I’m stuck for the time being. Cant progress until i go get my ball of red yarn from the yarn store. I need another ball to knit the left red side after the white center. About 30 rows to go before i start working on Mickey itself.
You can see the pattern better here. Isnt it a great Mickey Mouse knitting pattern? Damn, i hope to go to the yarn store soon. If not, Gordon will grow too big for his Mickey Mouse Tee, lol.
Lolol, i’ve absolutely no idea what these are for. Marking pins? Mark what?? I dont think you need much guessing that these came together with my Tulip knitting needles set, lol. You can see those colorful tulips. I dont think i’ve opened the flap before also. Practically virgin needles. Gee… what am i supposed to do with these??? In all my knitting years, and i’ve yet to use these.
Used to protect the pointed ends of knitting needles. The bigger knitting needles wont hurt that much. These are for my larger knitting needles, say 4mm and above. It’s the smaller ones that hurt, and breaks easily too if not handled carefully. I hardly use these. I cant seem to find the smaller rubber point protectors. Must have lent them to my friend whom i’m teaching how to knit. I found that the smallers ones being sold now doesnt really hold on to the smaller 3mm, 2.5mm and 2mm knitting needles. The quality of the rubber is somewhat harder. Dunno, uses less latex and more plasticiser perhaps.
Also known as tapestry needles. Used for joining two or more pieces together. Can also be used to embroider patterns onto knitting. Have you tried doing cross-stitch patterns on knitting before? These will come handy.
Yes. I’ve resumed work on Gordon’s tee. I may not be able to complete it for his birthday, but i still hope to finish it in time for Christmas. There’s an inch to go before i move on to the front piece. Cant wait ti start on Mickey Mouse. I’ve decided not to blog so much but to relax and knit more instead. My kids miss their carefree mom. I’ve bought so much yarn for both myself and also for them, but didnt make time to start some new projects. The yarn store called to let me know there’s new yarn. I want to buy more, but i must finish up those i’ve bought first. I’m having withdrawal symptoms just by not buying more yarn, lol.
Isnt it weird that i can only find time to knit in the car. I finally took Gordon’s Mickey Tee out from it’s tomb and started working on it again. I didnt knit much also, only got about 10 rows done yesterday. This is just the back piece and needs a couple of inches more before i can start work on the front with the Mickey. Working with fine knitting needles can be really slow. The piece just wont go up. It can be tiring for an impatient person. If you are an impatient one, i suggest you stick with 4mm needles and above. I just want to concentrate on Gordon’s tee for the time being. Though i have many new yarn, i’m so not going to start on another new piece until i am at least 85% done on this piece. If not, it’s sure going to rot again.
Managed 8 inches so far with 3mm needles. Compared to 3.25mm, it’s much slower. I’ve exactly 30days to go till Gordon’s birthday on 29th August. Do you think i’ll complete it in time? If i just keep knitting and dont do anything else, i dont see why not, lolz.
Finally saw a set of Clover crochet hooks that i really like. The shop showed me a few sets earlier. Also Clover crochet hooks. But then, they only contain either the bigger hooks in a set, or all small ones in a different set. In order to get the best of both worlds, this is what i bought in the end.
There are 17 crochet hooks in all. Three darning/knitter’s needles, a small ruler and also a small pair of scissors. All housed in a beautiful satin quilted bag. Costs Rm299. Tell me it’s worth it, lol.
Also got myself these 3mm circular needles as i dont have them in this size. These will be used mostly when i make my kids clothes. Cost Rm35 each.
See… i personalised Malcolm’s Tee by adding his name to it. There was just enough room for his name. I actually wanted to add the number “1″ to the top left in red outlined in black, but i dont have enough time. We’re going out to dinner soon.
Malcolm wasnt feeling well for the whole week as he was down with flu and also coughing. This is the only pic i had of him wearing his birthday Tee with a smile on his face. He’s very fascinated with the balloon we got at my cousin’s wedding dinner on Saturday night. Hope my boy recovers soon and back to his cheerful self again.
No time to lose as i’m working this in double strands of Katia Mako 5, a very fine Egyptian cotton yarn. I’ve used this yarn to crochet a newborn double-breasted vest for Malcolm before. And also a button-front vest for Gordon for his 3rd birthday.
This is indeed a beautiful yarn to work with. I’ll be knitting this in 3mm all the way up, starting with 90 stitches for the 2″ garter and increasing to 106 stitches after that. I think it’ll take at least 10 rows to knit even an inch, lol. Really time-consuming piece.
I’ve got plenty of time as Gordon’s birthday is on 29th August. But that’s not the reason to procrastinate. That’s why this pic was taken at my cousin sister’s wedding dinner just now, lol. I’m really a knit freak. Didnt i say i am not afraid to knit in public.
