Seriously! I didn’t think it was possible but this sweater makes my butt/hips look big. The waist probably should have been sugger and there isn’t much drape. I really liked knitting this sweater and I like wearing it-in spite of the butt thing. If you don’t recognize it even after it’s highly blogged about popularity, this is THE Simple Knitted Bodice Sweater. I love circular knitting and this was really, really easy. I didn’t bell the sleeves as wide as the pattern called for. Other than that I knit it as is. It just occurred to me that maybe butt IS big. That would explain a lot.
In the first photo you will see a yarn tag with my name. Tell me how was I expected to resist this?? Well I didn’t. Ain’t it purty?? If you have not checked out Scout’s Swag you won’t believe what you’re missing. Not only is she a wizard with dye, her customer service is exceptional.
I think it fitting to end my first post of the year with some resolutions. I know some people get furly about that but I really like starting with a clean slate and moving toward a desired outcome. I think I heard these on the latest CraftyPod pod cast. Even if it wasn’t there you should check it out for some great ideas.
1. Reduce 2. Reuse 3. Recycle This also applies to my yarn stash and other crafty supplies.
4. This is an original from me: Do not buy any crochet or knitting books or products that contain the word(s) “funky”, “not your-momma’s, grandmas…..anything” They are going to have to be better than sex before I plop down my hard earned for anything with that in the title. I think I am suffering from marketing overload on this one.
