So now its about 1.5 inches longer. I tried it on an its length is perfect. The ribbing on the bottom edge is now a bit short compared to the sleeves because I used the 15s in stead of 17s that were used on the sleeves. But I think it looks fine.
Blocking it after gently washing in woolight and vinegar is a challenge in and of itself. Getting the water out of this wool took about 10 towels. Its raining here now and I hope it doesn't grow mold before it dries.
Showing posts with label weekend pullover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weekend pullover. Show all posts
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
not long enough and whats with the middle?
So why do I hate this? It seems a bit short in the body considering its width. Also, the ribbing doesn't seem quite right. I know its not supposed to be a fitted sweater but this is a bit stumpy if you ask me.
There is another even larger problem: The skeins don't match. When I first noticed this - when I was done knitting the body - I cursed the yarn shop that had sold me the yarn. I hadn't even checked my purchase to make sure it was all from the same lot number. It seemed to be such a high-end together sort of shop that when the sales person handed me my six skeins I didn't even give it a second thought.
But I now know that my truck-driver language was misplaced. The fault was my own. All yarn was from the same lot. At least that's what the label said. I just didn't think I needed to heed warnings about mixing hand painted yarns every few rows for homogeneous color. That would mean a lot less mindless knitting and paying attention to what I was doing. And I am too lazy for that.
So I ripped out the bottom to make it longer and tighten up the ribbing a bit by using 15 needles instead of 17's.
But screw it. There is no way I am going to start all over just to alternate skeins. The faded look of the middle of the body is now a design feature.
There is another even larger problem: The skeins don't match. When I first noticed this - when I was done knitting the body - I cursed the yarn shop that had sold me the yarn. I hadn't even checked my purchase to make sure it was all from the same lot number. It seemed to be such a high-end together sort of shop that when the sales person handed me my six skeins I didn't even give it a second thought.
But I now know that my truck-driver language was misplaced. The fault was my own. All yarn was from the same lot. At least that's what the label said. I just didn't think I needed to heed warnings about mixing hand painted yarns every few rows for homogeneous color. That would mean a lot less mindless knitting and paying attention to what I was doing. And I am too lazy for that.
So I ripped out the bottom to make it longer and tighten up the ribbing a bit by using 15 needles instead of 17's.
But screw it. There is no way I am going to start all over just to alternate skeins. The faded look of the middle of the body is now a design feature.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
"weekend sweater" for Pam
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