One of the things I like about watching CALs is seeing how different the projects look depending on the colors chosen. Seeing the same pattern in earth tones, pastels, or brights not only give each piece a different look, they let those of us lurking and observing consider different palettes than what we might normally use.
When I started the blocks for the light summer afghan, I needed to make the decision we all face when starting a new project of choosing the colors for it. The past few months, my color choices have been decided by two things: what yarn I had in my stash or what colors I was selecting for the recipient of each piece. This was the first project this year where I would be buying new yarn and not planning to give away the final afghan.
I thought about keeping to a colorways, maybe turquoise, pale green and white, but in the end wanted it to be more patchwork-feeling so I am really stepping outside of what “goes” and using all different colors while keeping my fingers crossed that it will be colorful and fun and not a hot mess.
The photo shows the work so far. The purple square is done. The green needs one more round. The bright pink is about 2/3 of the way finished and the turquoise is on deck for the next one. I’m not sure if I’ll keep to these four colors, or add more in if I see them. I’m buying the yarn when Michael’s sends me good coupons, so I’m limited with their selection. Since this will need a lot of squares, I’m curious to see if they will add new colors once the summer is over.
I love the colors you chose! I look forward to the finished project or what color you will be adding to the mix! 🙂
They are proving to be fun colors to use in the summer.
I love the colors you have. It just says bright and cheery. I great Afghan to have out when your sick of the winter.
I was going for cheery! 🙂 I’ve been avoiding the more muted tones for that very reason.
I think choosing colors is very difficult! With weaving, I want to just do natural and blue and red but am trying to push myself to go beyond the very traditional. I like what you’ve chosen so far!
I love natural used in weaving. Your reds and blues always pop against it.