Finally got up the nerve ....

to knit garments for myself.  I am never happy with the fit after I make them, and wish I had spent the time on something else.  But this time, I took advantage of some good hints: 1-Find a garment that fits you well, and use those measurements. 2-Get yarn that suits your pattern. 3-Get a pattern that is well-written.  Using those hints, these are what I came up with

Picked up the yarn at Hobby Lobby on clearance for $1.97/skein -- I love a deal on I Love This Cotton ;-)  So the sweater cost me $6 (the buttons may cost more than the yarn!).  The pattern is Sleeveless Pullover from the LeisureArtslibrary.com website.  I got the yarn because it matched the skirt I had bought in June, but had nothing but white tops to wear it with.

Linum Tee

Got the most wonderful Rowan Lenpur Linen DK weight yarn, and looked for just the right pattern.  Finally found it in the Knitscene Summer 2014 magazine.  Now I'm all set for Tiger games --MIZ-ZOU!