You would think by this point in life I'd know better than to rush finishing something. You would think - but I didn't. I got so determined to finish this poncho yesterday before dinner so I could start something new that I cast off after only three rounds of garter and on the same size needles. I was at the end of the ball, so I rationalized it. Bad move. The edges roll and it bugs me to death. Some part of my knitting brain (the smart sensible part) knew this when the last stitch was off the needles. When I slipped it over my child's head I even said something like "hummm, shouldn't I change this before I cut the yarn?" to which she answered "Oh no mom, it's perfect perfect perfect - cut it off - I want to wear it right new!" Silly me. I will fix it soon - the knitter in me just can't let this be worn out in public.
So, what's the rivalry? Well, it was intended for Emily and she knows that. But when I cast off Rachel quickly assessed that it fit her better. It does, though I think it's a tad too short on the arms. But she swears she loves it just like it is. It will have to start with Rachel and be handed down to Ems. Which of course means I still need to make something for Emily. Life of a knitting mom.
LOVE the poncho - it is just too cute. It's great that they will wear the things you knit - wish my guys would!
Posted by: jackie | December 30, 2004 at 04:46 AM
it looks great on both of 'em! the edges of my daughter's poncho rolled up, too, until i put massive amounts of fringe on. in fact, i had even used the crochet cast-off because it was supposed to help prevent the rolling. weird. anyway, yours looks awesome!
Posted by: michelle | December 30, 2004 at 05:57 PM
Ems is the cutest, what a perfect little model. Rachel is a beautiful girl, unfortunate that she doesn't want to pose more often. The poncho is beautiful.
Posted by: Risa | December 30, 2004 at 07:41 PM