Whew! The insanity of Halloween was so beautifully offset by an incredible package I received last night from Beki! My back-tack is here, and it is so perfect! Beki took my not so subtle hints and provided me with everything I need to get started knitting!
First, there's a knitting bag - do you see that fantastic shape?!? The outer fabric is a print of gorgeous allium blooms in rich, warm hues that are so perfect for this time of year! Beki made an ingenious open handle, with the lining fabric peeking through. Then there is a needle roll with a rich Japanese inspired floral fabric in greens, the allium fabric, and a maroon fabric with tiny gold metallic accents. This color pallette is incredible! The icing on the cake is a small little bag (Beki - it's perfect for Brynne!) made of a Japanese fabric with adorable little owls! This bag came filled to the brim with fun Mardi Gras beads that are currently spread throughout the house! Here's a close-up so that you can really appreciate these incredible fabrics:
Then there are the goodies! You already saw the 3 pairs of needles in the needle case, but look at everything else:
The loot includes some fantastic vintage knitting books, vintage buttons, handmade cards made by Beki (!), 2 hanks of Artyarns Supermerino, and a ball of Karabella Barbados! What I find really incredible about all of this is that everything is perfectly color coordinated - all of the fabrics, the yarns, and even her cards! Did I already say how much I love the pallette?!? It's so soothing, warm, and cozy... nothing sounds better than snuggling up and attempting a simple scarf to get me started!
Beki - thank you so much for really learning about me and my silly obsessions! I can't believe you ordered fabric from Japan! It's the perfect package and I feel so spoiled!
And, to Alison and Nicole, thanks once again for a fantastic and creative swap! I'll keep joining in as long as you're willing and able to have me!
It's beautiful!! I had admired it over on Beki's blog--I'm so glad it belongs to YOU now!! Yay! Happy Knitting!!
Posted by: amanda | November 02, 2005 at 03:22 AM
I'm so glad that it got there okay and that you like it. Enjoy!
Posted by: beki | November 02, 2005 at 05:05 AM
The farbics are all so gorgeous! She did a wonderful job!!!! I hope you enjoy knitting! I've found it to be quite addictive!
Posted by: Passions & Distractions | November 02, 2005 at 10:04 AM
totally beautiful pallette, lucky you! and lucky brynne! cant wait to see what you think about knitting coming from a "single" needle perspective. how in the world do you make anything with one needle?? crochet is on my list to learn.
Posted by: hannah | November 02, 2005 at 11:26 AM
Beki has done a wonderful job. The fabrics look beautiful together. I can't wait to see what you knit.
Posted by: jackie | November 05, 2005 at 11:10 AM
I love the fabrics (especially the little owls!)
Posted by: stace | November 06, 2005 at 11:43 PM
That really is beautiful. You got lucky!
Posted by: Amber | November 07, 2005 at 12:38 PM