Friday, February 17, 2012

The Package

 There is something exciting about a UPS truck showing up at the house.



It may not have delivered "brown paper packages tied up with string", but a cardboard box from Amazon was a close second!

Last year, I pre-ordered a book that I had heard about it on Ravelry (a wonderful site for those who knit and/or crochet). This brand new publication is an updated version of the original book of the same name.



There it is, all 700 pages of it. Gulp. If I can just learn how to properly sew up a sweater, I'll be pleased. As for casting on, I had no idea there were so many methods. Just seeing this volume sitting on the coffee table is inspiring me to pick up my knitting needles this weekend. After I clear away the card-making materials, that is!

I think I'm (finally) starting to get into a creative groove!

 

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16 comments:

  1. Helen PhilippsFriday, February 17, 2012 at 3:45:00 PM EST

    What a wonderful treat you had in the mail, Karen! I agree, UPS vans arriving outside the house are very exciting...I had one recently bringing fabric from the US!
    Your book looks fascinating...enjoy your reading, and have a lovely weekend.
    Helen x

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  2. Raindrops and DaisiesFriday, February 17, 2012 at 3:54:00 PM EST

    Enjoy your book Karen, it sounds great
    looking forward to seeing photos of your knitting creations.

    Have a good weekend


    x Fiona

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  3. poppilinnstudiosFriday, February 17, 2012 at 4:12:00 PM EST

    Oh, isn't it fun getting a delivery! I'm glad to hear you're getting your creative groove back. Happy knitting and crocheting!
    -Lynn

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  4. Carol @ Always Thyme to CookFriday, February 17, 2012 at 4:39:00 PM EST

    I love the UPS truck! You got a nice delivery, cool book! Looks like you'll be busy for some time. Looking forward to seeing your projects.

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  5. SheilaFriday, February 17, 2012 at 5:21:00 PM EST

    Well you will certainly have no problem figuring things out with a book that size! Knitting is wonderful therapy. i love having something to do with my hands while I watch tv.

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  6. Brenda PruittFriday, February 17, 2012 at 5:47:00 PM EST

    I can't crochet yet. Knitting sounds even harder!
    Brenda

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  7. PondsideFriday, February 17, 2012 at 10:49:00 PM EST

    You'll have a lot of fun going through that big book!

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  8. Grandma Barb's This and ThatFriday, February 17, 2012 at 11:30:00 PM EST

    The book looks like great inspiration for creative knitting. Can't wait to see what you do.

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  9. cathy@homeSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 12:51:00 AM EST

    I love gettting a parcel in the post and would love to get back into a ceafting groove

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  10. hannahSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 7:32:00 AM EST

    That does look inviting.
    And seaming is one of the most difficult parts of any knitted item in my view. Never managed it yet.

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  11. Judith @ Lavender CottageSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:40:00 AM EST

    Hi Karen
    Wow, that's a big book. Next thing you know, you'll have an Etsy shop of cute little knitted things.
    How's your card making coming along? I've been scouting out the craft stores here for more stuff for my collection. Too bad you didn't live closer and could join our card classes twice a month.
    Judith

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  12. Tracy's Living CookbookSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 8:50:00 AM EST

    It will be totally relaxing and inspiring just to leaf through the book - I imagine the photos are beautiful - the cover is lovely!

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  13. Kentish Keg-MegSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 12:37:00 PM EST

    It is always exciting when a parcel arrives and that book looks great. Plenty to keep you reading and making there.

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  14. TrionaSaturday, February 18, 2012 at 9:18:00 PM EST

    Wow, interesting! I hadn't heard of this book before last week, but suddenly Ravelry forums are buzzing about it. I'll have to check it out... sounds like an excellent resource to have on hand.

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  15. NancySunday, February 19, 2012 at 1:11:00 AM EST

    A 700 page knitting book? That is daunting! I'll stick with my lessons from a friend for now.

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  16. MichelleTuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:18:00 AM EST

    OH, WOW! I think I may need a copy of this! It seems a perfect reference for any knitter. I also VERY MUCH ENJOY receiving any sort of parcel in the mail! It's so much fun! :-D

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