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Stuck on the needles. Hmph.


You see the problem? That yarn laying there should be connected to MORE YARN! Yesterday I went to four million craft stores and couldn't find another skein to save my life. Luckily I found some on the internet, but that means I'll have to wait....


While waiting I have:

:: Crocheted the flower -which may be a little too big and may make it hang funny, so it may come back off.
:: I've been rehearsing buttons -the vintage plastic ones are really speaking to me right now, but what color? Hmmm....
:: Looking for my next project on Crack-verly, I mean Ravelry - this one is making me smile. :)
:: Wondering why I just noticed today that you could friend people on Ravelry?? What?! Will you be my friend so I can see your projects too?
:: And in the words of my favorite cousin, Aimee, "Just tryin' to keep the piles of laundry under the windows so the neighbors don't see." Clean clothes are sooo overated.

More in progress pictures are bound to be coming soon, knitting, not laundry. Definitely not laundry.:) xo, Sam

Comments

mandi said…
Ha! I loved that comment about the laundry! Why can I never fully be caught up on the laundry?
Anonymous said…
Love the sweater! Love the pink button:) Just looks perfect with the gold yarn:) Good job Samantha!

Suzanne
Julia said…
I love the blue button.
I was in the middle of knitting a sweater when I ran out and couldn't find anymore like it!!! How frustrating. I ended up changing the pattern and incorporating another color. It worked, but it took forever to figure out what to do.
Bethany said…
I think the tan button looks the best. :)
amy said…
you can friend me on ravelry: patchwrkbumblebee is my rav name. I love your blog. I think the blue button looks best with the sweater...it gives it a little contrast. :o)
jellaan said…
Love the sweater and like the blue button the best with the sweater. I really need somebody to teach me to knit and crochet!! I'm loving all your projects! I agree, clean laundry is totally over rated....I can never catch up!
Unknown said…
I love big flowers so that seems perfect for me! Def better use of your time than laundry!
Nell said…
Great sweater! Iam am on Ravelrt -Nell123. See you there!
andreak said…
You are just so funny. Your stiches are just gorgeous. I like the contrast of the blue button, but the tan might make it easier to wear with more colors. Glad you found more yarn!
Stephanie said…
Lovely work, I should get back to knitting. I knitted like crazy when I was pregnant with my 3yo and haven't since. Hopefully soon.

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