Finding and Buying Yarn in Bangkok

I had a great question from a reader in one of my previous posts about where to find yarn in Bangkok.  I'm slightly ashamed to say that I haven't actually bought yarn here yet!  We’ve been here about a year and this is my experience with yarn in Bangkok: It’s either crazy expensive for decent quality or it’s moderately priced for cheap quality.

So I either bring yarn back with me after visiting family in the States or order it online.

BUT, if you must shop in Bangkok, here’s what I found (if I don't provide a link, it's because the store can be found easily in a google search as long as you also put in "Bangkok" in the search):

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A Baby Layette for Little Girl

A Baby Layette Gift:
I spent the better part of my free time over the last December and January making a baby layette gift for our friends who are having their first girl after 3 boys!  I ordered a ton of yarn, more than I ended up using, so I made lots of little "extras" to go along with the blanket.

Here's what's in my layette gift (just click the titles for the links):

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Self-learn to knit. Can someone throw me a lifeline?!

The Toddler Bolero (finished)!

I've decided to teach myself how to knit.  This is huge since I really like to crochet, but there are quite a few fun knit patterns I've seen on Ravelry that I'd like to make.  So I decided to start with the following pattern: http://cherylsknitting.blogspot.com/2011/06/lace-rib-bolero-toddler.html
It's a toddler bolero for my 1+ year old.  I don't recommend it as a first time project as I had to start it over 6 times before I finally got the hang of what I was doing.  Then I dropped a stitch and had to figure out how to 'save' the inch of labored knitting I had already completed.  SO, here are my recommendations for new knitters with links to websites and videos that helped me.

Scoodie with Pockets

Scoodie with Pockets:

Things to note:
• This is my first time writing a pattern. I also didn’t pay exact attention to counting my stitches while tweaking the hood, but I counted them as I wrote the pattern and the numbers are kind of funny… so make of it what you will. The final product is great though, so I’m not complaining. Those experienced crocheters out there, I’d appreciate any pointers on clarifying steps! Please pm if you have questions.
• I got the basic design from:http://claresaddictedtoyarn.blogspot.com/2011/10/how-to-c...
• There is the SCARF, the HOOD, the HOOD EDGING, FINAL EDGING and the POCKETS. I tried to keep them all well labeled in the directions.
• The entire pattern is BLO (except for the first row edging on the hood and the edging on the pockets).
• I made the scarf w/ pockets to fit a teenager with an arm span of 68 inches. Adjust the pattern to suit your needs.

Scalloped Baby Bonnet - size 12 months

Scalloped Baby Bonnet:

I had a hard time reading the original pattern (click here), so I re-wrote it to make sense to me with some other changes.  I added a Row 4 to the bonnet and had to adjust Rows 5-16 accordingly.  Also, row 15 in my picture is actually a hdc, but I regret that now and wish it were a dc.  Oh well.  I plan to use an “H” hook, and drop Row 4 to make the bonnet smaller.  I’m making this as a part of a layette baby gift and need a newborn size bonnet.  I’ll write that up if it turns out well.