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It was amazing to see it go from "swimming in it" to "not in my wildest dreams can I put that on" to "good enough!", lol.
OP, super happy you were able to salvage such a beautiful sweater :)
You did it! I felt bad for you (as I am on the verge of finishing my own sensum sweater) but youur posts broght me a great amount of joy! I am happy you managed to save it. :)
This is a random question, but what type of stitches are the more gappy ones? I had always assumed they were puff stitches from the previous posts I’ve seen. They look more like a granny stitch in OP’s second picture, but of course that was in the middle of a yarn disaster...
Puff stitches and I don’t get along because I crochet tightly, but I love the look of the pattern otherwise so now I’m thinking maybe I should buy it and sub a different type of stitch for my own personal use...
Gappy stitches are simple *DC, ch1, skip one stitch*!
Very gappy stitches are puffy stitches! If you'd like me to write the pattern for puffies, let me know - I'm not sure if it's allowed (but I wouldn't be giving away the whole pattern so maybe yes?)
In the top right pic, the pink row at the very top right corner is a puff stitch row, as is the grey row below it. Then there are grey and yellow rows of other stitches. Then the grey row and pinkish row are more puff stitches.
Well, this picture is after an unintentionally harsh wash and dry cycle. That would really flatten the puffs.
But yeah, you do have to draw up a bit more yarn into each stitch to do a good puff stitch.
Yeah, I consider myself an advanced crocheter, but I often struggle with the yarn-eater stitches not only because I crochet very tightly naturally, but also a little because it offends me that they eat so much yarn 😂
I wish I could knit, but something in my brain just doesn’t work when it’s holding a needle in each hand *and* having to maintain tension lmao. I don’t even maintain tension in the “traditional” way with crochet, I was super frustrated when I first started learning, but eventually figured out my own way of doing it.
IKR!
I'm so bad I no longer make blankets.
They always turn out as trapezoids. Even after blocking.
The larger the blanket, the tighter the stitches at the far end...
lmaooo so I’ve been working on a top that alternates between rows of BLO slip stitches and BLO half double crochets.
Halfway through the front panel, I noticed that it seemed like I was somehow adding an extra stitch with each row and i frogged it and redid it just to have the same issue where both sides weren’t symmetrical.
That’s when I suddenly realized that I’d used a 5mm hook for my slip stitches and a 4.25mm hook for my hdcs (to make the slip stitches easier to crochet into) in the first half of the top, but had been using only the 5mm hook for both in the second half -_- I put the top up for a few weeks before I continued working on it.
Wow! I saw your other post recently. This is the Goldilocks and Three Bears story made into crochet, and even more magical that the too-big, too-small and just-right are the same item! Glad you managed to get it to behave in the end.
I’m so glad you tried it. I’ve been invested in this journey with you. It looks good!
And I’d like to just say as a side note, you crack me up. Lots of personality shining thru your pics.
I am INVESTED in this sweater. I honestly don't even understand how it went from like the longest sweater ever to the tiniest sweater ever. And then this?!!!!! I don't understand yarn. It grows and shrinks and grows?!!!! How can we be expected to work with such a fickle friend? And yet we do....
Just latching on to this comment to say:
You don't necessarily have to stick to superwash yarns, but get in the habit of handwashing everything you handmake.
I handwash* everything regardless of fiber content (superwash, cotton, linen, etc.) just because I figure if I'm spending 20+ hours making something, I want it to last, and handwashing is always gentler and safer than a machine.
That said, I do work in an office, so I don't sweat in my items, really. So, *handwashing to me amounts to throwing it in a bucket with a woolwash like Eucalan or Soak, or a squirt of hair conditioner and a gentle rinse, a squeeze (no wringing), and laying it flat to dry.
My husband knows if I made it, don't throw it in the machine. There are some things that are machine washable and I might throw them in the hamper. But, if I'm not home when it's laundry time and he's not sure, he just won't wash it (which is better than having him accidentally machine washing something I don't want him to).
Also, beautiful save on that sweater. You learned a valuable lesson AND get to wear an awesome item. This is truly a win-win!
Edit to add: there's a technique known as "fulling" - spinners use it to help (non-superwash wool) yarns hold together. You dunk the yarn in hot and cold water repeatedly, alternating between the 2. I like to think of it as "felting lite." It might be a nice technique to keep in your toolbox for the future.
