tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post3733233211607097751..comments2024-03-25T13:23:26.257-05:00Comments on homespun living: back to the drawing board...homespun livinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07520148530306239072noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-22942189255678399162009-11-25T15:26:16.024-05:002009-11-25T15:26:16.024-05:00Don't you just hate it? Another re-do, rip ou...Don't you just hate it? Another re-do, rip out, re-knit.... The same thing happened to me 2 nights ago. I have been working on a toddler's jacket, followed the pattern, and the collar does not fit. This is where improbisational skills are a plus. Good luck with your sweater, its still beautiful.PaisleyGrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512203176730457008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-12560964067894171032009-11-19T07:17:58.767-05:002009-11-19T07:17:58.767-05:00I was thinking blocking might do the trick also. S...I was thinking blocking might do the trick also. Sure is worth a try - it's absolutely beautiful!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697132925192848110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-87523798717823394332009-11-17T12:39:38.933-05:002009-11-17T12:39:38.933-05:00Oh no! How disappointing....especially since the ...Oh no! How disappointing....especially since the front is adorable!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13080556862088765108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-82983384670415045362009-11-14T10:19:59.999-05:002009-11-14T10:19:59.999-05:00Wow it amazes me to see all the beautifully knitte...Wow it amazes me to see all the beautifully knitted things. I can only knit and purl. Need someone to show me how to read the patterns. Keep up the beautiful work.<br /><br />Jocelyn<br />http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.comJocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714577523744715551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-49433615166280110972009-11-13T15:17:57.679-05:002009-11-13T15:17:57.679-05:00I really, really adore your weblog! What a lovely ...I really, really adore your weblog! What a lovely pictures, what a great talent for decorating homes!!!Sylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16719662317289712700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-9201195788846051382009-11-13T06:36:11.684-05:002009-11-13T06:36:11.684-05:00I think that it is gorgeous! I love all of those ...I think that it is gorgeous! I love all of those owls.Kimhttp://www.vintagepretties.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-72837212490875151632009-11-11T17:46:35.285-05:002009-11-11T17:46:35.285-05:00How frustrating, but don't rip! Blocking gets ...How frustrating, but don't rip! Blocking gets my vote...definitely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-24982563866271349182009-11-11T13:26:46.177-05:002009-11-11T13:26:46.177-05:00The same thing happened when I knitted it, althoug...The same thing happened when I knitted it, although I actually blamed my weird back, so it is reassuring to see it also won't fit some other people that well. ;-) I couldn't bear to frog the owls, so I cut the thread above the de-/increase, undid that row and caught the stitches on a needle and then knitted the bottom part again downwards, without the waist reduction. It's probably not that elegant than the original that way, but much more flattering on me. ;-) (<a href="http://mabiana.blogspot.com/2009/03/owls-sweater.html" rel="nofollow">Here's a picture</a>)Mabianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312394062955480467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-67480357228069684932009-11-11T12:28:57.787-05:002009-11-11T12:28:57.787-05:00I'm sorry! But I have to say, I personally thi...I'm sorry! But I have to say, I personally think it's impressive anyway - since I can't knit at all!Barb J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14103414035205194742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-23824003650335117692009-11-11T12:10:26.801-05:002009-11-11T12:10:26.801-05:00Best of luck with the blocking, I hope it works ot...Best of luck with the blocking, I hope it works otherwise theres lots of frogging to be done!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730130796826375503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-37483826702527618982009-11-11T11:53:21.917-05:002009-11-11T11:53:21.917-05:00i think you can block and then rip out if need be....i think you can block and then rip out if need be. i've read over and over (yarn harlot) about washing and blocking swatches for correct gauge because yarns behave differently after that process .... good luck!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211345163307404635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-63296269459168806232009-11-11T11:39:35.837-05:002009-11-11T11:39:35.837-05:00oh...the sweater is so beautiful!!! I am so sorry ...oh...the sweater is so beautiful!!! I am so sorry you have to take out so much to fix it!!! :(Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118653637763160580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-64689315278244399682009-11-11T11:00:25.052-05:002009-11-11T11:00:25.052-05:00It fits you so beautifully by way of the front vie...It fits you so beautifully by way of the front view! Rats. I think you should be able to steam press it carefully with a pressing cloth. You would still be able to frog it if the bulk didn't cooperate with the plan.