Ever so slight gauge issue (ahem)
So when I started the Ribbon x-back tank, I thought that it seemed a bit large. Yet, I persevered. I started to worry a bit though, because I could tell I was knitting more loosely, and when I measured my gauge again, it looked a bit off. So I took a tank top that I wanted this to absolutely fit no larger than, pulled the tank off the needles onto scrap yarn, and took a little looksee:
This obviously did not bode well. So then, I "tried it on."
Wow. That's definitely not going to work. I measured it, and it looks to be about 48" in circumference. I was looking for more in the 36-38" range. Oops.
That, boys and girls, is what 2 stitches per inch when you're shooting for 3 stitches per inch will do. And now we know.
Guess I'll be ripping out some work tonight. I'm just glad I can laugh at this.
posted by wittyknits @ 6:40 PM
3 Comments:
Ummm... I agree time to start over again. Question what yarn are you using for the tank and what needles? I like the colour a lot. :)
It's Rowan Cotton Tape in Acidic. I'm not sure if that color is discontinued or not -- I got it at 50% off at my LYS. I'm using size 11 needles, which is the recommended size.
Yikes - sorry you need to rip.
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