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Zingy or Calm? The Eternal Question
Dear Kay,
Still motoring away on Nancy Marchant’s Honeycomb Scarf.
I honestly don’t want to do much of anything except this. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Feeling a massive craving for a project that I can point to and say “This simple piece of knitting? Well there’s something I know how to do.”
I’m working with the Freia Honeycomb Scarf Bundle in the Summer colorway.
This honeycomb Scarf Bundle includes a Freia Shawl Ball in Orange Crush plus 4 Minikins: Aloha and Fuchsia (TOP ROW); Chameleon and Dusk (BOTTOM)
I’ve finished Minikin No. 1: Fuchsia and am now halfway through Minikin No. 2: Aloha. The last two Minikins, Dusk and Chameleon, are on the horizon, and I’m spending a lot of time wondering which one will be Minikin No. 3. Such a massive decision.
It started zingy.
And keeps on zinging.
It’s pretty zingy at this point. If I knew anything about color theory I’d tell you why it’s so zowie, but I don’t. My fundamental color theory is: Color is so awesome!
Meanwhile . . .
I continue to look longingly at Cristina’s version of the Honeycomb Scarf, which is a study in calm and subtlety.
This is one of the most beautiful textiles I’ve seen in a long while.
A pair of Freia Shawl Balls in Lichen and Ember. SIGH
It’s next on my list. There’s room in the world for wild and mild, right? What’s your vibe these days?
Love,
Ann
Oh boy. I have been holding off on this scarf while I finish a (few) ufo(s) and now I want to cast on in multiple colorways.
“Sophisticated calm”…love it!!
I have two different color ways packed for the summer getaway…bright and subdued. Can. Not. Wait!
Both versions are amazing!
But wildly zingy fits my current mood
Just curious Ann, all your pictures of your scarf have the side up that is the side facing me when I do my wrong side rows. To me the other side looks more honeycomb. Both sides are beautiful, did you just decide that was your favorite or am I reading the pattern backwards?
I was actually thinking a carefully knit sweater in this pattern could be totally reversible….
Yes, that’s the wrong side, but I like it more than the right side!
I am currently knitting a sweater inspired by this stitch pattern – I am using the tiny triangle (aka the wrong side) as the public facing side. I hadn’t thought about the reversibility option – I am sure you are correct about that.
I love that sweater idea!!
Realized yesterday that I knit a project – a cowl – years ago w a brioche tuck stitch… so I brioched w/o knowing it!
I’m a middle of the road, follow the rules-or pattern- kind of gal. However I modify almost every knitting or crochet pattern that I use to make it work or fit for my tastes
I just started mine with the Winter bundle. It is such an addicting knit – and yes – choosing which mini-kin to use when is not easy.
Zingy forever!
Yes, zingy forever.
I have recently exited the muted, calm world for the Land of Zing!! My personal Red Hat Society, probably at about the same age my mom did, now that I think of it . . .
Your shawl is beautiful and I hope mine is as soothing as Cristina’s! I am using Pt. Reyes and Oyster. Fingers grossed!
How do you do the honeycomb stitch?
Hi Maureen! It’s in the pattern for the Honeycomb Scarf in Field Guide No 21: Brioche.
Currently zingy, but normally calm! I love that we can do both, whenever we feel like it. (Which is kind of weird for this monogamous knitter!)
What color way is the subtle honeycomb scarf knit in? Is doesn’t appear to be one of the seasonal kit offerings – thanks!
Hi Sue! Cristina’s version uses two Freia Shawl Balls, in Lichen and Ember, rather than the Honeycomb Scarf Bundle which has one Shawl Ball and four Minikins.
Thanks! It’s gorgeous! On my wish list after I master brioche with the cowl – video is awesome!
I’ve just started the winter colorway and I can’t seem to put it down. Also, the pattern is simple enough that it is a good travel pattern. I was curious, with these mini ball kits are you still switching yarn A and yarn B after 19 inches or is the change in minis enough?
I just received my Summer scarf bundle. Which did you use for #3 and do you have pictures? Thanks
Love the Lichen and Ember. Was going to order but can’t find the Lichen. Is it sold out? If so, will you be getting more? Thanks!
This has been on my list for a while. I just got my order of yarn from you and can hardly wait. First must feed 5 feral kittens, two house cats and a dog…and myself!
I cannot thank you two enough for starting this MDK Saturday Snippets. It has made my day countless times, especially during the Pandemic. Brava!
Last minute packing for a trip to see my 6 year old granddaughter. I was going to throw this in the mix of knitting to take with me — but I just whispered to myself as I skimmed the pattern “that’s gonna take some brains” so this will have to wait for my return. I’m really excited to start this…. shoot – now I have to wind something to take….,,,