Springvale Bulky made me do it.
Have you ever used that as an excuse? Try is sometime. "I'm sorry honey, I wanted to fold your laundry, but Springvale Bulky talked me out of it."
"I didn't get a chance to pick up dinner because Springvale Bulky talked me into knitting all afternoon. Whoopsies!"
There's just something about Springvale Bulky. He's very persuasive. He's very charming. He's very handsome.
Speaking of characters (don't you love an awkward segue?), here's what Springvale Bulky forced me to do:
He somehow talked me into having my picture taken with him.
More than one time.
The coat is Jackie Kennedy perfection: emerald green, heavy wool, 3/4 length sleeves to show off your gloves. I bought it in an antique store.
But the neck decor? That was designed just for us by the amazingly talented Carina Spencer.
Betula Ring can be worn in about 10 different ways. I didn't even get to photograph all of them.
Let's see, what do I like about this pattern?
1. Carina Spencer designed it. I'm a big fan. All of her patterns have a simple genius that inspires me.
2. It uses one skein of Springvale Bulky. One!
3. You can wear it in a bunch of different ways. Versatile!
4. You can make this for both men and women. This version is pretty unisex with the wood buttons and the Winter Birch colorway. But it would be just as adorable in pink with mother of pearl buttons or in a manly colorway with a tortoiseshell, wood, or bone button.
5. When you buy it, you're supporting an independent designer.
6. The pattern is clearly written, well-illustrated, and professionally edited.
7. You can whip this up in one movie sitting. Need to give someone a gift tomorrow? No problem!
I could go on here. But enough of my yammering. You should get one for yourself.
Betula Ring pattern, available now for immediate download.
P.S. Be careful, there's no telling what Springvale Bulky might be able to talk you into.
