Artsy Math Teacher

January brings a new term for HPKCHC!

2012-01-01T17:41:00.002-07:00

Adam needs his own hat!

123.2 yards of yarn created Mitts for Sasha! (Oh...and Charms too!)WIP the first! Thank you for modeling, Adam...I wish I had made sure it was in focus!

Quidditch! A scarf for Rebecca!

Happy 2012!

2011-12-28T17:45:00.001-07:00

Redneck Staff Christmas Party!

2011-12-12T21:39:00.000-07:00

What fun we had!

December Happiness

2011-12-09T16:58:00.001-07:00

Socks for Delaney...using size 2 magic loop, 12 stitches each side with toe up. Increase to 28 stitches each side. SRK On Your Toes.

Socks for Garrett...using size 2 magic loop, 14 stitches each side with toe up. Increase to 32 stitches each side.

Teal We Meet Again is the colorway hand dyed by a dear friend. The pattern is Ishbel!

Welcome to December! Personally, I can't imagine where November went, but it seems to be the time of year to tie a knot and hang on! I was blessed with this view when I come home to the farm this evening.

Thankful for November!

2011-11-04T20:13:00.002-06:00

Warm (and long cuffed) mittens for the new coat!

I can hardly wait to block this Cat's Paw Scarf! (Size 6 needles with lace yarn.)

I'm thankful for my Bulky Lamb's Pride (Bing Cherry) Unoriginal hat to go with my new winter coat!

October madness

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2011-10-18T09:00:00.001-06:00

Mitosis Power Point

View more presentations from Trevor Vestergaard

I'm trying an experiment. Slideshare wanted access to my facebook account (they even wanted permission to post as me) in order for me to download this powerpoint. Let's see what happens if I embed it to my site.

Welcome to October!

2011-10-01T12:16:00.002-06:00

My oh my...I haven't a clue where September went, but here it is October already. Ready or not...here it is!

This dish cloth will be lovingly referred to as a Frankenstein creation...I managed to use up 4 balls of cotton yarn to make it!

What a blessing!

2011-09-21T20:34:00.000-06:00

Details will come later...but until then I'll just share what I have been creating!

Fall on the Farm

2011-09-18T08:44:00.001-06:00

The poor son comes home from work only get to work on the farm too...it was fabulous getting to see him!

Barley harvest on the old place.

I think I heard the hubster say this field was 55 acres...so this shot is without telephoto.

A different view of Haystack Butte...our home is over the 'bench'...I'll show it in an upcoming photo.

Hubster's in the first combine and BIL is in the second one.

Home is by the green of the tree patch on the right side of the photo...BIL's combine is in the mirror...and I am riding in the combine!

We have gravel for the road! (Of course, that will mean moving the gravel too...)

September events at HogWarts!

2011-09-07T21:40:00.000-06:00

DADA - Option 2 - Crochet if you normally knit...

Potions - Option 1 - Craft something that has decreases in it.

My new classroom is coming together!

2011-08-26T17:59:00.007-06:00

Yep, today I turn 50!

2011-08-19T20:59:00.002-06:00

German Chocolate with Pecan/Coconut frosting...mine!

Finished Ishbel!

2011-08-17T11:36:00.004-06:00

My friend Karen creates hand dyed yarn which you can purchase at http://www.illoominatedyarns.com/shop/...this full skein has many yards left after creating this Ishbel in ABABACDE pattern.

July at Hogwarts

2011-07-31T21:46:00.007-06:00

July 9, 2011 Happy Marriage Chad & Steph

2011-07-10T09:21:00.010-06:00

June at Hogwarts

2011-06-29T10:32:00.005-06:00

A scarf for Sunny...I do believe it will be a Hallow!

Charms...seriously, this was hard to do! The rules were to follow the directions exactly, and this dishcloth came out WAY too small!

Father's Day 2011

2011-06-20T07:53:00.010-06:00

Dinosaurs at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center.

Soft White meets Dayton

2011-06-13T21:19:00.006-06:00

I understand there isn't a lot of 'color' in these photos, but I was in need of cleansing the palate & starting over!

Last Day of School 2010-2011!

2011-05-26T11:25:00.006-06:00

Progress At Dayton!

2011-05-14T19:13:00.005-06:00

May 2011

2011-05-14T19:00:00.011-06:00

It is time to get my OWL ready!

Graduation May 2011

2011-05-08T10:46:00.005-06:00

My family blessed this graduation with their support...Thank you!

