Project "knit for boyfriend"

It was my 100th day-sary on the 20th of March. I know, you must be thinking, what the hell, who celebrates 100 days of their relationship? Well, apparently, Koreans do. "100 days" is significant for a couple's relationship- some will express their love to each, some go on a date wearing matching couple clothes, the guys will normally buy a couple ring and give it to his girlfriend and the girl will buy or make something.

Since we already expressed our love to each other during our first month of dating, and since he got me a ring for his Valentine's gift, I suggested to go away somewhere for the weekend. Of course with this busy boy's schedule taking two days off from work was impossible, so he compromised and he booked us a room at the Hilton and booked a table at the Glass brasserie. I wanted to but him a present, but I thought that wouldn't be meaningful, so I decided to knit him a scarf, and winter is just around the corner so it just all tied in perfectly.

It took me quite a long time to decide which pattern I was going to knit. I finally found a free pattern by steamykitchen. Iit was the perfect look, not too girly yet soft and comfy to look at.

I did change the yarn to something else, as I didn't have the time to order the one she recommended- although I was really in love with how her yarn looked! Maybe I'll order it and knit one for myself ^_^ !!

Here is the free pattern, enjoy and I hope you have a pretty knitty scarf!

Yarn used: Cascade Eco Duo (3 hanks)
Gauge: 4.5 stitches per inch
Needle size: US 8 (6.0mm)
Finished measurements: 11 inches wide x 56 inches long (If you want to make a skinnier scarf, decrease cast-on stitches, but keep it an odd number of stitches)

Cast on 49 stitches or to your desired width of scarf: 2 stitches on each side for the border and 45 stitches for the herringbone pattern. You should have an odd number for the herringbone pattern.

Row 1-3: Knit 3 rows garter (knit every stitch)

Row 4: (Right Side) Slip 1 purlwise, k1, *K2tog through back loops, but slip only the first stitch off the needle, leaving the
second stitch on the left needle*. Repeat to end until you only have 1 stitch left before the border stitches. Knit this last stitch through back loop, k2 (for the border)

Row 5: (Wrong Side) Slip 1 purlwise, k1, *P2tog, but slip only the first stitch off the needle, leaving the second stitch
on the left needle*. Repeat to end until you only have 1 stitch left before the border stitches. Purl this last stitch, k2 (for the border)

Repeat rows 4 & 5 until desired length of scarf

Last 3 rows: Knit 3 rows garter (knit every stitch). Bind off and weave in ends.

A rather sweet memory

Nothing can be cuter than the marriage of dessert and stationary.
I am here on a Tuesday evening chilling at a café called "My Sweet Memory", down on Bathurst Street. It is a Korean-shabby chic inspired dessert + stationary café, serving your normal selection of coffee, teas, dessert, cakes and a cute range of stationary.

Fifi had a green tea latte- creamy and yummy and I had a gelato vanilla shake- I know, how boring can I get. right?

I heard they open till late on the weekdays! Come on Sydney siders, get your bums off those dining chairs and head to town for a cuppa and shop for cute stationaries that you do not need!

I didn't get a chance to look at the price tags, but even if you don't make any purchases, a cute café that opens late in Sydney will surely make you happy as can be.

My sweet memory is located at- 95 Bathurst Street, Sydney.

http://www.mysweetmemory.com.au/