Yusuf Neto

To add to that - Seconding worsted and I’d pick a smooth, multi-plied yarn with little to no halo - superwash merino or an anti-pilling acrylic blend are usually soft on sensitive skin and easy to wash. For a warmer, neater scarf, go down one needle size from the ball band and aim for a dense-but-supple swatch; avoid heavy cotton, which can stretch. Solid or heathered shades will show off broken rib or seed stitch better than busy variegates, and you’ll want about 400–500 yards for an adult length.

Whether it is worth it comes down to your weather and how you treat your gear. In a wet or coastal area that model pays for itself because paint and cheap fasteners fail fast near salt and humidity. In a dry climate a decent metal reel can last a while, but you have already seen how plastic and carts go once the UV and load do their thing and that model takes that worry off the table. Mounting to brick is a one afternoon job. Check that your chosen bricks are solid and not spalling, predrill with a masonry bit, then use either wedge anchors or concrete screws with washers. Keep the hose path straight for the first few feet and add a short leader hose to reduce stress on the spigot. Shut off and drain in winter and it should run for years. No rust yet.