Gifts for Me...

Hi there,

One week of 2012 has gone by in a flash! It's starting to get busy at the workplace...meaning that there'll be less time for crocheting and creating...makes me feel kinda sad...but yet...at the same time I do look forward to the adrenaline rush that comes with the challenges at the workplace....

The local newspapers ran a feature on a lady who has made her crocheting/knitting passion her work...it made me envious....but only for a little while...
Upon further reflection, I realised that my main reason for creating the items is that I truly enjoy it...and the satisfaction comes from the knowledge that the item will put a smile on someone's face...but if it were to be the main source of providing for the family, it would be more 'stressful' and might even stifle creativity : )...so think I'm happy the way things are....for now....

Do you remember this?

Well, the project that travelled to Malaysia and back is finally done. About 90% through, I realised I'd made a mistake and had to re-do the whole thing...thankfully mistakes in crochet are easily rectified...and here it is -- a sort-of belated Christmas gift to myself:

When worn, it looks like this.....

To date, this is the first clothing item I've crocheted for myself....what do you think?

I also received a nice surprise from my brother and sis-in-law....my first crochet books! (Would you believe I did not own a single one!) It's so heart-warming to have friends and family support your interest....

Isn't it cute?...Can't wait to try it....

Calendar cum crochet patterns! Woo-hoo...!

In case you're wondering....no...I won't stop making stuff....just that it might take longer to complete a project....so please bear with me....

Serena