Last night we went out to dinner with another couple. And I talked everyone into going to see “Music & Lyrics” with Hugh Grant (not my favorite) and Drew Barrymore (def a favorite of mine).

And, while it was a very funny movie – I came away in LOVE with a sweater that Drew was wearing in part of the movie. I’ve been wanting a sweater like that for a couple of years so I totally noticed it!

I’ve been trying to figure out if anyone has the pattern online – but no luck yet. Check it out:

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0758766/1.jpg.html

http://www.imdb.com/gallery/ss/0758766/4683.jpg.html

What do you think?


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Annika's Socks, started February 2nd, 2007, finished February 17th, 2007
Pattern: Toe-Up, Magic Loop, K1P1 then K2P2
Yarn:KnitPicks Parade (75% Superwash Wool, 25% Nylon) – Now discontinued 🙁
Needles: Addi Turbos 2
Pattern Notes: I wanted to do a toe-up sock but I’m really not happy with the heel. I had to do a short row and I just don’t like how they look! 🙁 Trying a new pattern this week and going to try toe-up with gusset heel. I really want to find my “Standard Sock” method! This was close, but not it!
Would I knit it again? Yes – but I don’t like the heel.

I’ve been sidelined with horrible headaches. No fun. So I’ve been doing what I must daily and then doing a lot of laying around. Again…no fun. Therefore I am without valentines for my honeys. 🙁

But that didn’t stop them from giving to me! This morning, I was greeted by 8 coupons (chocolate attached) from my #1 honey. He had hidden them all over my normal morning locations – jewelry box, makeup drawer, coffee pot, computer, knitting area, etc. lol Very clever! Then when the boys got up I was given a tin of Ghirardelli Chocolate (mint, caramel & milk chocolate) and a very nice card they all signed. 🙂

So, today I might feel unloveable – but I guess I am!

Well, we are home again today. My psoriasis is so bad that I don’t want to go to church. I know – it sounds lame – but it is so painful and looks so bad. And, guess what? Though it’s a chronic problem – it turns out stress can cause a flareup – oh joy!! So today and following days I’m going to concentrate on having a more peaceful home.

I know I’ve been quiet online…but I’ve been keeping busy. Lots of work….LOST is back…knitting, of course (more on that next) and I even started a webpage for our Cub Scout Pack. J1 enrolled in Boy Scouts too – so we are getting more involved. DH took on the Asst Cubmaster position for J2’s pack — next year, Lord willing, we’ll have two boys in that pack. And, we found out yesterday that a good friend of J1’s might transfer to his Troop – we hope so!

ON THE NEEDLES:

  • Mom’s Sweater – Still need to block it. Problem is room! But I think I’ll ask her if I can use some space at her house. She’s anxious to have it so it might work out.
  • Socks – I’m knitting some socks for my niece, Annika. They are some funky greens that she liks. Toe-up, magic loop – just need to finish the legs.
  • 5 Hour Baby Sweater – started my third. First two were as in the pattern..for a newborn (8-10 pounds). But I wanted to try bigger. So, talked to my friend Ruth and we figured well, just double it but it seems HUGE! I’ll keep you updated!
  • Lace – Tried to start a shawl, but kept messing up – guess I need a quieter environment – maybe later.

Today, Lets Knit2gether put out a new video podcast. This time on beaded knitting – I see great gift potential here! Check it out!