I’ve created a monster and for once, I’m NOT talking about the cat. No, I’m talking about that big, weird splat behind him. I was foolishly optimistic that blocking would improve my latest FO, the Vee Vee shawl.
It’s not the worst thing I’ve ever knit but it’s certainly not the best. It has some good parts.
But, it’s got some wonky parts too.
It’s also got some green splotchy parts. Thanks KnitPicks. <- sarcasm.
The yarn is KnitPicks Chroma Worsted and it bled. Green. Ugh. I’d care, if this thing wasn’t such a monstrosity already.
I’m kinda over it. Oh well. You learn just as much from failed experiments as you do successful ones. The lesson here: Good intention isn’t enough. Sometimes, planning things in advance actually helps.
And so, for my next trick, I’ll knit a sweater from a pattern! Hard to believe but so far, I’m mostly on pattern with this one.
Cat Sweater #1 is nearing completion! This one is for my sister, who’s a smaller size than I am. I couldn’t resist trying it on anyhow. I think it’s going to be perfect! I can’t wait to start mine. I think instead of making a larger size, I may just go up a couple needle sizes for myself. (because while I can follow a pattern, I can’t do it for long!)
FogKnits 
Your kitty sweater is really cute. I don’t think that shawl is that crazy.
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It’s not the worst but I’m used to loving everything I make. I’m sorta ambivalent about this one. I like the individual pieces, so there’s that :)
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You’re knitting a pattern!?! I love that shawl (except maybe the green bits…). The edging is amazing :D
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I’ve only got the neckline detail to do and then I can say I knit a pattern almost entirely, I made one little addition of a paw print to the back. It’s turning out really cute!
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Ohh I love the kitty jumper! And I actually quite like the quirky monster splat – it’s very distinctive.
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I definitely like it better if I think of it as monster splat!
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I think the shawl is beautiful!
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Thank you! Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder with this one :)
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I don’t know what you’re talking about that shawl is absolutely fantastic
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Your shawl is looking good too! Love the color you picked!
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