Sometimes Mondays
07/23/2018
. . . look like letting go.
A pile of swatches and a measuring tape tell the story. This knit just ain't gonna happen. It's time for me to let it go. (Because life is too short for experiments with linen.)
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You'll find something even better!
Posted by: Carole | 07/23/2018 at 10:34 AM
It's good to know when to let go. That yarn is so beautiful, I do hope you find something even better that works without frustrating experimentation.
Posted by: Bonny | 07/23/2018 at 11:18 AM
Sorry! But that yarn! Gorgeous. Hope you can come up with something else.
Posted by: Vera | 07/23/2018 at 11:22 AM
Always challenging when yarn and pattern don’t quite want to dance together. The yarn is too lovely to partner with a pattern that will just step on its toes. It will be something beautiful at a later date!
Posted by: Geri | 07/23/2018 at 11:49 AM
Oh that is a wonderful color!
Posted by: Patty | 07/23/2018 at 11:53 AM
Oh, bummer. But good for you for knowing when to say WHEN!
Posted by: Vicki | 07/23/2018 at 12:14 PM
Linen is so wonderful, but knitting with it is DA BITCH! Sad you had to let go, but smart of you to realize it.
Posted by: margene | 07/23/2018 at 12:33 PM
You have the valor to know when to say when. I notice a number of commenters seem to feel that a different project would solve the problem— a tough concept for me to get my mind around. Anyway, good luck!
Posted by: Jo | 07/23/2018 at 02:04 PM
Oh, boo! I had the same issues trying to get gauge with Sparrow. So finally, I just looked for a pattern that matched my gauge! XO
Posted by: Kat | 07/23/2018 at 04:18 PM
Amen. It can be so freeing to let go. Let it be - let it go. Something else will turn up.
Posted by: Jane | 07/23/2018 at 08:40 PM
Hope you can find a use for that gorgeous Linen soon. Maybe something smaller to start with , like a cowl? It would look great on a natural-colored sleeveless sheath or shell. Whatever you decide, looking forward to seeing it in its next incarnation.
Posted by: Chloe | 07/24/2018 at 06:28 AM
I've used Sparrow twice ... for scarves! It makes beautiful lace :-)
Posted by: Mary | 07/24/2018 at 08:19 AM
That yarn is gorgeous...hope you find something even better for it!
Posted by: sue j. | 07/24/2018 at 10:06 AM
Admitting the problem is halfway to the solution. :-)
Posted by: Bridget | 07/24/2018 at 01:25 PM
Lovely color...and maybe, someday, a pattern will "appear." Like Kat's approach...always more than one way to "skin a cat..."
Cheers~
Posted by: Honore´ | 07/24/2018 at 06:54 PM