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Why can't I ever follow directions? I swear - I always start out intending to, but along the way, sh*t happens and I have to make course correction - which probably wouldn't happen if I JUST FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS.
Here's an example: it's a cabled purse I finished last night. I downloaded the pattern from Pieknits. The pattern looked great - easy enough. So first, I used a different yarn (which I will explain the result of later). Next, I altered the front of the bag because the pattern called for a pretty complex cable, and I didn't want to follow a chart. I went with the easiest cable I know.
It also was suppose to be made in three pieces: the front panel, the bag (knitted flat) and the sides/handle. Somehow, I messed up and ended up with a different three.
Further, because I mis-measured as I went along creating the body, when I stitched it together, the front panel was too long and the sides were too thin. I had to make a seam on the inside, and totally fudge the flap.
And as usual, I realized in the end, that the yarn I picked (although wonderfully soft) was not firm enough to allow the bag to stand.
But in the end, it all came together.
Of course, it bears little resemblance to the pattern and it certainly doesn't look anything like the $200 cabled bag in the Nordstrom catalog.
But its got a pretty cool construction to it and I learned a few things a long the way. Like: FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
Click on this small picture for a close-up of the sides.
Knowing me, I'll probably spill coffee on it the first time I use it. Then I could dye in brown. Gee, I wonder how I'll alter the RIT dye instructions??
Personallly, I think it looks great! And I never quite follow directions either. I try, but somehow I end up off track and I fudge around trying to get back on track.
Posted by:scribblesnbits | October 05, 2006 at 09:57 AM
I like it!
Posted by:Jennifer | October 05, 2006 at 11:02 AM
I like it, too!
Maybe tea dye it when the time comes. ;^)
Posted by:Cookie | October 05, 2006 at 12:29 PM
Ah, but it is uniquely your own. It looks great!
Posted by:Carrie K | October 05, 2006 at 05:57 PM
It looks good! - and the directions are mostly just guidelines....right? Heh, I guess I have the same problem :o)
Posted by:rhelynn | October 07, 2006 at 04:31 PM