As I was knitting it I kept thinking that I should have done more arm decreases than called for. I didn't. Why? Why didn't I? The vest looks very line-backer-y in the shoulders and gapes at the underarm. Also, I needed to block it more aggressively. I think if the lower body is a bit more roomy it'll sit better at the arms.
Sigh. I haven't had this much disappointment in a project i was really excited about for a long time. I'm steam blocking it to see if it makes any difference. I'm thinking I should undo a few rounds of the arm bands and maybe decrease a bit before binding off.
Any thoughts? Advice? For now this is my feeling about it:
Sigh.
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On the plus side I was super happy with the steeking. I was nervous about it but it went really well.
Pre-cut
And, after a really deep breath and some hesitation...
No matter how much I know that it's okay cutting my knitting will NEVER feel right...
