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Watchin’ The Swatchin’

July 14, 2014 by The Twisted Yarn 47 Comments

Yay! The swatch-of-randomness for the knitted mandala picture survived its experimental wash-and-block! (Bet you’ve been on the edge of your seats about that one. 😉 ) So. It IS possible to wash-and-block a mixture of rich, inky Fyberspates green, with an innocent little Wendy 5-ply cream. Looooooooook!

swatch
swatch

Admittedly, the washing was brief and minimal and in cold water, with a Dylon ‘colour-catcher’ as a precaution. But there didn’t seem to be any dye on the colour-catcher at the end, so maybe I didn’t need it. So, when the mandala is done and the toddler twinnage fling tomato sauce at it it’ll be possible to wash-and-block, in order to even out the stitches of my uneven knitwork.

Now, onwards.

The plan, as we’ve discussed before (have I mentioned how much I love chattering to people on here?) is to embellish the finished mandala picture with a smattering of gold thread. I’m just trying to think how best to do this. The thread I’ve got is probably too fine. In the sample below, I’ve played around with outlining a stitched area, and with over-sewing columns of stitches. Not sure which – if either – works? Any thoughts, please, people? But I definitely need some thicker gold thread, because I had to go over each area many, many times to achieve even this effect. And when you consider that the finished mandala will contain approximately 50 000 knit stitches, you’ll understand why I need to find a slightly more efficient embroidery technique…

embroidered knitting
embroidered knitting

Now, on with the knitting…….

mandala again

Filed Under: Knitting Tagged With: Colour Catcher, fairisle, fyberspates, knitted mandala, knitted swatch, mandala, mandala picture, stranded knitting, swatch, swatching

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Comments

  1. thecontentedcrafter says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:13 am

    Yes, thicker thread is a must! Have you considered beads too? At first glance I liked the gold outline rather than the over and over poles – but then who knows if that wouldn’t look stunning done in carefully chosen areas? The snippet at the top of the post looks pretty darn cool – if you got thicker thread you would lose that effect ………… When you first chatted about the gold thread I was thinking outlines – proving I am often completely challenged when it comes to thinking outside the box…… Glad it didn’t run when washed – and yes, I was hanging out to hear how that went!

    So there we have it – do it, don’t do it. Thicker thread or lose the effect. About as helpful as the toddler twinnage at house tidying I assume 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 9:34 am

      Ha ha, thank you. More to the point, YOUR STORK SCISSORS HAVE ARRIVED!!!

      Reply
      • thecontentedcrafter says

        July 14, 2014 at 7:44 pm

        Woo-hoo! Have you chosen your item yet?????

        Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 9:00 pm

      I keep changing my mind! And wondering whether I can accept such generosity.

      Reply
      • thecontentedcrafter says

        July 14, 2014 at 9:09 pm

        I’m not selling anything and am most happy to give ’em away! Please, choose something – do me a favour! You were very generous with your offer to send me those delightful scissors – it is only fitting you receive something – unless you really don’t want one!

        Reply
        • The Twisted Yarn says

          July 14, 2014 at 10:15 pm

          Oh I would love one. 🙂 Will have another browse…

          Reply
  2. Jennifer says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:35 am

    Long ago I had some metallic gold thread that was like Perle Cotton only metallic – it’s still in the Perle Cotton bin …….. it’s about fingering weight and would be less taxing! I like the picture on the left ……

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Ahhh, that sounds more like it. I bought some alternative thread today but am not sure it’ll be suitable.

      Reply
  3. KerryCan says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:41 am

    Lordy, that’s lovely! What a relief that it can be washed–but will the gold thread change that? I like the effect of winding the thread around the columns but I would think you want to use a very light hand–don’t do anything at all that will take away from the gorgeous green!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:18 pm

      Yes, you’ve spotted the biggest flaw in my plan. The green is the interesting bit. All that subtle greeny variegation is too lovely to conceal. Hmmm.

      Reply
  4. Carole says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:42 am

    So glad it washed ok. Good idea trying it out on a swatch first. Now it won’t be so nerve-wracking when you wash the whole thing.

    Love the gold, especially the one that’s wound round and round. It’s just that bit different.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you. I’m slightly scared that it might take the rest of my natural life to work the gold into the real thing, though.

      Reply
  5. bonnyknits says

    July 14, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    I rather like the outline effect. It gives it a touch of shine without being too in-your-face. Look forward to seeing the end result!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:20 pm

      Oh dear, opinions in this comments thread seem divided! 🙂 Thank you, and yes I agree that the outline looks kind of OK.

