I'm not sure what I want to do.
I had hoped to be done with the cardi this month, but that's not going to happen. And it's all about the edging.
When I finished the knitting portion, I had:
Then I added a bit of border:
Now I'm at the point where I think the border is going to be as chunky as I want it:
(It is a little hard to see. On this close up, the left side has one more row of single crochet than the right side does):
But I wonder. Do I want to do something more interesting with the crochet border? Or do I want the knitting (and that pattern was a challenge) to be the focus?
Frogging it at this point isn't that big of a deal. It's April. I won't really want to wear this until probably November. But do I want to frog it?
I'm just not sure. That's one of the reasons this finishing part is taking so long. (Well, that, and I've been a bit busy at work. Having kiddos in class has been tiring. It's been a year, so I just have to get used to it again.)
Ah well. I think I need a new project to distract me. Some time away might help me figure out what it is I want to do.
I think the pattern of the knitting makes a nice statement, without edging being bolder. As long as it took you, show off the knitting! After you are done, you'll be able to tell when you put it on, if you want frogs or not. How does it hang without? I like frogs, but maybe this doesn't need it. It's not really for warmth anyway, right?
ReplyDeleteFrogging means to rip it out (sounds like ribbit). Yeah, a bolder edging is probably not needed.
DeleteWhatever you decide, it's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like how it is. It looks so neat and perfect. And it's not like you don't have plenty of time to decide.
ReplyDeleteI like how it looks as it is. The knitting pattern is so nice that I think you want that to be the focus.
ReplyDeleteThe pattern is so beautifully intricate. You did a marvelous job.
ReplyDeleteI say put it away for a couple of months, and then look at this with fresh eyes. It would be a shame to frog this one.
ReplyDeleteOh, I won't frog the whole thing. Just the edging. No, the main portion of the sweater is staying as is.
DeleteIt's beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteI love it the way it is now, but it's up to you ;)) Beautiful color, and beautiful pattern too, well done! What does "frog" means in this context?
ReplyDeletewow. This is really pretty.
ReplyDeleteI'm voting with those who calls it beautiful and such.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
That's gorgeous! I'd leave the border and let the knitting be the focus. It's too intricate to not be the star of the show.
ReplyDeletep.s. Used your prompt in my W post!
Thanks, that helps. Now, what did I prompt? Yikes, I've forgotten.
DeleteThis is a work of beauty! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteMy two cents (for as little as they are worth) are to keep the plain border. I love the pattern of the cardi and the edging looks perfect with it. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Liz - it looks great and I'm sure you'll enjoy wearing it ... life is certainly challenging this year. Good luck finishing it - all the best - Hilary
ReplyDeleteCrafty as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteLOVE, LOVE, LOVE it....love the design, love the color, love that you got it done. Amazing work. Now for your question, that is up to you on the finishing part. Do what you feel you will like the best. Awesome job.
ReplyDeleteAh, but that's the problem. I'm not sure. So I'll dither about for a while longer.
DeleteI am not an expert, but what you have done looks nice.
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