Fibre Art

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.

It’s finally done, phew!! I knitted for 3 whole days and did the finishing touches today. Sewed on Winnie’s outlines and added the three pencil-shaped buttons. I ran a fever earlier today at noon and i was thinking i wont be well enough to complete it. After 4 panadols and lots of rest, i felt better and quickly got it done. So, here’s my work of love for the birthday boy tomorrow; just as promised. Hope Malcolm likes it

Just started on this after finished knitting Malcolm’s tee. Am having lunch with hubby and Malcolm at The Filling Station. I love the RED, dont you. I know this is going to be another nice knitted Tee for Gordon. With Mickey on it, i think he’ll want to wear it everyday, lol.

This is where i’ll stop for the time being. It’s 6.30am!! That means i’ve been knitting since Malcolm woke up for a feed at 1.30am. I dont get to knit much during the day as both kids wants all of my attention, lol. Moreover, i spent almost an hour untangling a ball of Brilla when Malcolm played with it when i wasnt noticing. Looks like i’ll be able to finish Winnie by evening if nothing gets in the way. Cant wait to move on to the sleeves. *fingers crossed*

Today’s the 1st already and i’ve just started on Winnie’s hands. Been out for the past two days. Didnt get to knit much except in the car. I really hope to get this completed in time for Malcolm’s birthday. At least i got the remainder 2 balls of Brilla yarn from the yarnshop yesterday. No excuses for not having enough time now. 6 days to go. I know i can do it! YESSS!!

Rush, rush, rush!! Gotta rush, lol. Lunch also must knit! Today’s already the 28th. If i can get it done by this weekend, then it’ll be wonderful. Somehow, Papa says he prefers it as a tee, so an additional two days are needed for the sleeves. I’d better stop posting and get back to knitting.

Everybody knows how much Gordon loves Mickey Mouse. So, it’s only natural that i knit him a short-sleeved tee in his favorite cartoon character. I know he’s gonna love it. He has lots of Mickey Mouse items, but this will be a special present for him. The tee calls for 90 stitches on 3mm in stocking stitch for the 2″ garter. With a 16 stitches increase worked right up to the shoulders.

I’m working with Katia Egyptian cotton again. This will be the second piece in this yarn that i’ll be knitting for him . The first vest i knitted him was spoilt as his jeans got mixed in the wash and stained the beige vest in patches of blue…. sigh. Only wore it once on his 3rd birthday. I hope he gets to wear this more before he outgrows it, lol. He’s growing up so fast!!!

The orange turned out a tad too rough for my liking. That’s usual with pure cotton. So, i went back to the yarn store this afternoon and got it changed to Brilla, a yarn which i’ve worked with before. I wanted pure white, but ended up with an off white color as the shop ran out of it. I love the sheen that Brilla produces, and the way it stays on the needle yet slide off it as i knit quickly. Winnie will definitely stand out bright and ermmm… yellow against it.

Cute hoh, this Winnie the Pooh sweater. But then, i’m not knitting a sweater for Malcolm. I’m knitting him a round-necked sleeveless shirt. Just started with 70 stitches on 3mm in 1knit-1purl. Going to work that for 2 inches. Then, have to increase to 80 stitches on 3.25mm.

All my yarn is bought. The shop still owes me two orange though. Hope i can get it and finish knitting the shirt by 6th July. That leaves me with less than 10 days to complete this for Malcolm’s 1st birthday. That’s IF i get the remainder two orange yarn. Better hurry!!!!