April 2011

2011-04-02T16:29:00.005-06:00

Lime Lady Bertram Shawlette on steriods...approximately 400 yards!

April 17...yep, more snow.

The dear girl has a new friend to take back to school!

Cows...March 25, 2011

2011-03-25T10:55:00.005-06:00

Yeah...we are more than ready to be done with snow.

A successful trip to Missoula!

2011-03-19T09:24:00.008-06:00

An angry squirrel started pegging us with pine cones...

The darling daughter received some TLC from her daddy.

New toys...it must be Spring!

Success! My goal of a family photo has been accomplished!

The remains of the snow drifts

2011-03-08T18:27:00.005-07:00

March 2011

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**Option 1: Craft an item for a strong woman in your life.** My mom is the strongest woman I know. There are few who would be able to tell her 'no', but when she made her request for me to create a hat for a local young woman, there would have been no way I would have considered saying no to Mom when this courageous young woman is battling leukemia. Which brings me to:

**Option 2: Craft a strengthening potion. May use Re’em blood for extra potency but Re’em blood is not required.**

The yarn used in this cap contains a strengthening potion mixed with the Rainbow Re'em blood. The habitat of the Rainbow Re'em tends to be artists palettes and paint stores...as it tends to have few other areas capable of camouflaging their rainbow fiber/fur. Each strand of this magical yarn tassel will collect the healing powers of rainbow and sunshine & direct these powers into this strong fighter. We are with her in this battle!

February 2011

2011-02-12T16:07:00.009-07:00

Proof I really can crochet...just not well!

The progress after beginning the day at the garter stitch between the patterns.

These socks were requested from the son...I hope they fit!

Mountain Colors Winter Lace in the Ruby River colorway...I need to get this to 50% by the end of the month!

Snow, Snow, and did I mention...Snow?

2011-02-12T15:52:00.006-07:00

January 2011 & HPKCHC

2011-01-01T18:43:00.011-07:00

Mom's new hat!

Holly's hat...

EmiDoodle was the firstie which had the All-Day Beret in her projects.

In preparation of my Charms OWL...

Coming home New Year's Eve

2011-01-01T18:21:00.004-07:00

Garrett's Mohawk

2010-12-28T19:48:00.004-07:00

Garrett's Christmas wish was this Mohawk Hat I hope he is happy with the results!

Christmas at the Farm 2010

2010-12-23T21:51:00.007-07:00

Garrett has been looking forward to this sweatshirt for so long!

Wow...can you believe there are 450 lights on this beauty?

I love the photos of Dad, Grandma Rosie, the Nieces & Nephews, & the Wickum Family all around the table Grandma Charity & Grandpa Roy brought back from Mexico. As for the giant Margarita glass...well, that is for the summer when I'm only having 'one'. Notice it is brimming with chocolate!

I still love hearts!

Plant & Animal Cell Ornaments

2010-12-21T15:01:00.007-07:00

This project turned out well! Students first created their models on paper, then they used that model to create their ornament...plant on one side and animal on the other.

Yep, our deer season is over...

2010-11-26T10:45:00.002-07:00

One of the strawberry stealers who hang out in our tree patch.

November 2010

2010-11-14T15:41:00.005-07:00

The annual Griz-Cat game is upon us...and as it is Delaney's first time attending as a UM student...she needed an appropriately colored hat. Here is Knotty But Nice!

October 2010 Ramblings

2010-10-30T09:39:00.003-06:00

Mountain Colors Twizzle scarf for me!

Socks for the Son!

September Yarnie HPKCHC Work!

2010-09-29T19:43:00.007-06:00

Congratulations Kevin & Noele!

2010-09-20T10:29:00.004-06:00

September 18, 2010 Bozeman, MT...Lazy B Ranch...it was awesome!

Bears Den 2010

2010-09-12T18:59:00.007-06:00

While going over to check out the bales which need to be picked, Rick & I decided to hike up to the den...enjoy the photos!

Homework!

2010-07-31T23:22:00.004-06:00

Marias Fair 2010

2010-07-26T13:01:00.006-06:00

July Happenings

2010-07-11T14:34:00.011-06:00

3/4 Challenge!

Prize from Camas Creek!

Herbology - Cables

HoM - Option I

Ancient Runes Ishbel

Puget Sound Scarves

Ishbel for a Cure...

Future Projects

Back to Alaska - Day Shift

2010-07-06T15:29:00.006-06:00

It is 6 am...and both of these young adults are upright and semi awake...amazing!

