not enough contrast

Posted on | December 13, 2007 | 18 Comments

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What do you think?

I think the cuff looks fine other than the lumpy purl bumps, which got worse as I consciously paid attention to my tension.  ???  I think the design is getting lost in the yarn.  LOVE the braid, but again, I don’t think the colors pop like they should.

Would you rip it, or soldier on?

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18 Responses to “not enough contrast”

  1. margene
    December 13th, 2007 @ 10:49 am

    If you don’t think it’s working then rip. If you want subtle then it looks great!

  2. Carrie
    December 13th, 2007 @ 10:57 am

    I likes it, myself, but then again, those are two of my favoritest colors in the world (I think I say that about everything you make) so I would keep going.

  3. Ginny
    December 13th, 2007 @ 11:10 am

    Personally, I love the colors and level of contrast. But if it isn’t what you are looking for then rip.

  4. Janice in GA
    December 13th, 2007 @ 11:45 am

    It’s pretty subtle, so if you like subtle, stay with it.

    I’m more of a contrast-y gal myself, though.

  5. Lynn in Tucson
    December 13th, 2007 @ 12:36 pm

    I think it’s lovely but subtle works for me.

  6. Carole
    December 13th, 2007 @ 12:47 pm

    Rip, rip, baby.

  7. Tonia
    December 13th, 2007 @ 1:40 pm

    I like it for subtle, but if you are looking for it to pop then rip and try some other colors.

  8. Em
    December 13th, 2007 @ 1:53 pm

    I’d say if it’s not working for you, then rip it. That’s the whole point of designing something for yourself, right? So it will be perfect for *you*.

  9. mel
    December 13th, 2007 @ 2:40 pm

    I really like your colors and the subtl-er contrast – especially in the corrugated ribbing. I’m eyeballing the chart, maybe it’s a case of the design wanting a little more contrast, or the colors wanting a simpler design? I’ve struggled with the whole color balance/theory stuff a lot lately on different projects. Someone suggested to me to put a photo of some colorwork swatches I was doing into grayscale to see the contrast, I’ll try to find the article on that…

    In any case, if you aren’t happy, it’s worth the rip – but I am looking forward to seeing where this is going! :)

  10. Crazy For Yarn In Alabama
    December 13th, 2007 @ 4:48 pm

    Oh MAN…..I know you hate to rip….but if it is going to bug you would be better to rip now….UGH!!! I do like the color combination.

  11. jenifleur
    December 13th, 2007 @ 5:03 pm

    I like it. Blocking may help the texture and I happen to like subtle.

  12. grace
    December 13th, 2007 @ 8:59 pm

    I like it. But the real question is do you like it? If you’re not sure, then I would suggest ripping it.

  13. Cassie
    December 13th, 2007 @ 11:16 pm

    Ok, sorry, but I’m all for that color combo. No question. It works, keep at it. (And yeah, I hate to rip, what of it?)

  14. Miss Scarlett
    December 14th, 2007 @ 12:49 am

    Well I like it – but what do you think?

    How did you make that braided section??!

  15. Britt
    December 14th, 2007 @ 6:37 am

    You are right; the colors don’t pop. I would rip it and try a different color combination.

  16. Helen
    December 14th, 2007 @ 8:03 am

    Love the subtle.

  17. Becky
    December 14th, 2007 @ 9:01 am

    Personally, I’m not feeling the love but then, those aren’t my colors. I go for brighter
    colors. The patterning is nice but there’s not enough contrast between the two colors to make
    the pattern pop. It boils down though to how much you like it. I’d say if you’re in doubt
    enough to ask us, frog it and start again with colors that contrast more.

  18. Monika
    December 14th, 2007 @ 2:40 pm

    Maybe not enough contrast, but a wonderful color combination!