I haven't touched what was supposed to be a Loro vest in weeks. In all honesty I haven't been knitting much in general. But as I stared at the blue gray yarn in the corner, I felt less and less excited for it. This is unusual for me. Generally if you tell me I can't work on a project it makes me long to get those needles clicking more.
I know, I can be a bit contrary.
Yesterday I thought why am I knitting this vest? Do I really hanker for a vest?
I can't remember. But no, I'm not feeling it. I think when I was reading through the next parts of the pattern for the different pieces and was strategically thinking how I was going to ensure my pieces matched up evenly for seaming and sewing I just about fell asleep on myself.
Really? Seaming? Really sizing pieces? Ugh no. I think all I can manage right now is making sure sleeves are even.
So rip we go.
What to do with this sweater amount of worsted weight yarn? I'm kicking around between this cape thing and Flaum. What do you think? And no, I have no idea why they both start with F.
I've started two now and they are both in piles! lol
ReplyDeleteI would do Flaum because I can't see myself wearing the cape thing.
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on what would look best on YOUR body. I know I wouldn't look good in the cropped Flaum. I'd go for the cape thing.
ReplyDeleteAs for the original vest .....if you don't love it, FROG IT! Knitting should make you happy!
They are both very chic. I'd have to toss a coin. I wish I had the frogging gene. I'm always knitting something I'm hating on knowing full well it will never see the light of day once it's finished.
ReplyDeleteThank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!!! I've been in this knitting funk for awhile....knitting on things I'm not excited about but don't hate, either (they would definitely hit the frog pond like your vest if they were). But my word for my knitting lately has been 'slogging'. I linked to FLaum a minute ago....have already downloaded the pattern, yanked some worsted out of the stash....and now just have to find some needles!!!!!!! I'm excited about knitting again!! (We know this won't last, but I'm going for it at the moment!!!!) All thanks to you. Definitely----go for Flaum. It's a winner!!! We could even have a mini knitalong!
ReplyDeleteGood for you. Sometimes you just need to begin all over with new thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIf a project is not fun to knit, then frog away!
ReplyDeleteMy knitting has been on hold for a bit, too. I still love the projects on the needles, but time is the issue. Soon, I hope to pick them up again.
I like the look of Flaum.
Both lovely, I think the Flaum would definitely look gorgeous on you. I think the yarn/knitting biorhythms are down a bit at this time of year. Come autumn we'll all be knitting away like maniacs. Wishing you a good weekend. CJ xx
ReplyDeleteOooh, I vote for Flaum. That is such a gorgeous pattern.
ReplyDeleteI love to rip out and feel that release of disappointment! I hope the next project makes you happy!
ReplyDeleteI'd do the cape thing ! I guess I'd look at the comments too, of those that have followed her pattern and knitted it up. Those comments help steer me clear of troubles
ReplyDeleteAs you know my Flaum has been in time out for months, the fisherman's rib about put me in a coma. Seems like I was knitting for weeks without any progress at all. I am making it my Olympic knitting and I am going to be very strict with myself to get it done.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
These two alternatives are both great, Ellen. I'd go for Flaum. Quicker gratification for you I think.
ReplyDeleteI vote Flaum!
ReplyDeleteIt's not vest weather anyhow.... Go with the one you like best and will wear!
ReplyDeleteLife's too short to spend it knitting things that don't speak to you. I have a big box of things I started that didn't have a voice. Once in a while I enjoy sitting down and reclaiming the yarn and winding it into balls. Found yarn! I love, love, love Flaum!
ReplyDeleteI love your ruthless ability to frog a project that has lost its appeal. My way of dealing is usually to bury the thing at the bottom of the stash only to discover it many years later.
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