Last week I made the decision (while writing last Monday's post) to rip out that second side and start over. I got it fully frogged and restarted when it was finally time to leave. And while I did some work on it on the plane, I'm not quite to where it was before I ripped it out.
(Sorry about the background. I did not pack my off-white fabric that I use for photos.)
Ta-da! Flat.
Of course, I ended up ripping it back a bit on the first leg of my flight. And when I arrived. But I've still made some solid progress.
Now I'm eyeing the first side...
I may rip it back a couple rounds. I'm not sure. I'll see how it goes.
My sister-in-law is impressed with it thus far. I'm not sure how I'm going to make it sweater-shaped, but that's not at issue at the moment. Getting this oval to lie flat is. But at least I got some good feedback.
My crochet companions so far have been Shadow...
...who became fascinated with the yarn and leapt on it (and on me). I yelped and jumped. His claws were out, but he didn't scratch me.
And then there was Delilah...
...who basically just wants attention.
I haven't gotten pictures of Winter or Calliope (the other cats) or Artemis (the other dog) yet. It's been a timing thing.
So, sort of progress, but since I'm out of town and not on my usual schedule, I don't know how much I'm actually going to accomplish. But hey, I didn't leave it at home, so it will be more than if I had left the yarn behind.
The Reluctant Sweater:
So, the frogging was a good decision. I'm sure you'll make the right decision on the original piece. This is turning out to be quite the experience.
ReplyDeleteIt is.
DeleteShadow looks just like my Inky! 🐈⬛
ReplyDeleteOh, Shadow is a beautiful cat. They can't resist yarn, lol.
ReplyDeleteShadow can't, anyway. Winter is more interested in hair.
DeleteShadow and Delilah are adorable! Congratulations on the "flattening".
ReplyDeleteThanks.
DeleteShadow is so sleek and mysterious. Delilah looks like me these days---unmotivated.
ReplyDeleteThe funny thing is, Delilah is usually in my face, jumping on me, and wanting attention. The moment I could take a picture, she couldn't be bothered to move. Sigh.
DeleteI look forward to more pet photos! Of course Shadow had to get in the thick of it, what cat doesn't interfere?
ReplyDeleteVery true.
DeleteWhat adorable companions. :) Travel home safe, my dear.
ReplyDeleteThanks. However, I'm here another week. I should come by and visit you as I'm just about in your neck of the woods ;)
DeleteYour little furry companions are very cute.
ReplyDeleteYou'll have a lot of new furry friends by the time you leave. Delilah looks like a British pig. (Her coloring.)
ReplyDeleteAnd her shape, too. She's very much a roly-poly critter.
DeleteThat really is quite impressive.
ReplyDeleteThose pets look charming.
ReplyDeleteThey're interesting critters.
DeleteCoincidentally, Shadow is the name of our neighbour's cat too.
ReplyDeleteIt's a popular name.
DeleteShadow? A cat named Shadow? Where have I heard that before?
ReplyDeleteI don't know. But it may come to us later...
DeleteThis is Birgit and loving the design and colour. Love tht pussy ct…so sweet
ReplyDeleteThanks.
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