Gryffindor!!!!

I am so excited! I just finished my Harry Potter set!!! AND I finished right on time! I made goals for myself in order to keep the pressure on and to get my fingers moving faster! I decided back when I took on this Harry Potter project that I would devote one month to each set, starting with August and the Ravenclaw house. September was for my set, and October is for my sister's set.

I was really worried that I wouldn't finish on time with my set, but as luck would have it, I found a few extra hours in my day and was able to power through and get it all done! Now I am just hoping that the weather will get cooler so we can wear these awesome sets!

For my sister's Hufflepuff set, I originally decided on a simple jumper dress, almost like a tunic, and was going to pair it with some leggings. But yesterday, after perusing my usual knitting pattern sites, I came upon this extremely cute button down skirt with patterned pleats!!! I emailed her the picture and she loved it, so tomorrow I begin!!!

I did learn quite a bit from my very first sweater (with sleeves). I cannot wait to make another one!!! Well, before I start a new project, I guess I should do some more packing....the big move is coming up quick and our weekends are packed! So back to doing something productive! I have the day off tomorrow because it's the baby's birthday this weekend!! Happy 2 to a very special boy!!!

Busy and yet productive!

It has been a while since I last posted. After finishing my husband's Potter set, I immediately started working on mine, which might take a bit longer than his did. I am making a full cardigan for myself, adding the house colors to the bottom hem and sleeves. It is actually coming along rather quickly and I can't wait to finish it! The pattern is really easy to follow and I have already divided the sleeves, back and fronts. Now just to knit, purl, knit, purl for about 22"!!! haha. Shouldnt be too terrible, just boring at times. It is a good TV watching project, which is great because I just got the next DVD of Dr. Quinn (favorite series ever!).

Besides knitting, we have been very busy packing up! We hate where we live and thankfully our lease is up at the end of October! It doens't leave much time to pack and knit, so I have had to be choosy lately picking one night for packing and the other for knitting. My husband and I have gotten a lot done and hopefully will be taking another load tonight to the storage unit (that is after I pack the car, haha).

The pressure is definitely on to get everything done in time for Halloween. Not only do we have to pack and move, but I also have to finish my set, and my sister's by the end of October! What was I thinking when I took all this on??? Oh yea....I remember now....Im an overachiever! And since I am no longer in school, I gotta have something to stress about! haha. Well, back to packing, loading, and maybe some knitting!