Monday, March 10, 2008

Orange You in the Mood?

Obviously, I am. I have discovered that I really like the color orange. It can be autumnal when it has reddish or brown tones. Or it can be bright and summery like in these two examples.


This is Fifi, done in Rowan Calmer, in the discontinued Tangerine color. I got this as a Ravelry destash. I'm not really sure that it's a good color for my skin tone, but regardless, I like the color because it reminds me of Orange Creamsicle pops. Very yummy and summery! Unfortunately, I'm going to have to frog back quite a ways. My gauge is a bit off, and I thought I could get away with it since Calmer is so stretchy. The top does fit, but I have to admit it is just too small and is the cables are stretched in unflattering ways when I try to wear it. I thought about adding short row shaping for the bust, but I decided I'd just be happier redoing it in a larger size. Also, I saw this version (Ravelry link), which has some extra cable twists at the top, and I wanted to incorporate that.

And this second one is Coral Seas, (ie. Emerald Seas from last summer's Knitty). I'm making it in Tahki Cotton Classic. The color is actually called Flamingo Pink (which is not that appealing), but it looks to my eye like it's a more orangey, coral-like pink. So there. Now, I picked up this yarn on sale at my LYS because it was the right gauge that I was looking for. After I got it home and looked it up on Ravelry, I was alarmed by the inordinate number of dishcloths that have been made with this yarn. I have nothing against dishcloths, of course, but I didn't want to look or feel like I was wearing one! Luckily, it is working out fine so far. We'll just have to wait and see when it's all done.

8 comments:

  1. Love orange! and I've been eyeing some Calmer in the same color...

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  2. I like those oranges, especially the two photos together. That Fifi is quite a pattern! Too bad you have to rip out, but it looks like it's going to be really beautiful!

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  3. I am attracted to orange too but I also stop short of purchasing because I just have no idea what's the right shade for my skin tone. I had to laugh about the dishcloth comment, it is sort of scary to knit up a garment when everyone is making kitchen accessories!

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  4. You know, there isnt' enough orange in most people's wardrobes, so I'm glad you're staking a pro-orange stance! Your fifi is looking great, but I understand about ripping back- no point in soldiering on, if it renders the garment unwearable!

    - Julie

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  5. thank you for the feling tips. I going to try using the dryer. You've opened a whole new world of possibilities.

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  6. I too love that orange sherbert color, so soothing. Love your other orange also. Can't wait to see what color ribbon you are pairing with it.

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  7. I have a question about your Fifi. Mine is at about the same place as yours in in the picture. I was knitting on 8's because that's what gave me gauge for the top portion, but I noticed that once I moved into the lower portion that my stitches seem looser. It is most noticeable in the central cable. Could this be because the stitch pattern changed? Any ideas would be appreciated. I am trying to figure out how much it bothers me and/or changes the results.

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  8. Orange is my favourite colour. You choose great shades for the projects you're doing (which, BTW, are all lovely!)

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