I've almost finished knitting the first sleeve of the pullover I was asked to finish. I got the hang of colour changes and shaping, but I began to wonder if there's enough yarn for the second sleeve. Yesterday I got out my scale to help me decide. First I weighed the second needle - 16g. Then I weighed the sleeve and took off 16 - 138-16=122g. Then I measured the yarn that's left - 92g. While the method isn't terribly accurate, it's clear that there isn't enough yarn to knit the second sleeve.
What to do, what to do? I could abandon the project; I could knit three-quarter length sleeves; or I could knit the sleeve all in white, as there's plenty of that. While option one is tempting, I'll probably go with three. Perhaps that's what the original knitter intended? I have no idea.
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My choice would be all white. It would be tough to abandon the project this far in, and if it's cool enough to wear a sweater, I prefer long sleeves. That said, it might be nice to have at least one 3/4 length sleeve sweater in my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteGood choice. Perhaps you can include the blues in the cuffs or as some scattered diamond motifs just to integrate the entire sweater? I had once used 3 colours in the border and cuffs of my pullover as if it was part of the pattern.
ReplyDeleteI did think of doing a chevron on the sleeves to link to the back and front, but I’m quite fed up now, so will probably just use white.
DeleteI can relate to that. Sleeves take as much time and yarn as knitting a sleeveless sweater.
DeleteNa pewno coś wykombinujesz i będzie śliczny sweterek :)
ReplyDeleteOh no, this is the worst kind of problem. When you're not enjoying the project as it is and then you've got to get creative about it :(
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will make it wonderful any way you choose. ;) :)
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