If I had to name one yarn that was my all time, forever-favorite yarn, it would have to be Rowan Denim. The only thing I've made and not given away is my 'coat'.
I wear it year round, it's forever-old, but it's still looking pretty darn good. That yarn wears like iron.
I've made children's sweaters and afghans; my daughter has made a bunch of pillows to go with one of those afghans. It was discontinued several years ago, but I understand it recently has been reintroduced, but just in 3 color-ways: Memphis (the color of my coat), Nashville (a dark, dark blue--that I always found came off on my needles and hands, but I loved it in spite of this) and Black (a new color). The lighter denim colors and ivory must not have made the cut.
So you can imagine my delight when I tumbled into a yarn store this past weekend and saw Berroco's Indigo, made from recycled jeans and cotton. It has the same feel of the Rowan denim, is the same weight, and comes in the lighter colors that are missing in the Rowan line.
I wanted to buy it all.
If there had been sweater amounts in all the colors I just might have. (Luckily for the bank account, there was only enough in one color.)
I think I showed great maturity and restraint in not also buying needles so I could cast on immediately.
I had 3 other projects with me.
I'm not THAT mature.
That was impressive restraint, Steph!!! Impressive. LOVE your "coat"... you just can't beat a piece you wear and love year after year! Awesome! blessings ~ tanna
Posted by: tanna | 04/28/2015 at 03:08 PM
Gorgeous yarns!!! Gorgeous coat too!!! xx
Posted by: Amy at love made my home | 04/28/2015 at 03:57 PM
Despite what you think, you are still mature (enough). :)
What a happy find. Excited to see what you knit out of the Berroco. Love your coat!
Posted by: Andi | 04/28/2015 at 06:26 PM
Hahaha, yes nothing like a yarn and knitting addiction to remind us exactly how mature we really are, Steph. I love reading your review about Rowan Denim. I have a bunch of old Debblie Bliss books that call for that yarn specifically and since shrinkage was taken into account in the patterns I was never able to adapt them for other yarns. My sister just recently picked up her own haul of that Indigo and I can totally see why you wanted to bring it all home - lovely! Can't wait to see it on the needles. xo
Posted by: Leigh | 04/28/2015 at 07:04 PM
Hahahaha you make me laugh!! Love that coat, the colors, and that you practiced such great strength and forbearance!!! Have a great week :)
Posted by: Nicole | 04/28/2015 at 07:12 PM
Your coat is superb! The color of your new yarn... So fresh and pearly grey!
Posted by: Alina | 04/29/2015 at 07:31 AM
I told myself that I wasn't going to buy any yarn until I used what I had in my stash, I think you and I talked about this, and now I see your post and that pretty yarn. Stephanie, I think I need to visit the lys! :)
That is a great looking pattern and I can't wait to see it done up, and knowing you that will be this weekend!
Posted by: Tracey | 04/29/2015 at 07:49 AM
You lucky duck- isn't wonderful when you find something wonderful and unexpected? I LOVE your cardi so very pretty- the color is stunning. Enjoy knitting with your new find- can't wait to see what it will be?
Posted by: Camilla | 04/29/2015 at 08:13 AM
What a lovely find! Such restraint, my friend. :)
Posted by: Lisa | 04/29/2015 at 09:43 AM
Well the coat is gorgeous and the sweater in that new yarn is going to look great too. Can't wait to see it knit up! I'm impressed that you didn't buy it all!
Posted by: Jennifer Miller | 04/29/2015 at 09:44 AM
Your coat is fantastic and your new yarn looks divine - you were very restrained, it's very hard to be so sometimes isn't it?
Caz
Posted by: Caz | 04/29/2015 at 12:22 PM
gorgeous gray!!! I love when we unexpectedly come across a similar yarn that has to be bought because it echoes another. So lucky and so glad you found it!!
Posted by: karen | 04/29/2015 at 02:00 PM
I'm excited to see you knit up this yarn and your comparison/review. I was of course, intrigued and had to go snooping about. I looked at it before for another sweater project, but have had issues in the past with cotton and cotton blends for garments. You say this retains shape through the years, eh? (based on your beloved coat) I had to slow my roll and literally make a list of the "other things" I have plans for to knit say ... this year!
Good influence and bad influence;) it's why I love a visit here!
Posted by: ellen | 04/29/2015 at 04:25 PM
Wow, your coat looks terrific! I was just thinking of tracking down some Rowan Denim for a new hat. I love how it fades a little with time just like a good pair of jeans. Love that shade of Indigo and the cardigan in the picture.
Posted by: Tien | 04/29/2015 at 06:38 PM
Oh that yarn is gorgeous. I love the subtle blue shade, very wearable and best of all it's recycled. The pattern looks awesome too. Thanks for always making me giggle when I come over here.
Happy knitting and yarn stashing.
debx
Posted by: Debby | 04/29/2015 at 10:53 PM
What is the name of that pattern?? Gorgeous!
Posted by: Susan M | 04/30/2015 at 11:08 AM
Oh, but your "coat" is wonderful, Steph... love that denim color too! I had a cardigan-coat once (not knit by me, sadly--that was pre-knitting days) and would love one again. But BEAUTIFUL new years... I can see it finished! The Berocco yarns are so nice to work with. And you know, we just can't be mature all the time, can we? ;o) Happy Days ((HUG))
Posted by: Tracy | 05/01/2015 at 05:19 AM
I love your coat Steph!
As well as your new yarn. What a happy find!
Posted by: DKnits | 05/02/2015 at 09:02 AM
I can understand why you would love that yarn so much, such a pity it wasn't reintroduced in all the original colours. I do hope the new yarn will be a worthy substitute, it looks wonderful.
Posted by: Tahnee | 05/03/2015 at 11:09 AM
I was never a big Denim fan, but I'm swatching for a project with Indigo and love it. Great sweater, BTW.
Posted by: marylou | 05/04/2015 at 01:03 PM