Yesterday I received in the mail a generously sized swatch that I had previously submitted to a publication. This original swatch was done using a cotton/wool/silk blend, DK weight yarn from Farmhouse Yarns. I had known for some time that my submission was rejected and I was also aware that they would return my swatch. But, now that it is here, I kind of feel like now what?
My original idea for the swatch was to make a nice, lightweight, scarf out of these hexagonal motifs. It would be three motifs wide and about 14 or 15 motifs in length. I had also ruminated over the idea of making it a shawl or wrap. I really liked how the motif worked up and I also liked the idea of a slightly variegated yarn (you can see in the pictures that it changes from a pinkish/orange to orange with flecks of white). Perhaps though, this isn't the right yarn for the project. Do the color changes take away from the motif design? Originally, I had thought that it was a simple enough design that the yarn would enhance it but now I'm not so sure.
So I'm asking for a little help here. Should I continue with this project (using this yarn) and still write up the pattern? Or should I try using a different solid or semi-solid yarn for this motif? Should I just scratch the project all together?
And if I decide to forget about it, what do I do with a swatch this size?
This is so lovely! I really like these little hexagons. I think you should pack them up and send them to me! ;) -Ve
ReplyDeleteSo I don't know what it is but I like these little hexagons. I'm not sure what you should do with them.
ReplyDeleteI love the look of the hexagons with the yarn but I don't know if I would buy the pattern because I feel like it's the yarn that makes this so great. If I were you, I'd finish the scarf because I think it will be beautiful, but I wouldn't write the pattern up because it seems too familiar and simple.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Andi Pants - you should finish the scarf - I think the yarn in those colors makes lovely hexagons! (not commenting about the "writing up the pattern" part because I don't crochet :-)
ReplyDeleteI think that colorway is just perfect for the level of complexity and openness in the motif. The stitches show well, and the colorplay is interesting, not distracting.
ReplyDeleteI like the yarn in this pattern. If you were thinking another yarn might enhance the design more, maybe you could do a swatch in it to compare? Personally, I like the way there's the hexagonal detail but also the kind of undulating variation in the yarn colour.
ReplyDeleteI would stop here and stitch your hexagons together. Then I'd tack it down to white cotton and make a throw pillow out of it. The openness and structure of it, along with the yarn would make it a shame to crunch it up around your neck.
ReplyDeleteOr make a shawl. :)
I like Devona's idea of a pillow, or maybe a wall hanging could be made. I really like the hexagons, and I love the yarn. Fredericaknits' suggestion of another swatch might help you answer the question of continuing wth the pattern.
ReplyDeleteThe motif is really lovely. Like AndiPants, I think the yarn is what makes it.
ReplyDeleteColor and motifs TOGETHER. Man, it's great. I would absolutely make and wear this. Keep them together!!!
ReplyDeleteyes, write it up. I like the yarn - the color variations give it a great deal of depth. And the design is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteIf you end up not using it, you should back it with fabric and sew it into (onto?) a pillow.
Or not. Either way, I like it.
Cheers!
Daisy
I love variegated yarns. I think it looks great. You should make your own decision, but I can picture it as a very lovely scarf. I'd roll on, girl! :-) And if not, it looks like a nice doilie. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks also for the comment on my blog. I'm glad to have found yours this way!
What about a summer beret? I would love that! Hippy Chic!
ReplyDeleteI love it. May be a light shawl. Because I think the hexagon would not be seen when you use it as a scarf.
ReplyDeleteBy the way...I would love you to write up the pattern. It may be simple for others. I however, have no idea.
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