Bitten Again
One would think that I would have learned my lesson with my Autumn Leaves cardigan (I still don't have the replacement needle damnit, and it is all my fault for not getting it ordered yet). I started the Mr. Greenjeans sweater from Knitty, casting on with my size 8 needles, getting the body done, trying it on and discovering that yet again I have been bitten because I DID NOT SWATCH. As a result I yet again was creating something that would have fit my 10 year old.
I am nothing if not consistant. I am quite sure that the Gremlins of Gauge are totally messing with my head.
Comments
Don't let the Gremlins get you!!!!
Posted by: christie | January 3, 2008 10:48 AM
Deep breaths. knitting is fun, right? Sorry to hear about the gauge gremlins. I am convinced that swatching is a good idea...and I can't wait to see your Mr. Greenjeans, since I've thought I might make one, too!
Posted by: Joanne | January 3, 2008 11:33 AM
Oh, OUCH. So Sorry. I actually swatch now. Most of the time. Can you believe that? I never thought I would be that cautious.
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January 3, 2008 01:03 PM
I think there must be a whole lexicon of Getting the Gauge.
May I humbly suggest:
the ghouls of gauge
a ghost of gauge
a guess of gauge (my fave)
and the very rare, but welcomed, "Oh, Goody, I got gauge!"
Posted by: ellen kelley | January 3, 2008 01:41 PM
OH NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
ack!
Posted by: marianne | January 4, 2008 07:20 AM
Gremlims of gauge...hah! That explains a lot!
Posted by: Barb | January 5, 2008 09:02 AM
So sorry to hear that. . . I too am guilty of not gauging, however, I have decided it must be of infinite worth since those who are great knitter do it. Good luck with the new sweater.
Posted by: Sedruola N Maruska | January 5, 2008 01:16 PM