Okay, this is certainly not a good week... I have had to put Martha on hold... I had finished the back and the fronts and thought I would put them together and knit the neckband before proceeding to the sleeves. Followed a quick dash to the mirror... I don't know what happened (I guess probably over-steaming or the fact that I didn't use the recommended yarn) but now it's too BIG!!! Is it really worth hanging myself over the matter? I don't think so, but now I am not sure what I am going to do. I want to make Martha and I will not give up!!! So, do I rip it up and start again or shall I order the Rowan 4ply cotton? I'll sleep on it.
I have bought this book from Amazon.co.uk and think I'll probably have a go at making a sweater (one day...) You choose a body shape, then the type of sleeves you want to add as well as the neck band.
I have always wanted to create my own sweaters or cardis so I might have a try. There is there a pattern for a bolero which tempts me a lot. But there is a lot of thinking involved in creating your own stuff, so maybe not now...
After Martha's betrayal, I have cast on my mystery project but I chose the wrong time. The children were back from school and everybody who is sensible enough know that children and serious knitting don't mix! Oh well, keep smiling, life is not that bad after all.
don't despair about martha...we all have our knitting tragedies. trust me - i have had few! the blog is looking good though!
Posted by: jacqueline | May 26, 2005 at 09:08 AM
win some lose some. Seriously through, at least you found it didn't fit before you've made the sleeves too. The question is.. how far out are you? It might not work as a fitted cardi, but could it work as a pull-over?
Posted by: P | May 28, 2005 at 06:49 PM