One Skein

One skein. Is it pronounced "sk-eye-n" or "skeen"? It's a word I've only read. One skein of yarn. One skein of yarn is what I bought today after having not such a really great day. It's what a ball of yarn would be before it had been wound into a ball. It's about 100 g of yarn which varies in length depending on the thickness of the strand. One skein of yarn was just the pick-me up I was looking for.

The day didn't start out too bad. I had a really good laugh when reading Yarn Harlot's blog (use my links to check it out if you'd like a laugh too) and was intrigued by the idea of her new book. After reading Lellean's friend Allison's blog I finally had proof of what I'd long suspected -- that the "Sue" that Lell's friend Allison keeps talking about is the "Sue" that I knew from undergrad who lives with Eric (who works with Rob) one floor below Caroline (who works with me). Then I read Caroline's bead catalog. So, a happy morning. Things got a little tricky around lunch. I had a chat with a friend that can only be described as "worriesome" and an afternoon that can only be described as "disappointing". Then I realized that I had more work to do than would fit into the day, so I had to bring some home! Yikes!

But, I did finish Jo's birthday present on the weekend and one of a pair of socks, while really trying not to finish anything at all. And since I had a disappointing day today AND since today is the beginning of what's looking like an incredibly busy Fall I thought: I DESERVE A PRESENT DAMMIT! So, I went to Kensington and bought steak and pudding and exactly one skein of this Lorna's Laces Yarn from Lettuce Knit.

I bought it so that I could make the lovely and infamous "One Skein Wonder" from Glampyre Knits.



So, now, just for fun I'll take some input. What do you think? Should I make it as is or with longer sleeves? Maybe elbow length? Although, longer sleeves would nullify it from being a "one skein" wonder, it'd likely be warmer. But if it's warmer, I might not get to wear it until it's cold. You guys think it over. I'll give it some more thought while I savour my steak and stirfy and pudding dinner.

Talk to you soon,
B.