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| Janadanu |
Posted - 03/27/2011 : 7:17:54 PM
Design is so important.
For a week now I've been trying to knit a 'sophisticated" little wrap to go with a nice linen tunic I have. I anguished over my Barbara Walker treasury. I chose the feather and fan stitch, and decided to go with that. I mucked up the feather and fan stitch a thousand times. I finally got the hang of it,(stitch markers are our friends!) Bravely I ventured forth, got quite a ways into it, so proud of myself for getting the stitch down, and noticed....something....familiar......eek!
I have childhood memories of our big old living room couch. My Gramma knit and crocheted lots of doilys for years and years. my mother had them draped all over this decrepit old comfy couch, to hide worn places, and to try to dress it up a little; My father loved it and he wouldn't let her take it to the dump. There was a HUGE doily on the sagging backpiece, in feather and fan!!!
Now, that in itself is no cause for alarm,it's a beautiful stitch and I like it. But as I looked at my work, I realised several things- It wasn't going to 'work" with my tunic. Tunic is a very mod design, and this wasn't going to make it. I would end up looking as if I were wearing a giant green doily! And due to my current dimensions, replete with sagging backpiece,I realised I'd resemble that saggy old couch of long ago. (Even more than I do already.)
I've just frogged it for (no joke,) the 6th or 7th time. Bah! Frustrated!  Getting over the flu on top of it all! 
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| Leah.c |
Posted - 04/02/2012 : 04:15:29 AM
I loved your story - it made me laugh out loud! I can imagine the moment it dawned on you that you were knitting yourself a couch cover. Sounds like your grandmother was a good influence on you. I bet she told good stories too!
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| Janadanu |
Posted - 05/09/2011 : 9:19:45 PM
Thanks guys, you rock!
I ended up deciding on a series of 7 repeats of the triangle stitch. I can remember the 6 row k,p pattern, and it's doing something really cool, which is sort of folding up like an accordion along the repeat lines. It's morphed from a wrap into a straight scarf, but it's going to be one of those thin, sporty little pieces that I'm seeing draped around New York necks this season, and it's really fun to knit. Yaaaay! Success at last! |
| lacylaine |
Posted - 04/26/2011 : 09:35:39 AM
No, you are not alone! I just finished my first shawl yesterday and actually plan to block it today and then weave in the ends (read about that somewhere).
This was something of a mystery/installment plan kind of shawl sponsored by LYS. I frogged the darn thing NINE times on the first clue before getting the hang of it. Halfway through, I had to learn how to drop a panel down and re-knit it on two panels! This is a very handy skill to have but still!
At one point, I was knitting at in-laws. My F-in-L noticed me swearing under my breath and asked why on earth I was working on something so frustrating! I looked at him and said, "Because I'm too stubborn to know when to quit." He just shook his head and walked away.
I'm glad I managed to finish this one but some projects just aren't meant to be. Good luck with your next one!
Melanie
"Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might." Ecclesiastes 9:10
2010 FO: two pair felted clogs, two chemo caps for Mom 2011 FO: BYOB (market bag), Hedgerow Mitts, pair of wristers/sweatbands, Baby Alpaca Grande Vest
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| Alvern |
Posted - 04/24/2011 : 07:22:47 AM
I feel so much better now. As an experienced knitter, I still find certain projects are just not meant to be. Glad to hear I am not alone. |
| dschmidt |
Posted - 04/21/2011 : 05:22:03 AM
If you want a stitch that is more open than garter stitch, you could try (odd number of stitches CO) row 1: K to end Row 2: *K1, Wrap the needle* K1 Row 3: *K1, Drop wrap off the needle, K1* to the end
Donna in VA
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| bfaye |
Posted - 04/15/2011 : 10:37:01 AM
Janadanu, I agree with Consuelo. A very simple stitch like garter can be lovely with large needles and a beautiful yarn. I knit my adult daughters garter stitch shawls for quick gifts a few years ago and they loved them. They have both asked me to make them another one in different colors. Good luck, and have fun!
benne
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| Consuelo |
Posted - 04/12/2011 : 3:22:46 PM
I'm so sorry it didn't work out for you, Janna. How about a spectacularly gorgeous yarn, an oversized needle and a simple garter stitch... Very simple rectangle or triangle, very flattering, very easy to do. No worries about doilies!
I did several of these for the young women in our family for Christmas and they were a huge hit.
Consuelo
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