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Shameless cross promotion

Did you know I also have a wedding blog?

Well this is the perfect time to go visit because I am running a promo and giveaway!

Sweater news:  Flashdance is going great.  So great that I knit 2 inches beyond the shoulder seam.  The great thing about stockinette stitch is that it's so mindless.  The bad thing about stockinette stitch is that it's so mindless.

What next, leggings?

Now that I've got those socks finally finished, I've turned my sights back onto sweaters.  It has been annoying hot lately so I've had to be a bit more careful in my project selection.  After some rummaging in the stash and queue, I've ended up with this:

And this:

The pattern is a free one from Vogue called Off the Shoulder Pullover and the yarn is Rowan Wool Cotton in a color called Billberry fool.  I figure a cotton blend for a roomy shoulder baring sweater will be appropriate enough for an England summer.  The combination of the color and pattern intrigues me and I'm hoping I can pull off the Flashdance flashback that I'm anticipating will result.

Slight alteration to the pattern already: I'm doing the 1x1 ribbing as a twisted rib.  I've already done 3" of it but I need to do 8".  I'll let you know if end up regretting my modification and stab my eyes out.

Angelina Fong Designs and a promo!

I think many of you share my fantasies of starting up your own business, preferably doing something crafty.  But then a lot of things stop us.  Time is precious, families are growing, jobs are demanding, it's a scary scary step.

So I wanted to introduce my friend Angelina who has taken that admirable leap in starting her own little venture, Angelina Fong Designs!  I've known Angelina since college (and she's also going to be one of my bridesmaids!) and I've always known her inject style in her crafty projects.  She's so multitalented dabbling in painting, sewing, and crochet (she just knit her first pair of socks too!).

I am especially pleased that I can share a great offer from her!  For the month of June you can use the code "MIMSIE" to get 15% off your total order.  (You will be refunded via PayPal promptly after checkout).  IN ADDITION to that, everyone who purchases an item will be entered into a drawing to win a 18"x18" pillow.

Go to her blog for more details!  Even if you do not purchase anything at this time I'm sure she would also appreciate a few words of encouragement.