so I decided to make a blanket for me, I thought it would be better to go to my local-ish yarn shop to look at the choices. I bought the stuff that the pattern called for, just a few balls to check. And I hate it In the pictures of the patterns it looks really shiny and soft, and its not shiny at all and a bit scratchy.
Thankfully I've only done one ball so can take the rest back for a refund. but it just sucks.
But on a happier note, I did buy some gorgeous fingering weight yarn that IS shiny and soft, and I will make it into a scarf/cowl for next winter
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