Smurf Pits

Today I did something I rarely do: I wore a sweater indoors. Despite it being the south, for some reason most people in this area crank their heat up so high in winter that I am sweltering. Plus I am hot-natured, so for me, sweaters are generally cardigans and considered outerwear. But I bought a soft blue chenille pullover on clearance, and it was pretty cold, so I gave it a shot. By the time I got home home from work, I was sweaty and disgruntled. I grabbed a long sleeve T-shirt to change into, and yanked the offending sweater over my head. Where I was greeted by the alarming sight of what appeared to be smurf-blue fuzz sprouting from my armpits. Apparently all the loose interior chenille fluffs decided to adhere to my deodorant. One more reason to Just Say No to sweaters indoors.

Finally, we have recovered (do you like my use of the Royal We?) the photos from the computer, so here are my finished objects of 2007:



Oh God, the humiliation of having your mother make you model a pink headband because your head's the right size...if he grows up to be a transvestite showgirl I will accept full blame. Lion Brand Suede--trim on flower is leftover Mission 1824 cotton. Pattern from One-Skein Wonders .



Scarf and headband set in Plymouth Baby Alpaca Brush; pattern from my lys with yarn purchase. The scarf is stockinette made to roll in, with a keyhole to draw one knot through.




Earflap hat and mittens for baby in Patons Soy Wool Stripes; pattern from Knitting for Baby. Since no one in my house had a small enough head, I thought Elmo would be more aesthetically pleasing than a cantaloupe as a model. There really are two mittens, but Elmo's other arm is sort of sewn to his side.