Stitch patterns for dark wool yarns

I have some dark purple worsted weight wool yarn that I'd like to make
a shawl or scarves out of. I find that many stitch patterns get lost
in dark yarns. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Alan

On Dec 12, 6:12 pm, Alan wrote:
I have some dark purple worsted weight wool yarn that I'd like to make
a shawl or scarves out of. I find that many stitch patterns get lost
in dark yarns. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Alan

Something that stands out like a cable might work. Or for a shawl,
some open, lacy pattern?

Wendy

On Dec 12, 6:14 pm, myswendy wrote:
On Dec 12, 6:12 pm, Alan wrote:

I have some dark purple worsted weight wool yarn that I'd like to make
a shawl or scarves out of. I find that many stitch patterns get lost
in dark yarns. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Alan

Something that stands out like a cable might work. Or for a shawl,
some open, lacy pattern?

Wendy

Wendy,

I like the lacy pattern suggestion. I always think of lace being done
with light yarn and letting the shadows define the open spaces. But a
dark yarn can show the open spaces if worn over a light color (like a
white blouse).

I'll try a swatch with a cable pattern, something big and bold. I
think something small (like a four-stitch cable) would get lost.

Thanks for the suggestions!

Alan