In line for check in...oh, Hannah was here getting her roommate on the plane. It is a small world and a smaller airport!

Chester Centennial Celebrations July 2 - 4th

2010-07-04T19:53:00.007-06:00

This entry brought a lot of applause from the crowd...not always for the same reasons!

Tug of War competitions were good fun for those of us watching.

The Hills are covered with lupine...not good food for the cattle!

How Mount Brown looks to the Canadians...we were on the Black Jack Road.

Helena - Canyon Ferry

2010-07-01T16:05:00.010-06:00

The plane arrived at 11:50 PM...and although the son was first off the plane, he was last through the doors...but we waited!

Notice the blur of his head as the son located cute girls.

June 2010

2010-06-09T15:56:00.010-06:00

Project car!

Strawberry killer in the yard.

Divination - Tea Mitten

Divination - Cozy

Ancient Runes -

DADA...for my Precious Daughter...Heal Quickly!

History Of Magic - Helga Hufflepuff

Hyperbolic Plane...Cool Math!

Bath Mitt!

Simba is 17!

2010-05-31T18:52:00.003-06:00

Simba came to live with us just as we moved into our current home. He is still king of our home...just ask him!

Chester Graduation - 2010

2010-05-31T09:46:00.008-06:00

We are all so proud!

Diploma!

What an adorable girl!

Cake presents from Megan Henke!

Helena COT Graduation 2010

2010-05-08T21:34:00.008-06:00

Roommates and welding friends...college is a wonderful experience!

Garrett's welding buddies will be the last to walk across the stage.

Appropriate headgear for a graduating welder!

Our two May graduates!

A new term at Hogwarts begins!

2010-05-07T19:39:00.009-06:00

I'll be adding onto this post as the term progresses!
May:

All six classes!

Ancient Runes:

Potions:

Herbology:

OWL #1

History of Magic - While stalking Abycat, 3rd year Slytherin, I ended up following her into the Chamber of Secrets. I was hidden behind the rock statues of the chamber when she found her small sample of Basilisk skin, but the glory that was found after she left is what I present for my homework. The dark magical creatures which inhabited the space since Harry rescued Ginny followed my Slytherin friend as she left with her prize. This left me able to creep deeper into the chamber where I found this large portion of the shed of the Basilisk. Thank goodness for the help of my friends and for the lessons taught here at Hogwarts!

Charms - Draconifors

Literary Swap

After 28.5 hours without power

2010-05-05T14:54:00.008-06:00

The snow has returned to the tree patch!

Bringing some of the cows back home...more ended up over 20 miles south...ick!

We really don't know where hubster's Carharts blew too from the back porch...but his overshoes are under the ice.

Happy Birthday Dear Daughter!

2010-05-04T09:16:00.002-06:00

Mother Nature sent a gift!

Finished Tappan Zee

2010-04-20T09:01:00.005-06:00

So that is what my hair looks like from the back.

I love these buttons!

Yellowstone meets the Hi-Line

2010-04-08T20:05:00.003-06:00

Using one skein of Yellowstone Mountain Colors Bearfoot yarn, I have created this Ishbel for my MIL...I hope it hugs her often!

More HPKCHC classes done!

2010-03-29T20:39:00.007-06:00

B-Rad needed to be protected from the evil veil of hair which keeps him from seeing the white board in the classroom.

See? Cuz now B-Rad can!

History of Magic...in honor of Dumbledore and Fawkes.

Knitting wire isn't as easy as one might think...and I had to kitchener it too!

January's WIP...I only need buttons!

Omega Centauri Order to Chaos is DONE!

2010-03-28T20:54:00.002-06:00

I'm pleased to present my first finished circular shawl. Now, I think I should clean house...it has been neglected over the last month!

March 2010 Projects

2010-03-09T15:46:00.006-07:00

Gryffindor Quidditch squares!

Mittens anyone?

This may be the only completed class I have this month...this OWL will suck up a lot of time!

Moving Day!

2010-03-02T15:29:00.000-07:00

Ravelympics and the Astronomy OWL

2010-02-28T17:29:00.008-07:00

I love the stitch definition on the Order to Chaos shawl.

A shot to better show the progress...

Row 80 of row 158...that should be 33%!

Ahh...a ball of glorious yarn!

Tempted never really got off the ground...especially as I ran out of yarn.

This ball of double stranded wool/acrylic blend yarn came from......this **UGH** hat.

Ishbel is Crazy Awesome!

