This “lovely” vest is one of the first things I ever knit, way back in 2002, and as I was knitting I awaited the moment I could wear it with sweet anticipation. Sadly, it went horribly wrong, but I was so inexperienced I kept myself in denial until the very end.
I learned a valuable lesson about gauge, however, and did do a pretty good job of matching the Noro colorway. In case you cannot tell, it is gargantuan. More of a tunic than a vest, actually.
I’ve never frogged it, for sentimental reasons, though lately I’ve been thinking about recovering the yarn or even fulling it. Any suggestions?
I finally plied the Spinderella’s Thrums that I first spun last October. I ended up with about 170 yards of DK weight fuzzy yarn, but it’s pretty! The colorway is called “Enchanted Forest.”
*A story in which I learn the importance of gauge
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I have that same colorway of thrums, yours looks alot better than mine did though!
Posted 29 Feb 2008 at 3:52 pm ¶I have that exact same roving! Cool - cuz I’m not exactly doing a lot of spinning myself right now, but I can see how gorgeous it COULD be.
Posted 03 Mar 2008 at 7:37 pm ¶Rip it out and and make something fabulous with it. You’ll still enjoy the yarn and the memory, but you’ll have a wearable garment at the end. Plus, it’s recycling!
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