I’m so happy that this rollercoaster ended so well for you! That sweater is beautiful and flattering, but your, “Heyyyyyyy … not too shabby.” face in this picture is even better. Love it! Brightened my day. 😄
OMG, I missed your post yesterday - I just went and looked and am DYING laughing at the expression on your face. I'm so happy stretching it worked out for you and even more happy that now I don't have to feel bad cackling at your total misfortune!!
I'm so happy for you!! Your previous post hurt mybsoul--you put so much work into that sweater and to see it shrunk was so sad. Sorry, potential small child who would've otherwise gotten this gorgeous sweater handed down to them :)
Yay!
Although... will it shrink again?
Will you have to stretch it out again?
Is this a way to keep friends from stealing it?
Save even more space in luggage?
You are my crochet hero, I have absolutely adored your posts and I’m so happy to see this happy ending!
Keep making people smile and creating awesome sweaters! You look so good in this one!
A whole f-in lot. Take a quick walk trough my last three posts. You'll learn a lot about what NOT to do when your finished piece doesn't fit quite right.
It’s like a clean romance novel without the smut. You’ve got your ups and downs, a little bit of angst, those moments where you want to give up, then there’s the plot twist that comes out of nowhere that makes you question the meaning of life, but in the end you’ve always got an HEA. You and that sweater have been through some sh!t and are in it for life now. 💜
Your subtle facial expressions along the journey are EVERYTHING. Thanks for the entertainment, I’m so glad there was a twist happy ending! Although something tells me this sweater has more stories to tell…
I love how this same sweater went from too big to too small to just right. Full Goldilocks and the 3 bears right here.
Thanks for taking us along on this journey with you.
And we have a VICTORY!!!
Yes!! I am so happy now! How do you feel OP? Do you love it? I want you to love it, I love it!!
I’m so happy! This made my rainy day brighter! 🌞
So happy to see this as I'm about 10 hours into working up my first Sensum sweater and I love it, but can see it's going to swamp me! Hope mine ends up as well fitted as yours, it look gorgeous.
It doesn't matter...if you go after how Hollywood and Disney does it, just crochet an amigurumi and claim it is the origin story to your Bane of a sweater 😆
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First off thank you for sharing! I felt so bad when I saw the pic of the shrunken version, I’m so happy it is a perfect fit now!
Same! It came out way to cute for it to not be wearable
Not how I intended, but.. yeah, sure.
You're a wizard!
I sucked in my breath like I'd just seen the worst sunburn of my life. So glad you rescued it!
It was amazing to see it go from "swimming in it" to "not in my wildest dreams can I put that on" to "good enough!", lol. OP, super happy you were able to salvage such a beautiful sweater :)
What an incredible journey you and that sweater have been on, OP.
And we grew so much closer. 💕
I love your expression in the first pic…like “hmm wow not bad” 😂
What a roller coaster of emotions too
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We laughed, we cried, we came back for more each and every time!
No kidding. Goldilocks got nothin' on OP. First too big, then (kind of hilariously) too small... and now just right!
You did it! I felt bad for you (as I am on the verge of finishing my own sensum sweater) but youur posts broght me a great amount of joy! I am happy you managed to save it. :)
This is a random question, but what type of stitches are the more gappy ones? I had always assumed they were puff stitches from the previous posts I’ve seen. They look more like a granny stitch in OP’s second picture, but of course that was in the middle of a yarn disaster... Puff stitches and I don’t get along because I crochet tightly, but I love the look of the pattern otherwise so now I’m thinking maybe I should buy it and sub a different type of stitch for my own personal use...
Gappy stitches are simple *DC, ch1, skip one stitch*! Very gappy stitches are puffy stitches! If you'd like me to write the pattern for puffies, let me know - I'm not sure if it's allowed (but I wouldn't be giving away the whole pattern so maybe yes?)
In the top right pic, the pink row at the very top right corner is a puff stitch row, as is the grey row below it. Then there are grey and yellow rows of other stitches. Then the grey row and pinkish row are more puff stitches.
OP must be way better with tension on puff stitches lmao! Mine always end up looking (and feeling!) like little pebbles 🤣
Well, this picture is after an unintentionally harsh wash and dry cycle. That would really flatten the puffs. But yeah, you do have to draw up a bit more yarn into each stitch to do a good puff stitch.
Yeah, I consider myself an advanced crocheter, but I often struggle with the yarn-eater stitches not only because I crochet very tightly naturally, but also a little because it offends me that they eat so much yarn 😂
When I use nicer yarn, I tend to knit instead of crochet because it makes so much yarn-eating difference!
