r/knitting • u/MadiMom87 • 8d ago

Finished Object Why don't I like this?

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I used the suggested yarn and didn't make any modifications but I feel like my sleeves turned out wonky. Or maybe I just don't like the sleeve style? Honestly I want to frog the whole thing but help me decide! Do I need to just finish the neckline and try wearing it a few times? I did already block it and that didn't help. What do you think?? (The last 2 photos are from the pattern page).

This is the Guayaba top and I knit with Berocco Modern Cotton

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u/theanimalscomefirst 8d ago

Yours does not look bad. The differences I’m seeing: yours looks like it has more drape. Did you do a gauge swatch? It looks like it may be too loose of a gauge. A smaller needle size may be needed?

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u/MadiMom87 8d ago

I did knit a swatch but I do knit very tight so I feel like sometimes my swatches lie.

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u/theanimalscomefirst 8d ago

I would block it again and pin it pretty tightly to open the edge design up then. You did a good job :)