This Doesn't Scare Me One Bit

Here we are... one-third finished with the body of my Fair Isle sweater. From here on out, these patterns repeat twice more, with the colors getting lighter and more subdued as it works its way up.

All this pattern and color - I'm loving every minute of it. I'm sure it's a bit much for some, probably most, people - but, heck.... I come from a family of men who wear dueling plaids on a regular basis - color and pattern don't scare me.

Through the college years, my now sister-in-law even made up a "multicolor person" song that she would sing to my now-hubby on a regular basis.

(To the tune of Yankee Doodle Dandy)

"I'm a multicolor person - multicolor yes I am. If I had done my laundry sooner, I would have something that matched."

We still sing that song occasionally around here - it's a family classic.

I'm no stranger to a lot of color.

Actually, in my own wardrobe, this is a bit "loud." I tend to play it safe most of the time - with a few little touches here and there just to make the kids say "ew.. Mom!". Like throwing on the fishnet stockings with the conservative pencil skirt and blouse, for church. But, really, most of what I wear is boring... your basic Old Navy, Gap, Levi's....

I could use a little "multi-color dueling plaid" in my wardrobe - this oughta do it, doncha think?

Hey - if it makes ya twitch - just look away... I won't make you wear it.