Monday, March 16, 2020

Snippy

 I did it. I steeked Tracery.



 Since I was stuck in the house with nothing to do I thought it was time.



 It was easy peasy pie. I actually really enjoyed it. I used the running stitch up and the back stitch down method I found on a Knit Picks You Tube video. I used the crochet method on my Palette Cardi but I found those edges too bulky for fingering weight yarn.



 The arm holes gave me pause. I wondered why I had slipped all those stitched on a holder.



Oh, yeah. That's why. That's why I don't design. I can't wrap my head around three dimensional knitting.



It's gorgeous and I couldn't be happier but.......it's too small.  I knew it. I've been working on it for 6 years now and in those 6 years I've gotten quite a bit wider as Dumpy Debbie my dress form shows. Oh, well. Maybe after I get the bands on it I can just wear it open as a shoulder warmer?
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11 comments:

  1. BetsyMarch 16, 2020 at 1:55 AM

    That is gorgeous Debra. I just can't get my brain around steeking and don't think I would ever be brave enough to try. I do think it will make a lovely vest. After all of that work, you HAVE to wear it. That stitching is amazing. Go you!
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  2. VeraMarch 16, 2020 at 8:47 AM

    That is gorgeous! I've never steeked anything...not sure I would have the nerve (or a steady hand!!). I hope you do wear it as a vest. Too gorgeous not to wear.

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  3. Gemma's personMarch 16, 2020 at 8:56 AM

    You have guts woman..I couldn't even think about cutting what I just did.

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  4. Delighted HandsMarch 16, 2020 at 9:23 AM

    Fantastic accomplishment!!! Yes, it is worth wearing open-what a beautiful job. The sleeves will be a piece of cake now! lol

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  5. Tired Teacher 2March 16, 2020 at 9:24 AM

    Wow, it’s beautiful. I don’t knit garments for myself because my weight fluctuates so much.

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  6. Jeannie Gray KnitsMarch 16, 2020 at 11:57 AM

    I've never had the nerve to steek anything beyond a sample swatch knit during class time. I'm so sorry your's doesn't fit the way you want but it will still make a gorgeous vest or cardigan. Does it have sleeves??
    Stay well,

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  7. WanderingcatstudioMarch 16, 2020 at 12:50 PM

    Yay!!! It looks awesome. And you can totally just wear it open. It will look just fine!

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  8. ShirleyMarch 16, 2020 at 1:55 PM

    That is absolutely beautiful! I hope you will wear it as a vest. It's too pretty not to enjoy. I am not a knitter and don't understand the process you explained but it look terrifying to me. Yah you for successfully executing the procedure.

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  9. Far Side of FiftyMarch 16, 2020 at 8:23 PM

    Interesting:)

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  10. Judy S.March 16, 2020 at 11:49 PM

    I have loved that pattern ever since I saw it on your blog awhile back. Brave you for steeking! I'm not sure I could ever do that. I think it looks fine open right now, and I'll bet even better when you do the bands.

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  11. LizaEllenMarch 17, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    Wow!! I would absolutely wear it open because it's beautiful!!

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