Shouldn’t we re-write the lyrics to Dream Sweater? Or Dream Knitter? Because I’ve been dreaming about Glampyre’s Simple Knitted Bodice for days on end now. I mentioned the idea of a KAL for it, and lo! Via Lime & Violet, I found one.
I have to wait to make a yarn purchase until I start to work again, but I’ll be checking out substitutes for the gorgeous but too-expensive-for-a-third-year-graduate-student Tilli Tomas. By the way, please send "PoMo get a job" thoughts my way. I had a really good interview on Monday for a part time instructor position and should hear either tomorrow or Monday next if I’m hired. And if I’m hired, I’m hoping that I’ll be given three sections as the pay is by the section. I don’t love being out of work, although I was in dire need of a rest after the academic year I had. So, I’m rested and anxious to start work again.
I won’t have benefits, though, so I’ve also been thinking of a job at Starbucks. I love indie coffee shops with all of my heart, but Starbucks offers benefits if you work 20hrs/week. And I’m getting too old to go sans health care for a long stretch. Any baristas out there willing to tell me about their Starbucks jobs?
Enough of my little worries. KSKS is coming to a close. I’m going to do some last minute angel sewing for a few much-needed kits to deserving, sad kitters as well as rework my FIRST ORIGINAL sock pattern. Because I like to dream big, I’m hoping to test it out and send it to one of the fabu online mags for publication. Anyone else want to test knit a sock?
But first, I’m going to pick up Charlie girl, the six-month-old lab I’m dogsitting for one of my best girlies. For ten days. I am so excited. Oh, and she’ll be kept on leash when I walk her.
I love that Glampyre pattern as well. I’m sending you plenty of “get a good job” vibes.
*wiggles fingers @ monitor*
Get the job…
Get the job…
Get the job…
You know you can ask me anything about Starbucks!
I’d be happy to test knit a sock for you Bev. Good luck with the Starbucks Job!
I’d test knit as well, Bev. Loved the KSKS btw — great party. [wink]
I’m looking for a good sub for the sweater too. I could never afford that yarn. If you find one let me know. Good luck on the job front I’ll keep my fingers crossed for ya!
~hire PoMo, hire Pomo, hire Pomo~ That was my long distance Jedi mind-trick. I hope you’re hired by a company truly deserving you and your talents. I too have the pattern by Glampyre. I’m not sure yet about my yarn (I’m thinking red) or if I’ll bead it. Please take and post pictures if you do decide to cast one on, I’d love to see your progress and be inspired. Hope you didn’t have too many KSKS people left ungifted. Thank you again for organizing it.
*get a job***get a job*
Hi Bev, I thought I’d let you know I’m knitting the bodice out of D.Bliss Alpaca Silk DK & getting both stitch & row gauge. It still has plenty of drape, but with a bit more body than the silk (plus at a lower price tag)…
My SIL works for Starbucks and she likes it – better than the indie coffeeshop she worked for where she got little to no tips and crap shifts (close one night, open at the crack of dawn the next day). Great benefits, good training, she’s had nothing bad to say. Good luck!