Shrug, Boleros, Capelets, Oh, My!

So, I can finish a sweater in about a month it seems I did this one in June as part of a Dream In Color Shrug knit-a-long with the Ravelry EatSleepKnit group. This Madelinetosh yarn worsted in colorway Bungelow really could not be any softer and be 100% merino wool. The pattern was quite easy to follow, although I did have to focus. I also like the fact that you just knit a rectangle, and then with a couple of seams you have a little garment.

These types of garments are a bit strange though, because they are not what you would buy in a shop. They seem to be more popular with knitters. This being that you can make something to wear with less yarn and time than a full-on cardi or jumper. This only took two skeins of wool. I'm also not sure how figure flattering they are on heavier women as it stops above the mid-section. Does this then enhance the stomach? Regardless I will keep making them because I do love expensive handyed wools.

Speaking of which I have gained 5 lbs back. I just don't want to go on a diet, but I also just don't want to have this tire around my waist. So I guess I'm going back on Weight Watchers for about the 10th time. I need to find some motivation somewhere. I don't think until I get 5 more lbs. on it will happen though. The battle of the bulge is really constant and completely exhausting.