I have been tagged by Yankee Lagniappe to do a knitting resolution. so, I will start with a few things I accomplished in 2007 (not necessarily in order):
1. I have learned to use magic loop. It is a very useful technique. Now I know how to use it, I use it for socks, hats or sleeves.
2. I have started to some REAL yarn stores like WEBs, Yarn Garden, Yarn Barn, Farmhouse Yarn...
3. I knitted my first sweater(Kyoto).
4. I went to all 4 SnB meetings in one week.
5. I joined my first mystery group(MS3).
6. I knitted my first lace weight project(MS3).
7. I finished my first crochet project (Rice cooker cover).
8. I knitted my first pairs of socks.
9. I have joined Ravelry.
On to 2008, and some KNITTING RESOLUTIONS for the new year:
1. I am going to try to keep less projects on needles.
1.5. I am going to try to do some color work knitting projects.
2. I will knit my husband something.
3. I will/should be on yarn diet, specially sock yarn.
4. I will try very hard to go to the NY Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck this year.
5. (not knitting related) I will learn how to sew.
Mine is done, so I am tagging Becky and Octopus Knits.
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06 January, 2008
02 December, 2007
New meme
I have been tagged by Wife, "Mom", Knitter. And here I go...
1. What are your favorite things to knit?
Socks, hats, and lace projects I would say.
2. What yarn/fiber do you like most?
I would vote for Debbie Bliss Alpaca silk like the others too. I love alpaca, silk and cashmere. (Who doesn't?) I do like zephyr lace and Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn.
3. What needles do you tend to use (i.e. type/material)?
Circulars. I love my Knitpicks Options. I also love bamboo needles too.
4. Do you tend to knit more in one specific part of the year than others?
I guess knit more during the school holidays and breaks. But I knit all year round too.
5. What style of knitting do you use?
English. But I hold the right needles between my thumb and index finger, so when I throw the yarn, the right needle sits on top my hand.
6. Do you consider yourself a “fast” knitter?
I don't think so.
7. Who is your favorite knitting author(s)?
I don't recognize any author yet. But I there are lots of patterns that I like are from the same authors. I guess I am not good at names.
8. What is your favorite by said author(s)?
Not sure.
9. How long ago did you learn to knit?
17 years ago, I learned how to knit and purl. However, I learned how to read pattern when I joined SnB last September.
10. How do you knit small in-the-round objects? (i.e. double points, 2 circulars, or the magic loop)
Mostly magic loop, sometimes dpns.
11. What is the most useful technique you’ve learned so far?
Magic loop. I use it for socks, hats and sweaters. LOVE it.
12. Do you prefer to knit fine gauge items, mid-range gauge items, or large gauge items, or do you like it all?
I started to like fine gauge items after knitting MS3 and some socks. I also like mid-range too.
13. How do you like to knit your sweaters?
Like Wife, "Mom", Knitter, I also only knitted one sweater. Oh I also knitted a vest. And I have casted on a second sweater. I guess I like to knit it in round or top down, because I hate the seaming part of it.
14.) Who do wish to tag? I am guessing most of the Thursday night SnBers have been tagged, so I am tagging BeckyLinn, Octopus Knits, and Wednesday and Sunday meetings' SnBers!!!
1. What are your favorite things to knit?
Socks, hats, and lace projects I would say.
2. What yarn/fiber do you like most?
I would vote for Debbie Bliss Alpaca silk like the others too. I love alpaca, silk and cashmere. (Who doesn't?) I do like zephyr lace and Cherry Tree Hill sock yarn.
3. What needles do you tend to use (i.e. type/material)?
Circulars. I love my Knitpicks Options. I also love bamboo needles too.
4. Do you tend to knit more in one specific part of the year than others?
I guess knit more during the school holidays and breaks. But I knit all year round too.
5. What style of knitting do you use?
English. But I hold the right needles between my thumb and index finger, so when I throw the yarn, the right needle sits on top my hand.
6. Do you consider yourself a “fast” knitter?
I don't think so.
7. Who is your favorite knitting author(s)?
I don't recognize any author yet. But I there are lots of patterns that I like are from the same authors. I guess I am not good at names.
8. What is your favorite by said author(s)?
Not sure.
9. How long ago did you learn to knit?
17 years ago, I learned how to knit and purl. However, I learned how to read pattern when I joined SnB last September.
10. How do you knit small in-the-round objects? (i.e. double points, 2 circulars, or the magic loop)
Mostly magic loop, sometimes dpns.
11. What is the most useful technique you’ve learned so far?
Magic loop. I use it for socks, hats and sweaters. LOVE it.
12. Do you prefer to knit fine gauge items, mid-range gauge items, or large gauge items, or do you like it all?
I started to like fine gauge items after knitting MS3 and some socks. I also like mid-range too.
13. How do you like to knit your sweaters?
Like Wife, "Mom", Knitter, I also only knitted one sweater. Oh I also knitted a vest. And I have casted on a second sweater. I guess I like to knit it in round or top down, because I hate the seaming part of it.
14.) Who do wish to tag? I am guessing most of the Thursday night SnBers have been tagged, so I am tagging BeckyLinn, Octopus Knits, and Wednesday and Sunday meetings' SnBers!!!
19 July, 2007
Another meme
I found these in Erin's blog...
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I was tagged for another meme by Costumechick. My pleasure do that.
Bold for stuff you’ve done, italics for stuff you plan to do one day, and normal for stuff you’re not planning on doing.
