Leif Ericsson proved to be more than an intrepid explorer, but also the captain of a magical flying ship. He has made landfall here in Oklahoma from New York and while we do have the distinction of having the most man-made lakes of any state in the country and over 2000 miles of shoreline, it's unlikely that he found a direct route.
His perseverance is appreciated however, because he arrived with lovely goods. Lynne entrusted him with two 100 gram skeins of Gems Merino Opal in what I believe is the Cherry Red colorway. I have been coveting some of this yarn for a while now, and this is definitely one of my favorite colors. It will look fabulous knit up in the included pattern: Celtic Braid Socks by Cabin Fever!
The precious cargo also included a pair of cabled hand knit footies in what looks to me like a heathered purple yarn similar to Cascade 220. Super comfy, I couldn't help but slip them on during a little spinning session last night and thank God for the cooler weather that arrived this weekend, because I didn't want to take them off!
Oo-la-la!
Wonderful work Lynne! Thank you for the great box of treats, and Amanda, thank you for organizing, once again, another fun swap in Yarn Aboard II! Mr. Ericsson is loaded down again and should be making landfall at his next port o'call soon. Y'all keep an eye out!!
Comments (12)
What wonderful goodies!
Posted by margene | September 6, 2006 2:13 PM
Posted on September 6, 2006 14:13
The footies are darling!
Posted by Mia | September 6, 2006 2:39 PM
Posted on September 6, 2006 14:39
Such great stuff! I can't wait until I receive my Yarn Aboard box!
Posted by Carole | September 6, 2006 2:50 PM
Posted on September 6, 2006 14:50
Oh, Leah! I am so glad you loved your goodies! I bought the Gem's when I went on vacation in July, with just you in mind...and it's true, the footies, from the One Skein book, are from Cascade 220. I forgot to take a picture of the letter to send to Amanda...if you think of it, would you be able to? Thanks! Have a great rest of the week!
Posted by Lynne | September 6, 2006 4:49 PM
Posted on September 6, 2006 16:49
Very nice cargo, he's got!!
Posted by --Deb | September 6, 2006 7:36 PM
Posted on September 6, 2006 19:36
What great goodies! I love that red Opal -- gorg!
Posted by Kathy | September 6, 2006 8:26 PM
Posted on September 6, 2006 20:26
Great catch there leah! Those boxes are just amazing. They carry some of the most precious cargo!
Posted by Beck in Fl | September 7, 2006 5:52 AM
Posted on September 7, 2006 05:52
What a great package! I have a few pair of thicker knit socks that I wear just for spinning when the weather is cooler -- those purple ones are great!
And yes, please take a pic of the letter so I can include it in the update. Grazie!
Posted by amanda | September 7, 2006 10:27 AM
Posted on September 7, 2006 10:27
what a great box of goodies! Hat's off to Lynne for the nice surprise. And I bet you look smashing in your purple footies while you spin away ! I'll have to make me some of theose.
Posted by Teyani | September 7, 2006 4:45 PM
Posted on September 7, 2006 16:45
That is really cool. I bet opening that box was FUN!
Posted by Becky | September 8, 2006 12:36 AM
Posted on September 8, 2006 00:36
Wow! That's a great package. Congrats!
Posted by sprite | September 11, 2006 7:53 PM
Posted on September 11, 2006 19:53
Oooh, yarn AND footies! What a nice surprise. Good job, Lynn.
Posted by Allison | September 13, 2006 7:02 AM
Posted on September 13, 2006 07:02