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Fantasia replay

Another trip to Alpha Crafts and I discovered why I was so unhappy with the way the Fantasia was patterning. Upon close examination of their knitted samples I realized my scarf was not wide enough to allow the pattern to happen. The labels probably indicated this, but I can’t read Japanese/Chinese characters at all. The western numbers don’t even make sense since the needles sizes are different as well. So, three quarters into the project I frogged it. I knew I’d be unhappy with the results and would rather take the time to fix it than stew about it every time I wear it. It’s looking good:

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Thanks to all for your suggestions yesterday regading a closure for my jacket. There were lots of ideas I hadn’t even thought of and I’ll let you know my decision after I try a few. See you on Thursday.

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3 responses to “Fantasia replay”

  1. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Sometimes it’s really worth it to frog- I think you called it right. That looks fantastic!

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  2. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    How about a few swarovski crystal toggle buttons in the same color as the wool for that pretty jacket you knit.
    I am doing two different open houses this weekend. One has lakerights and the other is in North Stamford right near me. I can now get clients.
    Rosie

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    Angie

    Greetings. Yours is the first blog I’ve ever read and I’m hooked. I was searching for a knitting store in Fort Langley and found a whole knitting universe! All the informative and funny knitters I wish were in my life. Thanks so much for the encouragement to continue with my black raspberry merino reversible cable shawl.

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