Embracing Color

KnittingYarn

Mar 14

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We are almost half way through March (how did it happen?!) and I am finally free to show the contents of my January and February surprise yarn boxes! KnitCrate is such an out-of-the-comfort-zone-pusher for me - usually in the yarn store, I go straight to the shelf with neutrals and probably wouldn't even consider most of the shades, but opening January and February boxes, I was "splashed" with colors! I am also super excited about February's extra - lavender bath bomb by Etsy artisan Petting My Unicorn (I think the name is genius :) ). Such a sweet and thoughtful item to add to the package...I love how one small skein can sparkle the ideas. One of January's skeins (far on the right) is a hand dyed worsted merino by ModeKnit Yarn. As soon as I saw it, I remembered that I have hand dyed lace weight skeins by Knit Picks in my stash that I wanted to mix in one of my projects, just like I did for the Gallery sweater - holding two strands of lace yarn together. I really loved the effect it created in Gallery and wanted to recreate something similar, but more playful and colorful. Though I wasn't sure if the yardage was enough, that's why i put it aside for awhile; but with this new worsted weight skein, I definitely have enough for a sweater! First I want to swatch on the knitting machine and experiment with different stripe sequence. Yay, super excited!February colors by Mrs. Crosby loves to play remind me of my Wall sweater... I am definitely going to use them together. I have an idea, but will have to check if the yardage will be enough. I wouldn't add anything to this color combination - it is perfect as it is!As spring is definitely here, I am ready to dive more into colorful and playful shades in my knitting. It is always nice to change things a little bit once in awhile... Thank you, KnitCrate for an inspiration! If you ever decide to sign up for it or sign up your friend as a gift, make sure to use my special discount code GOK20 for 20% off your first package.