At Least I Learned Something (Sigh)

So, I had such hopes for my first seamless sweater. I dutifully followed all the instructions in "The Sweater Workshop," fully expecting that what would be the result would be the most beautiful baby sweater ever. Unfortunately, as sometimes happens in knitting, it was not to be.

I didn't take the time to consider the difference in proportions between a sweet little infant head and its adult counterpart. By the time I did realize that this might cause some problems, I was already deep into the raglan shaping. In frustration, I just decreased rapidly to leave enough stitches for the crew neck and get rid of the sleeve stitches. The finished results are not perfectly pleasing, unless Penelope will be playing football shortly after emerging from the womb. Despite these manipulations, I am seriously worried that the neck opening is too small. I haven't yet made up my mind what I'm going to do about it. I might take the time to try and rescue this sweater, or then again, I might just chalk it up to experience and move on.

Disappointment aside, I was very impressed by this book, and I am not in any way blaming Jacqueline Fee for my ineptitude. I am still planning on trying this method again, but I will be sure to take into account any special considerations for the intended recipient in the future.

At least someone appreciated this sweater! My toddler immediately snatched the sweater and yelled "mine!" when I tried to take it away. She loves putting it on her baby doll. I find this ironic as I have always thought the knitting of clothes for dolls to be somewhat silly. Funny how knitting humbles you isn't it?