Knittingupastorm

Monday, March 05, 2007

Well I will be damned. When I read Yarn It's post about her not-so-wicked Wicked, I couldn't imagine why she didn't like it. And, now I know! This sweater is not flattering on me and it is way too itchy.

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You can't really tell how much it doesn't fit me. Let me see if this picture tells the story:

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It is way TOO big around the neck line. I should have cast on for the smallest size to compensate for my rather smallish shoulder width and then increased until it fit me. The arms are way TOO big as well.

I am now sure this yarn is not meant for me. I first used this alpaca to knit Something Red and that sweater looked horrible on me. Then I frogged it only to realize that alpaca is really kinky once you knit and frog it. So, I had to put the yarn into hanks, wash them and wait for them to dry. All this work and look - the thing is sucky!

I am going to put the remaining 2.5 balls and this sweater in a bag and put it in the GoodWill box. Maybe someone else will have better luck with the damn yarn.

On another note - my Essential Striped Sweater is coming along nicely - the 2nd sleeve is almost done and I think this one is a winner. I'll take a picture of it this week, hopefully.

Have a good one.

Labels: ESS, Wicked

posted by Lisa @ 9:23 a.m.

Sunday, February 25, 2007

The time has come to show some actual knitting content - with pictures and everything! I like to post pictures, but my camera's batteries needed to be re-charged, and for whatever reason I never plugged it in til yesterday. I walked by the damn thing every day, and kept saying to myself I would plug it in later. Well that later never came until yesterday. Not only did I get my ass in gear with the camera, but I am in the home stretch of finishing the ESS. See:

At this point I could decide to knit 1x1 ribbing as the pattern states, or knit the neckline like the Somewhat Cowl. I don't have this pattern, but I am guessing they are pretty close to being one in the same, except for the neckline. But no, I will complete the 1x1 rib - because I want a easy breezy sweater for those not so cold to wear a polar bear, but just cold enough to layer without a coat.

I think I'm going to like this sweater. I made some mods as you can see - I started the 2x2 ribbing at the elbow, just to give it some kick, and added decreases so it will fit over my hips. Also, instead of 1x1 ribbing at the bottom, I knit 2x2. No biggie, but I like the changes.

There is more good news for me in the knitting department, I can start knitting on Wicked again because I'm almost done with ESS and I have washed and dried Alpaca to continue with Wicked. See:

I have about 3" to knit before I start the decreases! I am still trying to decide what border I should add at the bottom - a 2x2 rib, seed stitch or the crossover pattern like the top. I have a ways to go, but I would like to resolve it soon.

BTW - I am posting this on Sunday morning KID FREE! The girls slept at my in laws last night and we watched movies until 1am this morning. Lucky girl, aren't I?

Labels: ESS, Wicked

posted by Lisa @ 8:45 a.m.

Thursday, February 08, 2007

Wicked is back on track. I am finishing up the top rib/cable section and about to start the increase for the body. The pattern looks way better using the 4mm needles and I am much happier.

I was at SnB last night with the ladies and it was really nice to get out and see them again. I won't be able to go for another night, so I'm glad I made it out.

My girls are bugging me for knitted socks so this morning we went to the stash cupboard and they picked some sock yarn. I guess I better get started eh? It looks like my Wicked might be put on hold for these two little munchkins.

Maybe.

Have a good one.

Labels: Socks for Girls, Wicked

posted by Lisa @ 9:13 a.m.

Thursday, February 01, 2007

I have ripped out Wicked. Man, I knew something was wrong after the 8th row. The stitches look all wonky and crappy. Funny thing is, I knew this was going to happen, because I was using yarn that I knit Something Red for and ripped out. The yarn is really wonky and kinky, so my stitches are really wonky and kinky. No surpirse there. So, I am going to wind this yarn on the swift to make skeins, soak them and hang them out to dry. This should help with all the kinks.

I have two untouched balls of Alpaca which I am going to immediately cast on again for Wicked and see how the stitches look. If they still look wonky, then I'll go down a needle size to 4mm and hopefully it will work out. If not, I will seriously think about buying the yarn used in the pattern.

On another note, I am wearing those socks from yesterday's post and it feels like I have sand paper on the bottom of my feet. Plus, my feet feel like they are on fire because they are so freaking hot! I love wearing wool socks because they are extremely comfy and don't make your feet feel very hot, but keep them nice and toasty all at the same time. These ones? Not so much.

Live and learn I guess. Have a good one.

Labels: Wicked

posted by Lisa @ 8:53 a.m.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

I have just converted to the new blogger - let's hope the old saying 'newer is better' is true with this upgrade. If not, I'll have to have my tech support, aka Chris, tinker around with it.

I have finished my toe up socks and hopefully post a picture soon. Toe ups are so much faster than top downs with the heel flap. The only thing I don't love about this method, is the two holes I get once I join the heel to the left and start knitting around. I'm sure there must be a way to not get those holes. Hmmmm.

I wish I had more progress on Wicked, but I don't. I am really tired after the kids go to bed and have no enery to do anything but stare aimlessly at the TV. To squeeze in some knitting time, I will put it in my purse as my carry along project, so I can get cracking on it.

Anyhoo - have a great day.

Labels: Wicked

posted by Lisa @ 9:37 a.m.

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