knitting school dropout

i can barely believe it, but today is my 32nd birthday. pass the wrinkle cream!

today i'm digging my super-cool new bag from brooklyn industries, that i was gifted by the girlfriend this morning. this thing is huge!

it's already loaded up with my nearly completed sweater, my current read, a sketchbook and the contents of my old tote. the thing is still pretty empty.

speaking of the sweater, i ripped out the bottom and restarted the peplum to make it a little longer and simpler. i haven't worked on it, except for a few rows yesterday, so i'm not quite done yet. i've commited myself to not starting anything else until i do finish, so i swear, there will be an FO soon.

i'm lucky enough to work for a company that considers your birthday a paid holiday, so i'm off to enjoy a day off. it's going to be in the 50's today. sweet!

Posted by melissa at 07:25 AM | Permalink | Comments (12)

just a few more rows...

then i can sew these on:

the buttons are vintage, and i was lucky enough to find 17 of them in my stash. usually i can't even find 4 of the same.

i'm hoping to finish up tonight or tomorrow. the weather is crap, which is a good enough reason to stay in, knit, and listen to the kings of convenience and this american life on my ipod . i've already shoveled once and am about to head out again.

at least i'm making use of all my knitted accessories.

Posted by melissa at 06:51 PM | Permalink | Comments (8)