one + none = one

i wouldn't medal. if i was doing the knitting olympics that is. i cast on for my elfine's socks during the opening ceremonies. with a few days left and no plan to cast on for the 2nd sock, this is what my olympic failure would look like had i joined.



the second sock doesn't have a fighting chance as long as i am knitting one of these.

i find it *slightly* pathetic that i could get so excited over a knitting pattern. thankfully, i know i am not alone! and of course the pattern would be for a handbag. and be over-the-top cute. and easy! and felted! and monochromatic!

it all started saturday morning when i came across the blog bestitched. as i was reading through this post from a week or so ago she casually mentions a noni bag. and i clicked. seriously? seriously. look at those bags people! the shapes scream kate and the colors scream amy!! ohh i was in love! and as fate would have it i just so happened to be going to one of the shops that carried the patterns that very day!

i bought the pattern for the 2 carpet bags and baguette bag along with a flower pattern. i am so close to being done with my first one (the small baguette).



tra la la! i am in love! the green/brown bag with pale pink flowers (third down in the second column) is gorgeous too even if it is not monochromatic. i think i'll be attempting that one soon.

i spent some time on new stitch markers (you can kinda see the cute yellow chicks on my shop link to the right (which isn't working yet)). i am also trying out some new recipes this year. it was one of my resolutions this year to master some classic dishes. i had never made potato salad so that was on the list. although it looks pretty, i decided i am not a huge classic potato salad fan.



i am off to make dinner and dessert for my friend aimee who is coming over to knit and watch figure skating with me. have a great night!

*anyone else out there find the word "seriously" to be creeping into their everyday vocabulary? i *LOVE* it. you know what i am talkin' bout!