My husband used to tease me that the rip-it stitch was my favorite. The right yarn will appear for FP and th right pattern will appear for this gorgeous yarn.
It's beautiful yarn, but I think that you've made the right decision. The yarn will be fantastic in a chevron type pattern or regular repeating lace pattern, but for the FPS (IMO!) a solid or nearly solid will show off the lace much better. You're still very brave though, not sure I could have managed that, even with a pint of vodka for company!
That yarn is truly beautiful and I'm sure you'll find something else to showcase it.
Also, I'm not usually this slow, but I finally put 2 + 2 together. Months ago I Googled "toe up socks" and used your Turkish Cast On tutorial. Just today, I put the 2 together and realized it's from your blog. Sheesh! So a big thank you for that. You helped me do my first toe-ups.
Keep telling yourself, "Knitting is a process, not just a project. It's the journey, not the destination." Does it make you feel better?? Theyarn is really pretty, it will find a project someday. wwwww
I wonder what it would be like in a more traditional shawl that doesn't change direction as much? Let me know if you want to get rid of it. It may work for the Cherry Blossom shawl I've always wanted to knit but could never find the right pink colorway.
I understand! I just started a shetland triangle with a yarn I thought would not be too variegated for the lace patt. A few repeats showed me I was wrong and I quickly ripped it out. Still trying to learn which kind of lace patts can "take" color changes.
Painful, yes, but it had to be done. Call me if you need to talk it over :o)
ReplyDeleteI am so, so sorry. All that hard work lost. It's worth looking for just the perfect yarn, however as FP sucha pretty knit.
ReplyDeleteYou'll feel better when you find the perfect yarn and the stole just is beyond beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSquiggly yarn!? I know it well...
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Be the boss of your knit - make it look fabulous. You have the power.....
ReplyDeleteSo very sorry. I believe out of respect for the yarn, we need a moment of silence.
ReplyDeleteSigh.
ReplyDeleteLook out for incoming stash !
Em. xxx
A sad day. :-(
ReplyDeleteMy husband used to tease me that the rip-it stitch was my favorite. The right yarn will appear for FP and th right pattern will appear for this gorgeous yarn.
Bummer, dude.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh. I'm sorry!
ReplyDelete{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
ReplyDeleteIt had to be done. This yarn will be something more beautiful from a pattern much more fitting.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Chris though. A moment of respectful contemplation for the woman who had the wisdom and fortitude to rip back all that hard work.
damn.. so sorry that it didn't work out! when in doubt rip it out... much less heart ache in the long run
ReplyDeleteguess what some yarn arrived for swatching today ... now if I can only find the energy to swatch tonight.. i have a stinking cold!
Sympathy.
ReplyDeleteThat had to hurt!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful yarn, but I think that you've made the right decision. The yarn will be fantastic in a chevron type pattern or regular repeating lace pattern, but for the FPS (IMO!) a solid or nearly solid will show off the lace much better. You're still very brave though, not sure I could have managed that, even with a pint of vodka for company!
ReplyDeleteyou made the right decision!
ReplyDeleteIt's always hard to visit the frog pond, but better early than late!
ReplyDeleteThe yarn is so pretty in the ball, I'm sure you will find another knit for it =)
Good luck!
Too bad --- but you will find both a beautiful pattern to show of the yarn and a beautiful yarn to show off your Forest Path as well.
ReplyDelete(((((hugs)))))
ReplyDeleteI know you need them.
But you did the right thing!
That yarn is truly beautiful and I'm sure you'll find something else to showcase it.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I'm not usually this slow, but I finally put 2 + 2 together. Months ago I Googled "toe up socks" and used your Turkish Cast On tutorial. Just today, I put the 2 together and realized it's from your blog. Sheesh! So a big thank you for that. You helped me do my first toe-ups.
Put it away and don't even look at it for a while. On the brighter side, you certainly must NEED some new yarn now...
ReplyDeleteWell now you'll just have to get new yarn for your shawl. We won't look, promise.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad sight for sure. All that work back in a ball.
ReplyDeleteWhat are you using instead?
ReplyDeleteKeep telling yourself, "Knitting is a process, not just a project. It's the journey, not the destination." Does it make you feel better?? Theyarn is really pretty, it will find a project someday. wwwww
ReplyDeleteI wonder what it would be like in a more traditional shawl that doesn't change direction as much? Let me know if you want to get rid of it. It may work for the Cherry Blossom shawl I've always wanted to knit but could never find the right pink colorway.
ReplyDeleteSo what's happening? Did you find another yarn? The suspense is killing me.
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ReplyDeleteI understand! I just started a shetland triangle with a yarn I thought would not be too variegated for the lace patt. A few repeats showed me I was wrong and I quickly ripped it out. Still trying to learn which kind of lace patts can "take" color changes.
ReplyDeleteHellllllooooo?? Are you too discouraged to blog? Please contact earth - we miss you and P-man!
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