Little Sesame Knits Gallery

Cotton Candy Top

2007-08-12T19:23:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Cotton Candy Cap Sleeve
by Missa, from The Knitting Garden

Needles: Japanese 15, or 6.6mm

Yarn: I'm using one strand of a sport weight cotton in cream + 2 strands of lace weight thick/thin cotton in pale pink. Both are from this LYS in Beijing, pure cotton and very very soft. Simply lovely!

Glow with the Flow Socks

2007-07-23T16:34:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Go With the Flow by Evelyn A. Clark.
Available from IK Summer 2005 or Favorite Socks.

Yarn: 18% Cashmere, 12% Soybean Fiber, 70% Lambswool
Needles: Clover #1s dpn (2.4mm)

Start to Finish: July 11-23 for my Sockapalooza 4 Pal

Read my blog post here.

Ribbed Tank Top

2007-06-27T19:15:00.000+08:00

Pattern: My Own ( A seamless version much inspired by the Blue Sky Alpacas Ribbed Top)

Yarn: Classic Elite Attitude 4 hanks (404 yards total)

Needles: 4.0mm and 5.0mm

Notes: Love this top, it goes so well with just about anything... it's as perfect under my usually black business suit as it it over a pair of jeans... it's slightly thick for the summer months but perfect to wear in aircon places... The color also turned out surprisely flattering and I have received a few compliments already ;o)

Claude Cardigan

2007-06-20T19:11:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Claude by Anna Bell at My Fashionable Life

Yarn: Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora SH 09, 9 balls x 98 yards

Needles: 5mm for the body and 4.5mm for the button/collar bands

Notes: Instead of knitting the button bands separately and seaming them up later, I did them using my shorty dpns in a smaller size. They turned out fine but juggling with all those needles isn't much fun either. In case you're interested, there's more on my blog post about the yarn.

Last Minute Knitted Bibs

2007-06-06T16:20:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Based upon the Bibs O' Love from Mason Dixon

For: Baby Mitchell on his first Birthday

Yarn: Worsted Cotton in Mustard and Chocolate. Both from China. The DK cotton in cream with beige spots is previously my Apricot Jacket, scored from the Yarn Stall in Causeway Bay.

Needles: 4.5mm for the Worsted Cotton and 4.0mm for the Cream.

More about the stitch and strap variations on my blog post.

Garter St Version: 36sts (7" wide x 11.5" long)

Cables/Seed St Version: 37sts (7" x 11" long)

Garter Rib Version: 41sts (7" x 10" long)

Ottobre Soakers

2007-05-13T16:10:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Ottobre Soakers (10-24mos), pdf here.

Yarn: Araucania Nature Wool Chunky in #123.

A beautiful golden ochre with a hint of green.

Needles: Japanese Size 15 (6.6mm) for the body
and 6.0mm for the leg cuffs.

Gauge: 3.5sts per inch

Please see my blog post here for a little yarn review.

Apple Tree Shorties

2007-04-26T23:56:00.000+08:00

Pattern: I started with the Curly Purly Soaker pattern (again) in the largest size, and just knitted on without decreasing until about 9" and incorporated a crotch before spliting up the legs.

Yarn: I hank of Cascade 220, plus scrap yarns for the cuffs and the apple tree motif

Needles/Gauge: 4.5mm/4sts per inch

Finished Size : Waist 14"unstretched, Hip 19", Rise 23"

Start to finish: 22 ~ 26 April 2007

See more photos on my blog post.

Notes: My Swiss darning was just too horribly wonky, so I ended up knitting the apple tree separately and sewn it on instead. It's so much easier this way and I love the results but somehow it does feels like cheating... ;op

Curly Purly Soakers

2007-04-22T11:36:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Curly Purly Soaker pattern

Yarn: Handspun Wool Slub from China. The Size LG took about 90g and the XL took 120g Needles/Gauge: 5mm/4sts per inch

Cross posted here on my knitting blog

Notes: This first one up there got felted by accident and shrunk by 20% lengthwise and 10% in width before I had a chance to do my FO shot. It still fits her though but a bit too snugly for night-time. So I went on to knit another one in the largest size and about 20% longer, just in case ;op

EZ February Baby Sweater

2007-04-08T11:48:00.000+08:00

Pattern: EZ February Baby Sweater from Knitters Almanac

Yarn: 4 balls of Debbie Bliss Cotton Angora in Gray (Sh 24)

Needles/Gauge: 5mm/4sts per inch

Finished Size: Chest 12.5"(very stretchable), Body Length 12.5"

Start to finish: 20-ish ~ 31 March 2007

Please see notes on modifications on my blog.

