I had all of these plans for my Sockapalooooza sock. My sock pal wanted something wild and outrageous. I had an idea for a pattern that I was excited about, but alas, it did not work. It didn't look nearly as cool as it did in my head, and it also fit kind of wonky.
Since my original idea involved two colors, I turned next to a colorwork pattern. I came up with a chart that I like a lot.
I started working out this pattern, and it didn't work with my original colors. See? It could be OK at times, but when the color variation was too close, it got pretty murky.
So I see several choices here.
There are the colorwork choices. I can use the chart above with one of the yarn combinations below.
Options A and B
I could do something with the Sherbet yarn (this is outrageous all on its own) in a interesting "variegated friendly" sock pattern.
Option C
Or I could use this yarn to make the Cookie A. Twisted Flower pattern. This is an electric pink. The hottest hot pink I've ever seen. Outrageous?
Option D
So what do you think? Option A, B, C, or D? I'd really, really like your input. Making socks for other people has me a little worried... I want to make something she will like. I'm leaving for San Francisco in two days, and I have to figure out what to pack soon!
I like option A; those are wild colors and it's a chart you came up with. If it still seems murky, then I'd go for C. I really like that sherbet color.
Posted by: Sacha | May 15, 2007 at 11:22 PM
Definitely the chart pattern with Option B yarns. Though I feel the compunction to openly admit that I'm scared of the sherbet yarn. :) Clearly, I am *far* from wild and crazy.
Posted by: knittingphilistine | May 15, 2007 at 11:36 PM
I'm voting for A.
Good luck!
Posted by: Suz | May 16, 2007 at 12:24 AM
Option B - I think the darker colors in the Sherbet yarn will cause colorwork issues, too. I love your chart and totally want you to use it!
Posted by: kelp! | May 16, 2007 at 12:37 AM
B! B! B!
Posted by: pamela wynne | May 16, 2007 at 02:13 AM
I vote for A, also.
I LOVE the sherbet!!!
Posted by: Tanya | May 16, 2007 at 07:03 AM
I vote B, although I highly recommend you try the Twisted Flower pattern at some point.
Posted by: kim | May 16, 2007 at 07:57 AM
A!!! I think that yarn with the really dark background will be awesome!!!!
Posted by: stacey | May 16, 2007 at 09:03 AM
ok...resident crazy person here, but i LOVE the sherbet yarn! i love crazy bright variegated yarns, so i think something with that would rock. but you know me, i LOVE color, and i'm not afraid of bright ones :-)...tee-hee...and to think you're letting me make your wedding cake :-)
Posted by: Sara Payne | May 16, 2007 at 09:37 AM
Oh, I'm the dark horse voting for D. I love Cookie A's sock pattern and that pink is definitely outrageous (truly, truly, truly outrageous!).
Posted by: Jenni | May 16, 2007 at 10:51 AM
I also love D but I love B as well!
Posted by: Cirilia | May 16, 2007 at 11:23 AM
That chart is awesome! It's extra awesome because you came up with it. (Amazing job, btw!) I think it would be great to use the chart, so either option A or B look good. But, the truly outrageous option is Argyle with Sherbert. The Sherbert is fantastically outrageous and I think there's enough contrast between it and the Argyle, that you'll get the look you originally wanted. So I vote option A.
Posted by: Jean | May 16, 2007 at 11:25 AM
Oh MY, what a LUCKY sock pal you have!!! I would swoon for any of those options and frankly can't choose! The stranded options (both of them) would be amazing as would either of the other two.
Posted by: Courtney | May 16, 2007 at 11:46 AM
Those are stunning. I would go with the wild yarn paired with the black (I think that is Option A).
One of these days I'll do stranding. Gosh, it is just looks so good!
Posted by: Seanna Lea | May 16, 2007 at 12:38 PM
I like option B.
Posted by: Patti | May 16, 2007 at 12:42 PM
I think A would be super! I love the effect of variegated and a dark solid, and the chart looks great.
