Adages stand the test of time. This one perfectly fits this situation about me and this shawl. I had bought two skeins of yarn to make this shawl according to the pattern; then I changed the needle size to give the shawl more drape. When I used up the first skein, I could see the shawl would be too short. So my late-at-night self thought the solution was to rip it back and make it narrower. So the next morning, I ripped it back and when there were only 6" left, I had a critical thought--I had loved the width, the drape and the look of the shawl so why didn't I just think to buy another cake of yarn? --BUY ANOTHER SKEIN ?! I didn't need to rip it out! So I stopped whining to myself, mostly, and began crocheting it again!
I have finally hit the mark where I started the second skein and then some. It is going well and I will pick up another skein soon.
I need to wait and make all decisions earlier in the day!
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I can relate. After a year of work, I frogged that entire Gray Blob after it was nearly a finished cardi because I thought it would be too small. I hate to admit it, but after seeing Son at New Year's I realized it most likely would have fit him perfectly. The measurements he sent me were way off. He's a lot thinner than he cares to admit. If only I had waited and tried it on him first. But no....
ReplyDeleteBrains definitely have limitations! Beautiful yarn and pattern. -Marsel
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I just assumed you couldn't get more. Oh well, we've all done it I am sure.
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