On the Needles–Nov 2, 2012

I’m working on Felted Clogs made Easy  using Cascade 220 in purple with soles in a variegated purple/hot pink for some contrast. I have finished the two tops, now working on the soles. The pattern mentions the option of making 4 soles instead of just two to have thicker, warmer, more comfortable clogs.

I’m working on the first sole. The yarn that I am using is variegated, and I intended it to contrast with the solid yarn of the top.  Seeing the pieces in this photo makes it pretty obvious that there isn’t much of a contrast, perhaps because when knitting with two strands, you lose some of the variegation?  Wish that had occurred to me earlier!  The little swatch is a less exciting shade but shows more contrast.  I had intended to make that the inside layer of the sole, so now I may put it on the outside  instead.

Gratuitous photo of new grandson, wearing the pumpkin cap I made (just to make this knitting related).

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