Posted by: Trish | May 16, 2007 at 12:48 PM
I kind of like option D. That pink is so pretty.
Posted by: elise | May 16, 2007 at 01:12 PM
Option D. Although they are all damn nice & loud.
Posted by: Kim | May 16, 2007 at 01:29 PM
I vote for B also. I also think that the black will cause problems with the variegated yarn. The strong contrast of black and pink will make your chart stand out perfectly.
Posted by: Helga | May 16, 2007 at 01:49 PM
I Love Option A, your pattern is great!
Posted by: Gina D. | May 16, 2007 at 01:54 PM
I think the sherbert is good on its own. My pal wanted "wild and crazy." I assumed that I could used one color...I assumed wrong, s/he didn't like particular colors on their own...does your pal like pink? I, of course, am biased; but, it might be worth checking into...just a thought.
Posted by: nova | May 16, 2007 at 01:57 PM
I vote option D. But I have to confess, it's because I'm not normally a pink person, so I think combining the bright pink with that gorgeous sock pattern, would be both beautiful & outrageous! :)
Posted by: corinne | May 16, 2007 at 03:44 PM
i vote option A! i love your colorwork pattern and i think it would look fab with the solid and the sherbet color. i still don't have a pattern or a yarn for my pal *sigh*. back to the drawing board.
Posted by: fabienne | May 16, 2007 at 03:53 PM
I vote option D, I love that pattern! Is lover's leap really hot pink? Red is so hard to photograph, on the website is looks dark red. I was thinking about using it for Gryffindor socks but with your description I might need to find another color.
Posted by: Christine | May 16, 2007 at 04:04 PM
I also like option B. Those colors look great together.
Posted by: Christine | May 16, 2007 at 04:05 PM
I vote for C or D. The colorwork chart is beautiful, but I don't know if it qualifies a wild.
Posted by: kim | May 16, 2007 at 06:03 PM
the chart the chart!!!
Posted by: Kelly | May 16, 2007 at 06:38 PM
I vote for D. I LOVE that color!
Posted by: Lori | May 16, 2007 at 06:51 PM
I say definitely the fair isle.....with either a or b! That is soooo cool! Fair Isle still mystifies me! I knit too tight to make it work right. I cant wait to see what you end up doing. Regardless, you have one lucky pal!
Posted by: Diana | May 16, 2007 at 06:57 PM
B abd D
Posted by: Nora | May 16, 2007 at 07:09 PM
Hee, hee! Aren't you glad you asked? Are you more confused than ever? I vote for Option D! Those are socks I'd love to make or receive.
Posted by: Laura | May 16, 2007 at 07:30 PM
I'd go with the color work - the dark and sherbert should work out fine if the dark is darker than the deepest part of the sherbert (if THAT made any sense!;-)
All of the options are lovely, though.
Posted by: Karla (threadbndr) | May 16, 2007 at 08:05 PM
I think any of the above but I'm leaning towards D.
Posted by: tiennie | May 16, 2007 at 08:12 PM
I love the fair isle pattern and the crispness of option B!
Posted by: Nightowl Knitter | May 16, 2007 at 10:37 PM
I'd totally go for A. I love how the colors on the varigated yarn move through your fair isle pattern. And I think those will be extra-special socks since you came up with the pattern yourself. Of course, if the colors don't contrast enough (as someone else suggested) then you might be frogging again and going for B... I can't tell what the "real" colors are on my computer screen, so if they are a high enough contrast, go for A. Love the ideas you have come up with! All are wonderful.
Posted by: sb | May 16, 2007 at 10:41 PM
Wow - the chart is beautiful and impressive, and so I'm tempted to vote for a, but thinking about wild and crazy I have to vote for C! That yarn is gorgeous and I think it'd be awesome even if you don't go with a variegated friendly pattern - even more wild and crazy!
Posted by: amyt | May 16, 2007 at 10:45 PM
I like option B, I think that the colors will be nice and contrasty. I love that hot pink STR, too!
Posted by: Carrie | May 16, 2007 at 11:01 PM