A few words about the colors in the blanket I’m making

If  you’re a computer user and I’m assuming that you are if you are currently reading this blog, you know that colors are not always true to their offline or “real life” counterparts. Case in point: I had quite a few comments about the colors in my log cabin blanket when the blanket was finally viewed in person. Liz even thought I was using blue (!)  – that’s how the light gray translated on her monitor.

We all know that colors vary according to circumstances such as lighting, time of day and even time of the year – among other things. Colors change according to the monitor and the viewers perceptions and environment. There are a million factors.

I’m not going to make myself crazy trying to get these colors “right” every time I post a progress shot but just to set the record straight, here are the colors of Paton’s Classic Wool Merino that I’m using in the blanket.

Dark Grey Mix
Grey Mix
Natural Mix
Cognac Heather
Woodrose Heather
Plum Heather

I had a bit of a scare when I ran out of plum heather and could not find it at three Micheal’s in the area and was told over the phone that even Jo-Ann’s was out. Well I had a hunch and marched over to Jo-Ann’s to see for myself and sure enough they had five skeins which I promptly snatched up (at four bucks each).

I’m so in love with this color that I might even make a sweater – ez’s seamless hybrid – out of it. That or the cognac heather is also very nice. Walking out I also noticed that the wheat heather was quite lovely. It seems that I’m having a love affair with the heathers.

The blanket is now about 4o inches square. Not bad considering I started it about a month ago on Oscar night. I think this one is one to keep for myself. I’m not sure I’ll be able to part with it when it’s finished.

I’ll have more FOs to share with you soon. Just as soon as Alice feels better and can find the time to model.