For now, I'm going to let the cardigan sit in my knitting bag, and when I have some time over the weekend, I'll begin the frogging process. After my many frustrating hours trying to work those sleeves, I knew that I needed some inspiration so watched a wonderful documentary about Bill Cunningham, the New York Times On The Street photographer. I grew up with his photographs. His love of fashion and his keen eye could not have been better described than in this loving and poignant film. I think of us crafty folks as people who appreciate color, structure, pattern, and the joy of wearing hand-made clothes. Cunningham hand-crafts in a different way -- with his camera -- and through his love of images, he shows his appreciation for all the things that we care about. If you haven't seen this gem, I strongly recommend it.
I'm really glad you found your peace through blogging and the documentary, I know doing things like that always help me too. Sometimes you just need to let it out. Isn't it great to know your readers have such great ideas!
ReplyDeleteFrogging is a little bit painful, but who knows, maybe it will be relaxing!
ReplyDeletePerhaps we've all been to this point at one time or another and our comments yesterday reflect comments on our own experiences.
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Gerry
Alright, I know this is a cardigan which is probably the last thing you want to make, but I just discovered Agatha by Andi Satterlund and I think it's phenomenal. Link:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/agatha-6
Awww, you poor thing. I feel your pain. Sending giant potential ripping back hugs your way. I think you're making the right decision. If you aren't happy with it all those hours will be wasted because you just won't wear it. Might as well use the yarn for something you are going to love and treasure :)
ReplyDeletethe colors in that video are awe inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteI loved that Bill Cunningham documentary, too! I think the filmmakers did a great job on that.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that your yarn was not a good match for the first cardigan you had in mind, but it is gorgeous stuff and I'm sure there is something great still to be made from it. I've got some of the same yarn in my stash in gray and was saving it for Ysolda's Cria cardigan (the non-puff sleeve one).
When I have a sweater fail, I tend to go for some instant knitting gratification before I take on a new big project. Why not make a quick hat or mittens as a palate cleanser?