Tuesday, January 27, 2009

What's better than yarn in the mail?

FREE yarn in the mail, of course!! Last month I entered a little contest over that the KnitPicks blog. It was really quite easy. All I had to do was leave a comment telling them which of three patterns from the Winter Knitty I'd be most interested in knitting. I left my comment and forgot about it - until I received an e-mail informing me that I won!!

Last week, a free sweaters worth of Swish Superwash arrived in my mailbox. As per Heide's request for more pictures of K.C., she helped show off some of the new yarn.  (We didn't open the sealed bag of 10 that I also received.)


This is destined to become Amused by Jordana Paige.

"What are these things?"
"Ooooh, this stuff is soft."
"Please, paparazzi, no more photos today."
"Modeling is very hard work."

So yes, my stash is now even larger. But this addition comes along guilt free! Thanks, Knit Picks!!

24 comments:

Marissa said...

Mmmm, pretty color. You know I'm a sucker for orange-y colors. Your model is a natural!

At Home Mommy Knits said...

Congrats on your yarn win....so fun!

knitseashore said...

Ohhhh...K.C.'s first introduction to yarn! How sweet is that?! We definitely want more and more photos of her.

Congratulations on your yarn win!

Estella said...

Lucky you! Amused is a great pattern...one I've been thinking of making.

kathy b said...

OH Little KC! She is sooooooo cute.

Wow. Great to KNOW someone who won the Knitpicks yarn. SOOOo happy for you! Yippee what a great month you are having!

Lisa said...

Free yarn in the mail? Is this Heaven?

Sonya said...

Very pretty color! KC seems to be intrigued. Is she a yarn biter?

Jessica said...

Congrats! Lovely color!

Qutecowgirl said...

awe!!! so cute!!! and Yeah for free yarn!! and a pretty color! did you get to pick the color?

sheep#100 said...

Guilt free yarn is good!

Kyle William said...

they couldn't have gifted the prize to a better person! congrats on winning and getting guilt free yarn! :)

Ya-Ya said...

How cool! You are such a lucky girl. Nice little pick me up with this winter blah we are having. Yes, that bag was the one I had when I saw you. I really love it and now need to start a new one in a different color......

jessica said...

Free yarn, how cool! yea! KC is ADORABLE!!!

I'm glad you stopped by and left a comment. Since getting our computer back i have gotten "lost" on-line. i don't know how or where to go next! you reminded me that bloglines would be a good place to start! I've missed so much but can't wait to catch up!

Beverly said...

fate has smiled on you for both the yarn and the model! most sincere congrats on the winning of the contest! my house looks like a yarn barn, but there is always room for one more skein and if it came free of charge--well, how you gonna beat that with six sticks and a cane?

Heide said...

Oooh, Cute kitty pictures! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I've never seen that pattern before, but now I want to make one too. Congratulations on winning the fabulous stash enhancement.

bmom said...

Well....having such a beautiful model might be better! She does looks exhausted from all the exertion.

Congrats on winning that yarn -- this has been a great month for you!!

Anonymous said...

oooooooh I love free yarn in the mail!!

I have some coming too :)

love the colour too!

btw..you have been tagged on my blog

Zonda said...

Coolness! What a great surprise when you got the box I bet ;) Aww..KC looks like he's settling ing just fine :)

Jennifer said...

Ooh! Free yarn. What could be better?

Danielle said...

Winning a sweater's worth of yarn? That's AWESOME! :)

Ariel said...

It turns out that there is something better than free yarn in the mail. Free ORANGE yarn, adorably modeled by a new kitty. Awesome!

christine karr said...

Both Bella and little Leo want to come give KC a little hug and kiss...........she is so cute!

Unknown said...

Ohhh, pretty yarn! Have fun knitting with it!

I'm awarding you the Kreativ Blogger Award. Check out my blog to find out more: http://lastbraincell.blogspot.com/

Morgan the Pirate Gato said...

Love your modeling pictures! My brother Lakoda is also from CT Humane - I am furry happy to meet you!

Your Mom does beautiful knitting too!

Purrs

Morgan

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