Listen To That Inner Knitting Voice
I need to take my own advice!
The last time you saw my Hitchhiker, it looked like this:
I knew it was awful. I knew it. But I didn't want to "waste" all that knitting time, so I told myself that it would look fine when it was twisted around my neck. Still, a little voice in the back of my mind told me that I was lying.
Finally, I could no longer ignore that little voice and I ripped out the entire thing. Then I did what I should have done a long time ago. Instead of having big blocks of colors, I striped the sections, knitting two rows with one color and then switching to the other.
Much better, don't you think? It is still kind of random, but in a fun way.
Yes, definitely much, much better.
ReplyDeleteMuch nicer and I bet it's more fun to knit that way. Mine has gotten a tad boring now that I'm into the 30 teeth range.
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is much better! I would never have thought of that! Genius idea!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's more appealing, and you will enjoy wearing it more with the subtle striping.
ReplyDeleteWow-- what a difference! I really like how it changed things up. That's a trick that I never would have thought of--I'll definitely have to tuck that one away for future reference.
ReplyDeleteIt does looks better! The eyes of a knitter! Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI like the striping better, it adds just the right amount of subtlety to it, without dulling the colours!
ReplyDeleteIt IS much better! You will never regret ripping-and-restarting! XO
ReplyDeleteMUCH, much better!
ReplyDeleteSo much better! I never would have thought of doing that- a good trick to know.
ReplyDeletePerspective is everything, isn't it?!
ReplyDeleteI think you made the right decision, it is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the new shawl and you'll be happier wearing it which is worth taking it apart and starting over. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI thought it looked nice, but I hear you about the inner voice. I ignore mine all the time and wish I would listen sooner.
ReplyDeleteOh that inner voice. Like Karen I ignore mine all too often and end up doing some reknitting. I like both versions but you are the boss of your knitting. Knit on!
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