I didn't knit at all yesterday. I wanted to, though. On Saturday I discovered that I read the wrong measurement from my pattern for the guernsey sweater. I was planning to make the middle size (4-6 year old, I think). You see, prior to starting the sweater I went through and placed little x's above all of the numbers I was to use for this pattern. Well, apparently the little x's weren't obvious enough and I used a wrong number. Why didn't I just go through and HIGHLIGHT all of the measurements?! Argh! So, it turns out the section of the sweater that is all stockinette stitch should have been 2 inches longer (11 inches instead of 9 inches). This wouldn't have been a huge problem if I had noticed this error before I started the yoke pattern and had gotten more than halfway through it. Argh! So, anyway, I really don't want to rip out all of that work. My solution? I've decided that I am going to add the missing 2 inches to the top of the sweater where it calls for garter stitch. If, at that point, I discover that it looks like crap, then I may frog the yoke pattern and start over again. But, if I discover that I don't have to, then I think I will be better off. Well, anyway, at least this mistake forced me to start something new. I was so frustrated with the sweater that I decided to work on a new project (I was also afraid I might do some damage to the sweater in my frustration). The new item is small, but cute. It's a dishcloth from the Dishcloth Boutique! I selected the Wheatfields design. I'll post pictures of it in the galleries sometime this evening.
Yesterday I flew to Dallas for the birthday of my co-worker, Cathie. There was also a baby shower for her daughter along with a housewarming party. They had a keg and the guys were frying fish and Cathie, who's originally from Scotland, was making fun of her daughter's friends. She kept telling me I was getting to see what a real redneck shindig was like. To be honest, other than the cowboy hats, the country music, and the Texas accents the party wasn't too different from some of the summertime parties I've been to in Michigan. Well, I might have also selected a darker beer for the keg. I was surprised that they even cooked up some veggie burgers for the few vegetarians there. All in all, it was nice to do something different and to spend time with some of my co-workers away from the office. posted by kristar 11:04 AM
