New knit!

Kureyon Sock in S236

Tosh Merino Light in Badlands

is becoming

 Spectra!

I'm a little concerned about the Kureyon Sock.  

1 - There isn't a lot of contrast yet.  I think I'll have the scarf 1/3 of the way done before I get to the bright colors, so I won't be sure for awhile.  That's a lot of knitting before I decide if I'm happy or not.

2 - The Kureyon is a little lighter than the Silk Garden Sock called for in the pattern and it's knitting up a little loosely.  When I block it, you'll really be able to tell.  (I just started grabbing Noro at the store and didn't pay attention to what I was buying.  I think I was mesmerized by the colors!)  My gauge on the Tosh is a little tight but I can't go up a needle size because of the Kureyon.  The fabric looks good and feels good, but I'm not at the recommended gauge.

So what do you think?  Keep going or wait until the store opens back up on Tuesday and check out the Silk Garden Sock (if they have it!)?

Please excuse the photos.  The camera is at Dragon*Con with Steve and Emma.  More about that later!

Comments

[Ruth]

I like it, I think it's very subtle. If you are concerned about the colours could you knit from the other end of the ball?

[Estella]

I think some of the better Stephen West scarves/shawls are one that aren't too contrasted - I'd keep going or do as Ruth said and pick up at a different part of the ball to start. However, subtle to not so subtle and back to subtle again might look great!

[Mary]

In agreement with Ruth and Estella ... love the subtle contrast. I don't think silk garden sock is that much thicker than kureyon...how off is your gauge? (are you looking at an FO that's going to be a lot bigger or a lot smaller than the pattern?) ...and the kureyon spit splices great if you want to add in a brighter color right away!

[lydia]

i'd keep going-this looks like an interesting pattern. look forward to seeing the FO.