Yarn Along...

Second linen stitch scarf finished:

And a third one begun:

I think I may need an intervention.  This crochet stitch is so satisfyingly easy and intricate looking.  And every combination of yarns and colors is different from all the others.  I just can't seem to stop making these scarves!

In this third one I'm using Red Heart Unforgettable yarn in the colors, Echo and Petunia.  My thoughts about this yarn are mixed. The self-striping colors in both yarns work together in this pattern to make a pretty, almost mosaic-like pattern that is fascinating to watch grow.  Unforgettable is an acrylic yarn - and I love that it should be easy care.  While it doesn't feel scratchy at all, it is a bit less soft than some other acrylics, but it's certainly soft enough for a pretty (or handsome) scarf.  ;^)    

The spin is where it loses some points with me.  It is spun very haphazardly - in an intentional manner, I'm sure.  Its thickness ranges from tightly plied fingering weight to almost unspun slubs. I've had to cut out more than a few knots and slubby stretches of yarn and I can't say I like that.  I've seen pictures of some beautiful things created with this yarn, but after working with it, I'm re-thinking crocheting some lacy (or even larger) things I originally envisioned using it for. 

My overall thoughts are:  For scarves (and I imagine hats), it's terrific, and pretty reasonably priced.  I feels fine and, well...it is beautiful.   Some might say, unforgettable.  It comes in a variety of great colorways and two or more can be combined to make some amazing creations.  Again, everything I've seen made from this yarn looks great, but the way it is spun limits what I'd be willing to use it for.  When all is said and done, while I love it for these scarves, I'll probably think twice before using this yarn for other projects.  Two-week-later update:  I bought some more of this yarn. In two different colors.  The colors really are beautiful.  And I really am a bit insane over this linen stitch pattern.

A note on the scarves - in case it helps anyone else.  The beginning chain and row, for some reason, was more stretched out than the rest of the scarf in the first scarf I made, so I corrected this by, first of all, crocheting my chain and first row with a size smaller crochet hook than I used on the rest of the scarf, and then later (at any point in the crocheting) I go back (with the larger hook) and do a row of the linen stitch down the opposite side of the that beginning row.  It blends in perfectly - but I do recommend doing this before working the fringe. Now that I know to do this, I need to plan the color of that row as I'm starting out, but it's a very easy "correction" for what felt like a bit of a sloppy first row otherwise. 

This week I started reading The Last Runaway by Tracy Chevalier.  I haven't gotten far, but I'm all in after reading about the harrowing trip Honor Bright and her sister make to America on their sea-sickening voyage from England.

If you get this far, and are so inclined, I'd appreciate feedback on my font size.  I, personally, prefer a larger font - my eyes struggle to read smaller print.  But I have no idea how it appears to others. Any and all feedback regarding it is welcome this week since I'm experimenting a bit. 

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