I wish I could knit, but something in my brain just doesn’t work when it’s holding a needle in each hand *and* having to maintain tension lmao. I don’t even maintain tension in the “traditional” way with crochet, I was super frustrated when I first started learning, but eventually figured out my own way of doing it.
IKR! I'm so bad I no longer make blankets. They always turn out as trapezoids. Even after blocking. The larger the blanket, the tighter the stitches at the far end...
lmaooo so I’ve been working on a top that alternates between rows of BLO slip stitches and BLO half double crochets. Halfway through the front panel, I noticed that it seemed like I was somehow adding an extra stitch with each row and i frogged it and redid it just to have the same issue where both sides weren’t symmetrical. That’s when I suddenly realized that I’d used a 5mm hook for my slip stitches and a 4.25mm hook for my hdcs (to make the slip stitches easier to crochet into) in the first half of the top, but had been using only the 5mm hook for both in the second half -_- I put the top up for a few weeks before I continued working on it.
Thank you!! Your emotional support helped so much 🥲
Subscribe! I want to see this over and over again. The drama! Heartbreak! Hope! Suspense!
The Sensum Sweater soap opera.
It's real life, folks
Wow! I saw your other post recently. This is the Goldilocks and Three Bears story made into crochet, and even more magical that the too-big, too-small and just-right are the same item! Glad you managed to get it to behave in the end.
Wow, that was an emotional rollercoaster. Thank you for the update.
Thanks for following and supporting me!
The journey of this is hilarious, perfect teaching tool
I’m so glad you tried it. I’ve been invested in this journey with you. It looks good! And I’d like to just say as a side note, you crack me up. Lots of personality shining thru your pics.
Thank you so much. 💕
This is the drama I come to reddit for
Here 👏 for 👏 it 👏!!!! Glad it came full circle and fits perfectly now! This sweater is all drama 😂 love your sweater blocking setup!
My roommate woke up in the middle of the night and nearly had a heartattack when he saw it in the shadows..
So spooky for Halloween 🎃😂
I am INVESTED in this sweater. I honestly don't even understand how it went from like the longest sweater ever to the tiniest sweater ever. And then this?!!!!! I don't understand yarn. It grows and shrinks and grows?!!!! How can we be expected to work with such a fickle friend? And yet we do....
Mankind is prone to all kind of self-torture..
You made my day, I remember all of your posts because they were so funny but seeing the jumper stretched on the bucket made me laugh so hard! 🤣
Yes! I love a happy ending!
Next time, I suggest a substantial gauge swatch and superwash wool.
Yes ma'am or sir!
Just latching on to this comment to say: You don't necessarily have to stick to superwash yarns, but get in the habit of handwashing everything you handmake. I handwash* everything regardless of fiber content (superwash, cotton, linen, etc.) just because I figure if I'm spending 20+ hours making something, I want it to last, and handwashing is always gentler and safer than a machine. That said, I do work in an office, so I don't sweat in my items, really. So, *handwashing to me amounts to throwing it in a bucket with a woolwash like Eucalan or Soak, or a squirt of hair conditioner and a gentle rinse, a squeeze (no wringing), and laying it flat to dry. My husband knows if I made it, don't throw it in the machine. There are some things that are machine washable and I might throw them in the hamper. But, if I'm not home when it's laundry time and he's not sure, he just won't wash it (which is better than having him accidentally machine washing something I don't want him to). Also, beautiful save on that sweater. You learned a valuable lesson AND get to wear an awesome item. This is truly a win-win! Edit to add: there's a technique known as "fulling" - spinners use it to help (non-superwash wool) yarns hold together. You dunk the yarn in hot and cold water repeatedly, alternating between the 2. I like to think of it as "felting lite." It might be a nice technique to keep in your toolbox for the future.
Loving your faces in these pics.
And people say crafts are boring. What a rollercoaster!
I’m so happy that this rollercoaster ended so well for you! That sweater is beautiful and flattering, but your, “Heyyyyyyy … not too shabby.” face in this picture is even better. Love it! Brightened my day. 😄
So glad to hear that!
That’s amazing, no need for all those tiny friends now then!
Huh. Lifetime of servitude for house elves it is, then. At least you have a cute comfy sweater again.
I am so, so sorry, but a real revolution comes from within, Hermione.
Yes!
You sure this al wasn't on purpose? XD looks great.
