While there I decided to pick up some more yarn for a couple of projects I want to do. How is it that you can have a stack of projects waiting to be completed or even partially started sitting on a shelf. Only to find yourself wanting to start something new that you saw in a pattern you recently saw? I'm pretty sure no one who doesn't craft could understand the attraction. For those of us who do, we can't explain it! LOL Though I'm sure there are some who would like to try. If you have the answer, please let me know. Then maybe I could get more finished before starting something else.
Most of the baby goat sweaters I made last year ended up being on the girly side of color. I only made 2 that were boyish in color. Wasn't a problem then, as we only had two bucks. But as of the past couple of days as you know, we have already added 2 bucklings to the nursery. With the possiblity of 8 more babies if all of the does should have twins. I figure the odds are pretty good that there will be more boys to need a sweater before warmer temps arrive. Besides, one of the existing two is a small size. So it alone will have to be replaced as the buckling grows, if the weather warrants added warmth. Sounds like a good reason to buy more yarn, right? After posting pictures of our new little doe in her sweater. I thought it only fair to give the bucks their time in the limelight as well. Didn't want you to think I wasn't an equal opportunity caregiver. So here are some pictures of them as with their sweaters on too. Aren't they the cutest little babies? So cuddlly you just can't help but snuggle one up to your face.
The one skein of bright blue wouldn't have seem like alot to add to the shopping cart. If it wasn't for the other 5 I bought. They were for a human sweater (mine) and became the more obvious splurge. I would like to think that in the long run I will be saving some money by making myself a sweater. Not sure what the cost will be in the end. Do you think it should matter? To figure in my time crocheting, it would definitely raise the total amount. I'm thinking if for no other reason the joy of making it and being able to wear a handmade item should offset any cost. Right? RIGHT.The pattern is a "Granny Squares Jacket." Featuring bright shades of fruity colors, like grape, watermelon, mango, limelight and lemonade against a black edging. Sounds delicious doesn't it? I'm using Caron ~ Simply Soft yarn that is a pleasure to work with and is oh so soft against the skin. It looks easy and I've made granny squares before so I am hoping I can get it done during the long days of Winter. The bright colors should help dispell any greyness during them. Then give me the opportunity to wear something bright as well as warm till the early days of Spring roll in.
Yarn and hook ready,
Deborah
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