Vintage 1950's Style Polka Dot Sweater

Many of you may not know this, but I started blogging eons ago when I picked up knitting. My first blog was called "because she started knitting". Obviously, my focus has changed significantly since. But... my knitting skills pretty much stayed stagnant because I was never confident enough to move away from hats and scarves.A while back I blogged about some vintage-inspired knitting and crochet books which spurred me to pick up my knitting needles once more. Fast forward many months later, this polka dot sweater is born.It took me about 2 months to finish this project, and then a couple more months to grieve over the fact that it was too long for my liking. After a tearful post on Instagram, I finally mustered enough courage to snip the bottom off and to correct the length. I took off about 6 inches from the bottom! I honestly don't know how I ended up making a dress. Maybe I shouldn't have steamed it with a steam iron. But I love how yarn looks after a bit of steaming.And then, after the length was fixed, I realised that I wished it fitted on my body better. Once again, maybe.. maybe I really shouldn't have steamed it, because steaming relaxes the yarn.It took me a few more months of grieving before I finally came into terms with the fact that I am NOT going to make it better. I am NOT taking the sides in. I have had enough. This project has exhausted all of my patience. And so, this is the way it stays. xo G