Yarn Candy Friday

I made the boy a neckwarmer to wear while riding his motorcycle during the chilly months of riding season. It was a little “uninspired” but got the job done. Then I went to knit night and saw Dharma working on a fabulous neckwarmer out of very nice merino yarn. I stalked her projects on Ravelry and snagged the pattern from Hello Yarn and the yarn from Yarn and Needle in Centerville. I never believed that quick knits existed but this one, it knit up in less than 3 football games. (Gotta love New Year’s day bowl games!) Alas, this yarn is being discontinued. While canvassing the LYSs to hang Sticks N Stitches fliers I scooped up some of this yarn, because really it’s just lovely crack and I am sure I will think of something thrilling to make with it. I mean I am going to need a neckwarmer to wear under my helmet too! So without further ado I give you yummy crack!

Yarn Details
Name: Santa Maria
Brand: Rio De La Plata
Yarn weight: Aran / 3 ply (8 wpi)
How much?: 1 skein = 164 yards (150 meters)
Colorway: Sparkling Grape
Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Gauge: 16 – 20 sts = 4 inch
Needle size: US 7 – 9 or 4.5 – 5.5mm
Fibers: 100% Merino
Machine wash? no, handwash, flat dry
Texture: plied