[dunnville89]

You may remember that I knit the entire back piece of an Aran sweater for granddaughter and realized I grabbed the wrong yarn for it and didn't have enough for the entire sweater. I started over in the correct yarn and here's the finished sweater along with a picture of the rejected piece. I do not want to rip out that piece, so I am going to make a throw pillow to use it. I will probably have to "steek" to make it the correct size and pick up stitches to make a lining. I'll figure it out as I go.

 

[Vickie P]

Both of them are beautiful!!! Well done!

 

[Lena B]

You may remember that I knit the entire back piece of an Aran sweater for granddaughter and realized I grabbed the wrong yarn for it and didn't have enough for the entire sweater. I started over in the correct yarn and here's the finished sweater along with a picture of the rejected piece. I do not want to rip out that piece, so I am going to make a throw pillow to use it. I will probably have to "steek" to make it the correct size and pick up stitches to make a lining. I'll figure it out as I go.

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Love this pattern knit it many times, nice knit sure GD will enjoy wearing it.

 

[MMWRay]

Nice results. I would sew the back and lining of a pillow in fabric. It is much sturdier (and faster) and pillows get hard wear. Happy steeking.

 

[liz morris]

Lovely knitting, wrong yarn as well as correct. I would be inclined to take the wrong piece down to the armholes, knit in the twisted rib matching the welt in a straight line and make a "housewife" opening for your cushion (pillow).. It will make a beautiful talking point. I did something similar with a complex intarsia design I got fed up with. It turned out very well.

 

[elcue]

You may remember that I knit the entire back piece of an Aran sweater for granddaughter and realized I grabbed the wrong yarn for it and didn't have enough for the entire sweater. I started over in the correct yarn and here's the finished sweater along with a picture of the rejected piece. I do not want to rip out that piece, so I am going to make a throw pillow to use it. I will probably have to "steek" to make it the correct size and pick up stitches to make a lining. I'll figure it out as I go.

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Oh my gosh. What a beautiful sweater!

 

[Pocahontas]

The Aran sweater is so beautiful and perfectly knitted.....a classic that will be loved and worn for years. 💗

 

[dunnville89]

Nice results. I would sew the back and lining of a pillow in fabric. It is much sturdier (and faster) and pillows get hard wear. Happy steeking.

Thank you for your suggestion. I have enough yarn left to knit the back and I want to use it up, however, I will line it.

 

[dunnville89]

Lovely knitting, wrong yarn as well as correct. I would be inclined to take the wrong piece down to the armholes, knit in the twisted rib matching the welt in a straight line and make a "housewife" opening for your cushion (pillow).. It will make a beautiful talking point. I did something similar with a complex intarsia design I got fed up with. It turned out very well.

Good suggestion for finishing this. I do want to remove the ribbing and I'll cut that and unpick a row or so. The other end will be ripped back and picked up for the back piece. I'll probably do the opening you suggest. Thank you.

 

[cathysmith97]

Beautiful Knitting!

 

[ivyrain]

Wow! Beautiful knitting. You are truly a talented knitter!

 

[Fidrocki]

That sweater is gorgeous!

 

[targa416]

I do remember, and congratulations on getting this lovely project finished. The leftover piece will make a beautiful pillow.

 

[edithann]

Your sweater is beautiful, and I'm sure the pillow will be too!

 

[Kate T]

Both are lovely. You did a beautiful job with the pattern.

 

[MandM's]

Gorgeous sweater. Your knitting is beautiful.

 

[leftyknitter21]

Why not take a different color and do the back and a different color and do the sleeves. I'll bet that would make a stunning sweater and you wouldn't have to lose part of the work you've already put so much time in.

 

[StitchNStash]

Beautiful work!

 

[run4fittness]

Beautiful!

 

[Morgan Girl]

Lovely sweater!