Oh my... bit of a jumper disaster...

[KnittingNora]

I have just finished making my husband a Sublime jumper in the cashmere merino silk aran. I loved making it as the wool is gorgeous, and as I was making it I measured it against his favourite jumper and the sizing seemed just right.
I finished the jumper yesterday, and it is HUGE... in fact it is enormous!! The sleeves are about 5inches too long and the whole thing just hung on him! I have no idea who on earth it would fit. I am so disappointed, and have no idea what happened.
What a waste of 22 balls of wool......

[Plantgoddess+]

That's terrible! I'm so sorry that happened. What about frogging and starting over, at least the yarn won't be wasted.

[dustinac]

That's terrible! I'm so sorry that happened. What about frogging and starting over, at least the yarn won't be wasted.

I agree...I'd prolly have to wait a few days to be able to look at it again ...but that way it wouldn't go to waste...

[KnittingNora]

haha, you're right! I can't bring myself to look at it at the moment! I have a very tall brother, so am wondering if it will fit him. I can't even think about undoing it!
I am baffled at what could have gone so bloomin wrong, so to cheer myself up I started on my cardigan Lets hope that will fit.......

[Knitting_Guy]

Did you wash your hubby? Maybe he shrunk.

[Hildegard_von_Knittin]

I hate to ask.... did you swatch?

[KnittingNat]

Did you wash your hubby? Maybe he shrunk.

[chrislt8]

Oh that is so disappointing! It baffles and befuddles me how we can sometimes count and measure and do all the math - and still have something not fit. I can't offer anything other than a shoulder to lean on - I feel your pain!