Swapbot - My first swap 我第一次的交換

My first swapbot is on magic yarn ball! My partner has just received it today and e-mailed me
almost instantly, how lovely she is!
我第一次的swapbot是交換魔法毛線球呢！我的密友剛剛收到了，也電郵告訴我收到了！

This is my first time to make a magic yarn ball and included some of the goodies that I love, I hope that she will love them as much as I do!
這是我第一次作這種毛線球呢，我也放了許多我很喜歡的東東進去，希望她也會喜歡吧！















These are the goodies I included in the package!
我在毛線球中放了這些東西呢！















I used Jaeger Extra Fine Merino as the yarn, it was so soft! I love it!
用的毛線是jaeger的extra fine merino，非常的軟滑，我也好喜歡呀！















This is how I started the ball....
我就是這樣開始了我的毛線球...















Hello, how are you? I am the reindeer for Christmas!
你好嗎？我是代表聖誕節的小鹿呀！















Added the ball band in, it is time to go!
再加上毛線的標籤，完成！

bubble scarf 波波圍巾

bubble scarf, originally uploaded by cynthia.kwok.

花樣：抄路邊攤的
毛線：不知名在路邊攤買的
工具：Aero 3.5mm輪針
完成時間：12/12 - 14/12

Pattern: copied from roadside stalls
Yarn: Unknown, bought from the same stall
Tools: Aero Circular 3.5mm
Time: 12/12-14/12

這種線從上年開始就流行於香港的街頭。在上年季尾，我也買了一團想玩一下，可是完全弄不清楚該怎麼放那些小球，結果就放棄了。
This yarn has been really popular in Hong Kong since last year, and I've bought one for fun at the end of last winter. However, I couldn't figure out how to put those little bubbles and decided to leave it alone.

今年再接再勵，買下另外兩球，再在路邊攤看了很久該怎麼作，回到家再不停的試，結果我終於成功了！
I tried this year by buying another two balls, and stared at the sample scarf at the roadside stall where I bought them, and then tried it repeatedly at home, and FINALLY I got it!!

在傷風中完成的圍巾，要用，也許要先消毒一下才可以了。
This is a scarf completed during flu, maybe I gotta sterilize it before using it.

Ruffles Scarf 波浪圍巾

花樣：Lion Brand 的 1-Ball Scarf
毛線：Kid K693 Lace Wool 100g
工具：Knit Picks 可轉換輪針組 4.5mm
完成時間：8/12 - 8/12

Pattern: Lion Brand 的 1-Ball Scarf
Yarn: Kid K693 Lace Wool 100g
Tools: Knit Picks Options 4.5mm
Time: 8/12-8/12

這圍巾只用了一天就完成了。
This scarf was finished in one day.

花樣非常的簡單，只用簡單的下針就可以完成了，特別的只是毛線。雖然織法非常簡單，也很快就可以完成，但成品非常的漂亮！如何使用這種毛線，可以參考這兒，或這兒可找到錄影。
The pattern is nothing, it's just a garter stitch scarf with a special yarn. The knitting is very very simple, and fast, and the result's just gorgeous. The way to deal with this yarn can be found here, or a video instruction here.

我不慣穿這種太女性化的東西，而且紫色是我嫂嫂最愛的顏色，所以這條圍巾很快就會被送走了。
I am not that used to this kind of feminine thing, and purple is my SIL's favourite colour, so I am giving that away.

當我在捐血站的休息室等朋友的時侯，拿了這個毛線出來織織。那兒的工作人員看到我在編這個東東，就過來問我這個是怎樣做的。對呀，我覺得這個看起來真的很有趣呢，我身邊的親友也有不少人在看過成品後買了毛線了！
I knitted at the waiting room of a blood donation centre while waiting for my friends, and staff there just come up to me after sometime and feel so interested in the scarf in progress. Yeah, it's really interesting to look at, and easy to do! My friends and family members are so fond of it and three of them have already brought the yarn and ready to cast on!

ISE5 Received! 收到了!

I got my ISE5 package when I got back home from work today! It's wrapped in a lovely package that reminds me Christmas is coming!

今天放工回到家發現收到了很有聖誕氣氛的ISE5的郵件！

My pal is Cathy-Cate! She designed and knitted a fabulous red lace scarf for me, decorated with sparkling golden beads, which really goes with the lunar new year! and, also for Christmas! I can see my mum's eyes staring at the scarf, and she kept on petting it, and saying it's sooooo soft, greedily. I just love it!

我的密友是Cathy-Cate！她為我設計了一條非常可愛的蕾絲圍巾給我呢！用的是紅色的線，連上金色的珠子，有十足的新年氣氛呀！還非常適合聖誕節呢！媽媽摸著圍巾，不停的說著好軟，好滑，眼珠也快掉出來了。我真的好喜歡呢！

Cathy, kind and generous and nice Cathy, sent some lovely goodies with the scarf, including tasty mint sugar, chocolates, and a set of natural skin care products including lip balm, a soap and a tin of moisturiser!

Cathy也寄來了很多其他不同的小禮物，包括糖果，巧克力，和潤唇膏，肥皂及潤膚霜呢！

She also included a pack of yarn for me from twisted! I can't explain how soft it is, but it's just so nice! Ideas came up and I am thinking of how to use it! Oh thanks Cathy!.

