Froggy Knits

July 04, 2005

secretly wanting to be 10 again?


~Rowan 29 Navigator~


After knitting a couple of pieces, the size seemed a bit odd (i know, i know, what's new). Guess I was just lovin' the stripes a bit much to notice. When it comes to Rowan patterns, I'm obviously pretty used to knitting the third size on all patterns. But somehow I missed the lit' bit at the beginning of this pattern that states that it is written for childrens, womens and mens. So instead of the third womens size, I have knit the bolded size (4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44). Of course it took two pieces to realize that and then I automatically went for the third womens which turned out too big. According to schematics and measurement, I should really knit the 34 (ironically one size up from the 10...weird huh), so now I'm actually knitting my size finally...huh...sigh.


~mini tee vs my tee~

If this sweater wasn't primarily black, I would try to see if mini would entertain the idea of wearing it. But she's all about color and I'm pretty happy about that. But as I realized it was a bit too big for her (according to one of her favorite perfect fitting tees), a bit small for me (compared to one of my favorite tees) and comparing them, I couldn't help but think...are my tee's too tight. They look so similar in size and we are (obviously) not similar in size. I'm hoping that a "real friend" would let me know. 'Cause really guys, I don't want to be 10 again nor to I want to wear clothes that are too tight, lol. Maybe mini's clothes are a on the loose size as I'm always trying to squeak an extra year or two outta garments. Hmmm...

Posted by froggy at July 4, 2005 08:45 PM
Comments

I always wear my tee shirts really tight. I think it's just a matter of preference.

Posted by: Stacie at July 4, 2005 09:47 PM

Mini didn't try to get you to finish the sweater and give it to her?

Posted by: Lauren at July 4, 2005 09:49 PM

i say wear it tight and show off your gorgous bod! it is such a fantastic t-shirt that you just have to finish it!

Posted by: jacqueline at July 4, 2005 10:43 PM

Aw, damn! That sucks. What are you going to do?
You don't wear your shirts too tight. At least not the ones I've seen you in. Maybe you wear tighter stuff when not knitting? :P

Posted by: isel at July 4, 2005 10:43 PM

Oh dear, at least you're back on track now. I think kiddies wear their Ts loose whereas we wear our Ts more fitted. I bought a kiddie T once and it fits in the body, but the armhole is tight and small!

Posted by: erin at July 5, 2005 03:03 AM

Ha ha - that's so funny about the tees - it's true that sometimes I go to Gap and think I'm in the teens section, but it's not! But I think yours looks great!

Posted by: Anne-Caroline at July 5, 2005 06:52 AM

Plus, that yarn will stretch out a bit. Maybe it will fit after blocking and stretching?

Posted by: Colleen at July 5, 2005 07:18 AM

I am with Colleen--do you think you could black it for a little width and length? It is very pretty.

Posted by: Lolly at July 5, 2005 07:43 AM

I hate that! I've re-knit my current wip twice now. It happens some times. Talk to you soon...

Posted by: Julia at July 5, 2005 09:21 AM

I feel your pain with Rowan patterns. In fact I made a whole post on my blog about them. I always wind up with sweaters that don't fit, but I love their yarn and patterns.

Posted by: BabblingB at July 5, 2005 09:42 AM

Tight tees, bay-bee! That's the way I wear mine.

And I'm totally lovin' those stripes, too.

Posted by: Becky at July 5, 2005 10:17 AM

I love the summery stripes! How beautiful! Glad you got the right size going now too... :) Happy knitting!

Posted by: Dani at July 5, 2005 11:06 AM

Puh-leeze. It's gonna look great on you!

you got nice curves...flaunt em.

Posted by: heather at July 5, 2005 12:12 PM

T-shirts look best when they are a tad tight, I think. Cute pattern!

Posted by: Moni at July 5, 2005 03:17 PM

I fins that comparing knitted items to other fabric can be very misleading. My knitted items are always wider than my tees.

Posted by: Pioggia at July 5, 2005 10:30 PM

Oh boy! That sounds like something I would do! Hee.
I like my tees to be fitted. But whatever you are comfortable in is great! Don't worry, I'm sure they're fine!
I love that top you're making though. Hope you don't have to start all over. Bummer.

Posted by: heather at July 6, 2005 08:35 AM

I knit that sweater for my fella this winter-spring. Love it. It has such a casual but attractive fit. I did his in the style with the funnel neck and no stripes- but I substituted a much cehaper yarn.
Yours is going to be lovely for sure

Posted by: Sarah at July 6, 2005 10:53 AM

Dittto Heather; show the curves. I am lovin' the black-and-white stripes.

Posted by: MJ at July 6, 2005 05:03 PM

tight t's are a good thing sometimes. hope it all works out!

Posted by: erika at July 6, 2005 05:43 PM

who wouldn't be 10 again, given the chance? i think my designs have a definite hint of the nursery about them.

Posted by: anna at July 13, 2005 07:46 AM