I mean, technically I did figure out how to read the charts and all and I got about 30 rows done ...
Lucky me I realized at this point that I missed a cable and had to rip 4 rows out. I decided on a whim just to measure it. I never knit sweaters because I hate to find my gauge. I did it this time. My gauge for seed stitch was spot on, my Stockinette stitch was a little off, but I figured it would be OK.Not so much.
The bottom of my sweater was supposed to measure 38" and it definitely measured about 45"
Yep ... measured ... past tense. After a long chat with my Mom about the problem I ripped the entire thing out. All of it. Sigh.
So now I get to figure out if I need to go down 5 needle sizes and drop to the smallest sweater size or buy all new yarn that isn't so bulky. Sigh. All for the love of a project too!
My husband says it's OK to take a personal day from the shop to work on the sweater because it's driving me nuts. I was up until nearly midnight trying to figure out what went wrong and how I can fix it.
Sigh ... back at it!
Until the next time...
The girl behind the lama
~LMM
3 comments:
I really admire you for even trying to make a sweater! I've done a few hats but I mostly make big rectangles because I hate trying to find my gauge too!
Wow - it looks great! You've inspired me to pick up the knitting needles again!
I feel for you. I made a sweater many years ago, first and last one. I stick to scrafs and simple pattern when I do knit. Good luck on your second try at it.
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