In which my husband saves the day

I've been making great progress on my Venezia Sweater.

This photo was taken at about 8 inches into the body.  I'm loving the way this has knitted up!

I did, however, realize I had a problem when I tried it on.  It was Too Big. I realize now that I just picked the wrong size. (Why I picked the wrong size is still a little bit of a mystery. I know what size I am and that I wanted about zero ease in this sweater.)  Options ran through my head as I was processing this information.  I definitely couldn't rip out all of that work.  Maybe I could have two steeks, one on each side?  Could I live with a too big sweater? 

I went upstairs to complain to my husband, and he had a good suggestion.  He suggested I make it a "half-butt" sweater and re-start my waist decreases now.  (I tried to make this as verbatim as I remember so I can show off the fact that he knows what waist decreases are!)  I tried this out, and if I pulled the sweater down lower (to about half-butt), the sweater fits nicely over my hips, and I was at about the point where I would start waist decreases.

So far so good! I'm now quite happy with the fit, and the sweater will only be a few inches longer than I was planning for it to be.  Also, if I finish the sweater and it looks Too Long, I can always chop off a couple of inches at the bottom and re-sew the hem.  But here's hoping that I won't have to do that!

I'm pretty sure that if he was willing to learn how to knit, my husband would be a great knitter. At least he can help me out with my projects!

Comments

[leah]

What a super team you two make!

[tiennie]

That is a great idea! What a hubby!

[Ruth]

What a clever hubby!

[Abigail]

What an excellent idea! Any man that can solve a knitting problem should be kept:D

[Meg]

It's turning out beautifully, and I think that length is really flattering. I like my sweaters to hit about there. Keep on going! Can't wait to see the finished project!

[stacey]

sometimes, the non-knitters can see "outside the box" and are right on!!! yay hubby!!!!

[Kelly]

That goodness for knitters husbands!!! wooo hoo!
Its going to be great as a longer tunic type sweater, you've got a keeper there :)

[heather]

wow - that's a GORGEOUS sweater! and a clever fix, too. knit that man a hat. :-)

[Jessica]

Half butt!! Ha!!! That's totally cracking me up more than it should. Perhaps I need a weekend?! Clever fix though. And it's going to be just gorgeous!

[Kim]

Your husband is effing brilliant! Perhaps he was a knitter in another life?

[Ariel]

Awesome - I am now going to refer to that sweater length as "half butt" for the rest of my days.

[whitney]

What a great idea! Cheers to your clever husband! I like things that are that length, anyway...for my shape, at least, it helps emphasize that I actually do have hips, and am not just a rectangle.

[nova]

It looks great, and kudos for the husbandly unit for coming up with a good strategy to fend of ripping!

[Anne]

It looks really lovely. I like your husband's idea. Hope you love the way it fits when it's done!

[David]

I really like the gradual color change--that colorway works very well with the pattern. And with a half-butt, you get a few extra inches of sweatery deliciousness!

[Brenda]

Yay for smart husbands! I think his idea is the best plan. I really like how the colors change. Have a great weekend!

[Jen]

That's a brilliant idea I would have never thought of, and actually, with the boldness of the design, it'll be perfect in that style.

[Paula]

What a gorgeous sweater, Kristy! Your talent amazes me! And you have been knitting less than three years. You've always shown an interest in patterns and design in art. You have found ways to make art in your knitting.