I'm working on this pair of Small Sheepy Pants (it's Uva Nudos from 100purewool), and I'm not sure I like how it's pooling on the leg. I like the blended look on the top, more than the swirly stripe on the bottom.
But the real problem is this weird blob of dark purple on the back. I was asking my husband about it, and thinking of frogging it back to the top of the legs and working with 2 strands to avoid the pooling.
He suggested I ask people first, and pointed out that my instinct was way off on the Noro pants.
So, what do you think?
I think the appeal will depend on the person. Personally, I tend to like a little pooling with variegated yarns. And with the big purple splotch on the back, it kind of gives a "purple camo" look to the pants. I think that might easily appeal to some folks, especially any who have hunters in the family. (My hubby likes camo due to paintball, so it would appeal to us.)
ReplyDeleteI agree with crittenknit. That is kind of the fun of knitting with variegated yarn, seeing how it stripes and pools. I would leave it.
ReplyDeleteYep, I'd leave it. Who wants their hand-knitted item to look like it was manufactured by machine? If the other leg does something similar, I think it would be very cool.
ReplyDeleteI like the swirly part on the leg, but the whole pooling thing is very personal. There are a lot of people in both camps though, so I think you're good either way.
ReplyDeleteI really love that color.
I don't like camo as it is representative of a violent act (killing) so I steer away from all camo- won't even make it for friends of family. :-) That said, I don't think these are too camoflaug-ee.
ReplyDeleteI would frog the one leg and use the magic loop or whatever the method is called where you work both legs on one long circular needle. That's what I did with the longies I made for the knitalong and I liked the results for the legs.
Like the way the top looks as well. It is all personal opinion.
BTB, does your husband have a brother who's not married and not too young? :-))
While I'm all for a little pooling, the big purple blob is not to my taste. I'd frog and try to minimize it. :)
ReplyDeleteMost of the time poolis is fine by me....but I think it this case there is a posibility that it might look like the diaper is leaking.... Not up to me though...if you like it, finish it. I do love the color.
ReplyDeletei like it as is - its cute
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