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01.04.2005 :: thumb it
I'm having issues. With a thumb. Not my thumb persay, but the thumb in the aforementioned wonderful mittens. It starts off innocent enough, with a comment about "Do you know where your thumbs are?"
And sure enough. I don't. It did occur to me that perhaps the thumb placement seemed low. But what do I know? This is my first thumb done this way. I reread the instructions and knit merrily on my way.
Now. It's painfully aware that the thumb and cuff are in cahoots to live together.
Dangnabbit! What will I do? Like any good knitter. I will pout about it until the solution comes to me. I figure I have 2 choices. Fix it. Or Rip it. Choose wisely. Fix it comes with a price. It cost me time. And aggravation. Rip it costs me more time. To redo. But the experience gained is priceless, no? So they say.
So, excuse me while I decide whether I'm going to give it thumbs UP or thumbs down.
Posted by Sandy on 01.04.2005 AT 06:53 AM
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Hi Sandy!
Found your site through Yarn Harlot....
That's a very pretty sheep you have. Is it yours? Is it possible for me to use it?
Pppppplease? It's absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Marika on 01.05.2005 AT 03:27 PM
Hmmm. I know these predicaments oh so well. As I stare at my too small sock. We all know ripping is the cure, but at what price?
Posted by: Mary Beth on 01.04.2005 AT 09:52 AM
Oh no, how sad to hear the thumb isn't doing well. Does Dr. Sandy expect it to survive? I hear she is an awesome surgery specialist. Wicked with the knife(scissors) and able to knit things back together with no visible scar. I will keep Mr Thumb in my thoughts and prayers. A full recovery is in sight.
Posted by: Chris on 01.04.2005 AT 09:28 AM
Sandy, those mittens are so beautiful. You will kick yourself if you know you didn't "do it right". ;-)
I was just reading, this week, in "Mary Thomas's Knitting Book" (section on gloves) that most people forget to knit for an inch after the cuff before starting the hand portion/thumb part. So I guess this is a common problem!
They look heirloom quality to me, dear - in case you need any support for a do-over. :-)
Posted by: Stasia on 01.05.2005 AT 09:32 PM