Well, spoiler alert… Ranunculus fits just fine. This was not at all a guarantee, despite the rather ridiculous number of times that I checked before binding off and going back to do the neck. I felt compelled to pop back and tell you all how it was fitting, not just because I mentioned that I was worried it was going to be too short, but because the very last picture I posted of it on instagram looked like this.
Let’s back up to how I got there – which I admit was a very dramatic moment – one where I went to pull a finished sweater over my head and lo, it did not go. On the upside, I did stop worrying about the length for a while. Here’s what happened. I told you all in the last post that since I changed the gauge on this sweater (I went down a needle size or so to make a fabric I like better. What the heck, it’s my sweater.) That meant though, that I wasn’t at all sure how many I wanted to cast on for a top down sweater, so I skipped it. I cast on provisionally after the neck, and just started working the sweater. When I was done, I came back, picked up all the stitches, and worked the neckband.
Here’s the thing though. Did I do any figuring? Did I follow up on my original thought and have a little chat with my inner knitter about how I was worried it would be too small because I went down a needle size, and perhaps reflect upon how none of that had changed? Yeah verily, did I look upon the knitting and think “Well Stephanie, this is exactly the moment one knits a swatch for” and having though that, picked up the swatch that I did indeed knit, and count how many stitches it would take to go around my noggin? Did I?
No, gentle knitter, I did not. Even though the swatch sat nearby, even though (sort of unbelievably) I had a tape measure nearby… nope. I just took a look at that neckline and decided to just smash the question with the weight of my experience and thought “Looks right.” and just went for it. It was not right. (See above.)
Anyway, obviously I ripped back the cast on, and all the ribbing, and then I did the math and NOW this sweater both goes over my head and …
It is the right length. I knew it.
Sweater: Ranunculus, Yarn; (Cottage Fingering, 50% Merino, 20% Linen, 15% Silk, 15% Cotton) Modifications, changed the gauge, provisional neckline, fewer stitches for the neckband itself – oh, and I only did the short rows in the back, and I made them wider. It fits me better that way.
For now, I’m off to bed. Jen and I are going on a training ride in the morning, and I have to get up at 5:30am to make it happen, and that is not a thing that is really in my wheelhouse without getting to bed early. If I survive, I’ll pop back and tell you a story about some socks.
(PS. If you wanted to sponsor me or Jen tomorrow to encourage two rather old soft women to ride like the wind, you can do it by clicking on our names. We start to ride at 7, and can use whatever encouragement you can offer. )
Have a great ride!
It’s perfect! (Why do we avoid doing the stuff that only takes a few minutes and would make our lives so much easier?)
This question is evergreen and doesn’t just apply to knitting (at least in my life.)
Amen, sister!
For me it is: I just wanna knit knit knit – don’t ask me to stop and measure, or think. I mean really, what’s the fun in that?!? It did turn our beautifully and looks good on you.
It looks great, but I hope you kept notes in case you decide you need this sweater in additional colors. Then again, you’ll probably decide to use bulky weight yarn and we’ll be treated to additional episodes of “It’s too short/long” and “The neckline is too small/loose”…. (PS: Ride like the wind!)
On Instagram you say, “Well, this might be my first Ranunculus, but I’m pretty sure it’s not my last!”
I will absolutely lose my voice from howling with laughter if you make another one a few years from now and the same thing happens.
Your inner knitter is pretty much the most entertaining thing on earth.
Looks amazing on you! Your Inner Knitter knows her stuff!!!
It’s beautiful! And yay that it came out how you wanted it, even if it required a bit of persuasion at the end.
Fun to have knitting project updates again! p.s. I have mostly stopped using Instagram. BLOGS (well, newsletters, at least) ARE BACK.
Oh, that turned out BEAUTIFULLY! Love it!
Looks gorgeous! As do you – not a day older than when I fist discovered the blog over 10 years ago …. how do you do it?? All that cycling, no doubt! Ride well and safely.
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I love how your sweater turned out and how it looks on you,
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It looks great on you. Are you going to become a Ranunculus Addict? Someone who knits a bazillion of these in various yarns with different sleeve lengths? If so, good luck. I’ll watch from the sidelines. I knit *one*. That’s it: *one*. Maybe it was the yarn (BC Garn Bio Shetland GOTS in navy, which was what was used in the shop sample I saw in Edmonton at the time I fell for it) — but I think not. I didn’t enjoy the process *at all*. Oh yeah; it fits. It even looks decent. Right length too (and yes; I made mine longer than called for). But…well *pour moi*, it wasn’t fun to knit. I was never sure I got the hang of the yoke pattern. C’est la vie! I wear it — sometimes — but…I’m leaving it at that!
