Yarn Aboard! A photo essay.

I went to get the mail today.

Oooh!

Exotic package! It’s from Iris in the UK!

I didn’t waste any time with the paper ripping.

Henry the Explorer!

Quick! What’s inside?!

yarny bounty!

OhohOH! Opal! I can’t tell you the colorway definitively because the label is in German, but it might be “Hagebutte Partie 17.” You really don’t need the name, look for the skein in sunset colors and you’ll be good to go! The divine purple (called “Sloe”) is from Curious Yarns and comes with a smaller skein in a complementary color for making exciting heels and toes. Both of these yarns have been on my “Gotta Try That” list for a while so I am absolutely thrilled to have them! But wait, there’s more! Iris has also included two of the sweetest little drawstring sock bags – I can loop it on my wrist and knit and walk at the same time, a couple of sock patterns (one is vintage!) and a little book of Yorkshire Teatime Recipes. I LOVE the recipe book, it is full of scones and cakes that have names out of books. If I can get ahold of black treacle* I am SO making the Startforth Gingerbread. I almost forgot (out of sight out of mind), Iris also included some “Clotted Cream Fudge” which is/was really delicious and survived the trip across the ocean quite well.

I gathered up my things and took them inside to hide them from the cats.

grinning Emily

Thank you so much, Iris! I hope that the box I send along makes the next person half as happy as you have made me!

Now, you might notice that in the above picture, my eyes have some serious dark circles. I have been insanely tired lately. The lie on the couch and cry when you have to get up to fix dinner kind of tired. Which is why I haven’t been posting all that much lately (that and the computer has been making me feel a little seasick). I have done a tiny bit of knitting, though. Remember when I made the matching socks for M and myself? I had just enough yarn left over to make another matching pair.

a family of socks

It’s a Family of Socks!

*They have it at Amazon if you can believe it!

41 thoughts on “Yarn Aboard! A photo essay.”

  2. The Darling Sister

    *News of the Day* Soon to be found on yarnmiracle.com: a sharp upswing in the amount of little bitty knitting projects. i.e. little bitty sweaters, little bitty socks, little bitty hats, little bitty blankets… who can see where I’m going with this? I’m going to be a Darling Aunt!

  5. Beck in Fl

    You do look immensely happy despite the circles my friend. The package rocks most definately! And your socks are great too. And you know you have started some wicked rumors now with those wee little socks! LOL!

  6. Gracie

    I’m sorry you haven’t been feeling well lately. Let me know if you need anything.

    The package looks divine!

  25. Tonni

    What a darling little sock – hopefully for a darling little emily 🙂 or, a little M 🙂

    Congratulations! Now, us Alabama bloggers need to get busy to help you with the itty bitty knitty items 🙂 And if you decide to find out what it is, be sure and let us know.

    Rest all you can NOW, because this will be the last few months of good rest for the next 20 or so years!

  27. katie

    Oh my gosh! I had to read the comments twice before I realized what was going on here. I am usually brighter than this. And I am SO relieved, because I was worrying about your iron levels (like anemia or something)! Hee. Bet you’re on top of that particular mineral at this point. Congratulations, and how wonderful to become a family of three.

  28. Paula

    Oh, everything looks so nice and/or yummy! I vet you could use good ol’ sorghum syrup or molasses instead of the black treacle. 🙂 Congrats on the package and other news!

  30. Rachel

    I read your post and was all like, “Ha ha, I bet she totally doesn’t realize how much she made it sound like she’s knocked up!” and then I read the comments and realized I’m an idiot.

    Mountains of congratulations! Feel better soon so you can get going on some more tiny knitting!

  31. elizabeth

    I’m with Rachel, sometimes you have to beat me over the head to make it click! Congratulations! I hope you start feeling better SOON! (I noticed you hadn’t mentioned the fudge and was going to ask you to fess up – then you did!)

  32. KT

    Oh Sweetie!! I am so THRILLED for you both. Great Gran must be beside herself. This could be the perfect time to transform the Epic Counter Pane into the Epic Blankie. Really, tears in my eyes and wish you all the love and a humongous hug.

    xoxoxo

    ps: Guess this means no to Sheep & Wool next year.

  33. Beth

    Congratulations! I am so excited for you! (And I felt like crying when I had to get up off the couch to make dinner a few months ago, too. I think I probably did a couple of times.) When are you due?

    I don’t know about the “black” part, but treacle is just molasses; I’m sure it would substitute just fine.

  34. danielle

    Congratulations! Your announcement was very emily. I am ready to commence the drooling over lots of miniature knitting and craft projects (and eventually a baby).

  35. Lene

    I knew it!!

    Tired, nauseated, swimming computer screen – CONGRATS! That is so great!

    I recently became an aunt (well – he is 9 months now), and I dont think his parents would miss that little bundle of horror for anything in the world 🙂

  39. Sydney

    LOL! My brain is obviously slow today. It took me a while to realize what it all meant. Congratulations! And you may be tired but you look absolutely thrilled with your package from Iris. 🙂

  40. kt

    Ooooh, I KNEW it! I KNEW you were knitting internally as well as externally!

    Mazel Tov, dollink, and get as much rest as you can. We’ll cast on for itsy-bitsy things soon, and we’re glad to see you posting!

    (Perhaps that posting business could rub off on another KT?????)

  44. Carole

    So I was over at Becky’s and she said to come and congratulate you. I thought, oh, Emily must have posted again, because I didn’t know you were expecting. D’oh. I guess I missed the clue! I’m thrilled for you and M!

  45. Teyani

    Woo hoo ! Definately by about week 10 you’ll be sailing along. Congratulations Emily! You have such amazing joy coming your way – it is totally worth ‘this part’ of the process.
    your gift from Germany looks like such fun – and I just love the bitsy little socks. I bet that your Great Gran is already knitting booties and baby hats 🙂

  46. Mina

    That’s so exciting, Emily! Your post was so subtle, I had to re-read it about ten times. All the best to you, M, and the peanut!

  49. erin

    Oh Emily, congratulations! I wasn’t sure until I read Darling sister’s comment. I’m so happy for you. Take good care and have plenty of rest.

  51. Ruth

    Congratulations! awesome news, I also had to read darling sister’s announcement to be sure! I’m a bit thick sometimes.

  53. joan debolt

    Now I think all of us who read with such joy the good news should be given a bit more information. We just might want to get some knitting going for this wee one. Such fun I love to knit little things and always am looking for an excuse. A cyberspace / blog shower how cool that will be. Any one interested?

    joan

  54. Laura

    OH YAY!!! Girl, I need more confirmation than this. I’ve bit this fishing line before with you and I was wrong!!!!! hehe If you’re really expecting, Congratulations!! When can we find out if it’s a girl or boy? Please don’t make us wait! I’m sure your family is overjoyed.

    And if you’re not really expecting, I’m not the only one thinking it this time. 🙂

  55. carola

    Congratulations! I was just wondering about a baby (well…) kitten to read only in the next post about a future family member who will be able to wear socks! You must be so thrilled! I wish you all the best – and a little more sleep.
    I almost forgot: great Yarn Aboard parcel. I love how British it is. I have eyed the Curious sock yarn also. It looks gorgeous and I am sure you deserve such a treat!

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