A Roma Love Affair

 

roma1You know I love Debbie Bliss – I have loved her yarns for as long as I can remember. Now I know her, my admiration has grown – not diminished. Let me just put it out there.

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So I am not entirely unbiased when I approach her work and yarn. But my lovely friends at Black Sheep Wools asked me to review the new snuggly yarn by Debbie, Roma. I think they were sneaky with their colour choice. Obviously I was going to love it, Hot Pink! This 100g ball is wool heaven – 70% wool and 30% Alpaca, it demands to be put to the cheek test. In my estimation, if you need to restrain yourself from placing a ball of yarn on your cheek to check its softness, then you are on to a winner.

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There are plenty of great new patterns that accompany this yarn launch. The chunky texture and fresh colour choices ensure that the styles are very ‘on-trend’. First on my knitting ‘to-do’ list is this wonderful Waterfall Cardigan. This is my perfect Sunday morning comfort cardi. I might make this is the classic Duck Egg or Rose, but should be more me go with the Hot Pink.

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Obviously this cowl pattern appealed to me. If you are keen to buy a novice knitter the perfect present why not purchase the pattern book, and the correct needles and yarn quantity to make this cowl. They will thank you forever.

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Ahead of the launch I had just one ball to try. Few people experiment with Super Chunky yarns for crochet – but why not? I used a 10mm hook and started my own cowl pattern. I loved it! So fast, so soft and when I purchase my second ball I will have a gorgeous vibrant super soft statement accessory which will take me right into the cold weather.

If you visit the Black Sheep Wools website you can view the patterns available for this season here. Or if you want to look at the colour range they are available here.

Roma is a wonderful addition to Debbie’s yarns and I just need to order those extra balls now.