After working through one section, I started to question my needle choice. I got gauge with the needles I was using, but somehow the fabric didn't have as much drape as I had envisioned. I worked a couple more rows. To no surprise, the fabric didn't change. It was nice and I probably could have lived with it, but I decided to play around a little more.
Here's a little tip when you're debating needle size after you've already started a project. I didn't rip out what I had been working on. Instead I grabbed a bigger pair of needles and worked a swatch from the other end of the yarn. That way I could compare the two pieces. If I really liked my first choice, I wouldn't have to start all over.
In this case, it didn't take me long to realize that I liked the larger needles. I ripped it out and started over.
Now I'm back to where I was, and I'm happy with the way it's knitting up.
Here's another tip. If you have a vague sense that you don't like the way a project is working up, stop and figure out what's going on right away. It will save time, effort and frustration.
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