Since writing about ‘ an old beloved brown thing ‘ I’ve been pulled into a vortex of unlikely colors; of cochineal pinks & crimsons, madder reds, purples, citron yellow, and oranges too… all sorts of high altitude Andean colors I am not accustomed to.
I find myself falling back into the safety of greys, of earthy tones and of muted undyed comfort. I gotta bust out! I didn’t realize how sensitive to color I really am, so I am struggling with my habitual knitting au natural , while trying to be influenced by the brazen & magnificent color palettes of Peruvian textiles. I am knitting through piles of these South American motifs while experiencing a sensory challenge with color.
… soon to explode through the surface with a splash!
(and of course, a pattern)
My favorite manic music of South America (although down in the temperate eastern coast from the Andes)… have a listen & maybe you can pick up some of my manic vibe…
Jenjoyce Design 
Can you knit-dance as well as knit-trek? (hashtag happy feet.)
Terry, sweet lady, yes, I think I could very well knit-dance! And I dont’ think it requires a knit-dancing partner either. 🙂
What fun music. This colorwork pattern looks terrific. Made me smile and curious.
Stephanie, I am totally crazy for Brazilian choro music, although its worlds apart from Peruvian pan pipes & charangos 🙂 Glad your curiosity is tickled… xx
Oh Stefanie, I bet you recognized the ukulele-looking instrument, the high strumming ‘cavaquinho’ … well, just so you know the origin that ukulele came from that instrument… the Portuguese instrument has steel strings, and the ukulele, as you probably know, has nylon. 🙂
The music is so cheerful. I love your colour work designs. 🙂
Thank you Wen, and for testing the pattern draft ~~ should be fun I hope. xx
That looks lovely. I particularly love the lime / white design on your last photo. Hope all is well with you and Emma. xxx
Love seeing your designs. Endless possibilities and the music is great too.