Afghan/Blanket (baby sized)
I-cord
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with banana fiber yarn
Domino knitting (modular knitting)
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting
Knitting with soy yarn
CardiganToy/doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles -can't go back to straight needles now
Knitting with your own handspun yarn
Slippers
Graffiti knitting
Continental knitting - may be someday...
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Scarf
American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)
Knitting to make money - I guess we all wish that
Button holes
Knitting with alpaca
Fair Isle knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dyeing with plant colors -there is a possibility...
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cozies…)
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars
Olympic knitting
Knitting with someone else’s handspun yarn
Knitting with DPNs
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male how to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a living
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dyeing yarn
Steeks - after reading the explaination, I guess not
Knitting art
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured knitting
Kitchener BO
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and purling backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with self-patterning/self-striping/variegating yarn
Stuffed toys -for my cats, does that count?
Baby items
Knitting with cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn
Writing a pattern
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Freeform knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mitts/arm warmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/bolero/poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair -no way...
Hair accessories
Knitting in public
Now I am tagging Becky, Jenn, and Octopus Knits. I don't know how many I have to tag, I could have tagged more, but I will same some for Jenn to tag next (the other Wednesday night SnBers). hehe... :)
24 May, 2007
meme
I was tagged by Jennsquared.
Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs the 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog.
My facts:
1) I usually don't drink soda. I would drink it only if there is no other option, but I prefer not to. I do like Fresca Citrus, but I seldom drink it. So you can't find any soda in my fridge.
2) I have a fear of "there is no bathroom for me to use when I need to go". That means, I can't go for long drives. For people who know me well knew that I have this problem since I was young. (something happened when I was a kid developed this fear) Everytime I would have to go to the bathroom first before I leave a place. And that also explain why I usually don't go for a road trip (more than an hour) with my friends. I think it's very embarrassing for me to go to bathroom every 15 or 30 mins. Not that I need to go, but I worry that if I need to go, there is no bathroom for me to go, and that make me feel even worst. I am so glad that I have married Andrew. He doesn't mind this problem. When we drive around, he would ask me if I want to go to bathroom very often, maybe once every hour. Ok, now you know my big secret and then you can laugh at me...
3) I have lived in 3 States in the past 7 years. When I first came to America, I was in Quantico, Virgina where there are lots of cute guys walking around in marine's uniform and there are lots of barber shops . And I also met my husband in VA. Then I moved to Fargo, North Dakota. I was there for a year. It was soooo cold in the winter in Fargo. So I got married and moved to West Haven, CT to escape the crazy weather. And I have been lving in CT since I got married.
4) I love the smell of gas or paint thinner. When I was painting the apartment with my parents, once they opened the can of the thinner, I would feel like I was in haven, then they would yell at me "Stop smelling, start painting!!" I know the smell is harmful. Don't worry, I don't smell it very often.
5) I love noodles. I can eat noodles or pasta 3 meals a day everyday.
6) I am 28 years old, but I have never colored my hair. I think I would be considered a weirdo. I just like it black and natural.
7) I met my husband through ICQ, which is an online messager thingy and is mostly used by Asian people. I didn't know why he used it since he is an american, but everything worked out fine, and we ended up getting married. We are both glad that we could meet each other online. Another prove that you can't only meet bad people through internet. :D
Now, I am going to tag:
Jasmine
Costumechick
Acambras
Renee
Alex
Janny
Tracy
Each person tagged gives 7 random facts about themselves. Those tagged need to write in their blogs the 7 facts, as well as the rules of the game. You need to tag seven others and list their names on your blog. You have to leave those you plan on tagging a note in their comments so they know that they have been tagged and to read your blog.
My facts:
1) I usually don't drink soda. I would drink it only if there is no other option, but I prefer not to. I do like Fresca Citrus, but I seldom drink it. So you can't find any soda in my fridge.
2) I have a fear of "there is no bathroom for me to use when I need to go". That means, I can't go for long drives. For people who know me well knew that I have this problem since I was young. (something happened when I was a kid developed this fear) Everytime I would have to go to the bathroom first before I leave a place. And that also explain why I usually don't go for a road trip (more than an hour) with my friends. I think it's very embarrassing for me to go to bathroom every 15 or 30 mins. Not that I need to go, but I worry that if I need to go, there is no bathroom for me to go, and that make me feel even worst. I am so glad that I have married Andrew. He doesn't mind this problem. When we drive around, he would ask me if I want to go to bathroom very often, maybe once every hour. Ok, now you know my big secret and then you can laugh at me...
3) I have lived in 3 States in the past 7 years. When I first came to America, I was in Quantico, Virgina where there are lots of cute guys walking around in marine's uniform and there are lots of barber shops . And I also met my husband in VA. Then I moved to Fargo, North Dakota. I was there for a year. It was soooo cold in the winter in Fargo. So I got married and moved to West Haven, CT to escape the crazy weather. And I have been lving in CT since I got married.
4) I love the smell of gas or paint thinner. When I was painting the apartment with my parents, once they opened the can of the thinner, I would feel like I was in haven, then they would yell at me "Stop smelling, start painting!!" I know the smell is harmful. Don't worry, I don't smell it very often.
5) I love noodles. I can eat noodles or pasta 3 meals a day everyday.
6) I am 28 years old, but I have never colored my hair. I think I would be considered a weirdo. I just like it black and natural.
7) I met my husband through ICQ, which is an online messager thingy and is mostly used by Asian people. I didn't know why he used it since he is an american, but everything worked out fine, and we ended up getting married. We are both glad that we could meet each other online. Another prove that you can't only meet bad people through internet. :D
Now, I am going to tag:
Jasmine
Costumechick
Acambras
Renee
Alex
Janny
Tracy
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