I didn't see the green in the yarn the other day, and I didn't see the yellow in this:
In fact, I still don't see it. In any sort of light. I took the picture because the zig-zags really appeal to me. Also, I've never minded variegated yarn pooling. It fascinates me, to tell the truth. This is a Plymouth Yarns worsted that is actually rather soft and nice to work with. In my life of experience with yarn --- both before and after I started knitting --- so much acrylic worsted felt like cardboard. When I was going through things at my parents' house, I came across so many sweaters that were scratchy and stiff. Of course, that's all I knew; Mama only worked with really good yarns when making things for the knit shop. She was a pennysaver extraordinaire. I never shared current yarn prices with her --- she would have been aghast.
If you're interested in a cute baby hat, may I suggest this from Stitch & Story:
I made this last night. It needs to go to a baby with some head control: that pom-pom could tip someone over.
Zig zags for the win!
ReplyDeleteIs it wrong that I pictured a baby wearing that and falling over due to the pompom??
ReplyDeleteI made an Ohio State hat for my son years ago and the pooling of the red and gray yarn was fascinating. He lost it almost right away but I still have pictures!
ReplyDeleteVery good thoughts! THAT POM IS enormous. I love the look
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hat and I actually love that sizeable Pom Pom . I can just imagine some little sweetie pie toddling along and this bobbing like mad! :-) keep well Amanda x
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