As a certified Master Hand Knitter I am absolutely appalled that you would just wing it. I know the proper way to do this and I have done it. Well, once for my certification. Every other time I wing it just like you do. Nine times out of ten it works.
I figure it’s just yarn. Having to rip it out isn’t anything like making a critical error in my real job. Nobody dies when I get a wonky button band (though I may invent new swear words!).
I’m in a knitting funk. I am trying to use my dang stash. I bought it cause I liked it! Anyway, started two projects with yarn that I decided is not fun to knit. It’s Drops Alpaca and I bought a bunch, thinking I’d make sport-weight socks. That was about 20 years ago. Twenty years. In those twenty years, I made a small shawl with some of it, and I now remember that I didn’t enjoy knitting with it then…Both projects are now frogged and I am off looking for something different in the stash. Yarn will get donated.
I’ve had yarn like that. I remember a lovely ivory silk lace yarn that I hung onto for years because it was one of those “precious” yarns. When I finally used it, it was so awful to knit with that I threw it out. 2000 yards of silk lace weight in the trash. Not one bit of regret, either.
Your sweater is beautiful. And thumbs up for “winging it”. Isn’t that a perfect metaphor for life, your life right now? And you have something so beautiful, maybe with a “twisted stitch” or two but you still have the warmth and comfort that surrounds you. May you feel that warm and comfort today.
What a lovely sweater. Nicely done. I always wing it with my knitting. I’m currently adding increases to a brioche shawl because my count wasn’t right. “It’ll be fine,” I tell myself, knitting and hyperventilating at 3am like the stress goblin I am because I watched the news again. Gah! It’ll be fine.
Those cables on the back are just stunning! Don’t be surprised if some knit nerds follow you around staring at the cables. I think they would draw me like a magnet.
I Love that sweater, it's beautiful, what a great job you are doing. I'm a cardigan girl myself ;), tho I knit top down sweaters so I don't have to do a button band for children :P. I don't even put buttons on, I like it open, if it's cold enough for buttons I just through on a jacket over it. I understand not liking to do button bands, I prefer to knit it as I knit the body, cos I'm lazy :P. Sorry about the chemo, life has a lot of unpleasant curves. I have a friend who is also going through chemo and has just started radiation as well, neither of which is pleasant. Thank goodness for things like knitting and other hand crafts that give us the opportunity to decompress and reflect. Prayers for you and your family.
As a certified Master Hand Knitter I am absolutely appalled that you would just wing it. I know the proper way to do this and I have done it. Well, once for my certification. Every other time I wing it just like you do. Nine times out of ten it works.
I figure it’s just yarn. Having to rip it out isn’t anything like making a critical error in my real job. Nobody dies when I get a wonky button band (though I may invent new swear words!).
You look so pretty!!!!!!
Aw! Thanks, sissie!! ❤️
It's a pretty one!!
Beautiful sweater
Gobsmacked how gorgeous this sweater is. Beautiful work as always. Sending good thoughts John’s way.
Thanks. He’s actually doing pretty well. It’s just a new set of challenges to navigate.
Ooolalah! That sweater-so-far is fabulous!
I’m in a knitting funk. I am trying to use my dang stash. I bought it cause I liked it! Anyway, started two projects with yarn that I decided is not fun to knit. It’s Drops Alpaca and I bought a bunch, thinking I’d make sport-weight socks. That was about 20 years ago. Twenty years. In those twenty years, I made a small shawl with some of it, and I now remember that I didn’t enjoy knitting with it then…Both projects are now frogged and I am off looking for something different in the stash. Yarn will get donated.
I’ve had yarn like that. I remember a lovely ivory silk lace yarn that I hung onto for years because it was one of those “precious” yarns. When I finally used it, it was so awful to knit with that I threw it out. 2000 yards of silk lace weight in the trash. Not one bit of regret, either.
Could you maybe hold two strands together- adding something else that you know you like to knit with? Maybe you would like it then...?
Thank you for the suggestion! I will mull it over!
Bless you and your precious family. Your knitting is phenomenal. If no one has told you today , I’m very proud of you! 👏
Thank you for that!
Your sweater is emerging as a beauty! I truly hope that the new regimen helps John.
He seems to be doing ok. His oncologist does a little “joy dance” when she sees him, so I think all is going well.
I kinda love this, to tell you the truth!
Your sweater is beautiful. And thumbs up for “winging it”. Isn’t that a perfect metaphor for life, your life right now? And you have something so beautiful, maybe with a “twisted stitch” or two but you still have the warmth and comfort that surrounds you. May you feel that warm and comfort today.
Thanks for this. It’s a great thought.
Sure love your sweater! Cancer treatments are no fun. Everything in both your lives is affected! But it doesn't last forever. One day at a time.
Thanks! In those occasions when I decide to have a pity party, I remind myself how lucky we actually are.
What a lovely sweater. Nicely done. I always wing it with my knitting. I’m currently adding increases to a brioche shawl because my count wasn’t right. “It’ll be fine,” I tell myself, knitting and hyperventilating at 3am like the stress goblin I am because I watched the news again. Gah! It’ll be fine.
Oof. I mostly don’t watch the news. We used to watch every night, but it just makes me so mad that I read instead.
Those cables on the back are just stunning! Don’t be surprised if some knit nerds follow you around staring at the cables. I think they would draw me like a magnet.
It’s a great design. The cables are very simple, but really make the whole pattern.
I Love that sweater, it's beautiful, what a great job you are doing. I'm a cardigan girl myself ;), tho I knit top down sweaters so I don't have to do a button band for children :P. I don't even put buttons on, I like it open, if it's cold enough for buttons I just through on a jacket over it. I understand not liking to do button bands, I prefer to knit it as I knit the body, cos I'm lazy :P. Sorry about the chemo, life has a lot of unpleasant curves. I have a friend who is also going through chemo and has just started radiation as well, neither of which is pleasant. Thank goodness for things like knitting and other hand crafts that give us the opportunity to decompress and reflect. Prayers for you and your family.
Thanks for the prayers. Just knowing that people are doing so helps.
That sweater is amazing. Also that’s the button band math I use too 😂
I’m all for winging it. It’s just knitting. I’m not afraid of ripping and do-overs.
Your sweater looks brilliant. Sending good thoughts.
Thanks for that!
Gorgeous sweater and it really complements your hair.
Personally I would nix the buttons idea and just use pre-glued Velcro.
The yarn is almost the same color as my hair! The buttonhole instructions were simple to follow. I’m always cold, so having it button closed is nice.