Knit Picks Simple Stripe Yarn, so much like a favorite of mine, Regia from Germany. I will love this yarn - I know it.
Check out this new book I received from my Knitter's Treat Secret Pal.
How can I express the joy I felt when I opened up an unexpected package. It was here waiting for me when I returned from a trip to NYC last week. What a surprise. You see, it was from my Knitter's Treat Treater, someone with the last name of Donahue from Manassas, VA. I cannot read the signature on the lovely card, so I don't know his/her first name. Nevertheless, this person sure knows how to do it up with a bang.
My package was so wonderful There was a book, Sensational Knitted Socks, by Charlene Schurch. I am a beginner at knitting socks, and it has been slow going for me. This book will really help me so much. I have only knitted two pairs to date. But, I do have two more on the needles. I will really enjoy this book. You can find the book HERE.
The box contained so many things that I love. There was a skein of my favorite yarn, Mountain Colors Hand Painted Yarn in the color, Huckleberry. You talk about JUICY colors. Oh, My! I will greatly enjoy knitting up this yarn.
Then there were THREE skeins of Knit Picks "Simple Stripes." This yarn will be another joy to work with. You can follow the link and read the review in Knitter's Review, of the Knit Pick yarns and this one is covered there. I cannot wait to find just the right project for this yarn - maybe it will become something nice for a Christmas gift to someone on my list this year. It is cheerful colors and should work up so nice. It is so soft, I am thinking of a little sweater for a grand child - or maybe some socks and mittens?
Of course, I cannot forget the other things such as a PASHIMA SHAWL...I took it out and WORE IT immediately. It was a chilly morning, and it was just the right thing to wear on my little excursion to a local yarn shop that morning. So comfortable, light weight, and the color is a deep maroon. I am crazy about it. It will have a place in my heart for years to come and I will wear it proudly.
There were some hand-blown glass beads - the person must know I am a bead worker. You can check out my other blog to see some of my recent projects. I am studying the work of 12th Century fiber artists and doing work in my studio in response to those ideas. I will put these gifted beads into something exquisite in the near future.
There was a lovely Harmony candle, by Crystal Journey Candles. Let's not forget that lovely Dionis Gardens handcream in Cucumber Mint scent - nice! I love creams made with Goat's Milk so I will really enjoy and appreciate this so much.
And, some Susan Bates circular needles - always a welcome gift.
Again - THANK you my secret pal, Donahue.
