Yarn is surprisingly soft. It is also very thick/thin. It seems to be a good choice for this pattern.

2/9/15 3rd ball done total length ~71” unblocked.

2/6/15 2nd ball done 45”

1/20/15
First ball done. 23.5 by 9 in unblocked

1/11/15
CO 32, for 1 extra block, want it wider then designed.