ravelympics medalist

I would like to proudly show off my finished projects that I entered into the Ravelympics 2010.  I am a medalist for two of my projects (which means I completed them!)


Medal for my Tiny Turtle and for my Rubber Duckie Baby Hoodie!

Here is my completed baby hoodie.

The buttons are little duckies. I started this hoodie March 31, 2009 and finished it February 28, 2010.  There was no excuse except for my laziness.  This was my second baby sweater and I admit I hated doing it.  I got sick of the pattern and I really got bored with the finishing.  I'm glad it is over with!

One thing I would like to share is the creation of the buttonhole band.  See, the original pattern was a misprint and so only 3 buttonholes were made on the top half, even though the pattern photo featured buttons all the way down.  So after the sweater was knitted, I picked up stitches with a needle 1 size larger.  I just knitted two rows then spaced yarnovers for the buttonholes. I knitted one more row then bound off.  The buttons fit perfectly. =)

I never got the lining sewn in to my purse.  Oh well I think the baby sweater was a good enough accomplishment, and at least I got 2 out of 3.  Now I guess it's back to work on my FLS and my crocheted squares. (rav links)

Thanks for checking out my progress!

knitting with my fave tv shows

I wanted to post about my favorite TV shows.  I have been so into watching so many different series lately it's bad.  It is also really ironic because we don't get TV! I watch TV on DVD, Netflix instant viewing, and network web sites.  TV and knitting go together hand in hand!

Here are my current watches:

Gilmore Girls Season 6.
Borrowed the set from my mom, she has all 7.  Started with 1 and went right on through.  I have already watched each episode at least 3 times. LOVE IT!

Life Unexpected Season 1.
Couldn't wait for this to air and now I log on each week to CWTV site to watch.  The only bad thing is that sometimes they take 4-5 days to upload the episode.  But I wait. Patiently!

Seinfeld Season 5.
I slowly borrow the DVDs season by season to watch these (perfect knitting material because you don't always have to stare at the screen to get the jokes and very lighthearted material during those crazy frogging sessions!)  My brother-in-law owns the whole series.  He started me on seasons 3&4 before I became a fan.  I know, I have great hook-ups!

That 70's Show Season 1.
I've seen the seasons in bits and pieces, but my bro-in-law owns the whole series so I am going to start all over again.

Heroes Season 3.
I am "instantly viewing" this season on Netflix.com and I don't even have to pay for it! I use a friend's log-in.  I watched the first two seasons when I borrowed them from the bro-in-law (I know like I said, hook-up, and he has even more series!)

Now I am super excited for Parenthood with Lauren Graham.  Well just add it to the list!

So tell me, what TV series do you like to watch in order? If you don't do the DVD thing, or religious weekly viewing thing, what do you do? Add a comment!