Can you hear that noise?
That shrill, slightly irritating noise?
That’s me, whistling. Because I’m a bit over-excited today.
The yarny bit of my prize from the Deramores Blog Awards has arrived.
I’ll show you in a minute, but first I want to feign a serious expression and show you a bit more of what I’ve been working on. Look! New project further progress, despite rampant over-exuberance:-
And as of this morning, it has yarn! (Because my yarny prize from Deramores arrived at the same time as a paid-for order from them, too. Happy days.)
I can’t wait to whip out the new, from my Deramores prize below needles and start knitting. More on what this project is, and on the thinking behind its design, very soon…. I promise it’ll be worth the wait.
You want to see some yarn porn, though, don’t you? Face it, you didn’t come on here today to watch me doodling curlicues on graph paper. OK, I’ll show you.
First, there was an exceptionally large box, delivered when I was embarrassingly clad merely in pyjamas. (Fetching purple pyjamas, but nightwear nonetheless.)
And once opened, there was a rather sweet compliment slip. I’m a sucker for a kind word or two.
Want to see what was inside? £500 of knitting gear, that’s what. And there’s plenty more prize to come, in various forms. Thank you, Deramores. 🙂 (I’ve posted nice stuff about Deramores on here ages ago, long before they gave me a prize – I genuinely think they’re fabulous. And being a cynical old sod, I don’t say that about many corporate outfits.)
Unfortunately at this point, the toddler twinnage seemed to be under the impression that I should actually parent them, so all exploration of fibrous heaven was postponed. But later, I returned. And I saw this: 🙂 🙂 🙂
As I said, I’m happy. I’m grateful. And I’m whistling. Badly.
But although it was all beautifully packed when it arrived, getting it back into the box proved slightly more tricky. Oh well, I’ll just have to start knitting/crocheting it:-
OMG, what a score!
Yes, I’m feeling very fortunate and grateful.
What a fab stash ….. You’ll have to work out how to store it all … But knowing how fast you knit it will all be used up in a month!
Agh! Don’t mention storage! So clearly I shall just have to take a month off work and knit it all. 🙂
Inspiring! – both the yarn shop and your design-in-progress.
Thank you, especially regarding the design-in-progress.
Fantastic! Also cannot wait to see what you have planned x
It might take a while to knit this one….
That is truly awesome and I can’t put into words how jealous I am! Have lots of fun!
Thank you! It was possibly the most exciting parcel delivery ever.
Though now it means you have a stash …
I know! Damn!!
Yikes!!! What a great prize. Now you just have to figure out what to make. Ha! Have fun!
Yes, it is an amazing prize. Figuring out what to make will be the easy bit – knowing where to find the time and which project to start with will be much harder. Oh well. 🙂
Amazing! That is a very generous prize and I’m sure you’ll make beautiful things with it!
It is a ridiculously generous prize. …But I’m not going to say no to that.
WOW! Not at ALL envious!!!
Ha ha. And I’m not at ALL over-excited like a little kid….
I would fall over in glee if this hit my house ……. wondrous!
Wondrous… and slightly ridiculous. Probably the best parcel delivery I have ever received. Wishing similar on you..
🙂
Wow! What a pile! As a non-stashing crafter, I wish you great inspiration for ways to use up such a multitude of yarn-y goodness.
Well the ridiculous thing is, I’m a non-stasher too! But it looks as though stashness has been forced upon me. It’ll be fun. (Nice to meet another non-stasher, by the way.)
Just WOW and WOW again and WOW again and more WOWs…….both for the prize of yours and the pattern you’re designing ! Simply beautiful!!!
Thank you, on both counts! 🙂
I’m drooling on my keyboard. Can we be neighbors? I promise not to break in at night and steal yarn. OK, that’s a lie.
Yup, that sounds great (apart from the burglary bit!) It’d be wonderful to have another knitter next door. 🙂
OMG Now that is a fabulous prize! Excuse me while I wipe the drool from my chin.
It is an amazing prize. Am feeling very very fortunate (and drooly.)
Wow! That’s a lot of stuff. Good for you. 🙂 Also I wish I knew how to knit too. But I will learn that in time.
~Megan
Yes! Learn to knit! It is a little addictive, though…
Haha. So is crochet for me. 🙂 Also..I was wondering if you could make a post about working with temperamental yarn? Do you have any experience working with those?
Wow! What a super prize. Enjoy squeezing the yarn while you decide what to make – and don’t forget to wipe up the dribble! Sooo envious, enjoy!
Too…jealous….to..type….!
Too… overexcited… to… reply… 😉 (Trust me, the brilliance of this prize has not escaped my notice.)
Wow, what a fabulous prize! Have fun playing with it all 🙂
Thank you! I most definitely will.
What a fantastic prize! I’m almost envious 🙂 But what really boggles my mind is the beginning part of this post – you know how to make patterns! And next I suppose you are going to prove you know how to make it up in yarn – this is absolutely beyond my ken!!
Bowing down before greatness!
Smiling as I read this. You are so so so over-estimating me! Especially with the amazing, elegant artwork that you produce. But thank you for being kind, anyway.
So envious, what a fabulous prize, I am speechless…………….what will it all become?
Not sure yet. Maybe partly some yarnbombing for your brilliant project at your GP surgery? When’s the deadline for contributions?
Congratulations…again! I am so happy and excited with you! Can’t wait to see what all comes from this wonderful box of yarn and goodies!
Thank you! 🙂 🙂 🙂
Masses of congratulations…and how funny it doesn’t fit back in. Good job I never won, husband would have had a fit! It’s lovely to know you won.
So jealous!
It is a ridiculously crazy prize.
And I thought my stash was getting big… Wow, what a prize! Damn! I can’t wait to see al your creations with it now 🙂
Thank you. I’d better get knitting, then……..
😉
An award and a big box of fun…congratulations! Also, I still love your graph paper doodles of curlicues.
Good lord! That should keep you out of mischief for a week or two! Where’s the sock yarn then??
Oooh, congratulations! That would be a very difficult delivery to top. Ever. I’m whistling too, in appreciation (also in tune; it’s one of the few things I really can do well) and thinking how much I’m looking forward to seeing what you’ll do with that wondrousness. Happy yarning!
Luscious! I’d have to be resuscitated after such a score!
Wow! Congrats! Much deserved prize! Willing to see what you make out of them!
Regards,
Sindhu
Tantu
The Arts & Me
Fabulous!
wOw!!! Nice pkg! 🙂 ❤ <3