...down the gradient rabbit hole...

Spectral

Traliccio

Thanks so much for the fantastic response to both Spectral and Traliccio!  It's the first time I've worked with gradients and I am in love.  The way that the colors travel is magical!  If you haven't had a chance to get any gradients yet there are a couple of places you need to go:  Miss Babs Yarns and Fibers  and Black Trillium Fibres.  The assortment to choose from is mind blowing!

The patterns each feature one of these beautiful yarns.  Spectral is done in Miss Babs Yummy 2-Ply Toes in the colorway Pegasus, and Traliccio is done in the color way Ivy (looks like it missing from the website right now, but I'm sure if you emailed Melanie you could get it.  She's nice like that).

The whole gradient thing is really interesting and there are so many ideas I have running around in my brain I've taken to carrying a notebook with me to get them down on paper.  Look for some more designs using these beautiful yarns in the future!

And as I said, if you haven't had a chance to get any of them for yourself GO NOW!

...did ya see...

...this?  That's my Spectral!  Stephanie knit one for her daughter out of a Fiber Optic Paintbox Gradient kit and it's beautiful!  I am beyond excited about this!  Oh and this...

That's Spectral at #3 on Ravelry!  I totally missed it when it was #1, but Marcy texted me to let me know.  I can't even tell you how excited I am about how well Spectral is doing!  Think you might want to knit one?  Well, Miss Babs will have the yarn in kits very soon!  Her yarn is gorgeous and if you have never knit with it (where have you been and what have you been knitting with?), you need to make one with her beautiful stuff.  

You should also check out the gorgeous gradient kits from Black Trillium Fibres.  Melanie has lovely kits that would work beautifully for it.  And you might want to get yourself an extra kit...I have another pattern that should be out in the next couple of days that is designed with one of Melanie's gradient kits and here's a sneak peak...

I'm so thankful to everyone that has purchased the pattern and I can't wait to see all of the different Spectrals that will be out there!  If you'd like to purchase the pattern you can do it here

~ Spectral ~   

...Spectral...

spec·tral adjective \ˈspek-trəl\ : of, relating to, or made by a spectrum. 

Spectral is worked in an all over textured pattern that perfectly highlights the spectrum of any gradient yarn.  I designed it using Miss Babs Yummy Toes yarn in gradient colors from a dark mushroom to a light taupe.  The colors flow from one to another and are rich and beautiful.  

Worked in the round in an easy to memorize stitch pattern, Spectral is a great take along project!  The finished measurements lend it to wearing long, tucked inside a coat or wrapped double around your neck for a bit more warmth.  You’ll want more than one!  Spectral will be making it's debut at Rhinebeck next weekend.  If you're looking for this gorgeous yarn, stop by and see Miss Babs.  She'll have the sample, the yarn (of course) in kits and the pattern!  

Spectral

Supplies:

Miss Babs Yummy Toes Fingering Yarn  

[100% Merino Wool, 133 yds/ 1.3 oz]  

colorways:  A: Pegasus, B: Markab, C: Enif, D: Matar, E: Baham  one skein each.

Needles: US3/3.25mm  40 inch circular needle or needle to obtain gauge.

marker,waste yarn      

Gauge - 7-8 stitches/inch in stockinette 

Finished measurements:  circumference:  54 inches, depth:  10.5 inches