Here is a picture of the baby jacket in progress. When I had finished up one sleeve, I realized that I had crocheted too many rows on the jacket bodice. This is why the neckline didn't look right. I must have repeated the last step. It was easy enough to tear out.
What wasn't easy was tearing out the row on the blanket that I messed up. It is a pink row like the one on the jacket. The repeat is this: single, four chains, puff stitch. Well, I got so caught up in making sure I counted right for the puff stitch that I missed counting the four chains in numerous places.
So I decided to unravel all the pink. I just couldn't get it to work, and it's usually very easy to pull out crochet stitches.
Then I realized I was pulling it out from the wrong direction.
Backwards.
Yeah, after I used scissors to cut apart the 'stuck' stitches, I decided to work from the other end and pulled it out with no trouble at all. Now I have a bunch of fuzz to cleanup. Glad I have a Kone vacuum, LOL!
This time, I stopped every few repeats to be sure nothing was 'lost.' It probably isn't a good idea to watch shows like Animal Precinct while doing work you should concentrate on. Yelling at jerks with emaciated pit bulls messes up my concentration.
Oh gosh I hate taking out the fancy crochet stitches. That little jacket is going to be so cute, well worth the time you've put into it.
ReplyDeleteI had to laugh at your comment about watching Animal Precinct while crocheting. I do the same thing when I watch TV. I've learned to stop at the end of each row to double check.
Yikes! I've tried to unpick from the wrong end before - amazing how long it took before I realised my mistake. It's a sweet little jacket, I hope you post a picture of it and the blanket when they are finished
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I've tried undoing the wrong end and it's a nightmare. It's going to look beautiful when it's done!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is going to be just beautiful when it is done!
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