An Ode To Gradient Yarn

Sometimes, you can let the yarn do the work for you. A gradient yarn can turn even a simple ten stitch garter pattern into something that looks super complicated and pretty.

I liked doing the single Ten Stitch Blanket pattern (seen in the picture to the right) so much that I’m currently working on a Double Ten Stitch Blanket for myself (below) with yarn I got when Joann’s went out of business (RIP). It’s mostly the same pattern, except I’m running one skein from the outside and one from the inside at the same time. I’m getting close to done with the first 2 skeins. I have about 10 more left (I went a little nuts at the sale), so I’ll stop when I feel “done,” but I definitely still have a long way to go. The all knit pattern is generally mindless except for trying not to tangle the 2 strands when I turn it and when I get to corners and have to pay attention. Otherwise, it’s great tv watching knitting.

But sometimes, you want to make that gradient really shine. In those cases, you can pair it with a solid, like I did in this double knit Hönkä that I made for Mike. I’m not sure my 2015 cell phone camera does this one any justice either. The “in progress” pictures are more color-accurate, but the finished one gives a better overall look.

Some other random gradient projects, since I’m a sucker for this kind of yarn. I don’t have finished pics of either one, but they were some of my favorites to work on. As you get close to the color change, it gets motivating. “Let me just get to the next one” is a worthy goal, and probably why these tend to end up complete instead of abandoned.