Hi, All! Are you surviving the winter doldrums, the COVID isolation, the endless “Groundhog Day” movie reel?? I am on the tortuously slow knitting journey on a coat-like cardigan, called Mulled Cider.
I started this a while ago. I selected yarn that I had used previously and LOVED: Harrisville WaterSHED (for my beloved Roosevelt Cardigan). I had color cards, so felt confident about my color choice. But, alas, the yarn is not the same as it used to be. It is bigger, rougher, not as easy or fun to knit. Though disappointed, I just couldn’t bear continuing my search, so I kept the yarn. It does make the knitting slower because it just isn’t that enjoyable.
I am making major changes to this pattern, which also slowed me down. I don’t really like set-in sleeves for a layering cardigan — doesn’t seem roomy enough. So I am dropping the shoulder and adding short rows for shoulder shaping…when I get there! It also bugs me when ribbing doesn’t flow into the pattern:
It was a very simple fix! I also made the front motif match the back. Would you like some cheese and crackers with that whine! Anyway, I hope to get this done before the August thaw!! 😉
Just keep on going – it will be beautiful in the end. I do understand the SLOW SLOG feeling as I finishing the Anthe shawl at the point of almost 500 stitches for the next 6 rows in gray yarn. I’ll get there tho!
Comment by Pt — February 20, 2021 @ 10:47 am
Oh, dear – nothing sadder than when manufacturers change a favorite yarn. Your changes to the pattern, on the other hand, sound promising. Slog on!
Comment by Gretchen (aka stashdragon) — February 20, 2021 @ 11:54 am
Looks so promising. Can’t wait to see your new shoulder. Sorry about the yarn!
Comment by Chloe — February 21, 2021 @ 1:37 am
You can do this, Susan! Can’t wait to see the changes!
Comment by Kathy W. — February 21, 2021 @ 8:17 pm
Great modifications – especially the flow of the pattern into the ribbing.
Comment by twinsetellen — February 22, 2021 @ 12:21 am
So sad to hear about the change in yarn. That always gets to me, you think you found something you like–then they either change it or discontinue it. Either way, your work is looking really good. Can’t wait to see more. 🙂
Comment by KalleyC — March 31, 2021 @ 4:02 pm