Rounding 3rd - FLS

Update on FLS OWL project for HPKCHC. Coming along on the sweater. Enough of garter stitch. I am about 6 rows from the last button hole ( BH) and close to starting the lace pattern. Let's just say, I need a lot of practice in knitting button holes.

My first BH attempt with You Tube in the background:


And the second:


Gift for a Friend

I warped my loom in AKA Sorority colors, pink and green, with the intent on making placemats for a friend in Texas. However, once the loom was warped and the weaving began, the yarn does not want to be placemats. I think it wants to be a runner of some kind. Before my "lashing" attempt:



Lashed warp with an appearance of "Gizmo" in the background:


I am using "I Love This Cotton" purchased from Hobby Lobby. This cotton has a very soft feel compared to PnC. I 'll report back, once the project is completed and washed.

Until next time........

Day 1-Cast On and Other Stuff

OWL FLS Progress Report

Cast on this afternoon. I completed to first 4 rows....and then, I snag!!! Yes, a snag so early in the game. 5th row, "k3, knit buttonhole, knit to the end". Well, you guessed it. I have never, I mean never knitted a buttonhole before. Don't get me wrong..I have "sewn" many buttonholes before. Knitting one, not so much. Well, after reviewing several videos, reading a couple of tutorials, and 2 hours later, success!!! Thank goodness that I plan to only knit 3 buttonholes!! I am now about 1/2 inch away from the next buttonhole. I sure hope this one doesn't take 2 hours.

Weaving

Sad to say, my loom is empty and waiting for it's next warping. Have no fear, I received a box from UPS containing o 3/2 pearl cotton mini cones and one regular size natural color cone. I see a project on the horizon. A "set" of place mats???? Sound like a plan.

Quilting

Traced out my applique letters for my "Texas Home" BOM. I will machine applique them tomorrow.

Spinning

Does looking at my wheel with a half spun bobbin count? No, really? Well then, I guess I'll have to admit that no spinning has taken place since the loom arrive. Just to let you know, I will spin at a minimum of 2 days this week.

Until next time...........

Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup (HPKCHC)

Quietly entering this post. Let me let you in on a little secret. If you ever want to cure your startitis, this is the place to be! I joined this group October 2010 as a "Not Quite First Year" (NQFY) student. My intentions were to play along even though I was too late to officially be accepted at Hogwarts. Let me just say, that didn't happen. I did complete an item during that time but didn't log it in the thread. I just happen to make two hats that were sent to CoggieTM, of the High Fiber Podcast. I thought about taking pics, but it was too late!

Now my news: My OWL proposal that was submitted on 1/1/2011, was approved today. I will be casting on for a "February Lady Sweater" today.


This project has to be completed this term, Winter 2011, by March 31. I am determined to complete this project by the end of the term. You see, for every homework assignment we turn in, you receive points. You can even collect cards and badges.

You may ask, why would an older adult join in for such antics? I'll just say it loads of fun and after all, I am a Harry Potter Fan!

I will be blogging about my HP adventures as well as my other fabric and fibery goodness. Keep following!

Until next time..........