Not yet past the petting stage

Not THAT petting stage, pervs!

While I was infirmed, the lovely ladies of the Loop sent over a parcel, delivered by Miz Happy about 15 minutes prior to my surgery.  It contained a gorgeous wood needle case, and this:

 

Estelle Arequipa fingering weight (nylon, wool, alpaca).  It's too squishy and decadent to skein up yet, so I just pet it and rub it on my face every once in awhile.

In the spirit of yesterday's appreciation post, I really need to hand it to the Loop girls.  I live in a small town with no LYS, and I always feel at home there.  It's the perfect, homey shop, with friendly staff and a great selection of both products and classes.  In 2007, they brought the Yarn Harlot to Halifax with nary a hitch, making 200+ Nova Scotians as happy as they could possibly be.

Cheers to Cathy and Mimi (and Bill, the token male, who is also an absolute sweetheart).  You have the yarn store game aced.

Comments

[Helen]

I am so glad to see you back to your knitty self!! Hope you had a great Christmas and may 2008 be happy and healthy with lots of new socks!!!
Helen

[Lestersmama]

Glad you are home and on the way to recovery. We were all very concerned about you. I really hope the itchiness has abated.

The new Christmas sock yarn is lovely. Since the 52 pair plunge was such a rousing success, you should consider a 104 pair plunge. Or maybe switch over to mitts and hats and try the 52 plunge with them.

Happy New Year........LouLou

[melissaknits]

It looks pettable from here. I want to touch it...