The sale is at a local library each year on Superbowl Sunday, sort of a super bowl of yarn and fabric. Great bargains. I always have to hold myself back.
I think these interesting yarns will speak for themselves and so a pattern that features each one seems appropriate. Sort of a sampler. Probably a scarf. There isn't enough for a sweater.
As my electric kettle's blue LED clicks off and I start making coffee the room glows from the screen of my laptop. Outside it is just beginning to lighten.
My search uncovers two interesting ideas for how to achieve the effect I'm considering.
First is undulating short rows, in waves
The second is called Entrelac. I've never heard of this before but it looks very interesting and uses short rows in a different way.
I like the organic feel of the waves but am also attracted to the orderliness of the entrelac. The waves all seem to have a 'background' color between the different colored waves.
Generally I'm attracted to gridded techniques. Hardanger embroidery, Viking knit with wire; bead stitches like peyote, herringbone and right angle weave.
Knitting in general.
The yarns are all different textures and slightly different weights. I think they'll lend themselves better to the waves.
I also found some wool/silk blend variegated yarn that might lend itself to the entrelac technique. I might try that first to see if I can figure it out.
Thinking about what to use for the 'background' in the waves. I have a bright aqua/turquoise which is very close to the teal color in the variegated green yarn. I also have some white/cream yarn I could use. Decisions, decisions.
Yellow, brown, olive and teal... definitely outside my usual color palate. Feels good to branch out a bit.
Full daylight now, probably not the best time to start knitting. Lots of other things to do.
Thanks for listening! All thoughts welcome.
