Virtual Vacation
I got to visit West Virginia, courtesy of Heather C, for the Knitter’s Virtual Vacation Swap!
The first thing I saw when I opened the box was this cute pink mesh tote. more »
Vogue Knitting, Spring/Summer 2006
I’ve only seen a couple posts in the knitblogging world about the Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer issue. Personally, I came away with a “these things are too young for me” vibe (and that, in turn, made me feel old! :/ ). Mind you, I don’t mean that in a negative way. My personal style leans towards contemporary, clean lines or tailoring, with minimal details. That said, I’m also a girly-girl, but any femininity in myself will lean towards colors (eg: pink) rather than ruffles and lace.
Now that I have this blog active, I’ll maintain a category to post projects or patterns that I find interesting or definitely want to make. That way I’ll have an easy reference for when I go project spelunking in the future. : )
A difficult decision? Not really…
I knew the Rockin’ Sock Club mailings had gone out last Friday from Blue Moon, and if the timing was right, there should be something special in my mailbox today. Yeaaa! I knew right away when I saw the Priority Mail envelope that it had arrived.
Another surprise, a new Vogue Knitting, was also in the mail. I was a little bit torn between the two knitting items while carrying the mail inside and sorting. Which I should open and enjoy first? This inner discussion did not last long at all; the RSC envelope begged my immediate attention.
Voila! View the fullsize to read details about what was included in the package. (I apologize for the so-so photograph… it was 5:30 PM and the sun had already gone down, so I opened the curtains to take advantage of the little light left.) I’m keeping everything piled up neatly here by my computer. That way, I can pet the yarn while it waits patiently for me to allot time to wind and start my socks later this week. I’ve seen other people are casting on already, lucky folks!
By the way, I’m a STR newbie… I haven’t had the opportunity to see, touch, or use this yarn, until now! So far so good… see–colorful goodness, touch–wonderful. : )