Cabled Sweater

2007-02-21T20:21:00.001+08:00

Pattern: Inspired by Stevie from Rowan's Cork Collection, and redesigned using Knitware

Yarn: 15 balls of Rowan RYC Cashsoft Aran in Color Mole

Needles: 4.0/4.5mm Addi Circulars & 4.0mm DPNs for the collar

Finished Size: Chest 42-46", Body Length 24.5"

Started/Finished: Mid-Nov 2006 - Mid-Feb 2007

Basketweave Throw

2007-01-28T14:51:00.000+08:00

Yarn: Self-striping Handspun Wool from Australia
Needles: 6.5mm Aero Circular
Finished Size: 36" x 40" (Blocked)

Simply Baby 2-Toned Socks

2007-01-06T12:56:00.000+08:00

Yarn: 1 ball of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino in Lilac. I took 10g from the ball and overdyed with vermillion for the contrasting color.

Pattern: 2-toned Socks from Debbie Bliss Simply Baby

Gauge: 6.5sts per inch on 3.25mm

I did the second largest size (for 6-12mos) and extended the feet length. Yes these are the cutest pair but they don't stay on very well.

Angora Baby Socks

2007-01-03T11:43:00.000+08:00

Yarn: Angora DK (30% Angora, 60% Lambswool & 10% Rayon) reinforced with a stretchy nylon thread throughout

Pattern: 32sts, 2x2 broken rib, round heels

Gauge: 6sts per inch on 3.25mm

Sweet Surprise Socks

2006-12-31T23:12:00.000+08:00

Yarn: 38g of fingering lambswool, over-dyed with acids dye. See here.

Pattern: 36 sts cuff down with round heels

Gauge: 6 sts per inch on 3.25mm with yarn doubled throughout

Finished on New Year's eve.

Ruffled Baby Hat

2006-12-03T19:18:00.000+08:00

(aka Spur-of-the-moment Hat)
Yarn: Less than 1 skein of Knitpicks Andean Silk in Barn Red and scraps of DK wool in Lt Green
Needles: 4.5mm bamboo dpns and 4.0mm crochet hook

Pattern: My own design - available here.

Completed: 3 December, 2006

Cashmere Dream Socks

2006-11-28T18:15:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Priscilla's Dream Sock, Interweave Fall 2000
Yarn: 18% Cashmere, 12% Soybean Fiber, 70% Lambswool
Needles: 2.5mm & 3.0mm

Completed: 28 November, 2006
Wonderfully soft and nice fitting socks despite the cashmere content
(kudos to Priscilla Gibson-Roberts for the great pattern!)

"Like Riding a Bike" Wool Jacket

2006-11-06T21:09:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Based loosely on this from The Yarn Girl's Guide to Kid Knits and recalculated using The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns by Ann Budd.

Yarn: 150g of hand-dyed wool slub from China

Needle: 5mm addis circular

Gauge: 4sts per inch

Completed: 6 November, 2006

Baby Bobbi Bear

2006-10-09T14:59:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Baby Bobbi Bear by Blue Sky Alpacas

Yarn: 135g DK Cotton in Beige and scraps of dark brown

Needles: 5mm bamboo dpns

Gauge: 4sts per inch with yarn doubled.

Completed: 9 October, 2006

Cable-Eight Top

2006-09-18T17:54:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Cable-Eight Top from Interweave Spring 2005
Using: 350g of Heavy Worsted Cottons on 5mm needles

Completed: 18 September, 2006
Modifications: As I’m using a heavy worsted yarn at 4sts/inch, I went on for the largest size which turned out perfect. I have also added some short rows to lower the front neck, skipped the crochet rows on the sides and seamed up the slits.

Eyelet Baby Blanket

2006-08-04T14:19:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Blue Sky Alpacas Eyelet Baby Blanket
Yarn: About 13oz (380g) of Interlacement Alabama Cottons in Carbon Dioxide Pastels (102P).
Finished size: 29" square
Completed: 4 August, 2006
Love this pattern, so mindless to knit and inspired by the eyelets, I transformed the blanket into a poncho shawl for a toddler with a ribbon and just love it! I'll definitely be making more!

Pink Baby Dress

2006-07-22T17:27:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Originally from an old Japanese knitting book, my version was shared by a Chinese knitter along with her idea of adding in the pretty eyelet rows.

Yarn: 150g of DK cottons in light pink.
Needles: 3.5mm Circular Addis
Completed: 22 July 2006

French Navy Socks

2006-07-12T22:10:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Generic 54-stitch plain stockinette sock pattern with short-rows heels
Yarn: 100g of Jaeger Wool Stretch in Pacific (discontinued)
Needles: 3.25mm dpns

Completed: July 12, 2006

Another Clapotis for Mom

2006-06-11T14:21:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Clapotis from Knitty

Yarn: About 180g of Silky Cotton from a local yarn stall

Needles: 4.5mm straight bamboos

Completed: June 11, 2006

This scarf turned out so soft and drapey, with excellent stitch definitions and a lustrous sheen. BTW, this is also a half size.

Clapotis Scarf for Hubby

2006-05-23T23:09:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Clapotis from Knitty
Yarn: 3 balls of Noro Sik Garden #47
Needles: 5.1mm straight bamboos
Completed on May 23, 2006
Remarks: This is only a half size.

