Madelinetosh Twist Light Color Combos

Oh Twist Light, how I adore thee. You are soft and tightly plied, just like I want in a sock yarn. And you have nylon, which is a huge plus (and rare for Madelinetosh). While you are totally meant for socks, we all know we use sock yarn for many other things. And since three-color projects are all the rage, here are some color combinations that I've been eyeing.

Below each color selection you'll see links to pattern ideas from Rachael (she's your personal shopper/shipper) and I that I really REALLY recommend clicking through to see on Ravelry. She has a good eye for these things, so I think you'll have a good range of choices from the both of us.

Baltic, Cardinal and Deep would be striking in a Barndom. Or choose two for a Rockefeller. 

I love this dusky, romantic combination of Blackcurrant, Opaline and Alizarin. Since these three are all slightly variegated instead of semi solid, I think the larger blocks of color in Moonstruck would be superb. Or go with Sunstruck and use the Leopard color as the dark edge. Want just two colors? Try Thunderstruck.

Coquette, Flashdance and Maple Leaf. Derecho would be awesome with these three. Or choose two for Whippoorwill if you like a slightly ruffled look more than a linear look.

Daffodil, Mansfield Garden Party and Carnation would look sweetly modern together in any three color shawl. Or try Stripe Study with just two. I knit this pattern a couple years ago in one variegated and one solid and it's so addictive. (I just remembered that I am at the cast-off edge! I need to get that finished and blocked so I can wear it!)

Margeaux, Steam Age and Aura would show nicely in any three color shawl. Or choose two for a Chadwick.

Nutmeg, Plaid Blanket and Jade. A perfect complement to any fall wardrobe without the typical maroon/burnt orange/gold combo you expect. Use all three for Pop, or pick two for Phi.

Want some socks? Try two of these for Broken Seed Stitch socks. Or all three for any shawl. Robin's Egg, Grasshopper and Tomato. I knit Tomato in Tosh Sock using the Nutkin pattern a few years ago and the results were fab. Hedera socks would also be gorgeous.

Scarlet, Optic and Leopard. Choose two for Miswis or all three for Happy Street.

Whiskey Barrel, Vintage Sari and Firewood. These are very similar to the colors I used in my Color Affection Shawl a couple years ago, so I definitely recommend that for these colors (or any of these color combos). Or you could pair two of these colors with the Elfe sweater.

Edison Bulb, Holi Festival and Fluoro Rose. Suggested with Neon Beast, Happy Street, or use two of these for Different Lines.

I could go on for days. I have a great selection for you right now and if you see other colors you think you might like together, just use the "Compare" feature to look at several of them on the same page. You just check the "Compare" box of up to four colors and scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Compare Selected." Super simple. And if you'd like one of us to compare them in person too, just e-mail Allison at [email protected] with the colors you're considering and we'll give it a look. We're happy to help!

Comments

[merle]

Oh Mrs. Allison, you didn't mention that new sock ruler. I was a lucky person who got to buy one of the first ones marketed. These things are fantastic. Very sturdy. Mine gets thrown around in my bag everyday and is still like brand new. But of course you do need some of that squishy Madeleine tosh yarn so you have something to measure

[Allison]

Ha! You saw that appear on the website, eh? Here's the link to the Sock Ruler, for those who want to see: http://www.simplysockyarn.com/sock-ruler-1/

[Sally]

You might add the 3 Color Cashmere Cowl to your list. I'm doing one with Dr.Zhivago Sky, Great Grey Owl and Denim which I ordered from you last week. Very pleased and can't wait until MadMay begins on May 1. For anyone interested in participating I'm Mad May, you can go to the Madtosh blog on Raverly. All yarns used must be Madelinetosh!

[Leslie Fehr]

I just love Madeline Tosh yarn! And, thank you for giving us links to some very pretty shawl and wrap patterns. Now to decide which patterns need to be added to my library. Then, it's sit with my Tosh stash and see which additional colors I need! There goes the budget(again)!

[Linda Armstrong]

I would like to make a color affection shawl using either Whiskey Barrel or Lt Twig as one of the colors any suggestions for the other two colors?

Also I see you are out of Plaid Blanket any other suggestions to use with Nutmeg and Jade?

Thanks