<br /><br />--Vicki KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-12806483897087754952009-11-11T07:55:34.366-05:002009-11-11T07:55:34.366-05:00I see there are some blocking commments above. Wh...I see there are some blocking commments above. When I read your post this morning, that is immediately what I thought..NOOOO, try to block it first!<br /><br />But...on the back....puffiness there can be a bit weird, unless needed. HA!<br /><br />I winced when I first read the frogging thing..ewwww.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-45895936288073267792009-11-11T07:07:38.852-05:002009-11-11T07:07:38.852-05:00I hate froggin' too... but think of it this wa...I hate froggin' too... but think of it this way: more knitting :)simply pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372212027164687984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-26241732813913398292009-11-11T06:16:28.925-05:002009-11-11T06:16:28.925-05:00Ahhhh....That's so sad and frustrating. I feel...Ahhhh....That's so sad and frustrating. I feel for you.~ The Jolly Bee ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/11757835166759513899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-81142035676589494072009-11-11T03:00:57.315-05:002009-11-11T03:00:57.315-05:00I've never heard the term "frogging"...I've never heard the term "frogging". I think if it was me, that sweater would be delegated to the back of my closet...another "one day when I feel like it" projects for the day that doesn't ever come!joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545344280343271652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-92145393346001895992009-11-11T01:45:44.925-05:002009-11-11T01:45:44.925-05:00I would really try blocking it before frogging...i...I would really try blocking it before frogging...it shouldn't affect the frogging and you don't have anything to lose by trying except perhaps a little time and effort. Weigh that against the potential of A LOT of time and effort.... Good luck!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09434489881489896842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-3321681942023241592009-11-10T20:42:39.445-05:002009-11-10T20:42:39.445-05:00Oh dear and it looks absolutely perfect from the f...Oh dear and it looks absolutely perfect from the front. I hope the redo goes smoothly.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-87364979959012834802009-11-10T20:27:30.467-05:002009-11-10T20:27:30.467-05:00It IS gorgeous. And I truly laughed out loud at S...It IS gorgeous. And I truly laughed out loud at Sonja's suggestion to hunch over. ;)<br /><br />I myself was going to say I would try the blocking, and if didn't work, I'd just wear a blazer with it. :) I <i>hate</i> going backward and redoing.kath001https://www.blogger.com/profile/15419353146614030036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-12079016533448508112009-11-10T20:17:07.500-05:002009-11-10T20:17:07.500-05:00Your knitting is lovely! I'd love to be able t...Your knitting is lovely! I'd love to be able to do this, but I KNOW I would run into something like this every time and I'm not a very patient person when it comes to re-doing something. I do hope you stick with it though... It would be worth the effort!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564840073358020600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-28589030592183686802009-11-10T19:56:46.370-05:002009-11-10T19:56:46.370-05:00Ah Deb I feel your pain...LOL! I hate when that ha...Ah Deb I feel your pain...LOL! I hate when that happens:-( It is such a pretty color and pattern. But once it is right you will always have it and cherish it:-)Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016058828515830560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-81235690078095990572009-11-10T19:54:19.368-05:002009-11-10T19:54:19.368-05:00Oh my Gosh, How disappointing! I would be in tear...Oh my Gosh, How disappointing! I would be in tears myself. I think I would also be so mad that I would be determined to make it right. It really looks beautiful from the front! It will be fantastic when fixed. Really, it will!KarenBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11354372312817808972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-21271499726178565412009-11-10T19:52:26.736-05:002009-11-10T19:52:26.736-05:00Oof! I would cry. Your sweater is beautiful- I lov...Oof! I would cry. Your sweater is beautiful- I love that pattern. Maybe if you hunch over? :) I've been in the same spot before and had to put it away for awhile. You have a great attitude.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15599377.post-47825648057654262692009-11-10T19:33:47.415-05:002009-11-10T19:33:47.415-05:00Oh too bad! It looks so great from the front...wha...Oh too bad! It looks so great from the front...what the heck is "frogging"? It doesn't sound like fun!<br />blessings,<br />NikiNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.com