Still Experimenting

Here's my color palette in cotton. I put together a similar one of Cascade 220 from my stash, so right now I'm experimenting with fiber/hook combos, color combos, and the pattern.

I've reached a tricksy bit on the pattern that I want to use ("Contrasting Colors" from Nola Theiss's Crocheted Gifts in a Weekend). Luckily Ravelry exists, so I've posted my questions there and hope to get going on these over the weekend.

Beverly