And it's full of mistakes.
For one thing, and the biggest mistake; it is way too big for me.
I started knitting this sweater in July. I thought I would complete it around Christmas or so. So in that sense, January 12th isn't too far off.
I wanted to make this sweater for myself after finishing this one in June.
The small one I made as a challenge to myself and for an unknown grandchild to be. My idea was that knitting a similar one for myself would help us stay connected over what appears will be quite a distance of miles. Not a bad idea.
My first problem was that the pattern was created for a 3 year old. My second problem is that I thought I could adapt it for myself. I'm not that advanced a knitter.
See how the brown drops down over the shoulders? It's not supposed to do that.
So, after what you can imagine are many, many, many, hours of knitting I have a sweater that, well, is OK, but it's obviously too large.
But, I am going to wear it. AND I am going to enjoy it. Because it's a lesson learned.
I've already started another sweater for myself. One I will check carefully along the way to see that it fits. One for which I have an actual pattern.
I've made many mistakes during my years. I think the worst thing a person can do is deny them. The next worst thing is to not learn from them and then allow feelings of guilt and remorse to haunt you.
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7 comments:
Love this post! Love your sweater! I don't think it was a mistake at all :)
I think it looks great. One thing I recently read is that once you turn 40 and are actually looking around, there are no grown-ups like we thought we might one day turn into. We still have to navigate life the same as we always did, but have to learn from our mistakes better. I love your post.
Victoria, it's a lovely sweater! Big means cozy! Warm, comfortable and hand-made by you! Mistakes turn to fashion trends sometimes. Falling down sleeves.... hmmm... Next thing, we will see it in 'Vogue'!
I like bears and dear!
I don't need to say 'Stay Warm', because now, you will stay warm!
Well done! Coming from the land of the Mary Maxim sweater - my mom made me the "train" sweater 52 years ago - all the other little girl's mothers made the ballerina sweater -I think it is glorious to have a matching grandma sweater & grandchild sweaters so have included a Mary Maxim link potentially for grandpa's moose sweater. http://www.marymaxim.ca/books-patterns/patterns/sweater-patterns/moose-cardigan-pattern.html
You've inspired me to take a look at some of my UFOs (unfinished objects) and do some knitting myself.
Hey there owner of ourlifeinidaho.blogspot.com. Great site. I think you should be little more strict with the comments.
je trouve qu'il te va plutôt bien , même si toi tu le voudrais moins grand ! Il est fort joli en tout cas Bravo, même avec "the mistakes" !!!
Your sweater looks great - and I agree with the comment that big=cozy! So sweet that you will have a matching sweater with your grandchild!
Blessings from PA!
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