So I am apparently starting the year off with more "no stash acquistion" knitting. I knit this great sweater, even did some really tricky things......For instance.......
I repaired this hole that was in the sweater from
things that went awry while traveling.
Lovely job eh?
Of course I meant to cut those ends, but figured I do that later.
Then there was the great seaming job, I mean, really look at this......
Worth every penny of a Lucy Neatby video.
Unfortunately, the finished sweater looked hideous, yes hideous, drawing attention to my flaws and downplaying my assets. Even the TAO looked and only said "Did You make That?" (because of course, it's perfectly acceptable to buy ugly clothing).
I decided that rather than have it guiltily shoved in the back somewhere I would reclaim the wool immediately. Because 6 skeins of slightly fuzzy yarn is better than bad sweater mojo. So I watched TV and unraveled the entire thing. (Angel food cake helped, Loopy on the other hand hid). Now, in 2010/2011 when I decide to make something from this yarn, it will be ready.
4 comments:
You should definitely make something else from this yarn. What a pretty colorway!
Well I'm glad you learned from the Lucy DVDs. I used to own those, but promptly lost them 2 years ago during our big move. Which DVDs are those of hers? I may rebuy them because her instruction really is GOOD.
I'm going to remember this post for inspiration to reclaim yarn. I bit the bullet and donated some undesirable FO before moving. It felt good!
I *hate* it when that happens! Hopefully the next incarnation will be better. :)
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