Nalbinding, and School, and Knitting 0_oh! MY!

Nalbinding, and School, and Knitting, 0_oh! MY!!! :D

A very buzzzy week indeed it has been. In between studying my breaks consist of doing something with fiber of some sort. In all this, decided to try to knit again and am pleasantly surprised I can!!! When I tried to knit years ago, was sooo hyper tense that the stitches would not come off of the knitting needles! :( So I concentrated on crochetting. There are so many nice knitting patterns that was really wanting to try it again. I learned Nalbinding to try to "go around" knitting, making items this way and alter the patterns a bit to use Nalbinding. Working the stitches are a joy and have picked up four different types of Nalbinding stitches and am looking forward to learn more.

While learning the ancient art of Nalbinding we have had some rather extreme weather here which put a real chill in the air. My Mom's hands really take a beating as far as getting very cold so I thought i would try to make a pair of fingerless gloves for her. Have always like them... Chitty Chitty Bang, Bang! the movie is were developed my interest & lotta like for them... "Granda" singin his "P.O.S.H." song! **grins** :D So whipped out a pair for her, no pattern, but just experimented. Got the idea after doing up my sons gloves. Well while working on hers and investigating Ravelry's patterns for fingerless gloves, saw many nice knitted ones and decided to give it a try.

In the mean time had sent away for some knitting needles as "EVENTUALLY" will make a Gnome... so like Gnomes! :P figured i would "practice" on the fingerless gloves! Because it had been so long since the initial learning to knit, started to look at basic knitting instructions and for a simple pattern that would get me reacquainted with casting on, the basic stitches, cables, binding off... etc. Found this site Knitting Help that has been a really good source. Holding the yarn was proving to be a real challenge for me. I had seen a remarkable video with a lady knitting really fast, which amazed me. Noticed that her technique was "different" from what could remember, holding the thread with my right hand. I just could not get a good rhythm going. In watching the tutorial videos, noticed that there was "Continental" or "German" style of knitting. Took to it like a duck to water, it felt more comfortable.

Soooo yada, yada, blah, blah, blah, later... got the fingerless gloves done and am "hooked" ;) eheeheeee on knitting! already have projects in line AND if don't have enough to do, joined the Ravelympics! Am a proud member of Team uKNIT and will be participating in the Bobsled, Mitten Moguls and Sock Hockey events! lol! figured while taking a much needed break from my Basic Writing tourture, need to make it count! ahaahaaaa! [so not doing well in that class! :( ugggh!] English, especially grammar is NOT my forte. IT does not make sense to me, at all!!! well we will leave this subject and back to fiber!!! :D well almost, need to get back to homework for now!

soooooo_0 be back later to complete! :D

What a weekend...

Finally got all of my homework done... feels funny saying that again, but i liiiiiike it! :D The History essay was a bugger to be certain... am not the best writer, stink at it. Am fully aware of this, have accepted it, but want to change this. So my English/Writing class will help, in the mean time my History class is essay intense. ack! :( No worries, will get through it with lots of help! :D So got it tiddy'd up with the help of the kiddo & mom, sent it on its merry way... then turned my attention to FIBER!!! well after a bit.

Am helping a new friend with something... :D *waves... :D did an vjv Angel reading for her vjv it was really neat, anywhoot, during that, was holding a crystal under my chin & it got really hot... wowswers hot! neat, really like it when the energy flows like that. Have been working with Reiki too. neat stuff, neat energy, neat juju :D after this... THEN worked with fiber. well almost... found an awesome site about fairy doors! yes will share vjv

Got Ceecil's beard done... yes Ceecil is still a work in progress... decided since giving him a gnome hat, he needed a beard... [piccy to follow] so got that done up, then started to work on my son's gloves... BUT really have been wanting to learn the Coptic/Turim stich from Nalbinding & set out to find the info on it. FOUND IT! whoot! and worked up a lil sample [piccy to follow] so am a contented camper... who is ready for bed. will put up links to info about Reiki, the Coptic stitch info as well as piccys.

So all in all it was a very productive week, homework wise... don't feel so intimidated by school and have remembered that i really like it, miss it even. so back to the books tomorrow...

take care & its hoped you have a most blessed week vjv :D


p.s. *sssshhhhhhhh... ;P got the links for the fairy doors up & a link to Reiki :D no piccys yet... time ran out today hmmmmm wonder why?!?!? :?

...it followed her to school one day.... :P the Lamb!

Dont ask me WHAT got me thinkin about that nursery song!!! -.-
homework takes a center stage right now. During study breaks, for now, grabbin sumthin to eat or bathroom breaks bout cover it. Do push some crafting in, as working with fiber is sooooooooo relaxing & just refocuses me!!! ya know?!? :D
Did get the one glove done to the set & the next one started - yeah! Am feeling very comfortable with the stitches & they are looking better. Trying to find the stitch guide for the one that looks like a knit stich... whips out web search... well will go on the prowl when time permits :D


Now for some 0_oh's on some fiber stash got to spin with... ONCE i get it down. Getting the hang of it more. My second attempt was not so "wacky" -.- TRY being the key work here! the yarn on the top is the most recent "try", has not been soaked or set yet, the bottom was my very first, first, first go at it... :(


Enjoy a couple of the fiber stash photos... its so nice & soft & fluffy & 0_o am looking forward to working with it... am ready for the light bulb to flicker, go on, when the spinning fairy hits me with her dust & it goes... "SNAP!!!" yep ya got it & start to spin like a fiend... well a gnome fiend! ahaahaaaaaa!!!!! watch your socks! <|:o)
hope this posts up nice... ;) LQQks like it did - niiiiiiiiice. so am saving this stash until get proficient at the spinning... at some point it will click in. Until then, will work with what i have & do more shopping of the done up stuff! :D

Wednesdays... the middle of the week

... the middle of the week - so its down hill from here..... well its supposed to be & it is :D

So the "online school" stuff is just about settled... not so out of control to speak, with the exception of a couple of missing books & a missing code, have just about completed most of what needed to. Have checked out my math/algebra class & its going to be different... assignments & tests are done online, so will save some paper & pencil. :P remember the days it might take up to 7 pages to solve an algebra problem, really like working up algebra problems. Unfortunately, i cannot remember too much right now, its been soooooooo_0 long since have gone down that road, but am so looking forward to it. :D Really like algebra whoot :D

Did get the pictures uploaded of recent work so here are a couple & the links to more on Ravelry


Nalbinding Gloves: @Ravelry - varigated blue | brown
[ Asle & Mammen stitches ]



Nalbinding Hat: @Ravelry - Varigated "Fiesta"
[ made with Asle & Oslo stitches - Pom-pom made with a Lucet ]



Did get one glove done & will get a picture or two of it up soon. Have started the 2nd glove & feel good, especially since not using a pattern, just "winging" it.

On a "heavier note"... :( my thoughts & good juju to all the Haitians that are going through this intense time. May the Angels grace you with peace & comfort during this time. May your loved ones be found & given tender loving care. My Heart, Thoughts & Prayers go out to your country, its people & the responders that are there, as well as the ones on their way. Peace be to you all. vjv

Ceecil is not ready yet to make an appearance, he's a tad bit shy, :P Hopefully will get him finished by the weekend, that's my goal anyways :D