My next project

This is my next project which I'm now working on.  I'm going to make a bag.

My other crochet project - another scarf

This is my second scarf but this time round I have to make granny squares. The plastic hook was fragile. I broke it nd had to use my metal hook. (Thank goodness I have the right metal hook and size) anyway here it is.

My crochet project

Check out my new crochet project.

I had to go to YouTube to watch the instructions because the one on the kit wasn't that clear.

And here's what I have done so far.

My completed Socks

I finally completed my socks project. Most people would get this done in a few days but not for me. It took me a few months to do this because I only have one hour per weekend but hey! I did it! 

And it fits!

Knitting The Gusset With The Magic Loop

Ok and now here is the progress of my sock knitting with the magic loop. I've come as far as the gusset. Finally! It was confusing switching from double pointed needles to the circular needles because my pattern was designed for DPNs. But the good thing about this method is I don't have to put the instep stitches onto a stitch holder while working on the heel. I just left it on the circular needle which was great. 

Here is the back view of my completed heel.

And here is the other side showing the open end of the gusset.

I know it looks ugly as at this point. I think I might have picked up some extra stitches along the gusset. I hope it doesn't end up looking queer. Anyway, I'm glad that I've come this far. And now I have to start decreasing stitches for the sole. To be continued....

Magic loops versus DPNs

I am now attempting to knit my other sock on a circular needle using the magic loop method. My first sock was done with 4 double pointed needles. I wanted to experiment with another method to see which one is easier. It's my first time using this magic loop method and I am finding it a little getting used to. I am relying on YouTube to help me get throughout this. I just learnt that I don't have to put half my stitches on a stitch holder when I work on the heel flap because I can just leave it on the circular needle. The different orientation is making me a little confused. I hope I don't mess it up when I start on turning the heel or the gusset. Oh dear....here's a picture of the sock done up to the point before the heel flap. I am nervous about moving on to the next part. Wish me luck! The other completed sock in the background was the one done with DPNs.

My Arm Warmers

Finally! Here is the finished product of this ribbed arm warmers project. I love the mix of colors on this one but I think the pattern could do better by including an area for the thumb. I didn't use the small straight needles given in the kit. Instead I used 4 DPNs for one warmer and a circular needle for the other warmer.

For my next project I will complete the other matching sock for an earlier project. I am trying to be versatile. I used double pointed needles  for the other sock and now I have just casted the next project on the circular needles. I am not sure what I'll do when I get to the gusset and heel flap as this is my first time using the circular needles for a sock. I will blog about it soon.