It just wouldn't be a typical knitting project here at andknitting.com, unless it included some dorky mishap. Things were just peachy with my luftig and leicht cardie until I counted my stitches to make sure things were on track after some decreasing. I counted once, counted again, and then a third time, because it didn't seem to make any sense that after all the decreasing, there would be nearly as many stitches still on the needle as should have been there when I cast on.
Argh!
Yes, I cast on for the wrong size. I must be smoking the wrong brand of crack. I now have the proper number of stitches on my needles and am nearly where I was when I discovered the fatal error. No photo, because, well, a grey rectangular piece of stockinette isn't that exciting.
Various and Sundry Links - June 7 2006
- The Fizzmaker [via]
- ReadyMade fold your own photo frame
- I can't wait until September to buy these shoes.
- An interesting stroll through an alley could soon be verboten in Minneapolis
- Who doesn't love cheap wine?
- Karissa Cove's (of foxy and crafty fame) adorable I (heart) to Knit tote
Arg - that's so frustrating! I have done that before and it makes you want to smack your head Homer-style with a big "D'oh!"
Posted by: Lisa | June 07, 2006 at 09:18
oh no!! how annoying.. i'm glad to hear that you're back on track though.
that mentos/diet coke video is CRAZY!
Posted by: gleek | June 07, 2006 at 09:32
oh man, so sorry. i think we've all been there.
i see myself making many a warning sign now.
Posted by: carrie m | June 07, 2006 at 10:27
Eek! I laugh with you, not at you. I cast on the lovely lace socks 6 times and finished the ribbing before I realized that I'd cast on the wrong number AGAIN. Then, I got it right and didn't like the yarn in this pattern after I'd finished 5 pattern repeats. Meh.
Posted by: Sachi | June 07, 2006 at 12:37