spring pockets

my sweater was completed, with sleeves and buttons. it's very soft and squishy, and oh so cozy, je t'aime beaucoup very much  :)

the buttons are vintage deer horn, i've had saved for years. finally the right project has come along for these and just the right amount.

i'm reading these (remembering to share for yarnalong), country living magazine and harvesting color, a beautifully photographed book by rebecca burgess, it's about making and dying fiber with nature, plants and flowers all explained in great detail. and then, to my complete (giddy!) surprise i found : : (see below)

in this months country living magazine, a workshop taught by rebecca burgess. and you won't believe! the workshop is in santa barbara! i immediately signed up, this is something i'd love to know more about.

and now if we might go back to the annabel cardigan, i wanted to add something to this pretty

pattern, can you guess what it is?

 it's not on the back

 and it isn't to do with the buttons

here it is, my sweater now has pockets! i've added afterthought pockets in a lovely destash green,
the silky merino malabrigo i made this with.

they aren't too big, i didn't want to add  much more to this already bulky weight sweater. there is just enough room for a car or bike key, small treasures found on a walk, and a doggy treat for my pup. love pockets.

cardigan ::  annabel  (yet to be blocked)
designer :: carrie bostick hoge
wool ::  osprey by quince
colorway ::  kumlien's gull
ravelry notes here

making afterthought pockets is very simple and fun! no skill other than making the knit stitch is needed. that and a strong resolve. you will be cutting into your knitting. you may require something to bolster your courage. a bit of jameson, neat, works for me. and so funny, but chuck couldn't watch. if you haven't made an afterthought pocket and you would like to, i could make a photo tutorial.

* and tomorrow, this beautiful hearted boy, will turn twenty six years old *

happy birthday my son

joining with

xxx lori