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Posted by YarnWright on September 10, 2006, 8:10 pm
On Sun, 10 Sep 2006 11:36:48 -0400, lsh spun a fine yarn
> I'm looking on advice for how to do the colors changes on the shawl in the
> Fall 06 issue - #5.
> I'm well read on the various techniques but not very confident about knowing
> when to use each approach.
>
> The pattern has small vertical strips of a pattern of flowers with a lace
> pattern in a single color in between..
>
> Would you carry the yarn vertically thru the whole length OR would you
> cut/join each color (using bobbins) for each pattern piece? Some colors
> changes are only 4 stitches.
>
> For the lace panels: Do I carry the main color horizontally across the back
> of the pattern or use separate balls/bobbins for each lace panel?
>
> Since the back will potentially be seen (it is a shawl), I was thinking
> weaving the colors vertically/horizontally might look better????
>
> Thanks for your opinion!
>
I think your LAST thought " Since the back will potentially be seen
(it is a shawl), I was thinking
> weaving the colors vertically/horizontally might look better????"
answered your own question!
JM2C,
Noreen
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