I have 2 pictures this week:
and…
I got the blue ribbon. I was pretty excited about that. The prize money was $3, not the $2 I thought it was. That might upgrade me to a Norwegian chocolate bar. So many ribbons were given out that I was kicking myself that I didn’t submit so much more. Why didn’t I put in some breads and jellies, and sewing? Next year…I’m going for Godiva.
My mom said that now I need to put something on my store website saying I’m an “award winning knitter.” That made me laugh pretty hard.
I finally cast on (a few different times) the “dirk” little boy sweater prototype. Now it’s time to change colors and I can’t find the other color which is a lighter brown. My parents are here now and I’m getting a chance to go through things, so I’m hoping that as I’m cleaning up my craft space the doe colored dk yarn will show up.
I’m half way through the next reader
Thanks for stopping by for the Yarn Along and don’t forget to say “hi!” It’s always fun seeing others who are participating so stop on by Ginny’s blog to see the full list.
naturmama says
July 27, 2011 at 4:45 amcongratulations on your award! 🙂 a nice book, we love astrid lindgren!
Erin says
July 27, 2011 at 5:11 amCongratulations on your win! We have that Astrid Lindgren book on our list for this year too. I can’t wait to see what my boys think of it. I remember it fondly. 🙂
Kaylana says
July 27, 2011 at 8:34 amCongratulations on your ribbon!!
We went to the Pippi Longstocking house in Sweden a couple of years ago. It was a blast! My daughter is now a huge fan!
Have a good week!
Swanski says
July 27, 2011 at 11:47 amCongratulations!!!! The mitts are beautiful.
*kate says
July 27, 2011 at 12:11 pmCongratulations!
The book sounds cute, I’ll have to see if I can find it one of these days 🙂 I can’t believe how much classic children’s lit there is out there that I haven’t read!
Ellen says
July 27, 2011 at 12:16 pmCongratulations, Award Winning Knitter! Actually I was going to ask what type of chocolate you would buy but you answered that already. That color of brown looks like chocolate. Which knitpicks yarn is it? Do you like how it feels and looks? Oh and thanks for the book recommendation. The only thing I knew of that author was Pippi.
Jess says
July 27, 2011 at 12:40 pmI just knew you’d win!
Congratulations, award-winning knitter!
Jen says
July 27, 2011 at 1:01 pmCongratulations!
I knew crossing my eyes would help you. 😉
Stacy says
July 27, 2011 at 2:38 pmGreat job! Can’t wait to see the sweater take shape.
stitchandpurl says
July 27, 2011 at 7:18 pmCongratulations! Enjoy the chocolate..
I love Astrid Lindgren. In Germany her books are widely available and I grew up with them, but I’m having a much harder time in English… Enjoy!
Amanda says
July 28, 2011 at 2:16 amCongratulations! I would definitely add that title to your site 🙂
I’m following you now. You can visit me at karmama.ca
María Xi says
July 28, 2011 at 2:25 amFelicidades por tu premio.
Saludos desde Chile
Congratulations for your award.
Greetings from Chile
kadyb says
July 28, 2011 at 3:23 amCongratulations on your ribbon. The mitts are beautiful. What yarn did you use on them? I love KnitPicks! (or at least everything I’ve gotten from them so far)