to find out what’s in the 3rd package!!!

The postie brought me a pink package today and it’s all the way from Finland!!! I’ve totally no idea how faraway Finland is as my geography knowledge is really bad. And I do really mean very very very bad. Anyway, let’s stop talking about my brain :yuck: .

Look at the huge pink package!! Isn’t my SP very sweet?? Not only were the wrappers is in pink. Most of the goodies that she sent are also in pink!! Looooooooooooooook!! :cute: :cute: :cute:

There’s one huge ball (150g) of Nalle Colori yarn which can be used for either scarf, mittens, socks, etc. as it’s machine washable (was told by my SP in the cute Winnie The Pooh postcard), two balls of merino wool in different shades of pink, two balls of alpaca (oooh…I’ve never knitted with alpaca before and it feels so soft), some yummy chocolates in pink wrappers as well, and a very cute and sparkly Winnie the Pooh stickers.

Thank you so much SP!!!!!! I love all the things that you sent!! :heart: :heart: :heart:

1. What is the one knitting accessory you could not live without?
One of the knitting accessory that I always use is a Row Counter.

2. If you’re heading on vacation, do you take knitting with you? If so, how much and what type of project?
If I’m going on a vacation, I would probably take a small project such as fingerless mittens, scarves, socks, etc.

3. Where have you travelled to that you’d consider your favorite spot?
I haven’t really travelled to that many countries, but I think my favourite amongst the places I’ve been would have to be China!! It’s a shopping heaven!!

4. What is your favorite knitting book at the moment? Do you own it?
I’m not quite sure if I should refer this question to knitting instructions book or pattern book. If it’s for instructions, I always go to Stitch ‘N Bitch: The Knitter’s Handbook by Debbie Stoller.

5. Do you listen to podcasts? Which is your favorite(s)?
Unfortunately, I do not listen to any podcasts at all. Therefore, I don’t have any favourites.

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
At the moment, I’m in love with natural fibers such as merino wool, cotton, silk, etc. as they are so soft. However, would love to knit with other types of natural fibers one day such as alpaca, seasilk, and others. I do not like synthetic fibers and novelty yarn so no acrylic please :yuck: .

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have the Knit Picks Options Knitting Needle Set and they’re store in the black carrying case. As for my other needles, they are stored in separate zipper lock bags. One for circulars and one for dpns. I also have a needle bag for my straights.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I picked up knitting back in March 2005. My mum has been knitting for as long as I could remember but I never learn from her. Since I’ve been living abroad for a long time and I wanted to pick up something as a hobby and to pass the time. So, I actually picked up knitting from the internet. I still think I am a beginner as I have got so much to learn.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I do have an Amazon online wish list and it’s located here.

5. What’s your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
My favourite scent would have to be lavender, frangipani, rose, and jasmine.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I love anything sweet from chocolates (not dark or white chocolate though) to candies to toffees.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I know how to do cross stictch, beading (from necklaces, bracelets, earrings, stitch markers, etc.), digital scrapbooking, cooking and web designing. Would love to try spinning and the proper hands on scrapbooking one day!!

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I like sentimental music (those lovey dovey type) and anything else than I can sing-along to. Never like rap or heavy metal those sorts. Apart from that, I like Kenny G’s jazzy saxaphone. Yes, my computer plays MP3s.

9. What’s your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand?
Pink is my favourite and I also like red, lime green, seafoam green, aqua blue, and any other pastel colours. Do not like brown though.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I’m living with my fiance (my future hubby…hehehe) and we have 2 gorgeous dogs, Momo and Coco.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I do wear scarves, hats, mittens and ponchos. I have a few scarfs, 2 beanies, no mittens and 1 poncho.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I don’t have any favourites as of yet but the item that I have knitted most are scarves.

13. What are you knitting right now?
At the moment, I’m knitting a shawl and a sweater for my fiance (only left the seaming bit & I hate seaming!!).

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I would love to receive handmade gifts as they are more special with a personal touch to it.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
My favourite needles at the moment would have to be my Knit Picks Options Knitting Needles Set!! Next in line is the circular Addis Turbo, and then Clover bamboo needles.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Unfortunately no but would love to have them one day.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
The only UFOs are the shawl and sweater that I’m knitting. Hoping to finish them in the next 2 weeks.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Chinese New Year, Easter and Christmas.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
I like to collect anything that has to do with Winnie the Pooh or dogs that somehow looks like my two doggies.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I’m currently subscribed to Interweave Knits. Also, I would love to try Hand Maiden Sea Silk, Noro Kureyon, Lorna Laces sock yarn, or Koigu sock yarn one day.

21. Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn?
Next on my list are cables, intarsia, and fair isle.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I finally learn to knit my first pair of socks. At the moment, I have knitted a pair and one sock (total 3 socks, and I don’t mean pairs). I think my foot is 10 inch long and narrow.

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
April 16th. Aries!

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what’s your ID?
meifong16