The Hourglass Sweater is back on the needles. It turns out that my gauge for the sweater was spot on with a size 6 needle, and therefore the crazy modifications I'd made on the first go-around weren't really necessary. Also since starting the first sleeve, I learned that a turned hem should be started with a two-sizes smaller needle.So I've started fresh, and I'm enjoying the counting necessary for making a garment, with the stockinette stitch keeping things basic enough for me to muddle through with a head cold. I will start some lace soon (and the Logan River Wrap is a great idea!) to remain optimistic that I won't be sick forever. And when I'm through with being sick, I'll have a great sweater to wear.
2 comments:
Glad you're getting gauge and have the techniques for the rolled hem down. Soon you'll have a new sweater! And the color is so pretty.
Isn't stockinette ideal when you are sick? That must be the only time I enjoy doing it though ;-)
Have you left sleeve island yet?
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