Sandi's Adventure in Color

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BeckyM@3 — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:57:54 GMT

Sandy~ I too have color phobias even though I only wear sweaters that I make and I always get comments like, "Are you serious did you really make that? Will you make me something?" I too am nervous when it comes to dressing for an occation or anything that requires color coordination (we are getting ready to paint our house ~ need i say stress!!) But I wanted to say you looked gorgeous in your picture. I was really proud of you because I know how much courage that takes. YOU GO GIRL! I love your writting and your make over. You are a gift to knit and crochet.

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RachelS — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 12:40:08 GMT

I went back to re-read this post after you put out your fair isle article. Is this your entire stash or just a good representation. If I laid out my stash like this, I think I may have to photograph it from space! Seriously, though, I have a large suitcase worth of yarn. So how did you do it?

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Betty BJ — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:48:21 GMT

Wonderful article on colour. I think we all get stuck in certain colour choices. I certainly did - until I purchased books on colour, and a color wheel. I now keep a color wheel on my bulletin board in my knitting area, and it is a great help.

To help me further, I hang my scarves in my knitting area - these scarves are a collection of poly's and silks, etc that I wore mostly in the 1980's - but the colour combinations in those scarves are wonderful inspiration. Another tip is photos of spring, summer and fall foliage and flowers - nature does produce the best colurs!

Oh, Sandi - moving to Canada - if you'll be in the GTA, maybe we'll be neighbours :)

Best wishes for your big move (been there, done that),

Betty BJ

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Clmd — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:24:24 GMT

A little color blind? Or is it as clear as black and white?

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MaryL@4 — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:21:20 GMT

Fairisle isn't that hard, the first sweater I ever made was a fairisle sweater knitted in the round. the hardest part was getting used to holding and twining the yarns. the sweater also had some sizing issues, because I changed the yarns from the pattern rec's and knew nothing about swatching then!! In choosing color, choose your favorites and Then for dash jump across the color wheel and add small touches of accent in those opposite shades. I love yarns that come in LOTS of colors and Shades of colors. Color MATTERS to me. I will give up a type of yarn I love in preference to a brand that offers all the shades I want!

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Silemuirin — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:27:39 GMT

Sandi,

My problem isn't the designing side of colorwork. My problems come from the execution of colorwork. My gauge is horrible from the stranding and I have to fight (seemingly) with every stitch. For this reason I stick to cables and lace; never any troubles with these good friends. My knitting is supposed to be enjoyable.

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MonicaE — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 02:55:39 GMT

This was very interesting. I've put the book high on my list to purchase, and I've enjoyed reading the comments just as much as the post. Thanks everyone!

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KateS — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:28:12 GMT

You've moving to Canada! Woo Hoo! What part? Canadian knitters are taking over the world, you know, bwahahahahahahahaha!

Kate (in Ottawa)

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Jennifer — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:23:11 GMT

For those who are worried about how to carry yarns & add them mid-stream, call Schoolhouse Press & talk to them. Get a video of Elizabeth Zimmerman and/or Meg Swansen, her daughter. Drool! Learn! Experiment!

My very first ever!!! sweater is going to be a Dale of Norway colour stranded Nagano sweater ['98 Olympics?]. Heck, if I can make a sock, I can make a sweater! So, Christmas gifts this year are all going to have colour stranding! Wooooo

& Way to Go, Sandi! I've always wanted to live in Canada. My Mom & Dad lived there twice... early in their marriage &, much later, when Dad worked as a mining consultant in Newfoundland. Oh, how I've wanted to go. Newfie is sooooo gorgeous! & you can really *use* those handknits!

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Cavebear2 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:47:41 GMT

Sandi, I will probably have a similar colour wheel to you except my blank area is blue not yellow. I think I should try your experiment as the one thing I shy away from is fairisle and I really must have another go at it. This maybe step 1 in the process (I really DON'T think I need more yarn though having just looked into yet another stash black hole!)

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LisaH@2 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:33:13 GMT

I think we ALL do this to some degree. All of my picks are deep autumn colors and mostly blue-based. My friend loves vibrant (borderline obnoxious) colors, but that is ALL she really buys. Her solid "base line" colors are oranges, reds and limes, all yellow based.

Sure, venture out for the Faire Isle but know that by wearing your "normal picks", you will probably always match!

~Enjoy!

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KarenI — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:54:52 GMT

But what an opportunity to "have to" buy more yarn!

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Laura@2 — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:43:26 GMT

What a great opportunity to buy new yarn and get away from the stressful ordeal of moving. Going to your neighborhood haunts allows you to spend less time shopping because you know where the yarn are that you are looking for to finish a proper Fair Isle. This also gives an oppurtinity to the shops to get used to not having you as a costumer and even if you do not personally say good bye to its employees personally, you get to silently spend a moment and get a little 'perklemt'. Waiting to get to your new neighborhood in Canada gives you a proper excuse to familiriarze yourself with the new shops' locations so that you will not get lost when you need yarn for a particular project. This also ensures the new purchase gets lost in the shuffle of moving!! Whichever option you choose -- make sure they are yellow and red yarns.

A bien tot mes amies!

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chattyknittykat — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 03:24:42 GMT

Thanks for admitting the fear - that's the first step. When I did that, I was able to move forward and begin to try new things with colour.

Hope you like Canada - I've lived in Toronto, the prairies and now the Wet Coast - it's the most wonderful country in the world, IMOHO!

kathie

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AidaH — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:54:17 GMT

It's not 'color' that I'm afraid of, it's changing colors in the middle of the garment. I tend to avoid all Fair Isle type gaments and those that have color changes mid-stream. I change yarns at end of row to avoid problems. No matter how much I twist the yarns, I get a whole or a bunching at the place where I made the switch. I've tried carrying the yarn in the back and it never lies smooth or flat. I am a left handed (advanced beginner) knitter and knit 'Continental', could this be why?