For the first I'm using a bulky yarn that I've grown really fond of. It's probably my most favorite to use. This particular kind has been dyed in muted earth-tones. Really loving it. Of course, this scarf is going to be for me. I can't wait until it's done so that I can wear it, and know that it's something that I made with my own hands.
Using a medium yarn for the second, which is a gift for someone. At first the medium yarn just didn't seem to hold my attention for very long. I scrapped the first attempt (which went haywire), and started up again later. I'm glad that I did because I'm also in love with it. It's dyed in dark browns, black, and a very light creamy tan.
(A post with photos of the finished scarves to come)
I'm dying to order yarn from Brambleberry Yarns, that a fellow blogger mentioned in her Yarn Along post today. The yarn is dyed using only natural dyes. It looks amazing!
The fact is, I'm not an expert by any means, but I enjoy learning about different yarns, new tricks and ideas, and patterns. It's a craft that I had never delved into really until recently, but I find that it's calming and occupies my time in a productive, positive way. And yes, I am a bit obsessed now.
Cheers to yarn!
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