      Reply
  6. Serenova says

    July 14, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    I think either way of using the gold would work. However, if you want a higher density of the gold, I’d go with the over stitched the columns of stitches (the right side of your picture) because at the size you’re working it would stand out better in the end.

    Can’t wait to see how it turns out!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:21 pm

      True – good point. It’s so tricky to imagine it upscaled to the final thing, and viewed from several metres away, as it will be. But thank you. 🙂

      Reply
      • Serenova says

        July 15, 2014 at 1:22 pm

        You’re quite welcome.

        I like to think I’m good at seeing the big final picture, and though I can’t accurately judge just how big your mandala is via photograph, if it’s going to be hanging on a wall, I’d want to be able to see the gold from across the room. 🙂

        Reply
  7. atelieroursonne says

    July 14, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    Just on the picture, I prefer the left one. But I agree with the others, who knows how it would look on the whole thing.
    Contrasting tomato sauce might look nice too although I guess it is good that the swatch was fine after the washing (sadly I was really really waiting for this post). But what about the gold thread? Will that wash ok as well? I guess another swatch washing needs to be done.

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      Hmmm, don’t you think that green with red (tomato sauce) might look a bit too Christmassy? Maybe I (or the toddler twinnage) should experiment.

      Reply
      • atelieroursonne says

        July 15, 2014 at 5:50 am

        That might be true.Especially in addition with gold. But then you should have thought about that before choosing green for your mandala. Toddler and tomato sauce go hand in hand. always. as far as I know at least.

        Reply
  8. waywardleaf says

    July 14, 2014 at 9:29 pm

    The gold, green and white look just lovely together. It’s going to be beautiful!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 10:14 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  9. mollieandclaire says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:15 pm

    I’m going to add a third opinion and say I think it’s fab as is. No gold!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 14, 2014 at 10:17 pm

      It’s so tricky to decide….

      Reply
      • mollieandclaire says

        July 14, 2014 at 10:19 pm

        I should add that I’m also quite lazy. ?

        Reply
        • The Twisted Yarn says

          July 14, 2014 at 10:27 pm

          We have something in common. 🙂

          Reply
  10. kathy says

    July 14, 2014 at 11:34 pm

    Gorgeous design! Thanks for the Like, too!

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 15, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you. 🙂 And you’re welcome. 🙂

      Reply
  11. E.C. says

    July 15, 2014 at 3:53 am

    I can honestly say that I trust your choice for what to do about the gold thread. Your design, knitting and sample are all beautiful. You’re making good choices. I look forward to seeing the finished project. I know it’ll be amazing. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 15, 2014 at 6:33 pm

      Thank you. But I’m having some doubts. Too late to turn back now, anyway.

      Reply
  12. sazcreates says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:38 am

    I think the gold outline personally. Gives just a hint of sparkle without covering up any of your beautiful knitting! x

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    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 16, 2014 at 6:57 pm

      Not so much covering up my knitting, but I’m worried about covering up the sheer variegated beauty of the Fyberspates green. Thank you for your thoughts. 🙂

      Reply
  13. artmagamma says

    July 15, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    You are great person and you’re very talented??

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      July 15, 2014 at 8:49 pm

      Awwww, thank you. I can’t agree, but thank you anyway. And your blog is rather lovely. You can sew AND do beautiful things with yarn. 🙂

      Reply
      • artmagamma says

        July 15, 2014 at 9:30 pm

        😉 ok both we are amazing 😀

        Reply
      • The Twisted Yarn says

        July 16, 2014 at 6:56 pm

        🙂

        Reply
  14. mzklever says

    July 17, 2014 at 4:25 am

    I would definitely go for the outline, although I’m biased, as that is how I color with crayons, too. I love those color combinations. Great choices!

    Reply
  15. Nicky Barfoot says

    July 19, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Love the wrapped effect of the fine gold. It gives a wonderful random effect to contrast with the ordered pattern. Good luck!

    Reply
  16. annie says

    July 19, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I like the gold outline best. I love the entire piece of course — it’s beautiful!

    Reply
  17. Julie says

    July 19, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    If you haven’t started using the gold yet, I was wondering if the yarn was strong enough to cope with being crocheted with a fine crochet hook? If you did a long length of chains, you could then use this to highlight as needed. I wonder though, that as you used the chain, it might ‘twist’, and not give as smooth a finish as you might be looking for? I’m new to blogs, and this is my first reply to one …. hope it’s ok!

    Reply
  18. alohanoa says

    August 11, 2014 at 11:04 pm

    Ooooh, I likey

    Reply
    • The Twisted Yarn says

      August 12, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Thank you. 🙂

      Reply
  19. abidazz83 says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    I use those Colour Catchers ALL the time, they are a godsend aren’t they? And they don’t smell like an overpowering sunflowers or something (like the cheaper brands do!) Also I wanted to say I love your blog and I thought that Mandala was AWESOME! 🙂

    Reply

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Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com.

