May 16, 2004
3 Skeins Down 2 Skeins RIP
Was looking at a grand finale of the booga when I realized that I would not have enough of the 2 skein combo pictured below to finish the straps. I really wasn't lookin' for a certain type of progression with the colors originally, but the kureyon color 71 has black running through it or this dark deep purple color of some sort and I didn't want to add the additional color (lighter kureyon) above that or have dramatically different straps (I am changing up the top of the bag a bit).
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kureyon 71
So I decided to rip them and throw another skein in the mix and then rework the top in 1 skein of color 71 and the straps in the other.
I didn't even get a chance to take a quick photo of the 95% finished bag 'cause I didn't want to mull over my decision to rip and settle for what I knew I wasn't crazy about.
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rip back to first 3 skeins
Don't really know what I am going to end up with, but I know that I want be happy with customization decisions that I make. One of my knitting goals of focus at the moment is to knit what feels right and not just note what I would change if I happen to knit this project again. The second time knit theory isn't happening as much as I anticipated, so hopefully this will make me happier with the projects the first and only time around.
Posted by froggy at May 16, 2004 03:10 AM
i love all the colors in your bag! i've thought about getting 3 different skeins of noro from my lys to do one so that it's uber-stripey. is that all one color, or multiple colors?
Wow, what a gorgeous colourway of Kureyon! Amazing - they just keep coming. I'm trying to collect Kureyon (as well as Koigu LOL) so I have a little souvenir of every year's colourways. That bag is just beautiful!
I agree with you about the first time knit and change goal. It may be tedious, but you'll be much more satisfied with the finished product, and cherish it even more knowing the dedication that went into it.
Your bag is going to be just beautiful when its finished, I just can't wait to see how it comes together!
I hear ya. Rip and redo is the only way to go. I have a bunch of projects that I don't wear/use because I didn't invest the time in them the first time. Took me a long time, but I've finally learned that making the investment the first time is totally worth it. The kuryon pics are incredible.
