This top was a true commitment to finish!
I was onto the second sleeve and realised I would not have enough yarn to complete this garment. Considering I was using hand dyed yarn I couldn't simply pop out to the shop and purchase more... disaster was looming, another unfinished item for the wip pile!
Determined to see this through I unpicked yarn from the top of the first sleeve. Unraveling the first sleeve I carried on knitting the second sleeve, knitting as far as I could until they were equal length.
I was onto the second sleeve and realised I would not have enough yarn to complete this garment. Considering I was using hand dyed yarn I couldn't simply pop out to the shop and purchase more... disaster was looming, another unfinished item for the wip pile!
Determined to see this through I unpicked yarn from the top of the first sleeve. Unraveling the first sleeve I carried on knitting the second sleeve, knitting as far as I could until they were equal length.
The sleeves are supposed to form a bell shape from the elbow knitted in the lace pattern. The top of the sleeve is straight stocking stitch.
The sleeves wouldn't reach the top - bare less shoulder look? And some matching leg warmers? Lol.
Actually by being silly and trying them on as leg warmers, not only did I get some laughs from the kids, I also found my solution. Attach the sleeves upside down!
Job complete, I am really happy with my new top, in fact these sleeves are probably more practical (although not as stylish) than the original pattern.
I do intend to make another top in the same pattern - I will just make sure I have more than enough yarn!
