Time for a less successful finished project. The Rosamund's Cardigan from the Fall 2009 Interweave Knits interested me due to the short sleeves and the neckline. I decided to knit it out of Novita Luxus Stone and used smaller needles than recommended (3.5 and 4 mm) because I was afraid of it growing too much during blocking. However, it didn't, and it ended up being too tight. It's also too short for my liking, and the increases after the waist shaping make it flare up too much for my body shape. It doesn't look very nice when held closed just by the buttons, but the hooks I bought for it didn't work out, so for the pictures it's held closed by safety needles. I was thinking of using some snaps instead of hooks, but since I have little desire to actually wear this thing, I will probably never get around to sewing them on.
What a shame. You could try blocking it again and seeing if it's able to stretch out slightly. It's such a drag to have projects not work. I've had a few lately, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the design of it though! I must agree that it is too short.
ReplyDeleteAwwww bummer! :(
ReplyDeleteAh, I'm so sorry. But I'm glad you posted the photos and explained the problems. Too often we all focus on the good stuff and try to hide the bad stuff. Are you planning to frog or gift it to someone smaller?
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I haven't made a final decision on what to do with it. Gifting it would be a good option, only I don't really have any suitable recipient in mind who both the size and style would be good for.
ReplyDeleteI think the fit is amazing, but you have to be comfortable in it, and if you think it's too tight, it's too tight. I definitely agree that it's a bit too short. If it were longer, the flare at the bottom would be just right to keep it from cutting you off at the hip.
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty... so sorry it doesn't fit like you wanted it to.
Harmi, jos neule ei täytä kaikkia odotuksia. Se ainakin näyttää ihanalta, väri ja kaikki. :) Itse vielä pohdin, sopiiko tuo malli mulle vai ei, mutta kaunis se ainakin on.
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