de·lu·sion
di-lo-ZHn/
noun
an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder.
Idiosyncratic belief – check. Rational argument – yep. Mental disorder? Clearly the writers never met a knitter.
Ahem.
We’re just under 5 weeks away from Rhinebeck. 4 more weekends to knit. I’m in my second skein for Raspberry Tart (3.5 skeins to go).
I love top down knitting but this one has me questioning the fit. The deeper neckline means the armhole depth is super shallow. I’ve measured and remeasured but I’m still not sure. This is the fun part where I just have to knit some more so I can try it on to verify.
It’ll kill me if I knit all these cables for nothing.
Speaking of, I did have to fix a cabling mistake last weekend.
Before – you can see the mistake right?
So I laddered down 15 sts for 8 rows and fixed it. I briefly considered working away in blind disregard. It was on the back after all.
But that would have been true insanity. Who can walk around with a miscrossed cable on her back at Rhinebeck?
So now she’s all fixed.
I’m hoping this little transgression is a good sign. I had to do something similar for St. Brigid and I made it just in time (can you say 2 am hood knitting?).
The yarn is perfect for this sweater. Soft, saturated and superwash. And since I bought this at last year’s Rhinebeck I’d love to wear it to the Shelridge booth.
And ok, buy another sweater’s worth.
Totally logical right? I knew I could count on you knitters.
I’ll catch you on the purl side.
And she looks quite lovely too
thanks tina
i’m far enough that i was able to try it on today – and i think it’s going to fit!
I have yet to question your logic, not about to now.
The color of that yarn is so beautiful!
now my dear, let’s be honest. you *never* question logic when it has to do with buying more yarn 😉
Keep going… you can do it x
Looking lovely.
thanks for the encouragement, sam!
That is looking great! I like the Yarn Harlot’s solution for things like this – chores? What are they? Knitting all the way! 😛
haha i’m definitely doing that. of course, when the first floor construction is all done in two (two!) weeks i expect i’ll have a bit of a diversion.
It is going to be stunning!
thanks
i’d settle for fits well and done on time!
Hello you! You are so funny, oh my goodness. Yes, we knitters thrive on delusion don’t we? And yet I don’t think you are at all delusional, 3.5 skeins is totally doable
Love the colour, I just know its going to be gorgeous! xo
Sounds logical to me. I’ll send some knitting vibes your way so you can finish in time!
Send you good vibes! You will finish in time!
Love the color: