Sometimes you fail so hard, you're actually winning.

There's nothing sadder than spending hours on a meticulously crafted knitting project only to find out it's too small. Or too big. Or somehow has three sleeves.

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All the planning in the world can't prepare you for the disappointment and despair of unraveling a homemade sweater. So, if you're going to fail, just try and fail magnificently.