May 2, 2005
Lucky
So you might see cute Lucky pictures (and I can only *hope* one is forthcoming here) and say "that is cuuuuuute. I am going to make one." Winnie, Carolyn, and Dee have finished, and did a great job. Seems like it might be a fun project to knit, right? My advice to you: DON'T DO IT. Seriously, I could have made five, no fifteen, sweaters in the time it took to make this one. The neckband alone probably took like 7 hours. There is no reason to do that to yourself. Please, don't do it.
There is one circumstance in which I'd recommend someone knitting this: If you have about $60 total yarn budget for the next 3 months and already own SnB Nation. hey, this will keep you busy! go for it! see you on the other side!
I spent much of today seaming, seaming and seaming.
Here it is. The neckband is still in progress, but its getting cloooose.
Comments (18)
Where's the picture? I want to make one! Hehe, just kidding, wraps look awful on me :).
Posted by grumperina | May 2, 2005 11:57 PM
Posted on May 2, 2005 23:57
Yeah ... wondering where the picture is!
Posted by Agnes | May 3, 2005 12:08 AM
Posted on May 3, 2005 00:08
I felt the same way about my Lucky... it was way too much work... even though love the finished garment, never again.
Posted by dee | May 3, 2005 6:40 AM
Posted on May 3, 2005 06:40
ohh man - now i am really scared!
Posted by jacqueline | May 3, 2005 8:52 AM
Posted on May 3, 2005 08:52
It's lovely.
Never say never! There's something seductive about fine gauge knits that can be hard to resist. I just make sure I pick classic styles since I take about three years to finish anything done on size 5 or less needles.
Posted by Anmiryam | May 3, 2005 9:59 AM
Posted on May 3, 2005 09:59
It looks great, but I can totally relate to the perils of 4-ply cotton. I can't wait to see the modeled picture.
Posted by Stephanie | May 3, 2005 10:44 AM
Posted on May 3, 2005 10:44
Wow, despite your frustration, it looks absolutely fabulous! Beautiful, neat stitches.
Loving the colour also. Green is one of my favs!
Posted by Adele | May 3, 2005 11:04 AM
Posted on May 3, 2005 11:04
it looks beautiful thus far. i'm sure it's all worth it! you did a great knitting job. the stitches look very professional!
Posted by blossom | May 3, 2005 11:20 AM
Posted on May 3, 2005 11:20
Man, you have such an even hand. That looks perfect! I can't believe how fast you finished it still... That would have taken me years! Can't wait to see it when its totally done!
Posted by Dani | May 3, 2005 12:41 PM
Posted on May 3, 2005 12:41
I must say the garment is deceptive then ... because it looks simple! But I am always happy to see an FO ... either my own or others! It looks lovely ... hard work is worth it. :)
Posted by Agnes | May 3, 2005 1:05 PM
Posted on May 3, 2005 13:05
Love that colour! Aren't you excited to get this sucker done???!! Can't wait to see it on!
Posted by carolyn | May 3, 2005 1:55 PM
Posted on May 3, 2005 13:55
but it looks so great though. i wanna knit it.
Posted by froggy | May 3, 2005 3:11 PM
Posted on May 3, 2005 15:11
Lucky looks so good! Your stick-with-it-ness is very impressive. Love the pictures too.
Posted by Purly Whites | May 3, 2005 8:00 PM
Posted on May 3, 2005 20:00
dang, you churned this out in record time. i know how you feel about it. towards the end i *almost* couldn't bear to look at it, let alone knit it. but there's light at the end of the tunnel, and your Lucky is a beauty.
Posted by winnie | May 3, 2005 9:22 PM
Posted on May 3, 2005 21:22
It looks great, even if it is a bitch to knit... you are so close! I love how it looks so far! :)
Posted by Lolly | May 4, 2005 1:35 PM
Posted on May 4, 2005 13:35
Looks good! Can't wait to see it on you. It makes me want to knit it... gahd, too many projects!
Posted by MJ | May 5, 2005 5:42 PM
Posted on May 5, 2005 17:42
Oh my goodness, how in the world are you such a perfect knitter? Your clover wrap is fabulous--kudos on such a great job! What's your secret to getting such even tension?
Posted by Anna | May 7, 2005 5:18 PM
Posted on May 7, 2005 17:18
oh NO! i just joined the KAL and bought yarn to do Lucky last week. On top of that - it is black yarn making it extra difficult to see with those tee-tiny size 2 needles! Well, at least it will keep me busy for awhile. sometimes I finish forjects too fast. I ordered the 4-ply Cotton from Jannette's Rare Yarns on ebay. Wish me luck. I guess you can read more and make fun of my painful progress on my blog.
Posted by Christy | May 10, 2005 10:27 AM
Posted on May 10, 2005 10:27