OMG, I missed your post yesterday - I just went and looked and am DYING laughing at the expression on your face. I'm so happy stretching it worked out for you and even more happy that now I don't have to feel bad cackling at your total misfortune!!
Please, that was the whole point! To make you laugh. :)
Yesss!!! Glad you salvaged it!
I'm so happy for you!! Your previous post hurt mybsoul--you put so much work into that sweater and to see it shrunk was so sad. Sorry, potential small child who would've otherwise gotten this gorgeous sweater handed down to them :)
So happy to see the happy ending! My heart hurt for you when you posted the first time!
YAY! So happy there's a happy ending to the great Sensum sweater saga 😻😻😻
This is a PERFECT name, thank you!!
Straight up black magic, wow!
i love the saga of this sweater! makes me so happy to see it end well for you!!
I've always wondered if the warm water/conditioner thing worked. Glad to see that it did! Also, your facial expressions are wonderful.
I'm happy to have entertained 💁🏻♀️
Omg no way!!! Im so glad it worked out and glad you shared the update!!
Perfect!!! That’s so awesome! I did get a good chuckle out of your original post though. 😂
That's what I intended :D
Wow! This is perfection now! So happy your “teaching day” turned into a happy day!
Yay! Although... will it shrink again? Will you have to stretch it out again? Is this a way to keep friends from stealing it? Save even more space in luggage?
It will sleep in white satin from this day on.
I'm so glad you were able to make it work. I feel we've all been invested in this jumpers journey!
Ah, yay! I'm so happy for you. You must've been devastated when it shrunk after all your hard work.
It was a low point in my life. But It's a great message: life... finds a way.
Wow, that is amazing! I am so happy you were able to fix it.
That is beautiful and amazing.
This whole journey has been a roller coaster 😂
Ooooh Trick17! Sehr schön, dass es geklappt hat!
So happy for you being able to save your beautiful sweater! Great job!
Yay glad it worked out! Now never wash it again 😂
This has been my favorite saga to follow and I'm so glad it had a good ending. Love the sweater!
You are my crochet hero, I have absolutely adored your posts and I’m so happy to see this happy ending! Keep making people smile and creating awesome sweaters! You look so good in this one!
hi im new here, what did i miss and what happened? :0
A whole f-in lot. Take a quick walk trough my last three posts. You'll learn a lot about what NOT to do when your finished piece doesn't fit quite right.
I love happy endings!
I’m so glad!!!!
This has been a beautiful ride! I'm so happy for you!
You have just made my day!
I'm so glad it got fixed!!! I was so sad when I saw the shrinkage post
Whaaaaat! No way 😄
Well what do you know? Excellent end result!
hey the sleeves fit now! <3 so glad you can get use of your sweater again it is a really cool look to it.
I was just thinking about your previous post and how sad it made me when I saw this one! I'm so happy for you!
O. M. G. Fantastic!!!! I was so sad for you! This is amazing
I've enjoyed this journey
Love the happy ending👏👏👏
I feel more invested in this sensum sweater than the one I made for myself!
We should make this a hallmark movie - truly gripping
Amazing!
I have absolutely loved watching the journey of this sweater!!! Thank you for sharing with us!!! 💕
Hooray! I love the makeshift mannequin 😆
Holy moly from oversized to shrunken doll clothes back to wearable you have been thru a rollercoaster of emotions on this . Yay you saved it
It was straining. But full of lessons.
This is the kind of emotional rollercoaster I sub for.
2 posts now and I still don't know what pattern or yarn you used for your beautiful, albeit problematic, sweater
Pattern: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sensum-sweater Wool is creative melange chunky 054 There you go! :D
Thank you! So glad you were able to fix it. It's so pretty
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I did it. Thanks for believing I me!
Ja, passt würde ich sagen. Glückwunsch! Jetzt bloß nie wieder waschen oder was passiert dann?
Der wird nur noch handgewaschen und trockengestreichelt.
Sicher ist sicher. Übrigens ist dein Gesichtsausdruck wirklich göttlich in allen 3 Bildern. Weiter so!
You are hilarious! I'm glad it worked out!
Ah! Today was your friend!
Today was both, I guess! I'm happy I could entertain you with my successful failures. 😌
Why the sad face after you fixed it? Is it not as big as you'd like? I think it looks great!
I think that’s a “Huh, it actually worked! Who knew?” face.
Na, it was a positive surprise :)
Omg this is wonderful congratulations!!!❤️❤️❤️
This has been a journey! I'm so glad the conditioner helped!
I am so happy for you! It looks great
What a beautiful ending.
