I have finally finished the first sleeve, for the third time. First sleeve was as pattern directed, frogged that. Second sleeve, after consulting with A on length, was to go above the elbow. Bright idea hits my head and I finish the bottom two inches of said second sleeve with the same lace pattern as neck front. Nope, don’t like how it sits. Third time, three rows of k1p1 rib like the original sleeve, but to the elbow. Now on second sleeve, with a wing and prayer I will be finished tonight. Fair Isle 101 Sweater is waiting in the bag for me to start. I dare not even look at it until I finish my Brown Green Gable.
My September KTC book read arrived today at the library, so I braved the warm weather with my daughters little “snow white” car that has no AC. Now I’m a bit hot and cranky, with just a hint of PMS about to hit. So…for those that swing by my blog to see what I’ve been up to…don’t read on…it’s a moment of rant for me. I should delete it, but then who will I tell of my insecure whoas of knitting and crafting. (Stop, don’t venture further)
Rant Begins: I do have to say, as I sit and knit, I think of a certain knitter out there who would be disgusted by my attempts of changing the sleeve, maybe my sloppiness in not being a perfect knit. You know what this does to me as I sit and think of this, “Too bad, so sad, we are not PERFECT like you”. (insert sarcastic mouthyness) Sorry, it’s a bit of a rant on someone who isn’t even aware that I exist in this world, someone whom I WILL not buy a book from once it is published, a certain person who is just a bit too flippin’ big for her knittin’ needles. If you have read my rant to this point, it is not YOU. This girl would never give anyone the time of day, as we are all below her station. End of Rant
not much of a guess regarding the rant persona, heh, heh. I revel in my mistakes… life, and knitting, would be boring without them. Afterall, one can buy perfectly knitted sweaters and socks. We are so NOT ready for school to start. Tomorrow I need to purchase school supplies. Hope you’re enjoying your weekend.
Wow, can’t wait to see it!!! From the sounds of it, it fits Yay you!
Whew, BTW, I know you exist so it ain’t me LOL!
I think I am going to give in and wash and dry my BG tomorrow. If it still doesn’t fit, then frog. Oh well, it happens…all that time and it sits in a bag
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Since we BOTH know it’s not me – And, I’m a novice knitter, AND, I know about you and your blog (and send gifts!) I’m DYING to know who it is!!!! I like to RANT with the best of them! Haha. I can’t wait to see your Brown Green Gable.
Are her initials possibly EJ?
OK. I don’t have a clue, but then, that is so par for the course. I am an adequate knitter meaning I screw up more often than I get it right. I have NEVER knit anything without my own personal screw ups (or design elements) and I don’t honestly think it’s right for others to judge. BTW, you are so on my admired list for redoing a sleeve 3 times. It would still be in a “to finish” bag in my basement.
Even I feel better after your rant, and I don’t know who you’re talking about, either! Hooray for human mistakes!!
Yay for another human! We’re talking about handknits here –a bit of imperfection helps us to remember these were made by human hands, people with stories — all way more interesting than something perfect.