September 09, 2005

Why Is It?

Normally, I hate to frog. I almost never rip. Sometimes, I'll tink back a few stitches, maybe even a row. But you all know how many mistakes there were in the Blue Cable-y Goodness. There were even a couple in the intarsia hell that was the Rosetta Blankie. And undoubtedly there are a few in the three squares I have finished so far for the GGAAA.

So why is it that I have ripped so much out on this project? I ripped one square, which I was up to row 10 or 12, out entirely - twice. And I ripped again last night, although then I was only having problems on row 3 (or was it 5?)...

Maybe it's the fact that these squares are all so small that I don't feel so invested in them? Maybe it's the fact that since they're each so different, I want them to be right?

Or could it be that green yarn is just meant to go ribbit... ribbit...

Posted by Jon at September 9, 2005 09:05 AM
Comments

Jon, Just wanted to come over and say hello to my fellow Merino lover (go to MDK if you haven't already today!). We've got to stick together in defense of non-itchy alternatives to that Icelandic crap! Love your green knittings below.
xox

Posted by: Julia at September 9, 2005 01:58 PM

Ha ha, so you've found your rippy yarn... Welcome to frogland! I am myself a big frogger but I know why: my obsessive nature gives me such a hard time on any tiny imperfection that frogging nearly comes as a relief.
So perhaps with a few steps back you'll go to your masterpiece! b.t.w. congrats for the Rosetta blanket: it was really nice and the backing soooo stylish. Lovely!
An occasional reader from Belgium

Posted by: Sophie at September 9, 2005 02:34 PM
Post a comment




Remember Me?