sniff..sniff...

I have a tendency to over complicate things.  I'm female, it's what I do.  Sometimes, I crave simplicity. 

Smooth lines. 

Subtle detail. 

Calm. 

Peace. 

Sometime, that's exactly what I get.  More often, everything just stinks. 

Quite literally that's what I got with this last project.  Simple, quick, gleaming silk reflecting suns rays. Perfect. 

Unfortunately it smelled awful.  What seemed so easy, what seemed so indulgent, what seemed so right, just stank. 

A camping trip in the great outdoors and a soak in some serious fabric softener has tamed the beast but I know what lies under the surface. 

Forever tainted.    

Don't get me wrong, I still love the pattern. 

The kids enthusiastically helped pick out the buttons.  Cap sleeves for summer vs. the full length originals. 

Still, simple. 

Still, me. 
Casted on, hooded pullover for the man. 
Celebrating our 13th  Anniversary today, this next one is for you my love.