I hate being sick. Earlier this week I came down with something pretty awful. At the start I was convinced that it was the flu, but now I think it is just a bad cold since I am slowly getting over it. Anyways it had put me in a total funk. I hadn’t even thought about knitting or yarn for days, which is very rare around these parts. Then something wonderful arrived in the mail and I totally forgot about being sick, at least for a little while…
A package arrived from Hello Yarn! I barely could believe it when I saw it! Alice had told me that a package would be arriving for my birthday, but this is not what I expected at all. I immediately tore into it, and it was the Fiddlehead Mitten Kit that I’ve been obsessing over since I first saw Adrian’s last December! I had tried so hard to score one when she added them to her shop a week ago, but like almost everyone else, I wasn’t lucky or quick enough. Alice is definitely a miracle worker; she even knew which colorway I wanted the most (although I admit I would have loved any of them)!
I am really impressed with how well put together these kits are. They’re packaged beautifully and she includes so many little details that just make it all the more special. There was even a cute little Hello Yarn pin! You can really tell that she puts a ton of effort into the work she does, which really goes without saying.
I really had to restrain myself from ripping this package apart to get at the yarn! I don’t know how to describe it other than it is soooo pretty! The yarn for the outer part of the mitten is a mohair/wool blend; the lining is 100% alpaca. Both are soft, yummy, and of course hand-dyed to perfection! I can’t wait to start knitting these mittens up, although I have to admit that I am a little nervous that I won’t do the yarn or pattern justice. I’ll just have to get over my fears because I really can’t wait to get started on them.
Ahhh… The healing power of presents!
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Hope you're now mended and happily mitten knitting away!
P.S. Those colors are gorgeous.
Great present! Your sister is awesome :)
I hope you are on the mend. This lovely package should certainly help!
Lucky you! Get well soon!
That looks fantastic! I'm sure they'll be a treat to knit.
Fantastic! Clearly, Alice is a superior kind of sister.
Those make me want to move north and shovel snow again.
Oh presents! And pretty colours too!
I wish I had a sister to buy me lovely things for my birthday! Those colours are awesome and I can't wait to see your finished mittens. Hope you feel better soon!
Lucky you!!!! I couldn't score one that day it was on sale.
Good lord, that stuff is gorgeous! Happy birthday!
Wow, great gift! Hope you feel better soon. Those kits went fast too! Lucky you! :)
Oh Alice is a real sweetie-pie! Getting a beautiful box of yarn in the mail is the perfect thing when you are sick. Hope you are feeling better!
Oh it is SO gorgeous! I know that you will do this yarn justice too -- I love the Fiddlehead mittens!
Oh you are such a lucky ducky. Have fun!
Oh my gosh congrats! I cast mu green kit on last night, and I am having a blast already. The cast on is beautiful! Have fun and keep us up to date.
You are a lucky one--those have been impossible to come by!! Have fun with that project...
How beautiful! Now you're making me want one and have you seen my stash? Yeeps!
Keep feeling better!
Oh no, now I must have something from Hello Yarn, because these pictures are gorgeous! And good luck getting better!
Lucky you!! =D Enjoy!
What a lucky girl you are. Those colors are perfect. And what a delightful presentation... dig in! :-)
Oh, what an awesome gift.
I'm glad you're on the road towards wellness again... those mittens can only help!
Oh my! That's what friends are for, yes? The yarns are all gorgeous and I can't wait to see how yours look all knit up. Glad you're starting to feel better!
Ooh, that is a lovely present. I can see why you want to tear right into it.
You are so lucky. that kit was so hard to get. (still is!)
Wow, so pretty!
*gasp* gorgeous! Can't wait to see it all finished up!
Love the colours. Can't wait to see them finished. I tired to order them last week as well no luck.
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