My nose is completely stuffed. Ugh. Last night was horrible! I couldn't sleep. I spent the night out on the couch because I didn't want to wake up John and have him all miserable because of me. What a night. Suffice it to say, at around 3:15am EST I almost decided to turn on the light and start knitting. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the energy so I just laid there until around 6:00am EST and then promptly fell into a deep sleep.
A little bit ago . . . I heard a knock on my door and . . the mailman dropped off a package for me. I was totally surprised at what was in the box . .
It looked like the Easter Bunny had arrived!! It was my prize for winning the short essay contest with my Knitters of Avalon KAL!! I am so humbled by the generosity . . I have never won a prize like this before.
Included is:
Chocolate bun bun
Bunny mug with candies
Handmade bar of Mint Julep soap from Cottage Garden Therapies
Set of US2 dpns
One beautiful hank of hand dyed 100% cotton yarn
Again, I am not worthy! Thank you to the group and to Brooke for giving me such pretty gifts. These gifties have definitely made my day much happier. :)
Today I've chosen my first pair of STR colorways for the Chevron Scarf from Joelle Hoverson's book -- Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. I have Fairgrounds on the side . . . awaiting the arrival of Covelite to go with it. I had originally ordered Watermelon Tourmaline to go with the Fairgrounds, but after winding them both up and putting the two together . . . I don't like the combination. I've decided to go with bright/dark combo to get some contrast and maybe achieve some interesting visual texture. I think the juxtaposition of the two distinctly different colorways will play off each other rather nicely.
Here's the first combo . . . STR in Lemongrass and Foofaraw, both heavyweight:
I'm off to continue on the little purses for my KAL. Have a great day everyone!!!
Comments (6)
You lucky devil you! Love the swag you got in the prize! Sorry you are under the weather...I was actually home with a migraine on Thursday...we could have commiserated. I'll have to check out the Covelite now.
Posted by Phoebe | March 31, 2007 11:38 AM
Posted on March 31, 2007 11:38
Can't wait to see how your Chevron scarf knits up!
Posted by knittingphilistine | March 31, 2007 10:32 AM
Posted on March 31, 2007 10:32
Congratulations on your gift box! Ain't the knitting community awesome?! I'm still gazing at the gift box I got on Monday.
Have you ordered Covelite yet? I happened to order some last Saturday (after getting home from B&N). It came on Wednesday. So if you haven't ordered it and want to take a look at mine to see if you like it let me know! I think it's a really pretty color.
Have a good weekend! Hope you're feeling better (cold or lovely FL spring allergies?).
Posted by Christine | March 30, 2007 12:53 PM
Posted on March 30, 2007 12:53
Awww...I hope you're feeling better :) Glad your "basket" of goodies made your day a little brighter- I was trying to make it look like an Easter basket, disguised as a cardboard box lol!!did it fool you? ;P
xo
Posted by Brooke | March 29, 2007 9:46 PM
Posted on March 29, 2007 21:46
I have been reading--and enjoying--all your entries. I am VERY proud of how you have caught on to the knitting, as I am proud of all you have ever done. Congratulations on your win !
Love,
Mom
Posted by Mom | March 29, 2007 3:54 PM
Posted on March 29, 2007 15:54
Congratulations, that gifty box is very cute!
Posted by Sabrina | March 29, 2007 3:47 PM
Posted on March 29, 2007 15:47