Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Reasons to not finish a sweater

I started the Shapely Tank, from Joan McGowan-Michael at White Lies Designs, last year, and it's still a WIP. Or, to be more specific, it's still only half made. After I'd started, I read in a forum (Ravelry, I think) that the hip measurement is meant to be a high hip measurement, rather than a full hip measurement. Since I sized it based on the measurement at the largest part of my hips, this top was always going to be a little looser than suggested. To complicate matters further, I've lost weight since I started!

The front panel is done to just before the short rows, which may no longer be necessary due to the large size. The back panel is done to the same point, since I wanted to be certain both panels were the right size before I did any further shaping. I pinned the edges of both pieces together, with the active stitches on a string, and slipped it over my torso. And... yep. Too big. And now I can't decide whether to keep going, or rip it and start over, or rip it and start a new pattern.

So there it sits, mocking me with its unfinishedness.

6 comments:

  1. Hi,

    Welcome to the blogosphere! Looks forward to follow your adventures and can't wait to hear what you will do with the tank.

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  2. I see a Lesser Known Skein has already welcomed you. The group has amazing fiber artist from all over the world.
    They are supportive and inspiring. You will have a great time checking out their blogs.
    I will visit and comment on your blog often.

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  3. Welcome to bloggin! Now, don't be L, like me, and not post for months at a time. Too bad about your tank, but congrats on losing weight. I was afraid, as I knit my first sweater, that it would be too small from gaining weight as I knit it!

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  4. Way cool blog. I am now a follower. Keep up the good blogging.

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  5. Had to add - is knitting this sweater a new 'Weight Loss' tool? I've knit many sweaters in my life and not a one has helped me to lose an ounce, in fact, I gained a few from sitting and knitting. LOL Was I not knitting the right one?

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  6. Only if what you're knitting is meant to be form-fitted... and you put it down for 3 or 4 months before coming back to it!

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