Frances Wrap
Finished
May 8, 2020
February 8, 2021

Frances Wrap

Project info
Frances Wrap by Elizabeth Mautz-Redmann
Knitting
Neck / TorsoShawl / Wrap
Me
Large
Needles & yarn
US 5 - 3.75 mm
42 stitches and 27 rows = 4 inches
in Tubular Stockinette stitch
AndeanSun Yarns Baby Alpaca DK Weight
372 yards in stash
250228
Natural/Undyed
Amazon.com
May 8, 2020
AndeanSun Yarns Baby Alpaca DK Weight
372 yards in stash
204055
Gift from Beth
December 25, 2019
AndeanSun Yarns Baby Alpaca DK Weight
372 yards in stash
208927
Gray
Gift from FIL Bob Riordan
December 12, 2019
Notes

09-24-2020

Went to look at others’ projects and realized 50 rows into Section 5 that I have been doing this wrong all along. Instead of tubular, I have been knitting flat (p1k1). Really wrestled with ripping it out, but here is why I decided to keep on with it:

  1. I really like the fabric. It’s squishy and thick, has lovely drape, and I think the wonkiness of the p1k1 rib gives it a neat texture.
  2. I’ve really struggled with my knitting mojo over quarantine. I just wanna finish something. I honestly believe that if I rip it out, I’ll never restart it.
  3. I can love it as it is. I won’t look at it and see my failure every time. I vow to embrace this “design element” and make this MINE. I won’t degrade it, insult it, nor think it lesser. I will check my OCD at the door, for once, and just enjoy this lovely wrap.

02-08-2021

Finally finished this up. Still need to wet block it. It’s really lovely.

03-03-2023

Gave this to Erin for her cold Northern Indiana winters. She loves it!!! I’m so glad it’s getting more use than sitting in my FO cubby!

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100% Alpaca
124 yards / 50 grams

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  • Project created: May 8, 2020
  • Finished: February 8, 2021
  • Updated: March 3, 2024
  • Progress updates: 2 updates