Yes, I'm still crying.
After initial blocking, it was about a foot too long for Mr. Robincat. So, I thought.. hrm... front load washer + handwash cycle = success. I forgot one factor.
Patons Merino felts like a motherf*cker. (Sorry, G'mamom, there was really no other word for this.)
I'll post pics after I quit beating my head against the wall and finish stretching it out to Mrs. Robincat size.
I need chocolate... or valium... or a stiff drink... or a good... nevermind. I need a frackin' time machine.
Okay.. I'm ready to do some "after" pictures. I think it's salvageable, but I may have to cut off the sleeves and call it a vest. I'm having trouble with the left arm, but everything else is actually stretching to his size (and not shrinking back when I turn my head). Of course, the cabling is much subdued now, but he kinda likes that look.
3 comments:
Oh, NO! Hopefully when you get over the initial rage you can still make something nice out of it. It was a beautiful sweater.
Oh a knitters worse nightmare. I really feel for you right now. It's still beautiful and hopefully is salvagable!
Oh, whatever. just tell people you meant to do it. it's a design feature. i kinda like the way it looks.
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