God, how I miss you all. And how I miss posting and reading blogs and replying to emails and all that good non-essential but wonderful stuff. I’m stealing time at work right now while my trainee is at lunch…..
The Must-Have is now the Must-Bolero. Single-handedly, I WILL bring them back into style. I have no freaking idea what happened (and I don’t want to examine it too closely) but not only is it too short, but it was WAY too small across the front. Way. Lemme say it again. WAY too small.
I’ve said it before – I’m a fix-whatcha-got kind of person. There was no way in hell I was going to rip it out. I loved making it, but not enough to make it again, at least not anytime soon. So I faked it. I added a moss-stitch panel and wide ribbing. I slapped a zipper on (but I pretty much screwed that up, not stretching out the fabric first, turning the front into a butterfly kind of gather – then I stood in my bedroom telling myself over and over “it’ll never be noticed from a trotting horse….” but even I couldn’t live with that – I took out the zipper and reinserted it right).
It’s all right. It’s such a gorgeous pattern, and it looks good on. I think I’m disappointed most of all because I wanted a cozy throw-over-everything kind of sweater. I got a short jacket instead.
I went out for a fabu rainy night on the town last night, dinner at Zuni, 5 dozen oysters and 7 beautiful women: What could be better? You know you’re looking for trouble when the very first round of drinks is over $70. Thank god I took BART to the City, ’cause I wouldn’t have been able to drive after those Sapphire martinis….
AND Kathy got a shot of the bolero. Here you go. Deb was tucking in a stray thread on my shirt. I was looking weird. Can’t explain that.
And here’s one more, and I’m still goofy:
Kisses to all and to all a good week – maybe I’ll be back soon? I have to tell you all about the breakfast I had with marvellous Anne and show more pics of the bolero….. I want my baby back…. please…… Good thoughts sent out to HP and here’s hopin’. Miss you.
giggle..I love the “dont STICK me with the corsage pin” photo…which by the way shows a gorgeous sweater…CROPPED, baby. Tis the fashion!
I need to know bout this posting by PHONE business…this might be just the ticket whilst I am recovering from surgery…do tell!
Extra prayers (and even a quick email to someone I know at HP 😉 we want you BACK!
I thought the Must-Have was supposed to be cropped–my memory of the pattern picture is that it is that short. I think it looks good! And anyway, boleros never go out of style. That’s my story, anyway. I miss you, too–this was a great, long post to sink into.
I think the bolero looks great. And I’m really happy to see you posting. I haven’t been checking your blog ’cause I knew you were without computer. But I’m glad you’ve snuck in a few messages.
I miss you!
Love the photos.
Praying to quick return of the computer, all well and happy.
There’s my little chickadee! We are gonna have to send a posse out to find that laptop ‘cos we miss you bunches. The bolero is cute as a button and you will just wear it with huge panache.
Well, I think the Must Have looks great.It’s a very flattering length, actually.
Miss you!
Those photos are adorable — and they’re cracking me up! :o) We miss you too!
The length looks perfect! My goodness, oysters, martini’s, and gorgeous women. What more could a girl want or need? Can’t wait till your computer is back safe and sound!
The Must-Have is longer than I thought it would be! I think it looks great. I love these photos. Greta is right: it totally looks like Deb is pinning a corsage on you, and you’re a little scared. 🙂 I’m so glad you managed to post, too! Come back soon!
Bolero looks very nice, sorry it wasn’t exactly what you were hoping for when you started knitting it. I SO understand what you mean about not wanting to re-knit it though.
Miss your usual blogging, hope your computer comes back soon.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! This is my first time here and I’m laughing because what am I wearing? A bolero! I made it last year and was so proud of it. I’ll join you in your campaign to bring these babies back in style. Maybe I’ll even post a photo later.
We miss you and your fun pictures of your cute, joyful self and pretty knits. Come back soon!