What went wrong?
Here's what I think.
Lack of proper measuring on my part mostly. In determining which size to knit, I simply based me choice on the bust measurement, and nothing else. I started knitting and blindly followed the pattern without any additional measuring. This approach usually works for me, and I have obviously been very fortunate with fit thus far. This is a very simple top, and fit is that much more important when you are making such a sleek item. I should have made it longer, narrower, shortened the lattice portion and decreased the neck-opening. Lots of fellow knitters made the Cap Sleeve Top during the KAL, and almost everyone made some modifications, so the next time I attempt this, I will certainly read more notes, measure and try it on constantly.
Here's to learning from your mistakes!
oh no!!! i have been waiting for the finished item and hoping you would tell me to knit one as it was the best piece in your wardrobe!! May not touch that pattern then..
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't the pattern really, I should have paid more attention, I will attempt it again at some point. I will certainly let you know!
DeleteOhhhh, sorry you had to waste all that work done .. yes, lesson learned but how frustrating .. oh well, now you will have the Color Affection Shawl to keep you busy ;)
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I know, there's nothing like a new project to obsess over to get over a failed project!
DeleteOh no! I was just popping over to catch up on this knit as I'm plotting my own cap sleeve tee! I will be sure to read up on mods and not blindly follow the pattern--thx for the head's up!
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