Shelly from Santa Barbara wrote to ask this question: “I am a new knitter. I want to make a scarf for myself. Do you have any suggestions about what color I should choose?”
A knit flamer derides the question posting as follows:
First of all, Shelly from Santa Barbara need to be slapped for taking the time to write such a mind-bogglingly stupid question. Second, Berroco needs to be slapped for answering such a mind-bogglingly stupid question. Way to totally dumb down the new letters. Yah, it’s the “Newbie’s Corner” but still. At least answer questions that vaguely techincal in nature. Not some twit who apparently has no idea about what colors she likes.
In fact, Shelly’s question is not “mind-bogglingly stupid!” It’s a good question. In fact, anyone over 40 can probably guess the answer. It is:
“Select a color you like, but, pick a color that is neither very dark nor very light. “
Guess what? I can even give you a reason for my answer:
If your eyes are less than perfect, it can become difficult to see stitch detail if you knit black or white yarn; black tends to be particularly difficult. Because new knitters don’t understand how stitches should look, it’s especially important they select colors that permit them to see the difference between a knit and purl, and a twisted and untwisted stitch.
I don’t know about you, but I would have a hard time telling some stitches are twisted if the fabric were pitch black! If I can’t see it, how can I expect a beginner to tell the difference?