Remember Ava? Well, after completing the handsome blue pullover for her boyfriend, she moved on to pick up crochet. Check out her 1st attempt - Scarf! Brilliant for a 1st-timer I must say ;) & now she's already 1/2 way through knitting a red beret! Next on the list i believe is a knitted top for herself. In fact, she's already ordered the yarns from me :) Way to go, Ava! Happy knitting! :)
Productive Ava
Remember Ava? Well, after completing the handsome blue pullover for her boyfriend, she moved on to pick up crochet. Check out her 1st attempt - Scarf! Brilliant for a 1st-timer I must say ;) & now she's already 1/2 way through knitting a red beret! Next on the list i believe is a knitted top for herself. In fact, she's already ordered the yarns from me :) Way to go, Ava! Happy knitting! :)
Meet Funky Knitter - Ava
"Dear Betsy,
Learning from u so far has been fantastic. Although I have not had many lessons, u gave me a feeling that we are close friends who's lost touch and "found" each other again. haha...
A very patience tutor. Learnt alot from you. Alot of thanks.
Actually I don't know what else to say lei... Good lo... Thumbs up... Hehe.. Erm, in short, lots of thanks and keep up the good work.
If not for the shortage of yarn, I can really finish e sweater and give it to my boyfriend on Christmas. U really surprised me as i didn't think I can really do it in such a short time.
Thank you!"
Meet Crochet Craze - Mimi
"Hi! Betsy, thanks alot for agreeing to teach me desipte my deafness. Also appericate yr patience to write notes to explain during our crochet class. It is enjoyable to crochet even though it was not easy at start! :P Yr blog 's very well written and lots of nice photos. I wish I can blog like u but my grammer's not good. :( U might like to take a look at my website at http://www.micrafts.webs.com. I love to try every crafts which interests me greatly...also I enjoy creating with my hands..:)
Have a blessed xmas in advance!" -Mimi, 6th Dec 2008
Introductory Funky Knit Workshop @MAAD Last Weekend
8 new Funky Knitters joined in the charming knitting journey this time. If not for the loud jamming @MAAD, the sessions were much cozier this time, with 1-4 Funky Knitters in each session.
The morning group was the luckiest, since the rockers had not arrived yet! :P We chit-chatted as we knit, it was really relaxing & fun :) Audrey apparently met me during my 1st MAAD session 2years ago! She's so in love with my bags & name card, she's been regularly checking out my blog ever since! Wow, what a loyal fan! This time she's here with her Mum, Helen, to learn to knit for the 1st time. Their classmate, Shian is a regular at MAAD. So will definitely be seeing one another around @MAAD again :)
"Really enjoyed the workshop! Big thanks to Betsy for your patience with a clumsy first-timer ;)" - Shian, 4th Oct 2008
"Thanks for your patience. The workshop was a good introductory experience to knitting for me & was quite enjoyable. Happy 2nd Anniversary to Knotty Bicsie!" - Audrey, 4th Oct 2008
Meijun was introduced by her friend, Liling, who attended our previous Funky Knit Workshop @MAAD. Tingbee was supposed to knit with Meijun, unfortunately she caught a very bad flu over the weekend & had to miss the session. :( Tingbee, hope you are feeling much better now.
"It was an enriching experience. Really enjoyed it. Betsy is a very patient teacher, able to troubleshoot any problems that I caused during the knitting process. Thanks Betsy for the 2+++hours of lesson." - Meijun, 4th Oct 2008
It's been a long long time since I last met up with Rayson. Rayson decided to "visit" my stall @MAAD to pick up knitting, & then we can go to a friend's house-warming in the evening together.
Knitting has been so stereotyped to be an activity done by OLD GRANNIES IN ROCKING CHAIRS, it can be so hilarious sometimes! I can't help but notice some Knotty Fans' surprise look when they 1st see me in person! iyo.... hehe.... Actually it is said that crochet & knitting were first started by MEN! In fact, soldiers during the 1st world war even knitted their own socks! See how my hubby, Edward, is now able to be my assistant instructor in knitting too? I'm so proud of him! :)
Edward also helped me coached Sherry & Huimin, who came in for the last session of the day. Sherry bought a amigurumi kit set & wanted to learn to crochet. But since we are only doing knitting, Sherry was game enough to bring a friend, Huimin, to learn to knit anyway.
"It's tiring!! Haha... but quite fun too. Hope I won't forget the steps to knit. The teacher is a very nice & chatty lady. Thanks for helping (me to) knit coz my eyes were really tired :)" - Huimin, 4th Oct 2008
"Hi Betsy, Thanks for being patient & clear in your instructions :) I'm sure I'll be back for more lessons @your cozy (& quiet) place:)" - Sherry, 4th Oct 2008
On Sunday, Mandy brought her 13-year-old daughter, Megan, to MAAD & asked to learn to knit. Since I was free, I sat down with Megan to knit as well...
"Hey Betsy, at first I thought knitting was going to be confusing. But you guided me through & so I managed to complete my handphone pouch. Thanks!" - Megan, 5th Oct 2008
Yay.... Another tiring, but fun & fruitful weekend.
Our New Crochet Teacher - Jullie
Weekends at our crafting studio can get a little crowded at times... Luckily I got a wonderful helper, Jullie! See what our Crochet Craze, Gwen, got to say about our new crochet teacher...
"Hi Betsy, glad that i'm back for 2nd crochet project: Baby Booties. As usual, you are friendly, patient & approachable at all times. Lessons with you is always clear & enjoyable..hmm..what shld i crochet next?
Jullie, my new teacher..positive attitude too..able to successfully complete my booties with her guidance along the way..Thx v much..Woah~ i'm very fortunate to have 2 wonderful teachers..Dun envy me.. :) .. ;p" - Gwen, 3rd Sep 2008
Jullie, my new teacher..positive attitude too..able to successfully complete my booties with her guidance along the way..Thx v much..Woah~ i'm very fortunate to have 2 wonderful teachers..Dun envy me.. :) .. ;p" - Gwen, 3rd Sep 2008
Meet KBCC Enthusiast - Laura
"Thank you for your patience and your cheerful personality which have helped made my crafting process enjoyable. It's also great that your explanations are clear and precise. As you know I love to show-off my handiwork even though it may not be perfrect. I just did that today and I feel so Shiok!!!!! Thanks dear." - Laura, 31st August 2008Meet Crochet Craze - Shireen
"Thanks for the patience and clear instructions given. And also for the cosy studio for the lessons. It helped to make Ginger possible... YEH..." - Shireen, 25th August
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