It's all about Green... let's make it a contest!

So far, I've done two other blog features on particular colors, yellow and brown, and I asked you what I should feature for March. I even set myself a phone reminder to do a green blog post in mid-March, and wouldn't you know I got distracted by a pandemic and completely missed doing green for March. So let's get to it!

I don't want to feature all greens, but instead I'm going to concentrate just on lime or citrus tinged greens. Mostly because I think that many of us automatically choose blue-tinged greens like emerald and teal and aqua, and I think that acidic greens could use some love, you know? The first one that comes to mind is Scorched Lime by Dream in Color. Veronica is a wizard with color. She also dyes more blue greens like Grow and Federal Bank if you prefer that.

Want a fade the features lime? What about Wonderland Yarn's Yellow-to-Lime in their 5-minis of Cheshire Cat? Or Botanica by Sweet Georgia in their Party of Five line.

Then there's Limelight and Lichen from Dragonfly Fibers. I have those on Djinni (with a bit of cashmere and nylon) or Dragon Sock (100% superwash merino). And I love Whale Line too, shown below.

Want a bit of speckle with your lime? How about Silence was Golden from Madelinetosh? Shown below on Tosh DK, I also have this for you on Pashmina, Tosh Sock, Twist Light and Tosh Merino Light. It's a stunner.

And if you prefer a tonal with no speckles what about Grasshopper or Maple Leaf, both shown on Tosh Sock but available on the other bases too.

Have you ever tried Flock Fibres? Her sock sets are super popular for the Coffee Talk Sock pattern, and maybe you'll like Kim's Pond Scum color available on Take a Hike sock, shown on Lone Pine Singles.

Spirulina from Manos del Uruguay is a definite fave. It's a super soft superwash merino and nylon blend and it comes a a really nice array of semi solids and variegated hues. Plus it's certified Fair Trade.

Vrinda Yarn is a newer line, introduced in 2019, and they have a cool Sour Grass

Add just a tad bit of glitz to your socks with a rare merino/cashmere/nylon sparkle blend. This Frog Prince color from Yarn Love is available in non-sparkle and non-cashmere as well. (Sparkle doesn't show very well in photos, but it's there in person.)

I hope I've shown you some yarns and colors that you might not have noticed before. Such a bold color can be used as an accent to colorwork sweaters, a stripe in a sock, some really cool toes and heels, or by itself in the perfect project. Perhaps give it a try for some Zigzagular Socks or these super cute Walnut Street socks.

Leave me a comment below which of these colors you like best and I'll randomly choose three people to win the Walnut Street sock pattern on Ravelry. You do have to have a Ravelry account for me to purchase/gift it to you. And you need to leave the comment by noon EST on Wednesday, April 8. And while you're on Ravelry, consider purchasing a pattern or two for yourself or gifting one to a friend. Someone gifted me one on my birthday once and it was an awesome surprise. And I'm betting some designers could really use some cash right about now.

The winners of last week's contest are Janell S and Martha. I've e-mailed both. Congrats and thank you for sharing!

*Just a reminder that I'm committed to blogging every day during this time (instead of the typical 2-3 times a week) to connect with others. Please do comment and share with me here if you like! You'll see the typical yarn updates and shop tidbits, but likely also a bit more family and personal stuff.

Comments

[Ashley]

Really digging the Yellow to Lime fade!

[Diane N]

I think the Silence was Golden speckle would make a great pair of socks!

[Susan]

Dragonfly Fibers colour Lichen would be my choice.

[Sandy Harwood]

Love Limelight by Dragonfly fibers!

[Terri]

I would have to go with the Party of Five, Botanica by SGY. I like the fading!

[Donna Tritz]

I love the Sweet Georgia Botanical fade. I used to dislike yellow tinged green. But one of my daughters loves it & about 12-13 years ago I knit a “slinky” cowl for her using 3 full skeins of a darker yellow-green DIC Classy; I can’t remember the name but I think it’s been discontinued. It’s gorgeous & I began to like the yellowish greens more. And I love the bright fresh yellow greens that scream SPRING to me.

