I’m finished with the Berry Cluster Pullover, except for sewing on the pearls. And therein lies the problem.
I had 6 mm pearls for this project, but I’ve misplaced them. So, I went pearl shopping the other day and bought some gorgeous ones in the perfect color — but they were 8 mm. I knew they were slightly larger than I needed but they looked fine when I placed them on the sweater. The problem, though, as I try to sew them on is that because they are larger, they sit higher off the knitted fabric. As a result, I think that the thread used to sew them on may be too visible (because there is more of it that shows between the hole of the pearl and the fabric). I don’t know if I want to continue, even though they look lovely if you stand back and squint.
So, I called around to some bead shops to see who might have 6 mm ones in stock (nothing like buying three times as many pearls as necessary). Only one store seems to have any, but I’ve been warned over the phone that they aren’t perfectly round — they’re somewhat irregular. It’s snowing, and it’s going to turn into an ice storm later. So I’m sitting here wondering if I should just keep sewing beads on that I will be tempted to remove and replace, drive in bad weather to look at beads that I may end up rejecting anyway, or give up all hope of wearing this tomorrow.
Sally, stay home and start a new project!
Comment by Mike Smith — February 13, 2007 @ 3:02 pm
Mike is right.
Comment by Gale — February 13, 2007 @ 3:17 pm
Mike may be right, but try one more time with the pearls you’ve got 😉
Comment by lv2knit — February 13, 2007 @ 4:25 pm
Can you use clear plastic invisible thread, it’s scratchy, but would do for now and you could replace later if you’re still not pleased?
Comment by Ali — February 13, 2007 @ 4:27 pm
Sew on the ones you have- stay home and order some online. That way, you can wear it, stay warm and dry, and
buy some beads you’ll be happy with.
Any other problems you need help with?
Comment by Lorraine — February 13, 2007 @ 7:08 pm
I do hope you DIDN’T go out! It’s ugly out there!
Comment by Jennifer — February 13, 2007 @ 8:30 pm