So I spent yesterday swatching for Cherie Armour. I think the style is flattering and I could see me wearing it a lot.
However, everything I tried, I didn't like the fabric. Then it dawned on me... it's the gauge not the yarn that I didn't like. It's knit in a bulky weight. I tried several bulky yarns... didn't get the drape I wanted. Tried some yarns doubled, same thing. If I got the drape I wanted, it was too loosey goosey and the lace pattern was lost.
I finally realized that no matter how much I like the pattern (and I've looked at a lot of Ravelry... and in all body types. It's suprising how well this pattern adapts to different figures), I don't like the bulky weight styling of it.
Of course, I've got no business spending an entire day on a new project. I've got loads here to do (Patrick isn't cooperating. I'm now down to only 2" left on the back... but I know I've knit it more than that. I think it's ripping out rows of knitting while I'm sleeping. Beatrice is moving along well. The first sleeve is better than halfway done. Basically I'm back to where I decided to redo the yoke).
I'm just debating if I should rework the pattern to a more friendly gauge for me (I think something that knits at 18 sts to 4" would suit me more than something that knits at 12 sts to 4"). I think it would be pretty simple to do... but I really should be focusing on my current projects.
Right?
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