Another day, another blog post. See linky in bio or thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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May 9

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My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There's a link in her bio for purchase.

My implausibly awesome friend @buttonspickles has just published this sock pattern. This a woman who seriously knows her cables and her socks, so this pattern is worth checking out. There`s a link in her bio for purchase. ...

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Mar 5

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New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/

New blog post, right here: https://thetwistedyarn.com/2022/03/05/blue-and-yellow/ ...

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Aug 25

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Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns .

Another crochet-to-the-rescue post! Two days ago I had more surgery, to deal with the outcome of previous cancer-tackling surgery. They installed a clever wound-vaccuuming device which was fine but inconvenient to carry. So I crocheted a device-carrier and now, life is so much easier! Yarn by @stylecraftyarns . ...

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Oct 31

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There's a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com.

There`s a new blog post in town. See link in bio or explore thetwistedyarn.com. ...

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May 2

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I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #fairisletechniques #fairislefriday #fairisledesign #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #novitaknits #novita #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #knitspo #knitspiration

I finished designing a thing. @novitaknits yarns are lush. 🙂
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Mar 22

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Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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Yarn is lovely @novitaknits
Merino 4ply.
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#knittingandwalking #knitoutdoors #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #knitfairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #nevernotknitting

Knitting and walking in two colours at once. What could possibly go wrong...
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#knittingandwalking #knitoutdoors #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knitspo #knitspiration #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #fairisle #fairisleknitting #fairisledesign #knitfairisle #fairislefriday #strandedcolourwork #strandedknitting #strandedcolorwork #nevernotknitting
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Apr 16

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Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there's a fake account pretending to be me: it's at thetwistedyarn_  I can't view it because they've blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I'd be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends!

Kittens sitting in the crocheted garden. By the way, someone pointed out that there`s a fake account pretending to be me: it`s at thetwistedyarn_ I can`t view it because they`ve blocked me, but if any kind soul would be kind enough to report it, I`d be very grateful. Thank you, my Fine Fibrous Friends! ...

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Apr 26

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Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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#running #freedomforukraine

Decent weather for a run. Yes I do occasionally put my knitting down. The colours of this view are a statement, too.
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Dec 28

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Places you can knit: in the rainforest! 
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking

Places you can knit: in the rainforest!
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#placesyoucanknit #stylecraftyarns #stylecraftspecial #knitinpublic #knittinginpublic #knittingandwalking
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May 6

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Friday night post-work chillin'. 
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Friday night post-work chillin`.
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Mar 25

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Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn't even knitting as I walked.

Spring has never been more welcome. View looking upwards as I walked home after taking the twinnage to school. For once, I wasn`t even knitting as I walked. ...

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Nov 9

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Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism.

Working on the book, fuelled by green tea and optimism. ...

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Mar 16

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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It's a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don't worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post. 
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There`s a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com (or see link in bio). It`s a little different from normal, as it pays tribute to my recently deceased aunt. But don`t worry, normal yarny shenanigans will resume next post.
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Dec 9

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HOW has it taken three attempts to knit the correct number of stitches?! I'm not usually so mathematically incompetent. Grrr.

HOW has it taken three attempts to knit the correct number of stitches?! I`m not usually so mathematically incompetent. Grrr. ...

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Previous design didn't work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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Previous design didn`t work, but this one will. This is FUN.
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#strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #knittersofinsta #strandedknitting #virkning #garn #strikke #strikkedilla #knitdesigner #knittingdesigner #nevernotknitting #fairisleknitting #fairisle @stylecraftyarns #stylecrafthighlandheathers
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There's a new blog post at thetwistedyarn.com, or see link in comments.

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Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren't scary.
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Public service broadcast by @thetwistedyarn! Steeks aren`t scary.
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#steeking #steek #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #garn #strikkedilla #strikke #virkning #Fairisle #fairisletechniques #fairisleknitting #knitspo #knitspiration #nevernotknitting #knittingblogger #knittingblog #knitdesigner #fairislefriday
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May 24

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A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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#fairisleknitting #fairisle #fairisleknitting #jacquardknit #strandedcolourwork #strandedcolorwork #strandedknitting #yoke #yokejumper #yokesweater #knittingtopdown

A yoke is taking shape. Yarn by @novitaknits .
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Feb 26

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Constellations! Plotting and planning for a new design. 
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May 22

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Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn.

Sunday morning stitchery, fuelled by green tea. Watching insects bumbling about amongst the #nomowmay grass. Enjoying @novitaknits yarn. ...

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