Time to choose a yarn for my work knitalong
I'm going to knit a sweater for me! At work, 3 of us have been meeting to knit on Wednesdays at noon. We're planning to make Sally's Favorite Summer Sweater together as a knitalong project - it's good for beginners who haven't made themselves any garments yet and it's in a nice summery weight.
I went to the yarn shop tonight and looked over their supply of Tahki Cotton Classic and Rowan Handknit Cotton. I think I like the Rowan yarn better.. it's not mercerized - or at least not to the same degree as the Cotton Classic.
312: Rosy:
254: Flame:
219:Gooseberry:
I haven't tried the gauge swatch yet, so I don't know if this yarn will work the way I want it to, but these sure are some yummy colors. Anyone got any opinions about summer sweater colors?
I went to the yarn shop tonight and looked over their supply of Tahki Cotton Classic and Rowan Handknit Cotton. I think I like the Rowan yarn better.. it's not mercerized - or at least not to the same degree as the Cotton Classic.
312: Rosy:
254: Flame:
219:Gooseberry:
I haven't tried the gauge swatch yet, so I don't know if this yarn will work the way I want it to, but these sure are some yummy colors. Anyone got any opinions about summer sweater colors?
posted by spinnity at 4/06/2005 10:00:00 PM
6 Comments:
I think the rosy is a great summer color. Good luck on the sweater, can't wait to see it as a WIP!
They're all great colors, but I think you should spice up your closet a bit and go for the flame! It's a nice bright color, very summer time.
If ya like the flame.. you might like #319: Mango Fool even better.
http://www.theyarnco.com/brand_display/90
I'm sure Fool refers to the dessert and not the purchaser.
Hmmm...tough choice, I like all of the colors. Flame would probably be my first choice, but I really like rosy as well. And the gooseberry just looks like spring to me. Best of luck deciding on a color!
~ Christina
Bet you can guess what I like! The bright green is gorgeous and summery and so is the flame. But when I saw the blue in person I thought, gosh, Mary would really wear that.
Hopefully this comment will go through--blogger refused my other comment earlier today. Ugh.
Anyway, I like all of the colors. Gooseberry & Flame are more spring/summer, but they're all very nice.
How about using more than one color by adding a stripe or two?
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