Froggy Knits

March 07, 2005

why yes, I do still knit sweaters ...hee,hee

It looks like Lara is way on the small side so a rippin' is in order. I'm on gauge and the smallest size fits a 40 inch bust (i think) but its too small. As it turns out I knitted the sleeve at gauge (18 st/4in), but then started to knit tighter as I tried to tame the slightly unspun yarn hoping this would help reduce the amount of split stitches I was creating. Well, it worked, but it also created at 19 st/4in fabric (duh). So the sleeve is visibly another gauge than the front and back. And of course I prefer the tighter gauge so that means the sleeve gets a rippin' too. This was one of those "something feels wrong", but I just kept right on knitting. Can't even hate on Lara anymore than I already have 'cause I should have stopped when I first felt it going awry. Too bad it took a sleeve, back and front before I decided to wise up. Hopefully going up a size will help that out (or maybe two). Don't really think the small would have worked out anyway even if I were on gauge considering how small the back turned out.

After sitting around in a bag for months and moving from one basket to another. I finally picked up Flo again. Haven't worked on her in a while. I finally reworked that collar so now its on to the buttons. She could probably use another blocking but for now I am happy just to be working on her. For some reason this is a very funny sweater. If I photograph it on the sofa or chair, its pretty true to color but if I try it on it takes a whole 'nother hue. Go figure. I'm going to have a time getting some FO pics outta this sweater when its finally done.


Now where are my buttons? Humph...

See, you get no attention for being bossy. When I feel like it, I'll just button her up and hit the road. Humph, that, Flo.

Ok, I'm a bit concerned that I am now having conversations with my knits. I'll have to get out more, lol.

Posted by froggy at March 7, 2005 08:20 PM
Comments

What up with these two chicks? Lara's being testy and Flo is bossy?!?! You better give them a piece of your mind...

Flo looks great...I like the color a lot..nice, nice nice!!!

Posted by: Christie at March 7, 2005 09:07 PM

Boss that knitting around!

I do love flo...and good for you on Lara! You are the boss! :)

Looking terrific..that color however photographed is beautiful!

Posted by: heather at March 7, 2005 09:25 PM

Like, there's anything wrong with conversating with one's knits?

Posted by: claudia at March 7, 2005 09:53 PM

oooh...pwetty sweater!

Posted by: Anne-Caroline at March 7, 2005 09:58 PM

It's worse when your knits start talking to you!

Posted by: stephanie at March 7, 2005 10:12 PM

Gotta keep the knits in line - sounds like Lara needed to be brought under control - she sure got hers! Flo is great - love that colour (if it's the colour I think it is...) it's one of those colours you think will go with nothing but actually goes with everything - like red shoes!

Posted by: sally at March 8, 2005 12:16 AM

wahouuuu superbe !!! everything is great, color and pattern !!!

Posted by: Annabel at March 8, 2005 02:56 AM

That's a beautiful cardi! And congrats on your new lacework :-) You've been doing a wonderful job so far!

Posted by: lyn at March 8, 2005 02:58 AM

Flo looks dead pretty. Why not talking to your knits, I talk to my plants!

Posted by: Sophie at March 8, 2005 05:45 AM

Great Job! I LOVE Flo. I can see wearing her with anything and going with you every where! Can you come over and give my sweaters a talking too? I am too whimpy with my knits. I can hear them laugh at me when I turn my back. how's Miss Mini?

Posted by: Marie at March 8, 2005 06:37 AM

Flo is lovely and hey, my knits talk to me!

Posted by: Wendy at March 8, 2005 06:56 AM

The cardigan is very beautiful, i love this modele, congrats You've been doing a wonderful job

Posted by: Krystine at March 8, 2005 06:57 AM

Hey sweet Froggy! Sorry Lara is such a pill--it is so pretty though. Hopefully the second time around will be better since you know how the yarn is...

Flo is so nice! I love the simple construction and the lovely color. :)

We should get together again soon!!

Posted by: Lolly at March 8, 2005 07:29 AM

I love Flo - the perfect "go with everything" sweater! Can't wait to see the new and improved Lara!

Posted by: Jackie at March 8, 2005 07:40 AM

Flo looks wonderful! I love that style of cardi.

Posted by: eyeleen at March 8, 2005 08:35 AM

that color on bossy flo is lovely. you talk some sense into her. and lara too. :)

Posted by: melissa j at March 8, 2005 08:46 AM

I love that color! I can't wait to see her buttoned up and ready to go!

Posted by: Samantha at March 8, 2005 09:02 AM

Lara is well worth the re-work. When I wear her, the compliments just keep coming my way. BTW - Flo is beautiful, if you finish her soon, she will be ready for the spring weather, hopefully coming our way.

Posted by: lisa at March 8, 2005 09:14 AM

I love the shape, I love the color. I just love that sweater! (What pattern is it?)

Posted by: Colleen at March 8, 2005 09:30 AM

I found Lara too small also and had to reknit the entire body. It was worth doing as she is beautiful and comfy. You consoled yourself well....Flo is great!!

Posted by: margene at March 8, 2005 11:36 AM

Wow! She's a beauty!!! The colour is lovely too!!! ^_^

Posted by: lana at March 8, 2005 12:52 PM

Who talks to their knitting...not Ei! Hehe!

Flo looks so pretty and she is almost done. Sorry about Lara. At least you only have to frog to the sleeves...right?

Posted by: Eilene at March 8, 2005 01:01 PM

flo really is gorgeous. sorry about the problems with lara -- but it sounds like they both got a good talking-to!

Posted by: mrspilkington at March 8, 2005 01:12 PM

This cardigan is really nice.

Posted by: Denise at March 8, 2005 09:27 PM