(...not to be confused with tomorrow's post, which will tell you why I hate it - on occasion.)
I'm using up the 300 yard remainder of my
Quince Finch Yarn, a beautiful, affordable wool that should occupy a place in every knitter's stash. Quince's shipping charge is incredibly reasonable - as much so as the yarn - so there's no reason to deny yourself. In contrast with
Brooklyn Tweed fingering yarn, which
I've written about before, the Finch is
quotidien. It's got beautiful spring but it's in no way delicate. It's not expensive but the colours are rich and saturated. It's (practically) a budget yarn that doesn't present in that way. It's not scratchy (unlike the BT Loft) so you can wear it against your skin. It's not hipster yarn so you can use it for vintage projects without producing garments that look avant garde. What can I say, I really like it.
This pattern, while it looks intricate, is not difficult. When it blocks, I suspect the yarn will relax considerably and really show off the lace work to its best advantage. It's a very enjoyable knit.
You haven't seen the completed
project for which I originally purchased this yarn, one which I've yet to seam up - though I certainly haven't forgotten about it. I've just got to wait for the right weekend to dive in (the finishing process is involved).
So, what do you think? Have you made this scarf? If yes, did you enjoy the knitting process, the finished outcome? Let's talk.
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