Christmas Yarn

New yarn for Christmas this year...

This yarn came from Iowa. Our nearest Hobby Lobby is about an hour away. I know they have a website, but there is no comparison to being able to see the colors and feel the yarn in person.

Knit Picks

For the wool, I'm planning on a shawl or wide scarf project- depending upon the yardage of the pattern.

I wanted to compare Knit Picks Dishie cotton with what I am currently using and I think the Cotlin will make something nice for spring.

At Christmas I received a coupon code from Knit Picks for five free skeins of yarn (their choice- a $20.00 value!)  with a $35.00 purchase. I was very pleased with their picks... a nice variety!

Did you add any yarn to your stash this year?

Merry Christmas

Christmas Carol

Before the paling of the stars,

Before the winter morn,

Before the earliest cock-crow,

Jesus Christ was born:

Born in a stable,

Cradled in a manger;

In the world His hands had made,

Born a stranger.

Priest and king lay fast asleep

In Jerusalem;

Young and old lay fast asleep

In crowded Bethlehem;

Saint and angel, ox and ass,

Kept a watch together,

Before the Christmas day-break,

In the winter weather.

Jesus on His mother's breast

in the stable cold,

Spotless Lamb of God was He,

Shepherd of the fold:

Let us kneel with Mary maid,

With Joseph bent and hoary,

With saint and angel, ox and ass,

To hail the King of glory!

 ---Christina Rossetti 

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