That’s right, I’m knitting a lace shawl! The pattern I decided on was Argante by Corrina Ferguson (Rav link) and I’m using 1 skein of Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock in colourway “Garden Daze” (Rav link).
I was a little worried that it was too busy. Because at the beginning (tip) when I cast on, the colours pooled together a little more. But as the rows are getting longer, the colours are getting more sporadic. When I asked CW what he thought, he said it looked like yarn barf. I said, “But they’re pretty colours right?” and he agreed that they were pretty. Then I explained how blocking would enhance the lace pattern more, which reassured me too.
July 26, 2010 at 4:08 pm
Lovely pattern. I think your colors will make a nice scarf/shawlette. Keep up the good work!
July 26, 2010 at 6:16 pm
It’s always hard to judge multi-colored yarn when you first start the project. I bet when it’s finished and blocked, it’ll look great. It already does. ;)
July 27, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I know! Thanks :)
You should see how it looked in a hank. All the similar colours were grouped together. But I’m starting to like the chaos. The colours go really well together… the dark greens with the vibrant yellows and pinks.
July 27, 2010 at 8:52 am
Yarn barf. Well! ;) I do love the colors, and yes, blocking is half the fun of lace.
July 27, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I think he’s heard me use the term “yarn barf” before! LOL
July 28, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Leave it to a guy to say something like that. LOL