I don't know if this makes me into a wicked stepmother, but I'm thinking of dismembering Snow White. I love the yarn and the pattern is genius, but the two are not the best match; if I were ever to make it again, I'd definitely use something more washable, that could be comfortably worn next to the skin - perhaps a wool-cotton blend. Such a tight-fitting garment in non-superwash wool is just a bit... hot. And not in a hot way. Also, I made it just a little too short. On the few occasions when I have worn it, I have felt at war with this pullover, as it demanded constant yanking down, or undignified wriggling out of, making me feel like a seagull caught in an oil-slick.
I have not fully decided: this is a beautiful jumper, and the thought of reducing it back to a pile of crinkly yarn does seem a bit heretical. But then, what's the use of a beautiful jumper that just sits in a drawer? I've been considering transforming it into the Estelle Pullover: I think it might get more wear that way (and it would have the added benefit of matching the Meret I made out of the remainder of this yarn). Or are these evil thoughts deserving of a poison apple? What do you think? To frog or not to frog?
Well, if you do not wear it, then off to the frog pond with it.
ReplyDeleteI think a sweater you don't wear is not worth keeping, and Estelle looks lovely! (plus wearable over other things :) Have you caught my obsession with stepmothers? Interesting that the wickedness is caused by jealousy of her stepdaughter's beauty (making her more analogous with a bad mother) rather than a specific stepmother-threat like the presence of lots of princes anxious for a dowry or similar.... (oops, seem to have fallen into my rabbit hole!)
ReplyDeleteI know this kind of situation... It's hard to decide because one has put so much time and effort into making a garment so it seems unholy to rip it apart. But a sweater you never wear is a waste of wonderful yarn. Before I frog something, I always try to think of someone who would enjoy the item more than I do and who would love to have it. If nobody comes to mind I finally frog it. Plus you already have a project in mind! So: Happy frogging =)
ReplyDeleteI bloody love that jumper. Especially with your brown stripey skirt-with-the-cool-lining (THIS is what I miss about living with you - an intimate knowledge of your wardrobe. Update me on purchases asap.)
ReplyDeleteHowever, I agree that if you dont wear it you should set the wool free for something you will wear - knowing how much you love the clothes you have made that are hits, and how often you wear them, I would say it is a much better fate for it to be reshaped.
Also, 'frogging'. How delicous! It sounds like an Edwardian medical procedure with the accidental side-effect of hysterical laughter.
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