Life as a Stitcher: i need (a) HERO(es)

oh boy my favorite tv series will be aired on Sept. 22, 2008, I can't wait to see what's going to happen to Nathan, Claire and my favorite Hiro, - and of course, same with the rest of the HEROES character.....

I mentioned on my previous post that I am reluctant to knit the infamous Lyra by Herbet Neibling.

I'm using DMC Babylo 20wt Ecru...I had a hard time on casting-on, I prided myself as a self-taught person when it comes to needlecraft, most of the time i.e., but I guess I haven't encountered this type...

I first did the crochet in a ring cast-on long tail cast-on, next is german long tail cast on, but I was not successful, so confused and frustrated. I almost give up and I was already thinking of putting away the pattern and thread but a hero came - Dixie - she didn't stop asking my progress on knitting, and eventually she walk me through per round via Google Talk...yup she is now one of my favorite Hero. PostSmile!

I also learned from her that's it's okay to knit the first few round on a straight needle, and she even shared her technique, using a wooden toothpick, it work for me. What I did was I tried the crochet in a ring cast-on again and then spread the stitches on the toothpick, this time all the stitches stays in place, unlike before where all of them slipped off my aluminum dpns. Now I am on round 7 there isn't anything much to see so no photos yet.

What else, let see, I finished knitting Shifting Sands for hubby.

Materials
Yarn: Vanna's Choice - Taupe
Needle: 4.5mm Addi Turbo Circular
Started: August 08, 2008
Finished: September 03, 2008
Official Entry on Ravelympics

The kids had a school program - Linggo ng Wika , sadly my youngest was not able to participate cause Preschool Dept was reschedule and having a not thinking mom moment, didn't bother to read the school diary, stupid me huh? I was so guilty that day, good thing my youngest was in a very jolly mood that day and didn't had any tantrums.

I am now in the middle of knitting socks (actually I am now on the heel part)it's for my eldest and I am using my own design. I'll post a photo once I'm done.

And of course the latest addition to our family, up another one I adopted a kitten last week. She is almost 2months, she is half Siamese(Mom) and half Persian (Dad), Welcome to our family - SWEETIE!

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