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Wednesdays Are For Knitting

September 26, 2012 By Carole

I thought I’d be posting a finished orange shawl today since I was right on track to have it done by my birthday. Last week, however, as I was happily knitting along, I noticed that my ball of yarn was shrinking rapidly. I ignored this, of course, and kept moving forward. And the ball of yarn shrunk some more. I kept going, though, since I was sure I’d have enough. By the time I’d finished the 3rd eyelet repeat I was pretty certain I was in trouble. Like any good knitter, however, I began to knit faster, hoping to beat the yarn to the finish somehow. It comes as no surprise to you, I’m sure, that my plan to outrun the yarn did not, in fact, work.

Last Friday I ripped back about 4 inches, to the point where the smaller version of the pattern started. There is nothing quite so discouraging to a knitter as this, I think we can all agree. I didn’t start to feel encouraged again until Monday night, when I finally reached the point in my yarn where I knew I was moving forward again. With a little luck and some dedication I will still have this baby finished and blocked in time to go with me to Salt Lake City on Thursday.

Yup. No problem.

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  1. Geri says

    September 26, 2012 at 7:00 am

    Knitters never seem to win when playing chicken with yarn yet we keep on trying 🙂 Perfect color to wear with the fall folliage!

  2. Katie K says

    September 26, 2012 at 7:07 am

    I recently finished a shawl with only 5′ of yarn left; another one took 300 more yards of yarn than the pattern called for, so I had to use another color. Gone are the days when designers overestimated yardage. Anyway, looking forward to seeing your finished shawl.

  3. Manise says

    September 26, 2012 at 7:16 am

    Oh that is a pisser! My guess is a 2 toned look using another color for the last 4 inches would not be an option. I’m sure the shortened version will still be beautiful. Looking forward to the blocked and modeled shots.

  4. Dinah says

    September 26, 2012 at 7:41 am

    Been there done that. I don’t think knitters ever .learn!

  5. Cyndy says

    September 26, 2012 at 7:52 am

    Mmm, delicious fall colors. Have a good trip!

  6. Marilyn says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:05 am

    Good luck with the finishing! Have a fun trip. 😀

  7. Jo-Ann says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:13 am

    Love the autumnish pumpkin spicey color! You’ll have it done, I have faith 🙂

  8. Robby says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Been there. Ripped that.

  9. Suzy says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Well, yarn-racing (heh, thanks for that) aside, it looks pretty!

  10. Kym says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:21 am

    Gosh, I hate when that happens! But I can’t wait to see the finished shawl . . . IN REAL LIFE!!! 🙂

  11. Patty says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:33 am

    Have a wonderful trip Carole. That photograph is beautiful! And I’m sure the shawl is too!

  12. margene says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:35 am

    You’ll finish the shawl in time, but then you must be prepared with another project (or two) for the retreat! Can you believe we’ll be hugging and laughing IRL tomorrow night!? Your room awaits, my dear! 1 more sleep.

  13. Kati says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:42 am

    I just did this with a shawlette I was knitting. My very supportive boyfriend asked me why I seemed to be knitting more purposefully and quickly and I tried to explain to him the concept of faster knitting = beating the end of the yarn. He nodded at me and then slowly walked away.

    P.S. I did beat the end of the yarn! HA take that.

  14. Kati says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:43 am

    *meant to be said to the yarn gods, not other knitters, naturally*

  15. Donna says

    September 26, 2012 at 8:55 am

    Ughhh – I hate when that happens. It’s so discouraging. I bet you are wearing that on the plane tomorrow! You show that yarn who’s boss.

  16. Kim says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:03 am

    It’s such a pretty color though….you’ll get it done, I know you will. 🙂

  17. Mary K. in Rockport says

    September 26, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Four inches! That’s tragic.

  18. Jo says

    September 26, 2012 at 10:49 am

    I couldn’t stop smiling while reading your descrription of yarn racing. We’ve all been there! Lately, I’ve taken to compulsively weighing my yarn–it works about as well as knitting faster!

  19. susan says

    September 26, 2012 at 11:58 am

    You could have made it! Coward!

  20. jill says

    September 26, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    Well, you solved the problem and now have more yarn to add to your afghan. All is right with the world. Safe travels!!

  21. Beverly says

    September 26, 2012 at 5:13 pm

    LOVE that orange! Have a fantastic trip!!

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