Who Am I Kidding?

I began this month bound and determined to only knit for Lucky Penny, all other personal projects had to be put aside while I replenished inventory. See how long that lasted? I could not resist starting in on my keepsake from my Michigan adventure. It was my first trip to ThreadBear in Lansing, and I was determined to get something, preferably something that I couldn't readily find in Chicago. I was wavering between modest and extravagant for my purchase. To make it really memorable, I went for extravagant. This is Colinette Iona, a wool and silk blend, in color Jay. I had a quickie color consultation with Matt (who was paged from the back room) and we agreed on this color. I can choose colors for others, and for dogs especially, but sometimes not so much for me. I cast on for Tully, a cardigan from the Iona book. The sweater is a cardigan with ribbed bands and a ruffly little neckband. There are other patterns in this book that I'm thinking will look good done in some stuff from Michigan's own Colinette. This is when you have it bad--you knit for work, and then for relaxation and pleasure, you knit!
So hello to all of you who happened along because of my mention in Bonne Marie's post. I had such a good time working on that shoot. Franklin, Bonne Marie, and beautiful Zoya--a dream team, to be sure. What is a photo stylist? It was my full time job many years ago. Back in the day, it was making merchandise look better than it actually did for product or fashion photography. In the case of ChicKnits, no enhancements necessary! Just a little opinion giving on wardrobe and a smoothing out here and there. It was fun to do it again. I worked for a studio that shot retail flyers for department stores. I cast models, organized the photo schedule, and I think was responsible for about a quarter million dollars in model's fees being spent every year. This is why I was comfortable with providing the photography and styling for my own book.
So I'm planning on going to Loopy this Friday evening to support my friend! I think some of my Thursday KIP peeps are going also. In Bonne Marie's honor, I plan on casting on for a Twist hoodie!