It was tough decision, one of the harder ones I’ve had to make as a designer, but I ripped most of my L.C. original when it was 75% completed.
When I started working the decrease rows for the fronts, the edge that is going to be sewn to the increase rows from the back didn’t match and wasn’t going to have a symmetrical look on the front and back.
Before ripping I did a lot of praying, honestly, and some swatching.
The pink swatch has a quicker increase rate than the gray swatch. The gray swatch has the same increase rate as the original piece but the decrease rate is made to match that increase rate and therefore make a symmetrical look on the front and the back.
I could have chosen to keep the increase rate of the gray piece and make the decrease rate of the original match and I wouldn’t have had to rip out as much of the work. However, I like the cleaner slope of the pink swatch and it matches perfectly; so that’s what I chose.
When I decided which look I liked best I put L.C. on and had hubby take some pictures so I would remember where I was headed. I also took pictures of the things I didn’t like and want to avoid.
I really like how the v-neck was sitting and I want to make sure that stays.
I don’t like this little bubble looking area where the edge goes into the sleeve. By changing the rate of increasing I was able to avoid that is all but one size of the pattern. Trying to figure out wording to help the knitters of that size decide if they want this or not and how to get around it.
I also decided to add some length to both the front and the back.
I have nearly made it back to where I ripped and I am pleased with how it is all going. It has also given me opportunity to grade as I go and see pitfalls in different places.
Until next time,
Happy Making!
Azariahs Fibre Arts 