Rip!!!!
Posted on | February 27, 2008 | 12 Comments
Doing a little bit of pre-spring cleaning around these parts over the past weekend, including digging into the yarn storage and unfinished projects. I organized most of my stash and put it up on Ravelry so I can actually remember what I have. Most of my stash is single balls of yarn that I bought for design development. Now that I have Raverly, I don’t have to worry so much when I loose that yarn label!
We also had a little frogging party:
Victim #1: Phildar Wrap I started back in 2003 or 2004 – I was going to try and finish it during the 1st project spectrum. As you can see, not much progress was made in a positive direction – until now. The reclaimed yarn will hopefully become a nice Affric Cape from Rowan 42.
Proposed Victim #2: The Slip Stitch Jacket – If you remember my previous posts, you know how much trouble I had with the yarn yardage info on this sweater – just needed to buy 4 more balls than what was in the pattern! It has been sitting around for a few months now, and after all that trouble, I’m actually thinking about frogging this finished sweater. I’m not so sure I’m really going to wear it because in my eyes, I look like a football player. What do you guys think? This sweater’s fate depends on you! Honestly, I think my body language says it all here, I look uncomfortable. It’s actually a really nice, warm, comfy sweater. Mr DB says I’m too hard on myself and it looks great.
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February 27th, 2008 @ 9:03 pm
i agree – you are too hard on yourself! i think the body of the sweater fits you perfectly and is very flattering. it’s the sleeves that look a little on the big side.. re-knitting sleeves sucks (not that i’ve ever had the patience to do it), but you might feel differently about the sweater if they were close-fitting.
February 27th, 2008 @ 9:29 pm
I agree with rockbridge. Bring the sleeves in more fitted and it’ll be amazing.
February 27th, 2008 @ 10:01 pm
I have to say that I don’t love that Slip Stitch Jacket. It looks a bit boxy and whilt ethe body is fitted, the overall design doesnt’ seem to flatter you, in my opinion.
February 28th, 2008 @ 7:07 am
Unfortunately, I agree with you… The sleeves of the Slip Stitch jacket seem too large, and if you combine that with the cropped body, you get an awkward cardi :(
I think that you could re-knit the sleeves (as suggested by other commenters) it would become pretty snazzy!
February 28th, 2008 @ 1:06 pm
it’s a super cute knit, you did a really nice job on it, but I agree with the others-smaller sleeves would make all the difference.
I vote for a selvege operation.
February 28th, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
I’m going to agreew ith everyone else, the body of that cardi is super cute, it’s just the sleeves, way too bulky!!
February 28th, 2008 @ 6:01 pm
Didn’t you say you thought you would reknit the sleeves? Having seen you wearing this – I have to agree with the others, the body fits you really well, but the sleeves need to be a closer fit to put them in the right proportion.
I thought it looked really good on you, but would look great with the tighter sleeve silhouette.
February 29th, 2008 @ 6:13 am
I agree with the above posters. The body looks great, the sleeves are just a bit on the big size. I would hate to see you rip the whole thing though. What if you machine-sewed the sleeve seams to make the sleeves a bit more fitted, then cut off the excess fabric? I know that’s playing with fire, but it could save the sweater and save you the time of reknitting the sleeves.
February 29th, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
How do you feel about vests? If it were me, my first attempt would be to see what it looked like without the sleeves. But I’ve got a wild urge to put fabric sleeves on it – something flowy and sheer maybe? Or short puffy brocade? Or …
Now aren’t you glad you don’t know me, and I can’t get access to your closet?
February 29th, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
I’m with the others — if the sleeves were more narrow, it would fit you perfectly!
March 3rd, 2008 @ 5:24 pm
It’s not you, it’s the sleeves. can you face doing them again?
March 3rd, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
Hi,
I agree with everyone, its a little boxy.
I think the J has a great idea though with sheer sleeves could look great.