Expert: Bea Harrell - 11/18/2008

Question
I would like to make this pattern with 3 colors black,grey heather and Real Teal.  How would I do the edging on the opposite edges. Would it look okay to use the black. what is your opinion on color to use? Is it even posssible to do this. Thank you

Answer
Hey, Jodi! I have never seen or worked this pattern, except for the first 5 rows, so I can't offer any advice on the edging, except to say that it should be one color.  As for using 3 colors, if you don't mind a lot of cutting,weaving ends, and color changes, I'm sure it's do-able, but labor intensive!  If it were me, I would use one color for the body, and a contrasting color for the edging, but I've found that keeping it simple works best for me! Black would be best for the edging, just because the pattern worked in black doesn't stand out as much. Teal would work well as a body color, edged in black. These are just my suggestions,and I hope they have been of some help.

Best Wishes,  Bea