Inspired by the Yarn Harlot, I've decided to tackle Catkin. During the winter, I spend a lot of time in turtlenecks, and my favorite way to accessorize them is with scarves and shawls. Catkin appealed to me both because of the many ways it can be worn and because I liked the way it used two colors, but seemed to keep the knitting pretty simple.
After digging through my stash (I really am still dedicated to shopping my stash for most of my projects right now) I decided that I wanted to give the Madeline Tosh Merino Light suggested by the author a chance. I selected Fathom and Glazed Pecan after looking back over my last 20 or so projects and realizing I was stuck in a magenta/burgundy colored rut. I've always loved deep sapphire/electric blues and Fathom is no exception. Glazed Pecan has something of a tarnished brass quality. Together, I think the two colors make a smashing pair.
I always think it's a good omen when the suggested needles result in a swatch of the suggested size -- so I have high hopes for Catkin being a great project. Perhaps the biggest surprise was that I actually didn't have circular needles of the suggested size. I was certain by this time I had every needle size known to knitterkind multiplied by several times.
P.S. to Claudia. Sorry to see you wrap up your blogging days. I'll miss your wit and thoughtful project consideration. Keep in touch!
After digging through my stash (I really am still dedicated to shopping my stash for most of my projects right now) I decided that I wanted to give the Madeline Tosh Merino Light suggested by the author a chance. I selected Fathom and Glazed Pecan after looking back over my last 20 or so projects and realizing I was stuck in a magenta/burgundy colored rut. I've always loved deep sapphire/electric blues and Fathom is no exception. Glazed Pecan has something of a tarnished brass quality. Together, I think the two colors make a smashing pair.
I always think it's a good omen when the suggested needles result in a swatch of the suggested size -- so I have high hopes for Catkin being a great project. Perhaps the biggest surprise was that I actually didn't have circular needles of the suggested size. I was certain by this time I had every needle size known to knitterkind multiplied by several times.
P.S. to Claudia. Sorry to see you wrap up your blogging days. I'll miss your wit and thoughtful project consideration. Keep in touch!
Your swatch looks amazing. The colors are lovely together.
I'm bummed to see Claudia end her blog too. Her blog was one of the first I started to read quite a few years ago. I think I came to your blog from hers, in fact.
Love the colors in your swatch. I expect the finished scarf will be striking.
That looks like a great pattern, and as you say, hyperversatile.
I am sorry to see Claudia leaving us too.
I love your color choices!
I love that color combo!
Great colors! I finished my Catkin a month or so ago and love it. One piece of advice -- be careful with the running yarn behind the round piece of the catkin pattern. I've done a fair amount of stranded color work, but I still pulled some of mine too tight...