So, it's come to this. Posting pictures of my fireplace, on which I've admittedly displayed a few knit items, but they're
items I knit several years ago. I'd like to pretend that I painted the eggs myself, but they're just an exorbitant purchase from
Sturbridge Yankee Workshop. I was just afraid that if I didn't post soon, I'd forget my blog password! This is the time of year that I wish I would be less greedy and just have one job, instead of three! It's not like I don't have free time, but teaching two extra college classes does limit my "sit around and knit" time. Russ and I did mange to take a little trip to San Luis Obispo this Saturday. I dutifully brought along 30 four-page essays to grade, and there they sat in the back seat the entire day. Oh, the guilt!
I did finish this
Birds and the Bees headband for a friend's baby a couple of weeks ago. I've called it (not to my friend) the $40 headband since it used four skeins of
louet gem fingering yarn which is $10 a skein. I justified it by assuring myself that I would also knit a little striped sweater with the leftover yarn. I just can't find the right pattern though. The colors are really cute on the headband, but ultimately they're not colors that I think about going together in a sweater. So, the search continues. I'm thinking of buying a skein of pink to offset the "non-baby" brown and dark green yarn. What's another $10 anyway?
11 comments:
Man, I don't know how you do it -- one job is enough for me. Your Halloween knitted goodies look great with those eggs. And that little headband is adorable. You made me laugh with the expense of it -- my sheepie socks are going to be $80 socks 'cause I had to buy 5 colors -- hopefully I'll knit more pairs with all the leftovers!
You always have such pretty decorations. I really like those eggs. The expense of knitting can seem ridiculous, but no one else will have such a cute headband! That's what makes it worth it. I'll also be sending some Zen type vibes your way. I don't know how you manage dogs, kids, hubby and three jobs. No idea at all.
The headband is sooo sweet--I love that! And those decorative eggs are beautiful... I've not seen ones like those before. Sorry you are feeling overwhelmed at the moment... I hope some knit time will come your way soon. Thanks so much for visiting. I feels so slow visiting up with everyone these days, so much happening and online a bit less. Great to catch up with you! Happy Days ((HUGS)) P.S. LOVE your banner!
The headband is adorable!
I've been using up bits of leftover yarn making a little striped sweater--free pattern from Lion Brand. I could email you the pdf.
Awwwwwwwww...the bird on the headband is so sweet!
The headband is adorable!!!
I love your black cat and witch painted pumpkins on the mantel
I don't have a job, and I don't have enough hours in the day!! The little headband is very cute - I hope you find a pattern to use up the leftovers!
Those decorative eggs are beautiful, love it!
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Yes, I've done that too (spent way more than I should to finish a craft project). I justify it by the fact that most other people's hobbies are much more expensive (for example, gaming or skiing). The headband is really cute! I need one for my little Iva, so I may have to check out this pattern.
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