I have the cleverest of Grandmas. She gave me just what I wanted for Christmas. Yarn, of course!
There's a special place in my heart for Tess Supersock and Baby yarn. It's so soft and strong. The colors are so pretty. I've made one pair of socks and one single sock with Tess yarn, and I love it. Grandma, quite thoughtfully I must say, got me a skein when Megan was destashing recently. Such a great gift.
But wait, there's more. I've been very intrigued recently with BFL sock yarn. Apparently, BFL is stronger than merino yarn, but it's still soft and a little bit shiny. It seems that there isn't a vast number of people dyeing BFL yarn yet, but I know of at least one who is doing an excellent job of it. Go visit Mama Blue's etsy shop right now. You won't be disappointed. How do I know? Because my Grandma bought me half of a skein of her yarn.
Wait, half a skein? you might ask. Well, yes. Grandma's clever, thoughtful gifts only stretch so far. We have to keep things fair for the other grandkids. I was so pleased with this beautiful, soft, shiny yarn that I was happy to get the other half on my own.
Even if it means running laps. 400 yds x 1/2 x 4 = 800 yards. Two laps. I think it's worth it. Don't you?
Okay, that made me laugh because it's something my own grandmother would have done. I love that color blue. I can't wait to see what you whip up with it.
Posted by: kseio | February 08, 2008 at 07:58 AM
Wow. That grandma of yours sure is internet savy. ;) Love the new yarns, but I don't think you could get me to run for any of them. ;)
Posted by: Jessica | February 08, 2008 at 08:13 AM
What a great grandma!!! I love Tess yarns also. It's my big treat at the MD fair every year....hey, 2 laps for a skein of BFL? Good deal! (I have to try some of that - I've been seeing it around a lot and am very intrigued!)
Posted by: stacey | February 08, 2008 at 08:31 AM
What a sweet little grandma - how thoughtful of a gift and keeping things fair - how perfect is that?! The yarns you link are gorgeous - I'm trying to be good - but I will put the shop in my "etsy" favorites for a low moment:) the Tess is also gorgeous - I recently got a skein for Christmas - it is so fabulously shmooshy!
Posted by: Stacey | February 08, 2008 at 09:12 AM
Your grandma has excellent taste in yarn. I'd run laps for sock yarn. Good incentive system.
Posted by: Kim | February 08, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Yarn gifts are the best!
Oh, and I've started running lately, myself, so maybe that means I should be buying yarn, too??
Posted by: Stella | February 08, 2008 at 03:22 PM
I like your grandma! And the whole running thing, it's totally worth it.
Posted by: nova | February 08, 2008 at 08:35 PM
What great yarns! I love the idea of running for yarn, that cracks me up.
Posted by: whitney | February 08, 2008 at 09:35 PM
What a wonderful grandma. Very clever, indeed. Those colors are so beautiful.
Posted by: Jean | February 09, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Great (and very clever) Grandma! :) I would so run laps for yarn.
The BFL sock yarn looks wonderful. You had me drooling at her shop for a good half hour before my guilty conscience kicked in (impending move across the country means yarn diet) and made me close the window.
Posted by: Marie | February 11, 2008 at 03:12 AM
Running laps for yarn is a healthy incentive no matter how you look at it.
...Great, Jake just looked over my shoulder and told me to 'put my money where my mouth is.' :(
He goes on to say that he will hold my yarn stash hostage until I start jogging. He said he wants to make sure I am around to knit him hats for all time.
Posted by: Sacha | February 11, 2008 at 10:34 PM
Grandma has a fabulous eye for color! Thanks for the link to Mama Blue. That yarn was definitely worth the 800 yds.
Posted by: Brenda | February 12, 2008 at 01:09 AM