14 posts tagged “knitting”

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APRIL.... Yes, it's officially the spring season. But it's still chilly around here. So I decided to make something warm to wear over a T-shirt or spring dress.

This bolero is easy to make. Knit the wide scarf, then knit together only the arm parts. I added crocheted ending around the edge. Free knitting pattern for this bolero is available here (I'm afraid that it's Japanese-only... But it's highly visualized.)

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According to my records, I knitted this vest in December 2006. It's not that I don't like this nor never wore this. Actually, I like this simplicity and did wear this quite often. All I expected for this vest was just the simplicity, so it could be said that the result was successful in a way. But I've been thinking, while wearing this, that something is missing. This vest is... you know.... too conservative.

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So, I decided to "undone" entire parts and let it "be reborn." I have just finished this remake project yesterday.  In addition to the navy color yarn which was used in the previous vest, I combined red yarn to spice it up.
It's worth challenging to remake something into new stuff regardless of tons of energy spent on it. I did enjoy this project and have another plan on my mind!

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Inspired by LBeeeze's idea (thank you♥), I knitted this scarf with the same pattern as those in the knit cap and gloves I made a while ago. So cozy and warm! I know that the winter is about to end soon. But who cares? I'll definitely enjoy putting on this scarf as long as I want! :)

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First of all, thank you, Tea, for your idea to make gloves with small pattern! I was inspired to make these fingerless gloves with same pattern as the knit cap I made a while ago.

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And here you go!  Actually, I'm quite satisfied with the result. :)

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I am desperately trying my best not to mention "COLD" lately. Still, my efforts do nothing to forget this severe cold. Anyway, I made this knit skirt a while ago. Although the material used is cotton yarn instead of wool yarn, it does warm me up.

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The weird thing is, the more I get busy with my main job, the more I'm into crafting. Even if it results in terrible stiffness on my shoulder and severe dry eye. Knitting, crocheting and sewing are sort of my tranquillizer. Who can stop this?

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Yesterday, I made this vivid blue x orange knit cap. How dangerous and violent color combination it has! I dare to put this on when I enjoy skiing. If you happen to see me wearing this on a slope (chances are rare though), please do not hesitate to pat me on my shoulder.  If you are too ashamed of speaking to someone who is wearing such a weird knit cap, please just do not hesitate to ignore me even if you recognize this cap. (LOL)

I've been pretty productive lately, because I was off for a couple of days. Get back to work, girl!

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I finished knitting the vest for my father's birthday.
Simple, quite simple.

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This will be the birthday present for my father.
After finishing this, I have to get started on the present for my mom.
Both of their birthdays fall on March.

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Extremely freezing lately!
All we need to survive this winter is super-warm handmade knitwear.
Among other things, a knit cap and a scarf are MUST-item.