Swift, Bunny, Basket and Yarn


Guess what my sister gave me for my birthday and for Christmas?  Yep..... A SWIFT-Can you believe it?  Apparently, she grew weary of my posts lamenting the absence of a swift.  How cool is that?  I am beyond thrilled and today I will be setting the swift up in my studio.

Also she stitched me up a rabbit from Posie Gets Cozy.  I love her so and her name is Stella in case you were wondering, she just looks like a Stella to me.  I'll be whipping up a little sweater once the holidays are over.

Thank you sister!!


Among other stuff, my dad and step mom gave us a basket stuffed with food and I saw a knitting basket!  I spent most of Sunday rearranging yarns upstairs and downstairs, fussing about.  I came to the realization that I have a lot of yarn.  That is a very good problem.


Lastly, here is the yarn that I bought while visiting family.  I've added the skeins to my ravelry stash.  I have plans for more socks and shawls, and cowls, and who knows what else!

Comments

  1. BonnyDecember 2, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Those are all really lovely gifts and they sound perfect for you ~ Enjoy!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverDecember 2, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    Sisters are the best! It looks like you will have plenty to keep you busy for awhile, happy knitting.

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  3. allisamazingDecember 2, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    What wonderful gifts and I love the colors on the yarn you bought! Have a great day :)

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  4. kristieinbcDecember 2, 2014 at 9:47 AM

    You are going to love having a swift! And how nice of your sister to give you a Maggie Rabbit! I made two of them last summer and love them (one I gifted to my granddaughter), but they were a lot of work. :-)

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  5. DiannaDecember 2, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Oh how cool that your sister gave you that SWIFT! I just watched a video of it...AWESOME! I love Stella Bunny...she's adorable. LOVE that knitting basket! Have fun with all of your yarn! HA! Like you needed to be told that! xo

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  6. elizabethDecember 2, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    how very lovely! glad for you! very thoughtful gifts!

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  7. simply bevDecember 2, 2014 at 11:56 AM

    Stella is a cutie! I agree - too much yarn is a great problem to have!

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  8. mamasmercantileDecember 2, 2014 at 12:46 PM

    What lovely gifts, so thoughtful.

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  9. MonicaDecember 2, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    What a sweet Sister! Love that basket too! :)

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  10. stephDecember 2, 2014 at 2:12 PM

    what treasures all around!!! (I don't have a sister....can I adopt yours?)

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  11. This little lifeDecember 2, 2014 at 2:17 PM

    Adorable bunny :) Love the basket too.

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  12. Amy at love made my homeDecember 2, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    What lovely presents!! How great that your sister knew just exactly what you needed!! xx

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  13. LindaDecember 2, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Isn't it fun when someone gives us the perfect gift - like your new swift! And isn't it wonderful that we have this love of yarn and knitting to add joy to our lives each day! I'd be lost without it!

    Linda in VA

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  14. monique's messDecember 2, 2014 at 5:43 PM

    I have no idea, what is a swift?

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    1. karenDecember 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM

      a swift is a tool that clamps onto a table, opens up into an umbrella of sorts and spins. You place a hank of yarn on the umbrella area and it holds the yarn into place while you use a ball winder. The swift keeps the hank from tangles and messes!

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  15. AnkeDecember 2, 2014 at 5:47 PM

    Your sister is fabulous for gifting you a swift and that adorable little bunny! Great, great gifts! The basket is perfect for yarn and the new yarn is awesome!

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  16. SummerDecember 2, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    What sweet gifts!! We have a Maggie rabbit here too!! Happy week to you!!

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  17. Kim December 2, 2014 at 6:23 PM

    What lovely gifts. Stella is wonderful! And I love that basket.

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  18. kathy bDecember 2, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Happy Birthday ....late. Your stash is amazing
    your bunny is soooo adorable
    the basket is WOW

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  19. elnsDecember 2, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Wow, happy belated birthday, you made out like a bandit! Your sister was very good to you :) And yes, having a lot of yarn is a good problem!

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  20. GraceDecember 2, 2014 at 10:49 PM

    Happy belated birthday, Karen! I have to ask...what is a swift?

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    1. karenDecember 3, 2014 at 8:20 AM

      a swift is a tool that clamps onto a table, opens up into an umbrella of sorts and spins. You place a hank of yarn on the umbrella area and it holds the yarn into place while you use a ball winder. The swift keeps the hank from tangles and messes!

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  21. Lisa UotinenDecember 3, 2014 at 6:24 AM

    I want a swift too! And I love your knitting basket. It keeps the stash of yarn looking attractive!

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  22. apicturebookmindDecember 3, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Lovely gifts!! I'm looking for a swift and ball winder too lately. That bunny is so cute!

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  23. kjramstackDecember 3, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    What great gifts! I especially love the basket.

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  24. TahneeDecember 3, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    You have such a considerate sister, those are some wonderful gifts she have you!

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  25. harknessangelsDecember 3, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    Lovely gifts! That basket is amazing for holding yarn! :)

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  26. thecrazysheepladyDecember 4, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Argh, I STILL have not sewn up my Maggie Rabbit. Your site is beautiful...as always.

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  27. Judy S.December 8, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Hope you had a great birthday! (We've been modemless for a while, and I'm trying to catch up.) Your Stella bunny is so cute; almost as cute as my real Stella GD. You will LOVE the swift!

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