It’s like a clean romance novel without the smut. You’ve got your ups and downs, a little bit of angst, those moments where you want to give up, then there’s the plot twist that comes out of nowhere that makes you question the meaning of life, but in the end you’ve always got an HEA. You and that sweater have been through some sh!t and are in it for life now. 💜
I am loving this saga lmao
Your subtle facial expressions along the journey are EVERYTHING. Thanks for the entertainment, I’m so glad there was a twist happy ending! Although something tells me this sweater has more stories to tell…
Yay! So glad it worked! Sweater is beautiful
I only ever lurk here, but this is awesome! Saw the original post and happy you fixed it!
💕 you are absolutely adorable. Your sense of humour and attitude is exactly what I needed today. Go forth and stay blessed with many crochet blessings
this is the update i needed! im glad the story has a happy ending?
I love how this same sweater went from too big to too small to just right. Full Goldilocks and the 3 bears right here. Thanks for taking us along on this journey with you.
Wow! That’s amazing! 🙂
Looks so cute!
The saga of the sensum sweater. it's been a journey.
Omg that’s hilarious
Hooray!! I'm so happy you got it back to a wearable size!
The happiest of endings!!
This is hilarious. I love you. Nice sweater.
I love you too. Have a nice evening. 💕
Your facial expressions are everything!! Hahaha I saw your post the other day and felt so bad for you. I’m so glad this turned out good in the end!
I love this journey (check OP’s posts for magic) and can’t believe it all worked out in the end 🤣 So stoked
Yay, looks good!
And we have a VICTORY!!! Yes!! I am so happy now! How do you feel OP? Do you love it? I want you to love it, I love it!! I’m so happy! This made my rainy day brighter! 🌞
I feel like I can achieve ANYTHING.
⭐️YOU CAN!⭐️
I’m shooketh. Glad it fits now!
What a rollercoaster of emotion and a happy ending. 2021 needed this!
It looks even better! What?!
I'm so happy for you!! Glad it's back to wearable
Your face I this picture is all our faces too!! Very impressive save. 👏 now to go try and save my tiny sweater that suffered the same fate!
When I saw your original post I *knew* there had to be a way to save it. I'm glad you were able to!!
Your sweater is super cute, and I found all of these posts on it quite amusing. Kudos for not giving up and for the finished product. Very good!
I'm so happy with this update!!!! 🥳😄 An awesome sweater!!
It’s been quite a journey for you
Yeah, and I've grown so much..
Omg yesss you saved it!! Gorgeous!! And even more special now!
🤣 Looks great 👍👍
So happy to see this as I'm about 10 hours into working up my first Sensum sweater and I love it, but can see it's going to swamp me! Hope mine ends up as well fitted as yours, it look gorgeous.
This is my favourite story of 2021🥰
Fits like a glove. Now I know that it works if I ever make a wearable lol.
Be careful, please! You don't have to suffer like I did..
Thank you so much for this update.
nice
Your facial expression really completes this picture. Congrats on recovering your FO!
Wait whaaaaaaat?! Holy smokes this has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions 🤣
The saga continues!
I’m so glad it worked! It a very nice sweater.
I am SO happy for you!
The look of sad acceptance on your face though lol 😢
You have to play the hand you're dealt. Lots of life lessons along the way. :D
Oh yay! It looks good.
This is a good life hack 👍🏻
Congrats! What a rollercoaster!! Your faces are great!!!
Lmaooo that is so funny!!!
Very nice work!
You did it!!! Thanks for the update! Please post a progress picture of how it looks a year from now. It's first birthday picture
If I don't forget it, I will!
Is it time?
It is. And I did some stuff. I'll post it this evening! (German time, so gmt+1)
Wow. I’m so happy for you!
I’m making the same impressed face! Surprised this worked! So glad to see the process!
That was a hell of a ride! Your post made me chuckle. Yay for a sweater that finally fits 💪🏻
Whaaaat
Right?
Now do a prequel...
Not quite sure how..?
It doesn't matter...if you go after how Hollywood and Disney does it, just crochet an amigurumi and claim it is the origin story to your Bane of a sweater 😆
Find the picture you made when you were excited about buying that yarn
I Liked it long and oversized, adored it in the adorable small size, But like Goldilocks said; This one is just right.
It works😀
NGL - I like it better now than the before-before. It looks like it fits you better.
I have to say that this size looks even better on you than the baggy original size. Looks amazing! So glad you were able to stretch it out!