For lace and sweaters, I prefer semi-solids or solids. For socks, anything goes! I love seeing how handpainted yarns will pool, and watching the color changes on self-stripping yarn makes the project go by all the quicker!
You know... I've been thinking about this all day, and... I just like yarn! I like solids for things with cables; variegated and semi-solids for things with slight patterns where you'll still be able to see the pattern *and* the yarn; self-striping for simple stockinette socks. I guess it just boils down to me liking everything!
I think part of the fun of each project is trying to visualize which yarn suits the design. (And then being surprised by what you actually get!) I agree with Caitlin - with socks anything goes. For everything else, I like having choices.
For lace and sweaters, I prefer semi-solids or solids. For socks, anything goes! I love seeing how handpainted yarns will pool, and watching the color changes on self-stripping yarn makes the project go by all the quicker!
ReplyDeleteYou know... I've been thinking about this all day, and... I just like yarn! I like solids for things with cables; variegated and semi-solids for things with slight patterns where you'll still be able to see the pattern *and* the yarn; self-striping for simple stockinette socks. I guess it just boils down to me liking everything!
ReplyDeleteI think part of the fun of each project is trying to visualize which yarn suits the design. (And then being surprised by what you actually get!) I agree with Caitlin - with socks anything goes. For everything else, I like having choices.
ReplyDeleteI don't think about it much. I like pretty colors and mostly knit socks. So, variegated/hand-painted/other? Will always be the first thing I pick.
ReplyDeleteThough, the squishable pinks in the shop are still calling to me... :D