Some projects are just jinxed. I think Cambridge might fall in this category.
First, there was the mobius loop. As an experienced circular knitter, things like that really ought to NOT happen... but it did
Second, I knit up 4.5 inches of ribbing befor I came to my senses. Hello...! is it really attractive to, ahem, draw attention to one's flabby tummy? Especially if 50 sit-ups a day are not likely to ever get check off of my daily 'to-do' list?
After ripping and cruising along on the knitting, and getting this far, I realised, that starting the cabling much earlier is likely to have some 'consequences'. Consider this, you increase 60 odd stitches for the front and back, so I am effectively going to use more yarn. So the big question is, will I have enough to finish?
I'm trying to remain positive and I would like to point out that after ripping twice, unlike the knitter, the yarn is still not looking too distressed, but with my luck, I had been go and search out another ball in this dyelot asap.
Posted by atu at October 25, 2006 10:46 PM | TrackBackHope you get the yarn you need, it's looking really great - lovely rich colour.
Posted by: Lyonheart at October 28, 2006 03:06 AMI love the colour, and the cables, but I think you're right about all that rib, it can be very unforgiving. I do hope you find another ball of the yarn in the right dye lot.
Posted by: Louise at October 27, 2006 12:19 AMLOVE the color, and I agree that this is a more flattering style for we who are tummy-challenged.
Posted by: petunia at October 26, 2006 10:24 PMI love the color too and it's bound to be worth all the effort. It had better be. Definitely buy more yarn! Always need knitters insurance.
Posted by: Carrie K at October 26, 2006 07:54 PMI love the color. I have that the sweater will be well worth all of the trouble when it's finished!
Posted by: Wendi at October 26, 2006 02:18 PMEven after the ripping, what you've knitted so far looks great. I'm loving the colour. *cheers you on*
Posted by: Rain at October 26, 2006 11:03 AMThat does sound like a good idea. :( I bet you're right about the cables eating up more yarn. But like the other commenters said, your knitting at least looks very nice!
Posted by: laughingrat at October 26, 2006 05:22 AMDear Polly-
In case you didn't get the one I sent to the Rowanette site- Thank you again for the lovely socks! I had fun showing them off to my knitting group- they fit beautifully, and I am just so happy! The biscuits are beyond wonderful, and the soap is divine! Can I return the favor and send you something from the upcoming stitches east?
Whitney
Ooh I love that knitting, despite all the hassles you are having with it. I hope you get another ball in the same dyelot too, cant wait to see more progress.
Posted by: Sue at October 26, 2006 12:44 AMGood luck! Isn't always a good idea to have more then enough in case?? ahemm!M!
I hope it works out. Looks like it'll be very pretty and love the color what is it?