[Kate Greenwood]

Silence was golden

This post is great as this winter I bought my first green skein like you’ve posted. It was Chartreuse (Tanis Fiber Arts) and I really didn’t know if I’d like it but it was so fun to pair with MadTosh Tacenda in a couple of Kentia hats.

[Lara]

I definitely lean towards the blue-green end of the spectrum, but there is something wonderful about a lime green. I think Silence is Golden would make a great pair of socks. Feet are such a great place to try out new colors.

[Jeanne]

I like to try Frog Prince by Yarn Love - the color looks lovely in your picture.

[maureen]

I am leaning towards the Frog Prince. Looks so soft and comfortable just what is needed at this time.

[Theresa M]

Agree with those who like the fade! I can see a cowl....

[Jessica]

I like cooler greens, but that Botanica one is pretty!

[Anne]

The Botanical Fade is so pretty! I made her Swirl E socks and that was a fun knit!

[Sarah S]

I like the Maple Leaf color on Tosh Sock - I appreciate the slight yellow tones that blend with the green.

[mary m cronk]

pond scum - flock sock.

It is great sock yarn! It was hard to choose.

ravelry honkcronk

[Suzanne]

I like Maple Leaf on Tosh Sock. All the greens are very pretty, though.

[Beth]

Silence was Golden is spectacular but Madelinetosh Jade has always been my very favorite green!
Thanks for all these choices!

[Megan]

I love limes but for a long time hated lime green. I changed my mind thanks to a beautiful yarn in Texas bluebonnet colors, purchased at DFW Fiber Fest— blue-purple with little lime green speckles. I still do prefer it as an accent to a main color though :)

Perhaps because of this, I am most drawn to the Wonderland Yarns Yellow to Lime set.

[Dana Snyder]

I love green and especially love lime greens! I’d pick Yarn Love’s Frog Prince!

[Rita Gosorn]

sweetgeorgia, party of five, is perfect! 1st fade I've seen all in green! luv it. would love this for next year's st.paddy's birthday sox! I just got the Cheshire cat pattern for it and was going to it out of my stash

[Brenda Michalsen]

I love Silence Was Golden

[Jan]

Vrinda Sour Grass is my favorite of what you’ve shown. Thank you for the contest!

[Diane]

You are too funny. Green is not my color. I like the mini the best

[Becky]

I like Lichen. Not a fan of bright lime green...but think Lichen is a prettier shade of it.

[Mari]

For me, it’s the Frog a Prince by Yarnlove. I could use some sparkle in my life about now!

[yolanda]

Loving the Party of Five and Maple Leaf.

[Kristi Petersen]

I’ve wanted to try a Party of Five by Sweet Georgia for ages, and Botanica looks like a great place to start!!

[Susan]

Sweetgeorgia Party of Five Botanica is my choice.
Stay safe to All.

[Elizabeth]

My fav has to be Silence Is Golden. That would make an amazing pair of socks! I think the Walnut Street Pattern would be perfect for this colorway, too.

[Rickie]

Loving the sour grass!

[Diane MacMillan]

I've fallen in love with speckled yarn, so my favorite is Silence Was Golden.

[Nancy F]

Silence was Golden!

[Annette]

I'm all about the sparkles - give me the Yarn Love Frog Prince.

[Connie]

Oooh! Love the queasy greens! Scorched Lime is a thing of beauty (though Pond Scum you are near and dear to my hearty) 💚💚💚

[Sarah]

Definitely Maple Leaf.

[Barbara]

Madelinetosh's Silence Was Golden definitely speaks to me!

[Karen]

Love, love, love Frog Prince! Color just screams spring!

[Julie Olsen]

I love Party of Five

[Laurie]

I love Limelight by Dragonfly fibers and Pada Sour Grass@

[MarthaO]

Love the Frog Prince but fear I'm too late.