I've had a feeling about my Blackberry Ridge Silk/Wool Fingering Weight since I received it. Namely, I felt that it was not the right color. Now, I don't think that the wrong color was shipped to me; I've just felt that it was not really paprika. I really like the wool, and my shawl is turning out beautifully. However, it is not paprika colored.
Today at Whole Foods in a moment of inspired dorkiness, I decided to buy some paprika in order to compare the colors. When I got home, I noticed that the chili powder I bought (for vegetarian chili since the annual three days of chili weather in Houston are here) closely matched the color of the yarn.
Exhibit A: Chili powder on left, paprika on right
Exhibit B: Different lighting/surface. Paprika on left, chili powder on right.
Now, this is not a serious error, but it is one that I feel should be corrected. If you feel that you need to include my name in the color's new name, please do not hesitate. I think the whole line could be renamed to something like: Homiquest's Silk Wool Fingering Weight. The color formerly known as paprika can be called: Slightly Lighter Than Whole Foods Chili Powder Colored. Something with a little more flair like: Kristen's-Color-that-she-made-a-beatiful-shawl-out-of-because-she-is-the-most-beatiful,-talanted,-witty,-intelligent-knitter-we've ever-received-a letter-from-regarding-yarn-color-if-not-ever, is a perfeclty acceptable alternative.
Sincerely,
Kristen
2 comments:
I want to touch your yarn.
SEriously - in my endless quest for the perfect yarn for my stole, I've run across this Blackberry Ridge and I'm intrigued.
We really need to reschedule knitting Saturday!
How was the hiking? Hope you stayed warm!
That is too funny! I have to laugh as that is something I would do. I love the color even if it is more chili powder than paprika!
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