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Stephanie’s Ranunculus sweater saga (July 3, 2025) is a witty lesson in why math matters in creative work. Her instinct-driven neckline flop—ignoring the swatch only to rip back and recalculate—echoes the precision needed in tools like WigglyPaint, where playful doodles rely on exact pixel tweaks. It’s a reminder: math isn’t art’s foe but its ally, ensuring the perfect fit or vibe. Still, her “looks right” gamble feels relatable—don’t we all skip the math sometimes, only to learn the hard way?
Math really saved the day! Skipping calculations in knitting felt like playing Google Snake – one wrong move and you’re in a bind. I, like the author, sometimes avoid the numbers, leading to unexpected outcomes. Glad they figured it out; it reminds us that a little planning goes a long way, whether in knitting or life!
Glad the Ranunculus fit worked out! I know the tension struggle, especially around the neck. Checking repeatedly is a knitter’s rite of passage! It reminds me of the stress before shouting Uno Online Maybe blocking could add a bit more length if needed? Thanks for sharing your experience!
The sweater is gorgeous–love the color and pattern together. As always, I appreciate the knitting inspiration!
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Honestly, I can totally relate to this impulsive knitting decision! We’ve all been there, haven’t we, relying on gut feeling instead of actual measurements. The urge to just dive in and see what happens is strong, especially when dealing with familiar projects. But sometimes, as the article so hilariously illustrates, that intuition leads to unexpected results. A quick swatch could have saved the day! Maybe next time, I’ll remember this when crafting my own pako highway.
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Wow—what a journey from math anxiety to the perfect fit! This post shows how numbers can shape creativity in the most unexpected ways. Just like the Honey Don’t! Margaret Qualley Striped Shirt, it grabs attention with style while proving that details truly make the difference.
Loved how tweaking the needle size and doing the math saved your sweater from unexpected proportions—proof that math isn’t just theory, it’s knitting survival gear.
Glad to hear Ranunculus fits perfectly! Sometimes, all those calculations feel like prepping for a challenging Snow Rider 3D level, constantly recalculating your trajectory. You know, the feeling of endlessly adjusting and tweaking things until you nail that perfect landing. It’s satisfying when all the planning pays off, just like mastering a difficult trick in the game.
So relatable—the swatch, the math, and then the surprise when the Ranunculus still fits perfectly!
That moment when you “just guessed” instead of doing the math—and had to rip back—is something we all know too well! Your sweater’s happy ending shows why sometimes the math really is worth it. Feels a bit like picking bold, unapologetic style—kind of like slipping into Dumb and Dumber Suits and making sure it all actually fits.
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Really relatable — the “What’s Math For Anyway” post is such a good reminder that a little bit of calculation (in knitting or elsewhere) can save a lot of ripping back later.Contador de Palabras
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Haha, I totally felt this! The “looks right” method has betrayed me more times than I can count — math always comes back for its revenge. I’ve been working on a little creative side project called Brat Generator that turns ideas (like your gorgeous Ranunculus) into AI-generated visuals with custom font styles — kind of like sketching the knitting inspiration before it even hits the needles. Loved reading about your process, Stephanie — your posts always mix humor, craft, and honesty perfectly!
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Looks like the alterations you made to the fit were worth the effort on the collar level devil. Good luck with your perfect sweater!
I really enjoyed your reflection on how skipping the numbers in favour of intuition sometimes works until it doesn’t! Your story about changing the needle size and then needing to redo the neckline on the Ranunculus resonated with me I’ve been there with other tasks as well. While reading this I also remembered that as drivers in the UAE, it’s just as wise to check for any pending fines rather than assume everything’s okay. I used evg fine payment recently before a trip and it saved me some late-fee stress.
Thanks for the dose of knitting wisdom and real-life reminder!
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So glad the Ranunculus worked out! That Instagram pic *did* look a little scary. Speaking of fonts, sometimes I wish I had a cool font generator to make my notes look as fancy as your knitting projects!
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So glad to hear Ranunculus fits perfectly! All that meticulous checking definitely paid off. It’s funny how much our personality shows up in our crafting, isn’t it? Sometimes I feel like I need to take a personality test just to understand my own knitting quirks!!
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I loved your reflection on how relying on intuition instead of numbers can work… until it suddenly doesn’t! Your story about switching needle sizes and then having to redo the Ranunculus neckline really resonated with me — I’ve had similar moments in other tasks too.
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Great perspective! Really enjoyed the way you explained the real purpose of math — practical, meaningful, and so relatable. Thanks for the insight!
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Haha, been there! That moment when you smash a sweater over your head and it won’t go on is pure knitting drama. Love that you admitted to ignoring the swatch and tape measure – we’ve all done that! So glad you ripped back and did the math. Ranunculus is such a beautiful pattern, and that yarn blend sounds dreamy. Good luck with the 5:30am ride!
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It’s so relatable to stress over the fit of a project like that! I completely understand the relief when your Ranunculus finally fit just fine, despite all the checks before binding off. Sometimes the ‘tedious’ math really does save us from a lot of heartache in knitting!
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