The blanket lives!
I've had to ignore the urge to crochet for almost a week, since a certain pair of podcasters (Nicole and Jenny -- "Yay!") had let me know that they'd each be sending some of their own leftovers my way. Since I want some overall colour unity in my finished blanket, I had to set aside enough of my own leftovers so I could use those colours throughout. And I didn't want to go too far before beginning to incorporate some of the yarns that were headed my way. But now I can resume, because this box arrived this morning! 
Is there anything lovelier than a box filled with yarn (that has your name on it and is delivered right to your door)? I'm so excited! Not only because I can work on my blanket again, but because this is a whole new set of colours (compare the pink/gold/orange/purple to my own dark greens, blues, darker pinks, and beiges) and a bunch of yarns that are completely new to me. I've never used Lamb's Pride before! I know it's very common south of the border, but I've never even seen it in Canada. And -- but wait, there's more! -- I'm relieving Nicole of some yarn that she no longer wanted, so it's a win-win situation. Hooray! Thanks again, Nicole. I'll be a happy hooker tonight!
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:) i can't wait to see how this blanket progresses.
A LYS in Dartmouth NS sells Lamb's Pride. It comes in some great colours. I used it to make my "meathead" hat and it's a very soft hat - not itchy at all.
You're welcome! I am so glad that it will be put to good use. I am terribly excited to see how it works in your blanket.
What lovely colors! You're going to be a very BUSY hooker, aren't you? I'm loving that blanket. Even though some mutual friends of ours have a strong dislike of crochet, i have fond mom-associations with it. In fact, my dad still has some throws and afghans my mother crocheted back in the day.
Isn't mail fun?
Can't wait to see the progress!
I love those destashers, and Lamb's Pride. I did just add some LP bulky to my own stash -- but it was for a specific project and Seth is supposed to knit it. Yeah, that's not going to happen. Maybe I should crochet it instead...
That yarn is great!! Your blanket is going to be beautiful.
I will admit that I must have Cadbury Egg super powers cause I was drawn to the one that you can just see in the bowl in the back ground. I could hunt them out of anywhere....shame they are only around once a year LOL
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