Scoop Du Jour

2006-05-22T06:00:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Scoop Du Jour - by Chicknits
Yarn: Red Merino 4-ply from Cold Spring Mill, UK
Needles: Yarn doubled on 4.5mm
Start to finish: May 1 - 21, 2006

Newborn Hats & Socks (2 sets)

2006-04-03T01:42:00.000+08:00

Rolled Brim Preemie Hat

Ribbed Newborn Hat

Newborn Socks (2 pairs)

Patterns: My own based on generic formulas
Yarn: 100g Forsell Pure New Wool Dyed with Kool-Aids
Needles: 3.5mm for the Ribbed Hat and Socks, 4.0mm for the Rolled Brim Hat
All made for the Babies in Bamiyan, Afghan

Sleeveless Rolled Neck Shell

2006-03-19T03:17:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Sleeveless Rolled Neck Shell, designed by Barbara Breiter
Yarn: 5 balls of Jaegar Trinity in Hibiscus
Needles/Gauge: Double-stranded on 5.0mm/About 3.75spi
Completed on Mar 18, 2006
Remarks: I've made some minor modifications to the original pattern for a waist line and added a couple of short rows near the bust.

Flower Basket Shawl

2006-03-17T18:27:00.000+08:00

=Pattern: Flower Basket Shawl by Evelyn Clark - Interweave Fall 2004
Yarn/Needles: 2 x 50g of Knitpicks Shadow in Oregon Coast (doubled) on 4.5mm.
Finished Size: 24" x 50" after blocking (10 lower basket repeats)
Completed: Mar 17, 2006
Remarks: I usually like to knit my lace a little denser but still I think I could have gone up to 5.0mm or maybe even 5.5mm with this yarn cos they bloomed quite a bit after the bath.

Little Cabled Purse

2006-02-27T05:55:00.000+08:00

Pattern: From Knitpicks
Yarn/Lining: Mysterious pinkish wool yarn and cotton fabric both from stash
Completed on Feb 26, 2006

Chunky Feather & Fan Scarf

2006-02-11T01:34:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Loosely based on one of Siow Chin's FOs
Yarn: The remaining designer wool slub from UK (maybe about 250g)
Completed on Feb 10, 2006

Woolly Soaker Wrap

2006-01-28T01:07:00.000+08:00

Pattern: My own
Yarn: Designer wool slub from UK (less than 100g)
Needles/Gauge: 5.5mm/3.5spi
Completed on Jan 27, 2006

Petals Baby Cardigan

2006-01-23T07:21:00.000+08:00

Pattern: My own - Top-down Raglan
Yarn: Jaegar Baby Merino DK in Petals (about 2 and 1/4 balls)
Completed on Jan 22, 2006
Top-down is a true winner - this was made in 6-9 month size but after extending her sleeves for about an inch... my 15 month old toddler is still wearing this (right now actually) ;o)

Seamless Yoked Cardigan

2005-11-15T21:37:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Seamless Yoked Cardigan by Carole Barenys (used to be free but no longer available) Size: 3-6 Months
Yarn: Filatura Di Crosa Monbebe, Fingering, 560 yards, worked double throughout.
Needle: 3.25mm
Started in End-October 2005. Completed Mid-November.
One of my favorite pattern. Might do another one in a thicker yarn for the coming winter.

The Dreamy Pink Pants

2005-11-01T22:05:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Based on the Doodle Pants again but incorporated a crotch this time.
Size: 3-6 Months
Yarn: Forsell DK Pure New Wool. Hand-dyed in Kool-aid. 280 yards
Started near end-October 2005. Completed in about 3-4 days.

Wrap-over Baby Cardigan

2005-10-25T22:11:00.000+08:00

Pattern: My own design
Size: Newborn to 6 Months
Yarn: Patons Supersoft Cotton. 1 ball in Cream & 1 ball in Yellow
Started in Mid-October 2005. Took about 10 days on and off.

Newborn Wool Soakers

2005-10-10T21:55:00.000+08:00

Pattern: http://community.livejournal.com/punk_knitters/110889.html

Size: Newborn

Yarn: Bliss Baby from Italy. 100% Virgin Lana. Light Worsted. Hand-dyed with Kool-aid. About 200 yards total.

Needles: 4.5mm dpns

Started in Early-October 2005. Each took about 2 days to make.

First Pair of Wool Longies

2005-09-20T21:05:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Based on the doodle pants, but added a few short rows at the back

Size: Small (0-6 Months)

Yarn: Space-dyed Baby Yarn (No Labels), DK weight. Approx 100g.

Started around Mid-September 2005. Done in about 3-4 days.

Rolled Brim Hat & Super Quick Baby Socks

2005-09-19T20:54:00.000+08:00

Patterns: Both from www.knittingpatterncentral.com

Yarn: Same as the Asymmetrical Cardigan. About 120 yards.
Started on: 14 September 2005. Completed on: 19 September 2005.

Baby Asymmetrical Cardigan

2005-09-11T20:47:00.000+08:00

Pattern: Baby Asymmetrical Cardigan designed by Kristi Porter

Size: 6-9 Months

Yarn: Even.ch from Italy. 70% Alpaca, 30% Wool. Worsted. 200 yards.

Started on: 3 September 2005. Completed on: 11 September 2005.