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April 11, 2007
Yarn diet, schmarn diet!
It doesn't count if I don't buy it, right?
I swear, I had no clue this was coming - it just showed up on my doorstep yesterday. It's a late b-day present from my friend June. We've been friends since around second grade - my first memory of her is when she threw up in the school lunch line (turned out she had appendicitis).
Anyway, life goes on, as it tends to do, and we don't see each other too often anymore, since she lives in Oregon and her parents moved away from our hometown. But she was visiting Missouri not too long ago, so we met for breakfast... and that's when I spotted her handknit sweater... and handwarmers... and socks. Oh my goodness, she's as bad as me! (actually worse - she's a spinner, too!)
So, long story long.... here's my birthday present from a fellow knitter - isn't it awesome? That purple yarn in the middle she spun herself. It's so pretty and soft (merino superwash), I'm trying to figure out the perfect project for it. I'm guessing it's about DK-worsted weight, and it feels about as heavy as a skein of Cascade 220, so probably whatever you could make with one skein of that would work. Any ideas?
Thanks again, June!
Posted by zarah at April 11, 2007 6:11 AM
Comments
What a nice friend! (and pretty Fleece Artist, too!)
Posted by: Tammy at April 11, 2007 9:22 AM
That is one fantastic gift!
Posted by: Jennifer at April 11, 2007 9:32 AM
Of course it does not count!!
Posted by: lomester at April 11, 2007 9:34 AM
Hi Sarah!
Well, as flattering as that first memory of me is, I can say conclusively that I've known you since kindergarten. My first memory of you is that you gave me an Apple sticker in the hallway.
Anyway, hope you enjoy the yarn!
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at April 11, 2007 10:19 AM
What a fun parcel to have received! And it in no way shape of form counts...your diet remains in force!
Posted by: Heather at April 11, 2007 5:46 PM
Sarah
Funny story from June about the Apple sticker - you were "toting my logo" around at a young age, weren't you?
Really nice gift from June! I knew you were two peas in a pod at an early age!!
Love
Mom
Posted by: Mom at April 11, 2007 8:46 PM
Wow! What a neat story and thoughtful gift!! I'm sure that whatever you choose to make, the memory of your friendship will make it even more special:~D
Posted by: Lana at April 14, 2007 1:10 PM
Whoooooooo... pretttty yarrrrrn!
Posted by: jessica~ at April 18, 2007 2:32 PM
I'd say that it does count and so therefore you have to give it to me.... but then with me being on a yarn diet as well I'd have to give it away, too. So I suppose that I'll let you keep the yarn this time!
Posted by: Brianne at April 18, 2007 7:29 PM
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