Sunday 5 February 2012

Year of projects 5.2.12

Well I am continuing my climb up that big learning slope and I'm feeling a little euphoric about how far I've come, but also a little scared to look at the view off the edge.


Truth be known, I keep looking at it and thinking, I reckon the size is totally wrong, but I'm actually too scared to offer it up as if it looks ridiculously small,  I WILL cry!

I have no idea what I'm doing a lot of the time and have got this far on a wing and a prayer. I have however come up with a solution, if it doesn't fit, I will hold a spectacular blog giveaway.....what d'ya reckon?  Fancy your luck at winning a slightly too small jumper with no sleeves..............

It has been an odd kind of week, and not in good way,  but we at least finished it off in the best way.


A walk along the beach to blow away all the cobwebs and to vent a little steam.....also a proper walk for Chester who is now properly covered by his vaccs.


This is what makes me ridiculously proud to be Welsh.........

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24 comments:

  1. I think your jumper looks fine. Have you measured it to see if it is to gauge? Will it stretch a wee bit after it is blocked?

    Love the photos by the water. That would be very relaxing.

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  2. What a fantastic beach...I have some resilient cobwebs which need blowing away and missed my beach walk today... I am just going to sit here making beachy noises whilst I gaze at your photo! Your jumper is looking good... far further than I have ever got with a jumper.. go on ...see if it fits :)x

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  3. Your jumper is looking wonderful, and I'm sure the size will be perfect. But I love the back-up plan.
    I love how you said you have got there on a wing and a prayer, I feel I have learnt the most in knitting and crochet when I feel like that (nearly all the time!!)
    Lovely beach photo, wish we lived nearer the sea, there nothing like a beach walk to clear the head. We have been out in the forest in the snow, but I was mostly ducking snowballs!!

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  4. Love your jumper and Marsha is right, check the gauge and remember blocking can work wonders! Love the pictures, thats how I like the sea, wild and wavy.

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  5. I wish I could comfort and say it is ok, but knitting isnt my territory at all! Hope it does well though.

    Beach walks are amazing!

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  6. oh yes, this Cornish exile misses the sea. I adore the Welsh coast.

    The jumper looks perfect. If it's too small, it's too small, but you'll still have climbed that learning curve.

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  7. Looks to me like you could measure the jumper and measure yourself to get some idea about the fit. You could also measure out and calculate your gauge to see if you're on track with the pattern instructions.

    My fingers are firmly crossed for you!

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  8. I would say don't worry about the sizing until it's finished and blocked! I hope it fits, but it looks great so far!

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  9. your jumper looks great and you have a great bak up plan!!!
    That beach looks amazing- no wonder you're proud to be Welsh!!!
    xx

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  10. I think it's looking wonderful so far. Keep going!

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  11. I have to admit, I'm kind of jealous that you're Welsh. I'm a basic Western European mutt living in the US...oh well.

    Also, I'm jealous of your knitting ability. I can't knit that fast (or maybe it's because I have Little Man at home with me?). It took me almost a year to make a sweater and as much as I love it, I wish it was just a smidge longer. Oh well...I'm not redoing it.

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  12. I think it is looking really good up to now, and like the others my adviceis to wait and see what it looks like when you have finished.
    The beach/sea pics look fab, theres nothing like a walk by the sea to blow the cobwebs away.Sadly our nearest coast is about 65 miles away so we dont get often!

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  13. The fact that you can knit ANYTHING, too big, too small, or just right, is impressive to me. You don't have to confess if it doesn't fit, anyway, just photograph it flat and noone will ever be any the wiser...
    That beach looks amazing - what a great way to spend your afternoon
    Emily x

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  14. What a cute garment. So neat how it's construction's made up. If it's too small, I'm sure you can find a child to fit it yeah? Chalk it up to a learning project so the second time around will be faster and so much betta.

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  15. Hi Faith... Just popping by to tell you that I have awarded you the Versatile Blogger Award if you would like to pop over to my blog and collect it...and the rules! :)x

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  16. Hey, just thought I would let you know that I have given you an award :)

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  17. Looks amazing - the cardigan and the sea!
    And today I gave yo the Versatile Blogger Award too!
    Love Judy xx
    http://vintagehomespun.wordpress.com/

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  18. The jumper looks great even if it turns out too small. How do Chester and the sheep dog get along? The beach photos are wonderful!

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  19. Your jumper looks fine- if not right I agree offer it up in a giveaway only to be entered by midgets. Love the beach shots, I long for the smell of the sea!!!

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  20. Hi Faith! I have given you the Versatile Blogger Award too!
    Sending you lots of hugs! Barbina

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  21. Hello!! I've just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award also!!! Share the love!! lol x

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  22. HI, Guess what I just nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award also! Hope you have a great day!!!

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  23. Oh how I love the ocean--your pictures are stunning. I say keep going on your sweater, and make decisions abut what to do with it after you are done. You might be surprised in how different it is after blocking.
    *smiles*
    (ps: most of my knitting is done on a wing and a prayer! ;) )

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  24. Tee hee!
    I love the jumper so far. Good idea to launch a fabulous giveaway it it all goes pear-shaped!
    Have a lush weekend.
    Xx

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