I decided that I wanted to make the Herringbone Poncho. I have this really great cotton yarn and thought it would be perfect. The yarn is perfect for it, see it in the picture up there? The knitter however is another story. Ack! I don't know where my brain was, but the pattern calls for 12mm needles and dummy here picked up 9mm...What?!?! This is not a little difference in size people. *sigh* So ten rows in and ripppppp.......
Since I seem to be doing such a wonderful job on my knitting, I decided not to pick of the scarf I'm working on. I just don't think I could stomach three strike outs in one week.
I so enjoyed everyone's comments yesterday. There are a disgusting number of morning people out there! I just say that because I'm jealous. You see, I used to be a morning person. Then, when I was in college, I had a job in a bar and that killed early mornings for me. I do want to clarify one thing though....just because I'm quiet in the morning, doesn't mean that I'm quiet all the time. Hardly! I've said it before, I can have a conversation with the wall, once I get warmed up...just ask those that know me!
I'm off to see what see what everyone else has been up to...hope your projects are moving along better than mine!
ah UGH those bad knitting days hit everyone every once and a while. I usually put everything giving me trouble in indefinite time-out---and merrily start something mindless that I know I'll have instant success with. New project--great success---does wonders for the knitting self-esteem!
ReplyDeleteI sure hope you find your mistake (s) on the knitting. I hate when that happens. I also find the mistake easily when it has been in time out. Hopefully you will have the same success!
ReplyDeleteOh one of those weeks! I'm sorry Melissa, just remember, "Tomorrow is another day". Hugs!
ReplyDeleteit happens. sometimes i find it helps to throw the hissy fit before i tink back and look for my mistake ;-)
ReplyDeleteHey, you're doing good to even be working on anything.. I finished Teddy #4 and now need to get started on #5.. but methinks I need to do something else for a break. Hmm.. wonder what? Maybe do a few more of the flowers on my poor neglected Japanese Flower shawl? ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteI've been having a bit of that this week with the sewing. Often I think it's a sign I should take a week off and bake cookies or just read books.
ReplyDeleteI feel for you in regards to your knitting. It can be so frustrating to realise mistakes well after they have been made. I hope you can rectify your sparkly black project! Jacinta
ReplyDeleteI have so had knitting weeks like that! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI hate when good projects go bad! Not just knitting for me. Sewing, scrapbooking, card-making. *sigh* So frustrating!!!
ReplyDeleteBeen there, the good thing...it gets better :) Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteHehehehe, I love the card your boys picked out for Mother's Day. I had a sleep in, my kids weren't even home, so a very peaceful morning. I am a night person, but cannot indulge anymore as I have to be up at 6am for work :( But once up I am happy enough, but it does take a nice warm shower to get me going.
ReplyDeleteI recon you are a knitting ninja :)
xxo Sandi
Errgh. Some days with writing are like that for me... I end up having to scrap whole pages of what I tried to write, and I realize the next day, it was horrible! Best thing to do: walk away. You'll get a little space and be great when you get back to it. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh! I feel your frustration! In times like these, I think it's best to just put it all aside for awhile and let the bad knitting vibes pass. I know you'll have more success this week. :)
ReplyDeleteOh to have days like these... we all do. Can't wait to see what came up that occupied your time while your projects lay waiting. :)
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