Color Fail
Today, a little glimpse into the brain of Elli.
Question: How long will I knit before I accept that the colors I picked out just don't have enough contrast?
one mitten?*
nope. 1.9 mittens.
{facepalm}
On the bright side, these knit up ridiculously quickly. It's like I sneezed and a couple of mitten appeared. Also, I really really really love this Araucania Azapa. It's soft like a baby's butt and has a lovely sheen. Not surprising as it's merino/silk/alpaca...yum, yum! So yum, in fact, that I ordered another skein:
Hello there. I am here to save the day.**
I see more contrast in my future.
*pattern = Sprig Mittens. Something I charted up for fun...probably will be available eventually if there's any interest.
**Araucania Azapa, colors Sea Green (808), Tan (802), and Cadet (811).
Comments
Definite interest. So glad your back in blog-land
Posted by: Angelia Batson | September 14, 2010 1:17 PM
Yay! So glad you're back- right in time for fall knitting season. what weight is this yarn- worsted?
Posted by: Melynda | September 14, 2010 1:33 PM
Oh, I really like the not-really contrasted colors.
Posted by: wollvictim | September 14, 2010 1:38 PM
Yeah I'm never really sure where the line is with less contrasting colors and colorwork. Sometimes you see things with only a little contrast that look great, and I have no idea why. Incidentally, those mittens almost match the background of your blog. So maybe try again with a slightly darker gray?
Posted by: lauren | September 14, 2010 2:08 PM
I love the gentle contrast. I think it looks great. :-)
Posted by: Sarah | September 14, 2010 2:55 PM
Contrast or no, they're lovely! I love the plant design - it has the clean, pretty look of a Marimekko design.
Posted by: Kristen | September 14, 2010 3:13 PM
The colors are beautiful together even if they are lacking in contrast.
The dark blue and grey would look lovely together and have tons of contrast too.
Posted by: April | September 14, 2010 3:25 PM
I love them! I wish the pattern already existed...I was googling the yarn before I even got to the end of the post. I need lots of warm mittens all of a sudden...I just moved back to the Midwest after several years in the mild PNW.
Posted by: Mandy | September 14, 2010 5:18 PM
Too bad... The two colors are beautiful but I agree, it will be even better with more contrast. Beautiful!
Posted by: Maryse | September 14, 2010 8:42 PM
I do like the pattern here and am interested if you decide to make it available.
Two mottled yarns never seem to work well together even though I do like your colour combo!
Posted by: Andrea | September 15, 2010 12:40 AM
So cute! I really like the idea of a quick colorwork mitten. Winter's so brief here in TX, not a lot of time devoted to winter knits.
Posted by: Jennifer | September 16, 2010 3:28 PM
That yarn looks yummy!! In the ball, it looks like there would be enough contrast, but I can see why you weren't totally satisfied with the finished mitten. I love the pattern - it looks like a good starting point for those of us that have been hesitant to try colorwork mittens thus far - and I love the sprigs !
Posted by: rohanknitter | September 16, 2010 6:23 PM
Yeah, I agree, it's still cute! :P
Posted by: Rae | September 17, 2010 10:54 AM