Neptune's Beard
Love the deep ocean colors in these coils! This fringe is so fun to play with, and I have to chuckle over it looking like bouncy hair that a friendly sea monster might have. I just had to name this piece Neptune's Beard, which should also be a color, if it isn't already. 😎 Besides the funky fun fringes, the whole scarf looks great and feels so comfy. It's just one big blue bundle of cozy fun. Plus it folds wonderfully, and has a nice drape as it hangs for a pose. The yarn company calls this category of yarn "Boing!" and that is exactly correct. It is a bulky weight of mixed acrylic and polyester, with a high-twist fabrication that gives it a surprising springy'ness. I never knew that textiles could be this springy! I was pleasantly geeked out to learn that elasticity is a thing in the fiber arts. It makes me want to visit a factory where this kind of yarn is made. Is that possible? Maybe I could claim that it is a field trip for my students . 😎 This yarn ...