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Made a start on mom's KnitNY shrug. Despite having made a real swatch for once (BunBun's mini shrug), I realized after knitting one whole ball that mom's shrug was coming out too wide. I think I had trouble recreating the exact gauge of the swatch due to the stretch in the yarn. Must have been knitting a smidge looser this time. Oops. So now, I'm restarting.

Yup, I'm reknitting directly from the failed first attempt (below). Learned that little trick from Shannon. Sometimes you just don't have the energy to rip, you know? I know I only have to knit a long rectangle of stockinette stitch, but this project's beginning to feel more like a marathon than a sprint. Think I can get it done by Mother's Day??

(By the way, I just noticed that the super snazzy, super stretchy, Schulana Super Cotton that I'm using for the shrug and some of you asked about is now available through Knitpicks.)

posted by alison at 8:52 am | in ponch-o-long

Comments

I'm sure you can get it done before Mothers day (see my blind faith in you, I don't even know when US mothers day is but I'm sure you'll manage it!) Good luck making it to the end of the marathon!

Posted by: kerrie at April 30, 2004 9:05 AM

I'm going to give myself repetitive strain injury trying to get my mom's tank done in time. Oy.

Glad you like my trick -- makes ripping a little less painful, no? :)

Posted by: shannon at April 30, 2004 9:53 AM

Hi Alison,
I'm making the very same top from Vintage Knits as you. Put me down for the Linen Drape-along!

Posted by: Anne at April 30, 2004 10:54 AM

Count me in to the Linen Drape Along. Started a project last year, then put it away. This knitalong will be just the thing to get me to finish it!

Posted by: Cynthia at April 30, 2004 6:45 PM