Yarn and Colors for Your Temperature Scarf!

[Shandeh]

Have you decided which yarn you are using for your scarf?
Which colors will you use to represent different temps/weather conditions?

[Shandeh]

For my project, I've decided to use Bernat Denimstyle yarn in all 13 colors.

Denimstyle Colors by Shandeh, on Flickr

[sethsmom2000]

Being a rule follower and generally not very good at picking colors on my own, I'm sticking with the Bernat Satin colors recommended on the blog (as well as their crochet pattern). However, because I live just outside Houston, TX, and because although I do like red, I don't need foot after foot of red in the middle of this monster, I've broken down the warmer temperatures into 5 degree intervals. I'm looking at our high temperatures only, and I think this should suffice, as we have yet to get below the mid-40's this winter. If we do happen to have any hard freezes, I may have to add another color to the bottom of my scale. My border color is Silk, which is a lovely cream color.

Crimson 95° +
Goldenrod 90° - 94°
Foliage 85° - 89°
Soft Fern 80° - 84°
Lagoon 70° - 79°
Aqua 60° - 69°
Teal 50° - 59°
Sultana below 49°

[Nelliebean]

I'm still trying to determine my yarn, and colors. I'm pretty sure I want to use a lightweight in either fingering or DK, since there are so many rows (365x2, plus). But I'm having difficulty finding anything other than wool. I'd like a yarn suitable to the temperate California climate so I could wear the scarf almost year-round. I wouldn't mind a silk/cotton blend, but then too, gotta be inexpensive. Anyone have any ideas?

I have decided though that since we knit 2 rows for a day, I will do both the actual high and low for the day. This will mix up the colors nicely - gonna be lively!

[RedAlysha]

Here we go! I got all my colours, and I've crocheted from January 1st, up til today.

You can see bigger and better pictures on my blog, the link is in my signature.

The yarns I'm using, in order from top to bottom:

Bernat Satin Sparkle - Ruby
Red Heart Soft Touch - Hot Pink
Bernat Satin - Tangerine
Red Heart Soft Touch - Lemon
Bernat Satin - Foliage
Bernat Satin - Soft Fern
Bernat Satin - Lagoon
Bernat Satin - Teal (I think, lost the label)
Bernat Satin - Star Dust
Bernat Satin Sparkle - Amethyst

[Shandeh]

I'm still trying to determine my yarn, and colors. I'm pretty sure I want to use a lightweight in either fingering or DK, since there are so many rows (365x2, plus). But I'm having difficulty finding anything other than wool. I'd like a yarn suitable to the temperate California climate so I could wear the scarf almost year-round. I wouldn't mind a silk/cotton blend, but then too, gotta be inexpensive. Anyone have any ideas?

I have decided though that since we knit 2 rows for a day, I will do both the actual high and low for the day. This will mix up the colors nicely - gonna be lively!

You could always use the new Bernat Handicrafter Thread for your scarf! It would make a narrow scarf, which would be great for the California climate. And there are lots of colors to choose from.

[Shandeh]

Beautiful work, RedAlysha! You sure do work fast.

[Shandeh]

Today, I made a video, showing how I got all my yarn together, ready for the KAL/CAL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ybmVgH93Ds

I've completed through January 4th, and I'm hoping to finish a few more days tomorrow.
I took the scarf with me today, when I went to knit with some friends. Some of them were interested in our project here!

[Lauren]

Being a rule follower and generally not very good at picking colors on my own, I'm sticking with the Bernat Satin colors recommended on the blog (as well as their crochet pattern). However, because I live just outside Houston, TX, and because although I do like red, I don't need foot after foot of red in the middle of this monster, I've broken down the warmer temperatures into 5 degree intervals. I'm looking at our high temperatures only, and I think this should suffice, as we have yet to get below the mid-40's this winter. If we do happen to have any hard freezes, I may have to add another color to the bottom of my scale. My border color is Silk, which is a lovely cream color.

Crimson 95° +
Goldenrod 90° - 94°
Foliage 85° - 89°
Soft Fern 80° - 84°
Lagoon 70° - 79°
Aqua 60° - 69°
Teal 50° - 59°
Sultana below 49°

I like your decision to go with the high temperatures and ranges by 5 degrees! Because I live in Maryland, I may add a few more colors (to add on lower degree intervals). Best of luck!

[knittinkitten]

What could possibly be a good border color? Using the Satin colors listed--what would go with that? Ivory? Hmmmm.