Happy Mothers Day to Me!!!!! Espresso Anyone?
This fantastic package came for me from my Darling Daughter! Thank you Christine. She told me something was on the way, but would be delayed with shipping and that I might be able to make something...see me smile, that means yarn, wonderful wonderful yarn. This is hand dyed, DK weight from Honey Girl Farms. 218 yards each..........
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Look at the reverse side of the labels. Click to enlarge if you can't read the names. This yarn is from The Outlander Series!!!
The gold is Fall at the Ridge (when they were here in the states at Fraser's Ridge.
Jamie Fraser is the darker blend right next to the gold.
This series is soooooooooo good. I'm not done watching, so no spoilers please. I watch this with 2 girl friends when we have "Girls Week" in Hilton Head, typically in the spring and fall. Though this years spring trip was cancelled due to Covid.
Lallybroch Castle, Jamie's home in Scotland (fictitious name for the series). It's actually called Midhope Castle. I got to tour that castle with one of my girl friends several years ago on a tour we did of Ireland and Scotland. Was very cool to see it in person. It's the purple blend on the far right.
This is Brianna MacKenzie, Jamie's daughter. I think I need to find a pattern like the shawl she's wearing. For some of this yarn. This blend is the one on the left, blues and some lavendar primarily.
Will take some time to decide what to make with this yummy yarn. I like Jamie Fraser and Fall at the Ridge together, so might pare those.
Soooooo excited. Love you Darling Daughter and thank you for this awesome Happy Mothers Day Gift.
Trying to show you a close up of Espresso. It's grown about 3 x the size when I last showed you. Please click to see the pattern. I'm in section 2 now where I'm reversing the garter and purl blocks.
It's a bit hard to photograph, as it curls a bit. No doubt will need a substantial edge when completed.
AND because we've had lots of bad news lately with Covid cases climbing...thought I'd post a wee bit of hope. Please stay safe. Stay home as much as you can, avoid groups, wash your hands, and wear your masks when you have to go out.
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Wonderful gift and such lovely colors. And I love that series as well. I have watched all the videos on Starz and I have all the books on audio.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visit Retired Knitter. I need to read the books, since I so enjoyed the series. Pretty cool to have yarn that pairs with it.
DeleteHi Sandy: The yarn is beautiful, what a sweet surprise.
ReplyDeleteWe are almost completely open on Monday fimally the state is letting life get back to normal or almost normal.
Stay Healthy
Catherine
Fingers cross the openness works out ok for you. I'm very concerned we're opening way too much too quickly. Stay safe.
DeleteLOVE the colours in that yarn. What a very thoughtful gift from someone who obviously knows you well.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and right you are, she knows me very well. I was pretty excited.
DeleteDear Sandy
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gift. I am sure something beautiful will be created.
Best wishes
Ellie
Thank you Ellie for the visit and sweet comment, always enjoy your visits.
DeleteOutlander fan here too.
ReplyDeleteThe perfect gift, i might just show DH this post snd see if he takes the hint.
Things are opening here in England, but different rules in Scotland, Ireland and Wales.
Take care, stay safe x
Let me know if the hint works Julie with DH. I've been looking at patterns off and on for a few days, but haven't settled on anything yet. Stay safe.
DeleteYou received a nice package of yarn from your daughter. I hope you enjoy making your project with the new yarn.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the blog visit and enjoy the week.
Thank you Julie, I'm pretty excited about it. You enjoy the week as well.
DeleteGreat yarn, great show. I was immediately taken with all of the knit work showcased on Outlander. Such 'Highland' talent! Be well. x
ReplyDeleteSo agree with you Bea. Am anxious to pick and pattern and enjoy the next season of the show.
DeleteWhat a wonderful gift. The yarn is beautiful and I'm sure you'll have lots of fun deciding what to make with it.
ReplyDeleteI'm having a hard time deciding on a pattern to use, but have been looking.
DeleteSure scored a great gift indeed
ReplyDeleteIndeed I did, my DD knows me well.
DeleteThe actor who plays Jamie Fraser is one tasty hunka hunka burnin' love alright! I've seen the first 2 years of this series, but have fallen behind in my viewing. Hopefully, I'll catch up some day!
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