Yarn Binge

The yarn that I order while on the “yarn diet” arrived.  The yarn has the same drool factor as a pint of Ben & Jerry’s Cherry Garcia for me… sorry to be so graphic.

 

The yarn is part of a kit for “Rosemarkie”a vest from Alice Starmore’s “The Celtic Collection”.

The yarns are Alice Starmore Hebridean 2 ply.  The yarn in this kit is different from the yarn original called for in the book’s pattern.  There is a colour difference. The original also included some chenille yarn.  The original yarns were made by Rowan and are no longer available.

The yarns seem to be more fuller and has a softer feel than the Jamieson & Smith 2 ply I have used. 

I really love the colours… I keep looking at the skeins and… uh… stroking them.

I have been coveting this vest for a couple of years and waited until my knitting skills improved before attempting to make it.  Sizing is what scares me the most.  For a good part of the year I wear turtlenecks and  fleece vests.  I want to make/have some nicer vest(s).  If this works, I know I will get a lot of use out of it.

The  yarn I order for “Christmas” knitting also arrived.

Well the yarn on the bottom is “Christmas” yarn, the other is for moi.

I am contented.