With the problem of the FBS put aside, I was able to finish the red scarf. It took one skein of Rowan DK Soft (Colour 172) which produced a nice, airy fabric, suitable for a light, dressy scarf. The pattern is from this Japanese book. If you love accessories, this book is for you. This is how the scarf looks like in the book.
Red is for Chinese New Year too. And we went out shopping today to get immerse in the CNY ambience. Around this time of the year, there are special markets set up to sell CNY goodies. We didn't go to one like that but a normal market in Wan Chai and the crowd and ware are just as festive.
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Nestled among the stores is this one selling handknit sweaters. There are piles of them in all sorts of stitch patterns and styles. They are probably knitted in China. I quickly snapped a shot as Hong Kong hawkers are not the friendliest people on earth.
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Then we went shopping at Knit Happens! No kidding, see. Special delivery by Erika who is visiting Hong Kong. The yarn are in the bag are actually for my colleague, Terry and Eva. The lovely sheep tape measure, a gift from Erika. Kids, husband and I met up with Erika and Marjorie at our favourite Cheer Wool and then a drink at the Pacific Coffee. We had a nice chat and in our excitement, I forgot to take a photo of us.
I love when you post HK photos!
The scarf is lovely!
Posted by: Melanie | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 01:17 AM
Yummy ... new year food. The other day my mom told me on the phone that she was making radish cake! I was not a big fan of new year food when I was in HK ... but after three years of absence, I do miss them! Have a wonderful Chinese New Year!
Posted by: Agnes | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 03:14 AM
Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Mariko | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 07:22 AM
Pretty scarf! I adore your pictures of Hong Kong.
Posted by: claudia | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 08:59 AM
Piles of handmade sweaters - awesome! Your scarf is lovely. The Japanese patters are such and inspiration. Happy New Year!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 09:51 AM
The red scarf looks nice !
Some times ago, I saw a hawkers in Causeway Bay selling hand crochet thingys. I also saw a very old woman selling handknitted socks in Wan Chai. (At that time, I want to approach her for teaching me) But, I couldn't find them now.
See you tonight after work !
Posted by: Eva Shiu | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 10:18 AM
Lovely scarf! Happy New year!
Posted by: Norma | Monday, February 07, 2005 at 09:40 PM
great photographs...wishing you and the whole family a very happy new year!
Posted by: mrspilkington | Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 11:33 AM
Gung Hee Fat Choy!!!
Posted by: caroline | Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 06:35 PM
Beautiful scarf! Very feminine...and dressier. I like that for a change instead of the heavy ones.
Sounds like you had fun. Thanks for the pictures!
Posted by: Eilene | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 12:29 AM
your red scarf is so beautiful! happy new year to you and yours :0)
Posted by: amanda | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 04:23 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Posted by: empress | Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 11:54 AM
hello je tente ma chance ...car j'ai vu que tu utilises qqs mots en français sur ton blog ; -)
En fait je trouve cette écharpe rouge superbe , pourrais tu me transmettre les explications ?
Tu as vraiment bcp de talent et j'adore ton blog ...bonne continuation à bientôt ..
Valou
Posted by: valou | Sunday, October 01, 2006 at 05:56 AM