Zakret - Section 1 Done

I finished section 1 last night.  I will confess that I did not work a gauge swatch - I typically don’t for shawls - but I was a bit worried that my gauge was too tight so I did a quick swatch this morning on a hook one size up and it came out too loose, so I’m sticking with what I have.  I like the fabric, and if it comes out on the smaller size I can always work more repeats of the pattern sections to make it bigger and use up my yarn.  Now I need to decide what color to use next.  The colors I have used so far are Inflorescence and Fragrant.

I have the the next color caked up but I may swap it out for the green at the end.  I am also still considering using the yellow as the main color throughout, just because it is such a lovely cheerful color.  I  am not going to cut the yellow yet so I can keep my options open.

Pattern:  Zakret by Janica York Carter

Yarn:  Expression Fiber Arts Blossom Fingering

Hook:  3.75 mm (F) 

Zakret - Chain On!

So I guess when it is crochet, you chain on, as opposed to cast on.  But anyway, Expression Fiber Arts has started a summer Crochet Along of the pattern Zakret by Janica York Carter.  It started on June 3 and runs through August 27, so hopefully I should be able to keep up.  The pattern calls for 5 different colors and I went with some bolder jewel tones, although I’m not sure if I will stick with these colors.

I really like the yellow and may keep that as a main color and pick a couple of the other colors to use for contrast.  The way the pattern is designed there are three stitch patterns (I’ve done the first one here), and that set of three stitch patterns is repeated 4 times, changing colors each repeat.

Rep 1:  MC - Color A, CC - Color B

Rep 2:  MC - Color B, CC - Color C

Rep 3:  MC - Color C, CC - Color D

Rep 4:  MC - Color D, CC - Color E

I have my colors laid out from left to right in the order that I am planning on using them, but we will see what happens when I get to repeat 2.  The yarn is Blossom Fingering 50% Rayon from Bamboo, 30% Merino, 20% Tencel.  I really like the sheen, and it feels wonderful to work with.

Pattern:  Zakret by Janica York Carter

Yarn:  Blossom Fingering

Hook:  3.75 mm (F)