Poll: Crimson or Green?
Thank you, thank you, thank you all for the enthusiastic response to my Spiral Scarf! It’s wonderful to get positive feedback, especially when you’ve tried something new. In keeping with my promise that it would not be the last project in the Knitting Nature book, I have been itching to get started on the Ogee tunic. But this is proving to be complicated in terms of yarn choice and gauge. I have two contenders: a heavily variegated, handpainted forest greenish yarn, and a bright crimson tightly spun British 5 ply guernsey. Both in stash, both enough to finish the sweater. Here are pics of the original, the green and the crimson:
Pros and cons of both:
The variegated: Pros: most of the tunic is stockinette and
this will show off the colours. Nice and soft. Cons: am concerned that the centre cable
will be obscured a bit by the change in colours. Plus, gauge is slightly off, needs some arithmetic.
The crimson: the tight ply will definitely show off
the cables very well. Gauge is correct. Cons: am concerned that people will have to use
shades when looking at it, or me wearing it. Plus, it softens when washed, but not that soft to knit with.
I’ve decided that it has to be either of the two, because I’m not buying any new yarn just yet. So which one? Please vote below and help me decide! The colours of both are accurate on my monitor.