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Two for the price of one

by barbara waters

Admittedly, I am NOT one to follow fashion. Sometimes that is a GOOD thing. Reading this article today about the best of the worst fashion fads only to discover that the poncho AND the shrug are no-nos. A quick look for patterns to share with you found the one pictured here which is listed as a poncho-shrug. So, two for the price of one.

The author of the snarky piece about the best of the worst says to make a commitment and wear a shawl or sweater or nothing, but for heaven’s sake, forget the shrug. lol poor fella - for it could only be a fella who wrote such drivel, huh?

There are times when it is ONLY my arms that are cold - when I am sitting at my computer, when I am watching tv while knitting or crocheting - when I am paying bills (WAIT! I am cold ALL OVER when I am paying bills hahaha) - and I don’t want a WHOLE sweater or to cover up with an afghan because then I would be TOO HOT!

Hmmmm - menopause might have something to do with all that.

Nahhhhhhhhhhhhh

At any rate, while the article shows several fads I am glad we no longer suffer through (can anyone say GIGANTIC shoulder pads - or - shiver - MULLET???) I still think ponchos look cute on little girls and shrugs are great for an evening of tv shivering on a cold-ish Alaskan evening.

How about you? What is the ONE thing you HATE to see someone wearing - whether hand knit or store bought? Comment below.


Posted in General on August 17th, 2008

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