There are a lot of "every problem/failure is an opportunity" type sayings out there. And to some extent I think most of them are true. But, I also think that sometimes a failure or a problem is just that. Sometimes the only thing to learn is how to deal with disappointment.
I had one of those experiences yesterday. I had been knitting a hat for The Boy in the spring - it was a new winter hat and he chose the pattern and yarn. I had it nearly finished when I started The Project and so it hibernated for the summer, waiting until I was ready to work on it again. Two days ago I picked it up and, after a quick refresher on the pattern, dove back in. I finished it yesterday morning and knew, just knew in my heart, that it was wrong.
I was careful, I followed the pattern exactly. My yarn and needle sizes were as recommended, I measured and followed the tips given by the designer. And yet this hat barely fits Pookie. I'm sure you can imagine my disappointment.
There were no new techniques or concepts in this pattern, I didn't look at it as a learning experience. I don't understand what went wrong. The only thing I can make sense of is that the pattern itself is faulty. Somewhere in there, a number is wrong or the gauge is off.
So, while I'm not impressed with how this hat came out, I'm learning to deal with the disappointment of a knitting project gone awry.
And Pookie sure does love his new hat.
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