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September 13, 2006

So I got Cece up to a point where can try her on. And I'm not happy.

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I've spent the night trying to convince myself that it's fine, but looking at the photos, I can't deny it anymore.
It's too big.
I need to rip it out and start again.
I'll be in the corner, blubbering.

Posted by Donna at September 13, 2006 10:07 AM

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*passing you the tissues*
Crap I hate it when that happens. I have a pile of blue gusto that I still haven't re knit.
Cece isn't trying to tell you to go and play with some new lace yarn or anything is she???

Posted by: Carol at September 13, 2006 10:50 AM

Ooooh, I'm sorry it's not fitting. Hang in there. I'm at that point myself with Bonne Marie's Sitcom Chic sweater that I'm making for my daughter: I've ripped it twice due to size problems. I can knit and follow a pattern well but getting stuff like sweaters to fit right is a additional skill (one I don't have yet). A Cece that fits right is worth so much more than a finished one that doesn't fit so just hang in there.

Posted by: Sue at September 13, 2006 11:25 AM

I hate when that happens, which is probably why I never finish anything!

Posted by: Restless Knitter at September 13, 2006 11:38 AM

(patting you on the back consolingly, and passing cup of strong tea...) that really stinks! I hope CeCe behaves better soon.

Love those beautiful rainbows. What a gift!! And the lace swap package wasn't bad either... :)

Posted by: Debby at September 13, 2006 01:08 PM

*HUGS*

Posted by: kylie at September 13, 2006 01:29 PM

But it's best to know that now, instead of after you were done. Right? Come on, I'm trying to give you some support here, work with me.

Posted by: Chris at September 13, 2006 01:29 PM

Oh no! Sorry to hear that... Hang in there Donna... Or maybe play with some gorgeous lace yarn first? :)

Posted by: claudine at September 13, 2006 01:38 PM

i know how you'd feel. at least you're stronger than me as i will definitely start crying!!

Posted by: Michelle at September 13, 2006 01:44 PM

(passing a glass, nay, a bottle, of wine) I'll hold the swift for you

Posted by: Nat at September 13, 2006 02:06 PM

Nooooo!! Bah Humbug!! I hate that and there is nothing else to do. I know the woman on the new Knitty would cut it up and felt it, but that's not an option really, is it???!!!

Posted by: 2paw at September 13, 2006 06:47 PM

I am nearly finished the sleeve to the Cental Park Hoodie and I am at that point where I am not sure if it may be a bit small........

Posted by: Cathy at September 13, 2006 11:11 PM

Finish it, give it to someone special for Xmas
and , yes, start another one that will fit.

Posted by: Lindy at September 13, 2006 11:59 PM

Are you sure you can't fix it some other way? It's a shame to rip out all that work.

Posted by: wool winder at September 14, 2006 12:14 AM

oh bummer

Posted by: Vicki at September 14, 2006 12:57 AM

After wiping your tears, just remember that you'll love it even more because it will fit you just right. It looks like a pretty fast knit so the second time around will go even faster. I guess it does help to measure as you go....however, I find that the yarn often blooms and I don't know exactly how much bigger it will be after I block.

Posted by: Evelyn at September 14, 2006 06:06 AM

I do hate that when it happens but if there is a consolation to it I would rather it be too big than too small. Why? Because you can tell yourself, hey I am smaller than I think ;)

Oh and you were so spoilt with your lace swap, very nice.

Posted by: Sharon at September 14, 2006 09:30 AM

Well looking on the bright side of things, at least next time will be absolutely perfect, you've already had some practice. If you need tissues I am sure we can supply you with some. Happy knitting!

Posted by: Sue at September 14, 2006 10:11 AM

Oh dear, I hate it when that happens too. You have two options, give it to someone as a present and make yourself another,or rip it out and knit it again. I guess that doesn't make you feel better, but what else can you do.

Posted by: Helen at September 14, 2006 08:58 PM