chula_coqui

I am trying to find a pattern to make a fitted, fuzzy (angora/mohair, etc.), scoopneck sweater. I have a picture of what I am trying to recreate (see below), but I have not been able to find a pattern anywhere online, free, or paid. I'm just wondering if anyone who knits has come across a similar pattern I could work with, or if they have tips on how I could recreate this item using my own measurements. Thanks for any help :)

http://www.scottssweaters.com/600/603/603-098_Sold... (sample of sweater I'd like to recreate)

I was legally married in 2007 and my husband worked in Ohio for a small portion of the year before moving to CA to be with me. I know we have to file a 540NR because of the income that he earned in Ohio, but I'm curious if we can still fill out a 1040ez or if we have to file the regular 1040 form (which is making my head explode just reading the instructions!) THanks for any help! :)

I'm planning my wedding celebration in September and I have a specific theme already in mind. My MIL wants to use her crafty skills to make some things for the wedding/reception. My theme is simple and classy, without too many 'flowery' additions (I'm not one for lace and frilly girlie accents and definitely don't like PINK...hehe) I asked her to share some ideas with me and honestly I don't like any of them and can't even possibly begin to see how they would fit in with my theme. I wanted to find something because I appreciate the thought and want her to feel like she is a part, but I just think our creative expressions clash completely and don't see anyway we can incorporate both in my wedding OR my reception...any ideas on what other 'jobs' I could have her do so I involve her without risking an obvious clash? I hope I don't come across as petty...I just have very specific tastes and girly is not one of them! hehe Has anyone else had this problem? thanks for your suggestions!

My husband is about to start a new job and they told him he will be forced to sign up for the medical benefits, even though he is fully covered by my insurance already. We don't want to sign up because they will charge him for medical insurance he doesn't need (and mine is free, covered by my employer.) Is this legal? We live in California and the business is a small private owned business. Anyone with HR experience in California, please help! :) Thank you!

Curious if ephedra just acts as a temporary stimulant or can it wreak havoc on your chemical balance causing possible depression...