It's a beautiful design. But user error has interfered with this finish. I believe the yoke is just too big for the dress. No matter whether or not I swatch before starting a knit, my gauge on the actual garment is never the same. The gauge on the yoke is, I think, just too big. Once the garment is dry (it's currently drying from the blocking), I will see how it fits. But I have a feeling this one will either be filed away in the closet of shame, or perhaps eventually I will have to reknit the yoke. Not sure I'm up for that anytime soon.
ETA: Well, I tried it on, still a bit damp. It's big, but it's not an unmitigated disaster. I think it will do. I hope.
And now a picture to show you the realness behind the diva Mia. lol! Mia is one of those cats who has a human, and loves that human, and hisses at the rest of the world. Yes, she's that cat. I'm her human. I'm the one she looks to for food, comfort, cuddles, etc. DH has always been hissed at, and both kids are now in the hissed at category as well (they left her behind, so they are in her bad books). DH managed to get a picture of her hissing at him the other day. Just thought I'd show it off. Mia looks sweet, but she's a terror in reality. lol! Oh, and if you're a stranger to Mia? Watch out!
Happy Thanksgiving to those in the US who celebrate.
