Hi, Folks! Happy Spring. Spring in Minnesota is a magical time, as we exit our caves and blink into the sunlight.
I did immediately dive into my Ponchini and finished it. The pattern had some quirks, but I followed it as written. I was sent on a mission to StevenBe’s by my blog partner (aka, Surly) and decided to drag my ponchini-in-progress along to compare it to the original.
You may remember that I fell in love with the original (spotted at Yarnover) because of the color. Jeremy selected my yarn for me as I repeated, “I want it to look exactly like this one.” I have witnesses!!
It doesn’t. Not at all. I am not faulting Jeremy (I love Jeremy!), but I am disappointed.
Mine is also sewn opposite which reverses the color scheme. I sewed it the same way and tried it on. I must be “right sided” or something, but I needed to have the longer side to the right, not the left. I had to rip out the seam and do it over!
And thanks to all for your positive reception to my It’s Not About the Hat pattern! Mwah!!
PS – Some of you asked about gauge. I am sure I probably knit tighter than the original…plus, it is not hanging free so you can’t see the light showing through.
See? Less “solid” than you think!!
Love yours, the colors are brighter, welcome Spring!
Comment by Barbara — May 6, 2015 @ 8:14 am
Both are very pretty, although yours does seem more color infused. In these pics, it also looks like your gauge was tighter?
Comment by Janetcc — May 6, 2015 @ 2:32 pm
Is it also a gauge issue? The sample looks more open than yours.
Comment by Melissa — May 6, 2015 @ 6:54 pm
Yours is much nicer. It looks like spring! Celebrate and enjoy.
Comment by Elizabeth — May 6, 2015 @ 8:22 pm
I have to agree with all of the above! Your colors are brighter and crispier looking. I love it and want to make one but that yarn is so “pri-ceeeeey.” I will have to find a substitute if that is even possible with those colors! Your hat pattern is so well written!! So complete and even has a video reference made by the amazing designer!
Comment by Kathy W. — May 7, 2015 @ 12:05 am
I personally like yours better! The colors! Mmmmmmmmm….yummy!
Comment by susie — May 7, 2015 @ 7:56 am
Your colors are better than the original. Very pretty piece for spring!
Comment by Julie in San Diego — May 8, 2015 @ 12:26 pm
Yours is beautiful as everyone has said, but I know what you mean about not ending up with what you had set your heart on. Sometimes when that happens to me it ends up being really great farther down the line when I have developed a different perspective about it.
Comment by Chloe — May 8, 2015 @ 9:08 pm
Oh I think yours is just beautiful! Please don’t feel disappointed – it is so gorgeous – wear it, love it and revel in its beauty!!
Comment by Barb R. — May 13, 2015 @ 9:23 am
did you see this was featured in Ravelry’s weekly Community Eye Candy post?
Comment by Janetcc — June 4, 2015 @ 12:43 pm