2010-02-20T22:18:00.003-07:00

The sparkly snow is a fitting backdrop for this beautiful shawl. Crazyfoot is the perfect yarn for it...I'm so glad I was able to test it out for Mountain Colors!

The shawl was created with the small stockinette section then sections ABACDDE. I have enough yarn left (see the bottom photo) that I believe I used around 400 yards. I will weigh it at school to be more precise

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Pride Uniform!

2010-02-19T10:55:00.004-07:00

Twenty-nine of us uploaded uniforms!

Misc!

2010-02-19T09:22:00.009-07:00

These socks were started with Richard and finished at the state wrestling meet in Billings. Memories all around.

Bring on the Crazyfoot!

2010-02-16T21:26:00.001-07:00

Yep, that is my name on the top of the list!

Crazyfoot is coming to my needles!

2010-02-07T08:59:00.002-07:00

Did I get your attention? Don't worry about my sanity (we already know that is past question)...I'm so excited I can hardly handle it! My knitter friend in Great Falls has received her skein of this glorious new sock yarn from Mountain Colors Yarn...but as I'm fogged in at the farm, and the skein may be 28 miles south at the post office... waiting isn't easy! I wonder what color will be waiting for me? I wonder what to make from it? I'm past wondering how I got to be so lucky as to have been chosen to knit with it...it was meant to be!

Pride Uniform

2010-02-04T15:43:00.004-07:00

Quidditch is about to begin!

Modeled by my TA!

Food Fight!

2010-01-27T15:59:00.002-07:00

Family and Funerals

2010-01-26T21:04:00.006-07:00

Families often get together for weddings and funerals...this gathering was due to the passing of a great husband, father (in-law), grandpa, great-grandpa and more. Richard, you will be missed. Thank you for raising such wonderful kids!

Who would have believed these three would have the same coat?!

This large bouquet went to brighten the Nursing Home.

Mom sent a beautiful bouquet to share with the family and decorate the church...it came home with us. Thanks Mom!

Chart A is done!

2010-01-17T19:53:00.003-07:00

I'm so excited to have completed Chart A in my Order to Chaos! I hope you can see the beads!

Cut Bank Invitational!

2010-01-14T21:57:00.005-07:00

I really should have had more photos, but I was having battery issues. Check out the points our team collected!

Arithmancy Homework...a Square in a square!

January 2010 HPKCHC Homework!

2010-01-10T14:14:00.004-07:00

Getting ready for my OWL!

Leslie's going to be surprised!

Garrett's finished ankle socks...gotta love the boy!

Snow at the farm

2010-01-10T11:49:00.002-07:00

Fire Palm Fog

2010-01-03T14:16:00.004-07:00

I used the Vancouver Fog Mitts pattern, but my second pair would add 4 more stitches to the total cast on...and 5 stitches instead of 4 for the thumb. These also weren't the best to take to the wrestling meet...it took too much concentration!

New Years Finished Object!

2010-01-01T18:46:00.005-07:00

I'm calling this one Fibonacci Flood...it is Jared Flood's Turn a Square hat.

Izaak Walton's Inn...there is a January Knitting Retreat coming up...and the train stops to let you on/off! I wish I could go.

There is snow at Essex!

Delaney's Glittens!

2009-12-28T21:31:00.004-07:00

Finished Mittens!

2009-12-27T16:33:00.002-07:00

The yarn is superwashed wool merino from my dear friend at Emerald Isla Yarn. They are beautiful and perfect for the time of year!

Christmas 2009

2009-12-26T10:30:00.004-07:00

Parents and Children.

Grand Parents and Grand Kids.

Garrett and Delaney created a graham cracker house...sweet!

My Bliss Shawl needed a new pretty for Christmas. I received many complements on it at the Christmas gathering.

Rain and snow are a bad combo

2009-12-21T06:42:00.003-07:00

Highway 2 had some interesting roads this last weekend!

Batman Arrives

2009-12-17T22:19:00.002-07:00

So...do you think it is safe to post dear son's Christmas gift here? I guess I will find out if he reads it or not!

Surprise!

2009-12-16T19:47:00.003-07:00

Lesa is amazing! She was my JH swap partner...which means I've been lucky twice. Lesa is a teacher also...did you notice the book, poster putty, and hand sanitizer? The Kisses will be put to good use. I had purchased some to bake into peanut butter cookies, but my family ate them first. Now I have some they don't know about...I can do stealth baking!

