My SP10 strikes again
First, she sent me (and Sylvia) a beautiful birthday card by snail-mail. And then today I received another terrific package from her.
Until now, I've been using plastic rings and bits of leftover yarn tied into circles to mark the beginning of a round. But now my knitting is going to be even more glamorous, with these beautiful stitch markers. (This means, of course, that I need to start a big lace project some time soon. These markers just scream to be used for something elegant like lace!) She also sent a candle and a lotion stick--no dripping! no mess!--designed just for knitters. What a great thing to stow in my knitting bag!
My SP10 also included a skein of recycled silk yarn--something I have been dying to try ever since I first heard of it. According to Katie, who used to work in a yarn shop, this stuff isn't ideal for garments because of its drape. But I bet it would be just perfect for a dressy scarf or perhaps (as Katie suggested) as trim or edging on a garment. Anyone else have any other ideas?
And what's that right next to the yarn? Why it's chocolate, of course--with raspberries and rose hips. (And I can't believe it made it to this photo shoot without getting eaten by any of the chocoholics here...) And look: it's in its very own little candy-bar holster, which I'm guessing was made by my SP10. (Am I right?) Too cute!
The box also contained a fabulous circular-needle holder, which I have sorely needed. I've been keeping my circulars in a gallon-sized ziploc bag, which is functional but not very pretty (and a bit of a pain to root around in when I'm looking for something in particular). So now all of my needles--straights, double-pointed, and circular--have proper homes. Hooray!
Last but not least, there were some goodies that I'll be sharing with Sylvia: Play-Doh and Silly Putty. We'll be having lots of fun with that stuff, I'm sure.
Thanks so much, SP10! This package really made my day!
Until now, I've been using plastic rings and bits of leftover yarn tied into circles to mark the beginning of a round. But now my knitting is going to be even more glamorous, with these beautiful stitch markers. (This means, of course, that I need to start a big lace project some time soon. These markers just scream to be used for something elegant like lace!) She also sent a candle and a lotion stick--no dripping! no mess!--designed just for knitters. What a great thing to stow in my knitting bag!
My SP10 also included a skein of recycled silk yarn--something I have been dying to try ever since I first heard of it. According to Katie, who used to work in a yarn shop, this stuff isn't ideal for garments because of its drape. But I bet it would be just perfect for a dressy scarf or perhaps (as Katie suggested) as trim or edging on a garment. Anyone else have any other ideas?
And what's that right next to the yarn? Why it's chocolate, of course--with raspberries and rose hips. (And I can't believe it made it to this photo shoot without getting eaten by any of the chocoholics here...) And look: it's in its very own little candy-bar holster, which I'm guessing was made by my SP10. (Am I right?) Too cute!
The box also contained a fabulous circular-needle holder, which I have sorely needed. I've been keeping my circulars in a gallon-sized ziploc bag, which is functional but not very pretty (and a bit of a pain to root around in when I'm looking for something in particular). So now all of my needles--straights, double-pointed, and circular--have proper homes. Hooray!
Last but not least, there were some goodies that I'll be sharing with Sylvia: Play-Doh and Silly Putty. We'll be having lots of fun with that stuff, I'm sure.
Thanks so much, SP10! This package really made my day!
4 Comments:
Cool stuff. I love the play-doh.
Lovely package!
Glad you loved everything!
The stitch markers were made by me, I'm glad you think they rock. :) The lotion stick was made by an acquaintance of of mine and it's great stuff.
Yes, I made the little candy bar holder -- though actually it was intended for a bar of soap so you have a built in washcloth, but the chocolate bar needed a hiding place; there was a second chocolate bar...but I ate it before it made it into the box..it was chocolate lime and it was delicious...
At the shop we have a poncho made with the recycled silk that is just gorgeous. I'll get a photo of it to you along with some instructions.
The Play-Doh and Silly Putty was just a bit of silliness for the package -- I mean who *doesn't* love making imprints of the Sunday comics with Silly Putty?
What great gifts! I think your SP10 rocks. BTW, how do you get your Blogger to neatly put three photos and text in one post? My multi-photo posts look like crap.
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