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Knock-offs

February 20, 2008 in knitting, link | Leave a comment

I have a sweater that has been lacking sleeves for over two months and an afghan that hasn’t been touched in weeks. I do intend to finish them as I have two future knitting projects in mind that I won’t start until I finish the u-necked sweater. (The blanket can wait as it will be part of a gift for a wedding that won’t take place until next year.)

I find myself clipping knits from advertisements and magazines in the hopes of duplicating the item. The two I want to tackle next are:

Alloy Trapeze Cardigan and Adam Shawl-Collar Sweater.

I’m not much of a designer, but I’ve found some patterns in magazines that I can easily modify. I’m deciding between a few cable patterns for a red trapeze cardigan, and I’m thinking of using Vogue’s flirtation cable for the sweater. I already have some beautiful copper buttons that I want to use, but I haven’t decided on the sweater color yet – probably a blue or green.

I guess I could say that, even when I’m not knitting, I’m thinking about knitting.

My Happiness Project

1. Set a bedtime.
2. Make my bed every morning.
3. Always be reading something.
4. Move more.
5. Toss and organize.
6. Give proofs of love.
7. Leave the past.
8. Fight right.
9. Don't expect praise or appreciation.
10. Kiss more, hug more, touch more.
11. Aim higher.
12. Find some fun.
13. Ask for help.
14. Smile.
15. Realize it's possible.
16. Don't compare;be inspired.
17. Focus on what I have.
18. Beware of drift.
19. Take a chance.
20. Listen.
21. Be mindful.
22. Cultivate gratitude.
23. Spend out.
24. Do good, feel good.
25. Show up.
26. Have the courage to be imperfect.
27. Find joy in the ordinary.
28. Work smart.
29. Enjoy now.
30. Talk to strangers.
31. Go outside.
32. Start where I am.
33. Show up on time.
34. See art everyday.
35. Love with abandon.
36. Be colorful.
37. Dress the part.
38. Revel in accomplishments.
39. Learn something new.
40. Fear less.
41. Take pictures.
42. Speak with integrity.
43. Don't be critical about small things.
44. Manage my pain.
45. Surround myself with creative people.
46. Practice, practice, practice.
47. Don't force it.
48. Deal with something once.
49. Trust my instincts.
50. Avoid gossip.
51. Choose to see the best in people.
52. Take time to be silly.
53. Throw my own party.
54. Be a mentor.
55. Lean into my fears.
56. Find the others.
57. Do the unexpected.
58. Don't break the chain.
59. Do things others aren't.
60. Slow down.
61. Be cool with not being cool.
62. Be kinder than necessary and more generous than reasonable.
63. Pretend I'm good at it.
64. Keep in touch.
65. Row my own canoe.
66. Do what only you can do.
67. If it doesn't work out, find something that does.
68. Dream bigger.
69. Notice what's right.
70. Stop talking. Start doing.
71. When in doubt, choose laughter.
72. Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.
73. Respect everyone.
74. Be early.
75. Delete the unnecessary.

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