Nearly Neon
Let me start by saying that neon is so not my thing. It’s nice to look at on some people and with these modern yarns I’m soooo tempted to buy them but I know for a fact that neon colours do not suit me.
I’m making an exception and filling my neon desires by knitting an almost neon orange hat for a very particular purpose; hunting. I don’t actually hunt myself but I tag along from time to time so I need appropriate clothing for it. For big game hunting it’s mandatory to wear a neon orange hat and a vest because then your fellow hunters can see you. It used to be red but because there are colourbling people who can’t distinguish the forest green from red, someone figured out a neon orange would be a safer bet. If there are any colour blind people here, let me know if you can clearly see the difference between the orange hat and the neon green skein next to it.
All the neon orange hats they sell at outdoor and sporting goods stores are usually acrylic, fugly and ill fitting so I decided to make a fancier version that I’d actually like to wear. I’ve done a couple hats from this same combo of Sunday and Tynn Silk Mohair so I knew if I just found the right colour it’s what I would go with. Sunday had a lovely bright orange but the silk mohair is a bit duller in colour so my end result is probably not neon enough in real life but I’ll take my chances!
I have plans for the green yarn too, but it’s not for myself. My hairdresser is having a baby and I don’t know if it’s a girl or a boy but I know the mama loves to wear neons herself so I’m gonna surprise her with neon green baby socks the next time I have an appointment with her. This is Finland and babies are put in wool socks from the day they are born and of course they need many pairs. I’m sure there will be several baby blue or pink socks gifted so I’m hoping a neon green will be a nice surprise and the baby and mama can match in a fun way.
It looks like you are pretty busy, even offline. How many do you usually make this time of year???
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Oh it really depends but last year I think I made two sweaters and two slipover type of things as gifts :)
I am glad I have proved to myself that I am not colour blind :OD
I used to hate neon but I kinda like bolder colours now. Must be a getting old thing! lol
I don’t think this is as extensive as a full test at the doctors but it would indicate a problem if you couldn’t distinguish the two 😁
Lol. It would at least indicate that you shouldn't be wiring any plugs 🤣🤣
God forbit you’d have to call in a professional. 😝
Lol, exactly. Cowboys the lot of them!
Indeed very unusual colours to expect from you, I was surprised... Lucky babies, I guess it doesnt take that long to make some tiny socks? Or is it even more awkward because they have to be so small?
Of course it’s faster than making adult size socks but you are right, it is quite awkward.
Grandma Eve 😶
I love bright colors but I’m with you when it comes to neon. I am fairly light skinned so those types of colors drown me out tremendously.
Neon green baby socks sounds so cool!!
I am in the process of making my family’s winter hats for this year. I try to do new ones at least once every other year if need be.
Same here, I need to wear extra makeup if I put on neon or I look down right sickly.
Smart picking hats as a project, won’t take you too many days to finish one.
Great job thanks for sharing
Blaze orange is usually required when hunting in the US, too. Hats and/or vests are common, and sometimes hunters wear complete suits of orange with black splotches in what looks to human eyes like a ludicrous parody of camouflage.
Ah yes blaze orange, that’s what it’s called. Most hunters here wear the orange camo stuff too, from vests to jackets and pants.
wOW - that does look professional and hunting-worth! I love your description of the wee neon socks and babies having several pairs of woolly socks from birth: that sounds like a lovely children's book waiting to be illustrated ;-D Great post, @eveuncovered !!