Having powered through the last few inches at the top of the skirt I got to about a row and a half from casting off when I hit the end of the third and final ball of yarn recommended in the pattern
Like a good little knitter I did buy an extra ball just in case but I refuse to break into it for a few yards. I'd rather return it to the shop and exchange it for something more interesting!
Instead I decided to utilize a bit of stashed yarn. It shows at the very top of the skirt. Even then I don't think its entirely objectionable!
It also allows me to add a turning row and then double the waist band sufficient to contain a piece of elastic.
Now I just have to try hard to do the waist band assembly justice and not just rush through it to get the next project. I know this is a classic point at which I might start to cut corners just to be done with it. Doing otherwise will be a tough assignment indeed - wish me luck with that - I'm going to need it!
Whatever the outcome though, be assured you'll be the first to know how it turns out!
Like a good little knitter I did buy an extra ball just in case but I refuse to break into it for a few yards. I'd rather return it to the shop and exchange it for something more interesting!
Now I just have to try hard to do the waist band assembly justice and not just rush through it to get the next project. I know this is a classic point at which I might start to cut corners just to be done with it. Doing otherwise will be a tough assignment indeed - wish me luck with that - I'm going to need it!
Whatever the outcome though, be assured you'll be the first to know how it turns out!
You are just too tall??
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you have that skirt finished in such a short time.Makes me feel as if I'm standing still.
Its so funny to think you see it being done quickly. Last night at dinner I took a poll as to what everyone's impression was regarding how long I had been working on this. Number One Son suggested a couple of days while My Beloved felt like it had been over a month. My impression is its been weeks and weeks and weeks!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a resourceful solution to the skirt shortage! I would have gone into the last ball and then agonized forever about what matchy thing to do with the remains. Your fix is so much more sensible :^)
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