Maybe I should retitle this post, perfectionists, need not apply.
The issue with variegated and handpainted yarns is that even when they are the same dyelots, there are variations and most definitely no guarantees that the skeins will have the same variations or tones. Some dyers, due to their fastidiousness and methods achieve more uniformity than others. The Malabrigo lace is close but I can see the differences. It's not jaring but I can see that there is more contrast in the second skein than the first and one skein is a shade darler than the other. Not the end of the world, not unattractive but different, nonetheless.
As I have been indecisive about which garment to knit next, I took the opportunity to focus on the stole. It's really an entertaining pattern to knit and I'm enjoying it, eventhough knitting long pieces can be like watching paint dry.
See.. skein 2 is nearly done.
With 2 skeins, I've exceeded the size in the magazine and think that the stole is still too short. Why the heck did anyone think that 48 inches makes a reasonable size stole for an adult is beyond me.
Posted by atu at March 18, 2008 04:45 AM | TrackBackThis is very pretty and you're right - 48" is a generous carriage blanket for an infant - but not a stole. You're just used to luxury, right? :)
Posted by: Laura at April 3, 2008 04:31 PMThis is very pretty and you're right - 48" is a generous carriage blanket for an infant - but not a stole. You're just used to luxury, right? :)
Posted by: Laura at April 3, 2008 04:31 PMThis is very pretty and you're right - 48" is a generous carriage blanket for an infant - but not a stole. You're just used to luxury, right? :)
Posted by: Laura at April 3, 2008 04:30 PMYou're making it longer than the pattern calls for, right? I think 48" is much too short. I mean, I'm not a tall person, but that still is not very long, imo. It is beautiful. Using hand-dyed yarns can show the variegation throughout the skein, but it's not very noticeable in your project.
Posted by: Wanda at March 19, 2008 04:06 AMI think the slight variations in colour is part of the uniqueness of your stole, it is beautiful. It is not glaringly obvious and as you are the one to wear it as long as you're happy it doesn't matter.
And 48 inches is definitely scarf length, they can call it a stole as much as they want but we know different.
Posted by: Louise at March 19, 2008 02:26 AMYes, I have noticed that in handdyes as well. Which always baffles me as to why they still tell you to buy enough to make your garment, because all of your hanks are going to be different anyway.
48"? Hmmm, yeah, definitely not a stole.
Posted by: Tracey at March 18, 2008 11:26 PMThe color differentiation is not so great & I think after blocking, it will be less obvious. I do understand the feeling of knitting a long stole - I did one & just can't wait to cast off - mine was 70 ins long!
Posted by: Ann at March 18, 2008 11:25 PMWow my Modern Quilt scarf was 66"! It's looking reallly nice. I can't believe how much you've done!
Posted by: dawn at March 18, 2008 10:50 PMI suppose variation between skeins is the "price" you pay for hand-dyed yarns.
I don't suppose it will be too noticeable and if it doesn't concern you, what does it matter?
You're right, 48" is not really stole-y, is it? Unless maybe for a child playing dress-up. ;-) But you can still wear this as a
scarf, yes?...