Help me, knitting, you're my only hope

[onlysmallwings]

Well, maybe not my only hope, but you're my first and best shot.

A friend of mine went to Dublin for work recently and brought home a present of ~250 yards (3 50g balls) of yarn for me! :D It's Studio Donegal Aran Tweed in the Olive colorway.

I have no idea what to make of this. I've never actually made something for myself. And I have two scarves on needles at the moment that are presents. (Only one has a deadline. The other is for a very patient friend.)

I was considering fingerless gloves, but the yarn is wool. I'm not sure how itchy that's going to be. So, suggestions?

Comments

[inoru_no_hoshi]

In my experience, the itchiness of the wool really depends on what type of wool it is. For instance, merino and cashmere wools are both gloriously soft and warm, probably because they tend towards longer, finer fibers than most sheep. Things that are just labeled as "wool" tend to be from coarser-haired wools, which are more likely to be itchy. But, there is some leeway! *g* (Helpful, I know. :P)

I second the knit-a-swatch-and-see approach, although if it's coarse to, say, just petting or skooshing slightly, I wouldn't want gloves made out of it. *shrug*

You seem to have plenty of links to be getting on with, so I'll just wander off instead of going to frolic on Ravelry... :D