I’m starting to figure out the work rhythm. It’s looked good on paper from the beginning but the first couple weeks were a bumpy adjustment. I’m into week 4 already. It’s been like the blink of an eye. Shawl progress, on the other hand, is approaching another slowdown, perhaps even a screeching halt.
It was just four weeks yesterday since I picked up this green Western Sky Knits dk. I ran out of the dark grey. It’s a discontinued yarn, naturally! No more to be found. So stripes it was! Last week I finished my striped section. I reserved judgement on it until I was well into the next light stripe.
I have officially decided it’s acceptable. I may even like it, in the future. Phew! Just in time for the next phase of worry. I’m back to playing yarn chicken, and I think loosing again. I was hoping the extra ball of light grey would be enough to get me through the next section.
I’m still hoping. Apparently, I’m stupidly optimistic when it comes to knitting. I don’t think there’s any way I have enough yarn left for 13 more short rows (meaning it’s really 26 rows.) Each pair of rows gets 10 stitches shorter as I go, I think this is where the optimism comes in. They’re getting shorter…it’s only 140 stitches right now, that’s not even very many, right? RIGHT?
Ha! So what color stripes do I add this time? At least I can have a plan when my hands catch up to the inevitable shortage my brain is certain about.
FogKnits 
Orange? (Of course, I’d recommend orange…)
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That’s a good idea! I’d been thinking purple but orange keeps the citrus theme going! I just saw a lovely orange Miss Babs color too…Spicy something? hhhmmm….
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I thought purple, too, but my eye sees where orange can sneak in…
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Spicy Papaya…I think it’s too pink though. Any excuse to yarn shop :) http://www.missbabs.com/products/2ply-spicypapaya
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Yep. Too spicy. Have fun shopping! I’m thinking orange juice orange.
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Something that can hold its own next to the green (and yellow for that matter). A bright, clear orange, not dark or reddish. Yeah, you know what I mean. :)
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Yup, Orange. Not Tangerine, Not Ginger, Not Apricot, Not Carrot. It’s need the acid of citrus…I dunno if anyone makes that color. LOL! I’m trying to think of all the oranges I’ve at yarn shops, lots of autumny oranges and pastel oranges. hhhmmmm. I really don’t want purple now, either! ha!
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I can picture it. Hang on.
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Not sure where my comment went. But here’s a link to where I found a couple colorways that you may or may not find interesting. My first thought was Blaze. Which may not be your cup of tea, and would need to be used sparingly. Or there’s simply Orange. http://www.eatsleepknit.com/cshop/product/Cascade-Yarns-220-Superwash/13408/
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You may find this funny, but there’s this by Cascade called Blaze: http://www.eatsleepknit.com/cshop/product/Cascade-Yarns-220-Superwash/13408/
It’s very bright, so only a tiny bit would do ya. If you’re feeling squeamish about it, there’s this, simply called Orange: http://www.eatsleepknit.com/cshop/product/Cascade-Yarns-220-Superwash/13408/
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I like the Blaze!! I’m gonna need to shop in person I think. I’m not sure I trust monitor variances in making such a nuanced decision :)
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I am looking forward to seeing what you end up with! (Oh and you can delete my silly duplicate comment.) :b
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I’d add a dark green to balance the laugh and dark grays. PS I love the stripes, of course, you probably already knew I would.
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Balance? ha! What’s that? :) Whatever color I go with, It’s definitely gonna hafta pass the black & white photo contrast test. I thought about just adding more of the yellow, it fails the test though.
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If you do go for the Blaze, you could wear the shawl on foggy days or at nighttime for maximum visibility…
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Good luck with the yarn chicken. Better knit faster, just in case!
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Hey…maybe it’ll help this time :) Won’t find out, if I don’t try!
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That looks good, all the colors together compliment each other nicely!
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