So, as it happens, not all knitting projects turn out to be raging success stories. In fact, some turn out to be sad disappointments. Like this sweater. I had high hopes for my second Tegna. Mostly, those hopes had a lot to do with fixing some of the issues that I had in making my first Tegna - namely fixing the neckline that came out far wider than anticipated. Instead of fixing the problem, however, it seems to be even worse in this one. I realize that it looks okay from the front, but the view from the back shows just how ridiculously large it is (Bonus - it gives people a nice view of my big back mole which fortunately you can't see in these pics!). And there's a good chance that this sweater could go into some 1980's off the shoulder territory with just a bit of movement.
There are few things as disappointing in knitting than finishing a sweater that took weeks to make only to realize that the size is totally off. Especially since I was a good little knitter and even made a gauge swatch to make sure that the sizing was right.
On the upside, the yarn, Madeline Tosh Light, was lovely to work with and I love the bright green color - even if I am slightly camouflaged amongst the trees. Also, the lace bottom is as lovely as ever, so at least there's that. Fortunately, while resiliency may be more of a struggle in other parts of my life, I'm a resilient little knitter and already have my next project on the needles. You can't keep a good woman down, right?
Yes, like Abbe above, I wonder if there's something you could do to help it? Because it is very lovely! A careful hot wash to shrink it a bit overall?? I don't know... I'm no knitter but I am in awe of all the work in this.
Awwww, I love this sweater, wide shoulder and all! I think the slight off the shoulder is freaking cute! Hey, what's wrong with some 80s? I watched Flashdance as a kid and was like *hearteyesemoji* and never completely recovered from it. I think this is rockin and you should wear it all the time, with a cute black bra strap peeking out. Just my two cents.
How about stringing 1/8-1/4" clear elastic through the neckline? I think it looks great and with a matching spaghetti strap bra tank in lycra it would be both safe and sexy.
Could you knit a neckband onto it? I feel like there must be some ninja'ing you could do to make it wearable. It's a brilliant colour!!
ReplyDeleteYes, like Abbe above, I wonder if there's something you could do to help it? Because it is very lovely! A careful hot wash to shrink it a bit overall?? I don't know... I'm no knitter but I am in awe of all the work in this.
ReplyDeleteAwwww, I love this sweater, wide shoulder and all! I think the slight off the shoulder is freaking cute! Hey, what's wrong with some 80s? I watched Flashdance as a kid and was like *hearteyesemoji* and never completely recovered from it. I think this is rockin and you should wear it all the time, with a cute black bra strap peeking out. Just my two cents.
ReplyDeleteHow about stringing 1/8-1/4" clear elastic through the neckline? I think it looks great and with a matching spaghetti strap bra tank in lycra it would be both safe and sexy.
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