Category Archives: Secret Pal

Must Knit Faster

13th June 2007 – 8:28 pm

Mr. Postman has been good to me lately. I received another parcel today and it’s from my Secret Pal. This is my second package from her and again, it never fails to brighten up my face!!

2nd Package from SP10

My Secret Pal has put in so many yummy goodies in this package!! Firstly, there’s three skeins of lovely coloured yarns that she got from Paris. According to her, it’s a traditional French brand. It’s called Plassard Versatile and it’s 100% wool. The texture of the yarn is something like thick and thin yarn. I’m thinking about “My so called scarf” :up:

Next, she got something for my sweet tooth. It’s chocolate and gummi bears that she bought when she was in Belgium!! :P There is also a cute rabbit magnut that she bought in Paris too. I’ve put it on my fridge :laidback: . I hope one day I will have enough magnets to cover my fridge!! :yuck:

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that when I opened the package, it smells so nice!! That’s because she has put in a bar of pink grapefruit soap that she bought from Bodyshop in England. Lastly, I got a cute green chibi and my very own labels that read “Handknit by Michelle”!! Now I can sew these labels onto my hand knitted clothes!! How cool is that!!! Thank you so much Secret Pal!!! You are so thoughtful and wonderful!! :heart: :heart: :heart:

My Own Labels

Anyway, I finally finished both the front and back of Leo. I have even do the three-needle bind off for the shoulders. I’ll be starting on the sleeves soon. I have less than two weeks before FH (Future Hubby) comes back!! Yikes!!! :dead: I really hope that I have enough time to knit both the sleeves and seam everthing up!! Do you think I should knit one sleeve at a time or do I knit both the sleeves at the same time??

Front & Back of Leo

Lastly, I desperately need a shawl for myself so that I can wear it together with my dress on the evening of our RoM. I have less than 2 months 1 week and 2 days. I have never knitted a shawl so this will be my first. I hope it will turn out alright and that I will be able to finish it on time. I bought a cone of 100% silk in foxglove colour from Colourmart a few months back. I guess it really comes in handy now for my shawl. I’m knitting the Shetland Triangle from Wrap Style.
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Three Packages In One Day

4th May 2007 – 7:16 pm

My BF rang me today and let me know that I have not one but three packages waiting at home for me. Hmm. I was ecstatic!! Couldn’t wait to go home as I was at work!! :yell: :yell: :yell:

Anyway, the first that that I do when I went home was not to prepare dinner but took all three packages, my camera, a pair of scissors and lock myself in the living room. You see, there’s a door separating the living room (more like a home theater) from the rest of the house. Anyway, here are the packages in all it’s glory!! :D

3 Packages

This is Rowan Polar yarn (which has already been discontinued) in Fizzle colour that I’ve bought from Cucumber Patch. It comes with free shipping. Who can miss a bargain like that!! Am planning to knit a bolero with it. Not sure which pattern yet as I have two on my mind. It’s either gonna be the Clour Bolero again or this one. I can’t make up my mind. What do you reckon?

Rowan Polar

The next package is a private swap between me and Hoi Yan, who was my spoiler in SP9. She has sent me lots of goodies!!! There’s ten skeins of Debbie Bliss Cotton DK in Teal colour, two skeins of Online sock yarns (they’re for my mum), a copy of Knitscene, lots of yummy chocolates and a nice card. :heart: :heart: :heart:

Private Swap

My first package from my SP10 has also arrived!! Thank you so much!!! That was really fast shipping!! I received an email from her last week telling me that she has posted my package. Can’t believe I have already received it within a week and she’s all the way from US!! She’s got me six skeins of the Sugar’n Cream cotton yarns!! How lovely is that!! I’ve always wanted to try these yummy cottons!!! There’s also a set of lovely stationaries (I think it’s envelopes and letter papers) in pink, a copy of Interweave Knits (although I already have that copy as I’m a subscriber, please don’t feel bad about this SP!!), a packet of M&Ms and some tic tacs!!

Once again, thank you so much SP!!! :up:
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Secret Pal 10 Questionnaire

6th March 2007 – 12:33 pm

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 pure wool, merino, cotton, etc. as they are so soft. However, would love to knit with other types of natural fibers one day such as alpaca, silk, 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?
At the moment, I store my needles in separate zipper lock bags. One for circulars and one for dpns. I have 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 do cross stictch, beading (from necklaces, bracelets, earrings, stitch markers, etc.), digital scrapbooking, cooking and web designing. Would love to try spinning 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 play 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 and we have 2 lovely 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. Would love to learn how to knit socks one day.

13. What are you knitting right now?
At the moment, I’m knitting a bolero and a sweater.

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 would have to be circular Addis Turbo. However, can’t wait to try the Knit Picks Options as I’ve ordered and just waiting for it to arrive.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Unfortunately no.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
The only UFOs are the bolero 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 and Noro Silk Garden one day.

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

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Planning to learn how to knit socks in the next few weeks. I think my foot is 10 inch long and narrow.

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

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