It’s rare that I get to a certain point in a project and just say to myself, “No, I must start again.”

No No No – Twice!

I don’t have much issue with pulling out a sock that isn’t to my liking. I know there were a lot of folks that really liked the colors. For the latest helical-striped sock, the gauge was off. The fabric was too loose. I wear through toes and heels of handmade socks much more quickly when it’s a loose gauge fabric. I also didn’t like the way the one yarn was pooling and striping. I’m hoping that changing the needle size and gauge will distribute the colors a little better around the tube of the sock.

But then I realized I needed to start over with the Under the Harvest Moon lace shawl as well!

I rarely say this, but the second chart in this project was kind of kicking my ass. After about the third time I had to fudge the stitch-count in a row to make it work, I figured I just had to start over.

Fortunately, I know a bit more about this lace design and I also have a clearer head now that I’m over a cold.

You’ll note how quickly I’ve been able to recoup my lost knitting below.

Current Knitting

I’ve made quite a bit of progress on re-starting both projects. On the helical-striped sock, I’m back to where I was before ripping and even a little further.

The fabric is much better and even the pooling and striping is better at this gauge.

And on the lace shawl…

…I’m just re-starting the second chart and it’s a bit easier so far (knock wood!).