Millefoglie completed...

I completed the Millefoglie scarf on the last day of the Easter break. I've already worn it once. But! I still haven't had the time/chance to take a good shot of the scarf and post it up here. Perhaps and hopefully... soon...

DIY: Lens today, gone tomorrow

I have wanted to get a pair of geeky spectacles frame for AGES. The chance came when I saw this cool (but dubious 'Made in China') shades in a thrift shop for only A$1. And they were having a 50% sale! So, in the end they only cost me A$0.50!!!

(Health warning: Never wear toy sunnies under the Australian sun)

Today, I finally had the chance to break the geeky spirit within the glasses free.

HAVE FUN!!!

Millefoglie progresses...

I'm loving this Easter break so far. I'm doing my work with minimal procrastination and I am getting my knitting done! 

But I had a rough start for this precious ball of Millefoglie. I didn't have a pattern in mind when I casted on. I was thinking something between a scarf and a shawl, then i decided that one ball is not going to be enough. If I remember correctly I casted on ... thrice. And not to mention how tough it is to frog the yarn! That initial pink furry bit where all the furs get tangled together. 

It all finally came together when I decided to do drop stitches! Yes, a great solution for limited yardage of yarn. You get a longer scarf by cheating.

So, this is how my yarn has been in just 2 days! Don't laugh, damn it. I've got other work to do, so this IS good progress. But I had to stop here for the day because I realised that I don't have enough pearls for the dark red bit and gotta run down to get another pack. But I got down in the late afternoon and by then the shops have closed. (T_T)

I'll go there first thing in the morning tomorrow. 

♥♥♥

I really really love the pearl additions!!! 

Holding out a piece of my heart...

Easter break is here!!! Oh god, oh god.

I've been waiting for Easter to come so that I can start givin' some more lovin' to my craftin'.

First up! The absolutely gorgeous Millefoglie yarn that I bought from Spotlight last year during their sale. I only got one ball because the other few balls left were in a pathetic mess from all the rummaging. Geez, I really can't stop admiring it at all. 

This yarn is made up of different yarns of various texture and material. I added little pearls with an orange/pink undertone to the section of plain red yarn. I think it really gave it some extra special quality to it. What do you think?

As I was winding and unwinding the ball of yarn while spacing out the little pearls, I realised that the ball of yarn became a little heart-shaped ball! Ah, perhaps this is the sign of a good start? (n_n)

Hopefully I will be able to get some 7mm knitting needles from Vinnies tomorrow and start casting on soon. I've been wanting to cast this yarn on for so long!

(When I enter 'Millefoglie' into Google, pictures of some tasty sweet pastry comes up. I've never tried it before but now I'd like to!)