The One in Which Rebecca Drools Over Patterns

So I think because I am working on my book and "have" to work on my patterns all I want now is to be knitting sweaters and other things for myself. This of course means I was wasting time looking at patterns on the internet (and in my incredibly extensive library of patterns) this weekend. I am sure I have talked about Kim Hargreaves before, but I am going to talk about her again. I absolutely adore her patterns, Mr Danger happened to stumble across the Thrown Together patternbook last fall while waiting for me in a yarn shop. He handed it to me since he thought I would love it, and I must say I do believe it is my favorite patternbook ever. Seriously, I plan to make and wear at least 12 of the 16 designs, which we all know is quite impressive to love that many patterns in one book. So, as I was wasting time on the internet over the weekend I happened across the Kim Hargreaves website again, only to be greeted by her new book, Precious, which I of course instantly want. And want pretty badly. It's GORGEOUS, look at these:

The styling in the book is just so beautiful, not to mention the beautiful items to knit. I especially love this shawl/scarf thing(and the dress underneath it):

I mean anything with an umbrella apparently just does it for me:

So, my only decision now is if I want to buy this book PLUS another of her books, or just keep it under control and buy this one. I am thinking at this point I am going to spend a bunch of time knitting for me after January 2010 (when my book is due). Hmm, with that in mind I am thinking I should probably stock up on these patterns to make sure I have lots to do........

Alrighty, off to knit more monster legs and dream of knitting Kim Hargreaves and Twinkle sweaters.

And since I know you are reading this too, Happy Birthday Mom!