Then the yarnie stuff...wow! I love the needles, and I didn't have that size...you rock! Galway is a wonderful yarn...I think it will become some of Alice's New Moon Mitts. The bag will become an emergency knitting case...with the Knit Picks Dakota yarn being the first part of the kit. I'm in love with the Baby Alpaca Grande Hand Dyed yarn...it is so soft and beautiful. I need to find the perfect project for it!

Thank you, Lesa...I'm very lucky to call you my friend.

Oh...I can't forget the Christmas card either...I now have stamps so mine can go out soon!

Someone will be getting a Mountain Colors Cap (knit with two strands of this glorious yarn) for Christmas. It will help keep a loved one warm!

Baby, it is cold outside!

2009-12-15T15:43:00.005-07:00

This is what the front door at the apartment...the -18F was creeping into my living space!

This should help keep me warm!

Harry Potter Knit/Crochet House Cup comes to an end

2009-11-29T17:41:00.006-07:00

at least for the semester! The last of my homework is ready to turn in...

This month's work!

Transfiguration Homework!

2009-11-22T18:04:00.005-07:00

When my boy was a baby (19 years ago) I purchased this yarn...I would tell you what the yarn was, except there was free jewelry if you sent a specific number of labels back to the yarn company. I loved this blue...but as I was knitting on my sweater, I wasn't certain I had enough to finish it...so I decided to transform it into a hat!

Becoming a hat!

The finished Hermione Cable and Lace hat!

Weeding and Quidditch!

2009-11-18T19:10:00.005-07:00

Completed!

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more OWL

2009-11-16T08:50:00.000-07:00

OWL progress!

2009-11-16T08:46:00.001-07:00

Fake Isle hat #9 of 10!

2009-11-14T14:08:00.003-07:00

My goal is in sight...er...on the needles!

Astronomy - Mayan Influence

2009-11-11T18:34:00.002-07:00

Blocking - it is tougher here at the apartment!

A closer view of the beauty of the waves! Size 7 needles - Mountain Colors Blue Frost Bearfoot yarn.

The ancient Mayan culture reminds me of the blues and green tones combined with the shape of the edging.

Hat #8!

2009-11-07T09:53:00.003-07:00

Hat number 8 of 10...so I am 80% done with my OWL! This is made from Lamb's Pride Worsted using Pine Tree and the pattern Hurricane.

Happy Birthday to a fabulous MIL!

2009-11-07T08:07:00.002-07:00

We met up at Dunkirk for dinner...and a bit of a party. There wasn't a band but we still had a good time!

I'm closer to my goal!

2009-11-04T21:56:00.003-07:00

Hurricane (pattern) in the Caribbean (yarn color)...and one more present!

This yarn was a gift from my JH buddy, Lesa...aka Mollyknits. Isn't she the best?! The pattern is the Yarn Harlot's Unoriginal Hat...sweet!

October's Homework!

2009-10-27T21:58:00.002-06:00

October HPKCHC is complete!

2009-10-26T21:09:00.005-06:00

OWL - hat number 5 of 10...sweet! This version uses a size 8 needle for the top section of the hat, and only 3 repeats of the pattern instead of the 4.

Is it an ear warmer...

or a cowl!

Awe...how cute!

2009-10-24T12:56:00.004-06:00

Dear daughter loaned me her favorite bear to pose with my transfiguration homework...I made a mini pumpkin! Now only did she allow her bear to be seen with this piece of fiber finery, she also told some of her friends about this pumpkin adventure. She really does love me!

Poor Caliber...

2009-10-22T15:21:00.006-06:00

I wish hunting season was BEFORE teachers had to drive across Montana...at least then the deer would be scared away from the roads!

Evidence between the rim and the tire...yep, it was a deer.

OWL is 40% done!

2009-10-21T08:41:00.005-06:00

South Ender's Hat with size 8 needles and Brown Sheep wool/mohair.

Foliage with size 8 needles and washable wool.

Hermione Eyelet hat with Debbie Bliss Cashmerino and size 5 needles.

Mina Harker's Scarf...my version!

2009-10-20T15:03:00.005-06:00

This month, Defense Against the Dark Arts had us create something which was inspired by a historical person or an undead...so I picked Mina Harker from The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. I loved her long scarf, but the tone of red I had was a bit off...still, it looks similar to the red of her bite...and therefore works for me! The scarf is 2 skeins of baby alpaca...so soft!

Antelope Success!

2009-10-18T19:12:00.000-06:00