I ripped back 2-4 inches of the length, actually taking out one of the hip increases that it called for, and got the stitches back on the needles. Then I immediately set to the front and back shaping before binding off. It took me a couple of days to finish, but it’s done! And when… Continue reading Derecho, finally
Tag: sweaters/cardigans
A time to rip
I’ve pulled her out of time-out, and have begun ripping back that super long waist. I plan to at least pick up the stitches tonight. I don’t know how much knitting I’ll get done, but I do want to get it back on the needles so I can get her finished. This is a closer… Continue reading A time to rip
Two big mistakes
My Derecho tee is in time-out. I thought I was almost done, but no! First I should have tried it on as I went. The top part is fine, but the length is about two inches too long. I knit to the length the pattern said to knit, but I really forgot that I am… Continue reading Two big mistakes
Derecho progress too
And I’ve separated for the sleeves on my Derecho top! I plan to concentrate on knitting all three sweaters as we head into Autumn (!)
Heartfelt progress
I’ve separated for the sleeves! It felt like I was never going to get there, but knitting a little each time did make progress. I feel like the body should go a little quicker when I knit on this project, since there aren’t as many stitches on the needles.