Shrug Gone Wrong
I had every intention of presenting a beautiful I DO shrug. Really, every intention. The thing is, after I finished knitting it.. like 3 weeks ago.. I had the feeling in my stomach that it is too big. I even got gauge. Heck, merino streeeetches... But, I hoped blocking would help. I procrastinated until last night.. and finally blocked the damned thing.
Yup, I even put on a strapless dress for you all to see. Sad to say, this little thingamajig will have to be ripped. Good thing the wedding reception won't be until the end of the year. Hallelujah. All is not lost though, because the mailman dropped this off today....*snicker* I think the gods are telling me that the shrug needs to be ripped too. Why else would I receive the yarn winder today?
Update on Clapo2: I ended up ordering that ONE skein of yarn to finish it off. It will take a month for it to get here. Keep your eyes peeled... *tap tap tap* 
Update: okay that was fun.... let's not do that again for this shrug. Thank you for the yarn winder, honey!.
posted by winnie @ 10:52 PM
5 Comments:
Oh no! Sorry about the shrug - I've never done lace so I have no idea how lace grows or not. I think it was very pretty and I'm sure the next time will be the charm! And don't you love your swift and yarn winder?
Oh man...did you rip the whole thing? Could you salvage any of it? It really looks/looked beautiful though!
i'm jealous - a ball winder and a swift, wo-whooooo! they look so pretty and yup, i'm sure made the frogging much more enjoyable. ;) the shrug will fit perfectly this time around, i'm sure!
Even with all the problems, I Do is so pretty. I hope it works out the second time around. And it looks fab with that dress.
i thought it was quite pretty, even considering the goth sleeves! i'm sure next time will be ab fab, though...
Post a Comment
<< Home