What's with the pointy shoulders?!!
I don't know how I managed it, but in the pattern there's a little gap between the frills and the shoulders, and the neckline is much lower (read: more flattering). Only one thing for it: yep, unravel the bastard and start again. Not the whole thing, just the front panel. I tried just ripping it back part of the way, but since I'd dropped a couple of stitches right at the front (which you can see a bit in the second picture) I figured why not just start from scratch? It was months ago when I knit this, so hopefully my skills have improved a bit since then. [sigh] She might be ready in time for winter...
pointy shoulders aside, you did an amazing job!!
ReplyDeleteLady Gaga style knits.
ReplyDeleteThe dusty pink is a really lovely colour choice :) Have you had any luck on finding a long skirt?
And you fellow Lindy Lady!! :D I love it a lot, and am lucky as there is a lesson on every night here.. although that's OTT??
Oh Eleni! It's amazing!!! Awesome in fact. Did you toy with inserting shoulder pads? Such a shame you have to unravel that section, looks like a motherhubbard to knit too. But you'll be a thousand times happier you did though when you get the shoulders just right. If it were me, I'd leave them, I agree with Martha, like Lady Gaga!
ReplyDeleteI rather like it. I think you just need to change your unimpressed face for a What Do You Think You're Looking At, Dude? face and that'll take so much less time than reknitting. The colour really suits you.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, what a pain! But the colour is lovely and I'm sure when you've fixed the shoulders it'll be great! But it is such a nuisance when you think you've finished a project but it doesn't quite work out...
ReplyDeleteP.S. The Fly shoes are super comfortable... kind of like flats but up high. I'd been wanting some for at least 5 years before the exchange rate changed enough that I could afford them!
ahhhh! oh no! what a bummer. It looks perfect otherwise. Those shoulders are pretty funny though.
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Anything worth doing takes a bit of practice! Beautiful color on you :)
ReplyDeleteNikki
I think you had left a comment on another blog I read, and I liked your "tea" picture so I just clicked on it and found your blog!
ReplyDeleteIt was funny, after reading about your struggle with the sweater, I spent the next 2 hours trying to find a quote it reminded me of! I finally got it:
The person who doesn't make mistakes is unlikely to make anything.
I have been doing so many projects, it's one of the ideas that keeps me positive when I mess up!!
Nikki