她還為我寄來了一綑毛線，是etsy上的twisted！我不能明白為什麼可以這麼的柔軟呀！看著這毛線，腦中不停的在想可以作些什麼呢～真的很謝謝Cathy！

By the way, Barb has received my scarf!

另外，我的圍巾，Barb也收到了！

短外套 Margaret

花樣：Ｈａｎｄｍａｄｅニットスタイル
毛線：Knit Picks Shine Sport 400g
工具：Addi Turbo輪針3.75mm, 4mm, 4.5mm
完成時間：10/10 - 11/11

Pattern: Ｈａｎｄｍａｄｅニットスタイル(Japanese Book)
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport 400g
Tools: Addi Turbo Cir 3.75mm, 4mm, 4.5mm


這件短外套和鉤針披肩是差不多時間完成的。
This margaret finished with the shawl at nearly the same time.

我第一次看到這書就愛上了這個花樣，好漂亮，而且穿起來不土，最重要的是，不用挑針，也無須另外作袖子。
I fell in love with this pattern once I read the book. It is gorgeous, and fashionable, and most importantly, I don't need to pick up stitches, or to make sleeves.

鉤針披肩 Crochet Shawl

花樣：いろいろショール＆ストール
毛線：Mondial Le Perle Prestige 75g
工具：Clover 有柄鉤針6/0
完成時間：10/10 - 11/11

Pattern: いろいろショール＆ストール(Japanese Book)
Yarn: Mondial Le Perle Prestige 75g
Tools: Colver crochet hook no.6/0
Duration: 10/10-11/11

這是我為自己作的第一條披肩！
This is the first shawl I made for myself!

若果跟圖樣作的話，要作更多的花樣，但由於我的線不太夠，所以我只作了這樣，但其實對自己來說都夠大了。我的手勁往往都比別人鬆，所以不論是鉤的或是織的都比別人的大一點呢。
I'd have to make a several more repeats if I do the whole pattern, but I stopped at this point due to lack of yarn. Well, but that's large enough for me. My tension is often less than the "standard" ones, either in knitting or crocheting, so whatever I do is larger than what others do.

我好喜歡這個線線的顏色呢。用來作披肩，不太搶眼，也有色彩的轉換，不論是給自己或是媽媽用都可以呢。
I love the colour of the yarn. It's gradual change of mild colours is just perfect for a shawl. My mom's eyes are already staring at it and we can use together!

Ravelry

2007/11/10 00:48

我終於等到了我的ravelry的邀請了！
I finally received my invitation of ravelry!

這是一個外國的網站，但組織了全世界喜歡編織的人們，讓他們有一個共同的地方展示作品，毛線，又可以交換不同的資訊。好方便，也很有趣。最好的是如果我有某一種毛線，我可以看一下其他朋友會用來編什麼呢。
This is a foreign website which coordinates every knitters/crocheters in the world. It provides a common area for the knitters to show their projects and stash, and at the same time various information is being exchanged. It's convenient, yet interesting. The best use of it would be if I have certain yarn, I can search and see how other knitters use them as a project.

剛在網上找了一下，不論是香港或是台灣的參加者的不多呢，可能始終是用英語作主要語言吧。
Just searched on the web and found that not many people from HK or Taiwan joined..... Probably because English is used?

如果有興趣的話，可以到這個網站登記呢！
If you are interested, you can register your account at this website.

Ravelry

如果想加入其中的話，可以加入等侯名單（因為它還沒有開放呢），在主頁中按下add me to the list，再填入電郵地址就可以了。
If you wish to join the club, you can add your name to the waiting list, (because it is not open to public yet), press "add me to the list" at the main page, and input your email, and everything would be ok.

ISE5 寄出! Mailed!

2007/11/09 00:38

今天終於把圍巾寄出了！郵局說要約一星期才會寄到呢，我真的好心急呀。
I've mailed the scarf today! The post office said that the pacel will arrive in one week, I am so looking forward to it!

除了圍巾外，還放進了一些在香港買到但很有東方味道的小禮物呢。希望收到的人會喜歡吧。
Apart from the scarf, some of the oriental goodies that's available in Hong Kong is also included. I really hope my pal would love it.

看到郵包上密密麻麻的郵票嗎？不知道為什麼郵局的叔叔給我那麼多的小面額郵票了。
Can you see the messy stamps on the parcel? I still cannot understand why the post office gave me so many stamps at a lower value....

遠道而來的寶貝 My treasures from far far away

弟弟剛由美國回來，我當然沒有放棄這個機會，找他替我買一點兒小東西吧。
My dearest brother has just come back from USA. Of course I didn't skip this good chance and asked him to buy little stuff for me.

先有Knit Picks 的輪針組和它的毛線。
First, we have the Interchangeable Needle Set and yarn from Knit Picks.















當然少不了編織的書書了～噢，漂亮呀。
Of course, books are also included. Oops, they are sooo beautiful.

鉤針披肩 crochet shawl

現在努力中的鉤織披肩。
This is the crochet shawl I am working with.

用的是Mondial的le perle prestigio。我的毛線有點扎人，但我嫂嫂正在用，同款但不同色系的卻非常柔軟呢。
The yarn I am using is Mondial Le Perle Prestigio. Mine is a little bit itchy, but the yarn currently used by my SIL, the same yarn but in different colour, is so much softer.

織圖是取自今年新買的書書～いろいろショール＆ストール
The pattern has been taken from a Japanese pattern book.

這本書的作品都好漂亮呢！
The patterns are so beautiful!