Keeping the blog alive

Hi there reader...if you happen to stumble on this blog. Things in our household and extended family have been keeping us very busy and very much incognito for the past ten months. For starters, the knitting interest in Singapore has never waned. In fact, just as the crochet revival took centerstage for about 20 months or so; now knitting has come full circle being the center of attention again. So the private knitting and...

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Crocheted dress for a 6 yo

Remember the yellow dress I crocheted for my niece for her birthday late last year? I am pleased to report that she has worn it a couple of times since. In fact, as you can see from this photo, the dress has been crocheted extra long to take into consideration her growing height. However, since the last time she wore it in her kindergarten...

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Knitting and blogging

I am really envious of those bloggers who write on a daily basis. That just demonstrates their incredible flow of creativity juices and an appreciation for all things big and small. On many occasions, I find myself hard-pressed to even come up with a decent topic to write. I mean, how much more exciting can a knitting/crochet blog be, apart...

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Handknit that looks smashing when worn by my sister

Remember that dropped stitch tank top that I knitted about a year ago? While it's been worn quite frequently, I noticed I haven't got around to posting the final FO photos. Here it is, as worn on the mannequin. If you notice, while this dropped ladder stitch really opens up nicely, I just detest how it can look really unweldy when...

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A brolly cozy

When it comes to crochet and knitting, we always tend to craft with our recipients in mind. Usually they are for our loved ones, such as family members, ourselves or the occasional furry pet. But the other day, I crocheted for an it. You read it correctly. I meant to crochet for a thing. The item is an umbrella. You might ask: what has...

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