Yarn in a Teacup Swap

Zoe organised a really good swap! She did so much careful planning and matched people up to partners. And she got it so right with me. My swap partner doesn't have a blog, so I can't link to her and get you all to visit and send her a huge HUG. I need to do that so much!
I had been feeling fed up with this and that when I got home to this parcel.

Now, bear in mind that the swap was about a ball of yarn and a cup. Zoe did say that you could pop in a bar of chocolate or whatever. Kate from Massachusetts interpreted this instruction with a very generous pinch of salt.

I've cropped this one a bit too much - but you can just see the little kitty perched on the top. The cat is playing with WOOL!

Maple syrup in solid and liquid form and tea from Boston - what better?

well - chocolate covered cranberries - that's what!

this is a nifty little thing for saving my fingers from those pan lids and oven trays. The design of the fabric is tea cups - another thoughtfully chosen gift!

These are amazing - the instruction is to store the cable needle behind your ear - like a pencil - when not in use in your knitting, which helps to condition the wood.

this has to be the best smelling soap ever though I'm not sure about the knit reference? It must be to make sure my hands are nice and clean before I handle the yarn..... so are you ready for this yarn?

there is DK and 4ply and the colours are exactly perfect


I have been looking for some wool to make these from Knitty and I think the double knitting will be perfect.
Oh Joy!
So - Kate - you are personally responsible for my 180' turn around in mood. Thank you so much for putting this pack of wonderful goodness together for me and sending it off to a complete stranger half way round the world. I'll never cease to be surprised by the generosity I encounter in this amazing blog world!
More pictures on Flickr, and visit Zoe's 'Yarn in a Teacup' Group to see the other swaps as they are posted.
Thanks Zoe.

Comments

[Marie]

What an amazing swap! So many goodies...I have never seen those little wooden cable needles before, but what a great idea. The soap's reference to knitting is the lanolin, which is wool fat from the sheep's fleece.

Marie x

[Zoe]

Oh you lucky, lucky lady. I love that tin of Boston tea and the yarn W O W ! All the other items are soooooo nice too. Well done Kate and well done Katie.

[Kari]

Kate,
I finally get someone who will talk to me about the HP book and I can't get a chance to do it!!! I got your comment saying you had finished it, but all the sudden, my house is full of people - my son and his wife from Japan, my granddaughter from Florida, my dad and his wife from Oklahoma...it seems like more people are coming every time I turn around. lol I haven't been able to steal more than a minute to get on line and "discuss" this with you! Arggggghhh! (Not that I don't love seeing family, of course - don't get me wrong!) Nevertheless, I hope to get to "talk" to you soon about the book!
Kari

[Jo A]

I too have read hp + the dh. Would love to talk as hardly anyone around here has finished yet. email me if you want to

[Milly]

What wonderful goodies! That would certainly brighten anyones day, you are very lucky!

[Monique]

I was just looking around at some blogs when I found yours. It's a very nice blog.
You sure got some very wonderful things at this swap.
Have a lovely weekend.
Monique

[Maddy]

Now that's a great swap. I can't wait to see what you whip up with that wool.

[Monique]

Thanks for your email.Strange that you couldn't find my blog in your comment.
This si my blog

http://thymeandlavender.blogspot.com
Have a lovely weekend.

[Lindsay]

What a lovely swap! Can't wait to see the cuffs!

[Alison]

What a lovely swap and your swap partner was so generous.
Katie have you ever thought about doing a post about rug making for beginners...it would be so helpful to share your knowledge with beginners like myself!
Take care,

Alison x