Stuck in the middle

I’m trying not to cast on something new. It’s time to buckle down and finish my second Twelve-Point Circular Yoke.

The yoke is done. The body and sleeves are next.

But look at this. I’m so happy my protype is done and wearable, if  only it would warm up and be spring.

Prototypes are experiments, so not even close to perfect.

Every time I begin though, I’m fully convinced that this design is fully formed in my head, and all I have to do is knit it. But you guessed it, that’s not even close to how it goes.

Problems crop up. I work out these problems while I knit, rip, and re-knit. Then, I decide on the changes I need to make for the final design. That is what I’m knitting now. But I have to admit that the prototype, for me, is much more exciting to knit.

Part of the problem solving was around coming up with a way to add some extra width on the front for those of us who need it. I’ve added an explanation of how that works in this video.

This is where I am now, in the middle.

Cheers, Deb

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Author: debgemmellmods

I'm a Knitter. The capital K means every day, everywhere. I started designing as co-owner of Cabin Fever with my sister Lyn. We have published over 160 patterns and 11 books. I'm also working on a new set of patterns for Any Gauge or Gauge-free knitting so you can dive into your stash and cast on for a Top Down sweater that fits, or an accessory to use up those odd balls of yarn.

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