The pattern is Dashing, of course. The yarn is Paton "Classic Wool Worsted" in what I call the Mallard colorway, which is a surprisingly nice color.
I was in need of a new (cabled) project and my darling Toni requested wrist warmers. After some going back and forth and searching the Ravelry machine, I decided on Dashing. Toni was good with that and here we are.
I knit them a bit bigger than I would if I was knitting for myself, so I was a little anxious about the whole thing because I couldn't tell how it was going by trying them on. However, I've been told that they do fit and I know they've gone to a very good home. Total win.
However, the item purchased from the WORSTED SELLER ON ETSY was disappointing. Most likely because I know how to spin and I know cheap shit when I see it. The vender turned out to be a lying hypocrite, who is misrepresenting herself, her product line and where she is getting her stock. Oh and she was also in clear violation of Etsy's ToS. Then there's the whole thing about her trying to bully-boy me while lying to me. When that failed, she tried to blackmail me. When that didn't work, she tossed her false god at me. Then she just plain harassed me without being smart enough to realize that's what she was doing. In the end, she will live with the negative feedback I gave her or she'll open yet another new etsy shop and start the lying all over again.
Thankfully, I love the yarn...
In fact, I wish I had more of it.
Most of that order was utterly unspinnable, btw. Yeah, this is what I was talking about if you follow me on the Twitter Machine. No, not the fiber that was cut. That's someone else, who has already been touched by scandal. Still trying to figure out how to talk about that one, thanks.
Moving on...
As you may remember, I won a prize over at our Kym's blog. Not only did she send me those fabulous nesting dolls but there may have been chocolate and an extra goodie or two. However, you're getting what you're getting today.
I love the juxtaposition of the dolls with the Hello Kitty medical kit.
The medical kit was part of a box of love that arrived from Mr & Mrs Squishy. There was more than just the med kit, but, if I show you, I'd most likely have to kill you.
Or give you a duck.
Don't ask.
My best guy/man/whatever friend asked when the universe was going to cut me a break. Good question. I've no idea, but with such amazing friends, it'll be okay.
* Please note that I did not get the fancy CFC tags to use on my handspun. Being a member of the Cupcake Fiber Company family has its draw backs. Thankfully, it has far more perks.
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