I had a surprise, a serendipitous surprise.......
Catching up on blog reading earlier this week, I saw over at Winwick Mum that Christine blogged 19th December that she had an exclusive booklet in Knit Now magazine Issue 111 for socks and not wanting to forget added it to my shopping list to purchase a copy when I went to do the weekly shop Friday afternoon hoping that the issue was still available.
I'm all for saving money and a bargain but I wasn't expecting what happened at the knit group, i did not get to buy the magazine in the end. One of the ladies had the magazine bought for her and she is not a sock knitter. She offered me the booklet and sock blockers that were the cover gifts as she would not use them.
We have such a wealth of talent at our group. Another gift that came my way was a bookmark which looks right at home in my new read.
A close up of the little charm on the end shows knitting pins and a little jumper. How cute is that?
As this post is a knitting one here are some Christmas gifts I knitted. The pattern is free at Ravelry. You can find it under Susie Rogers' Reading Mitts. They were a hit with all who received them.
Love and blessings
Julie
Love all the colours on you reading mitts.
ReplyDeleteLove the reading mits Julie, i'll have to go in search of the pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove the mitts, the jewel colours sit the pattern x
ReplyDeleteOh I do like those mitts Julie
ReplyDeleteHow nice that you got the sock magazine from your friend. I can see why those mitts were a hit. I love them!
ReplyDeleteJuly: You have very sweet friends.
ReplyDeleteThe hand warmers are very pretty.
Catherine
My favourite kind of post Julie, a knitting one:-)
ReplyDeleteI almost brought that mag .
ReplyDeleteI may still when I go to town again .
Hubby was with me and I already had 3 Mags !
So I thought next time ha.
Love your gloves so sweet .
Happy New Year , and you have a lovely Sunday.
How lovely of your friend to gift you the booklet and the sock blockers, what a great free gift for a magazine to offer. The mitts are so pretty, I can see why they were a hit with the recipients, you chose some lovely colours to use.
ReplyDeleteThe Reading Mitts are beautiful. Your work is always so lovely and neat.
ReplyDeleteYes, what a wonderful surprise for you and far better than the book and blockers going to waste. I really should try and knit some more socks. X
How lovely that you received the sock making kit as a gift. The mitts look warm and colourful, not wonder they were well received:)
ReplyDeleteI do like those mitts …
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
How nice to receive the book without having to buy it. That's always a nice bonus. Love the bookmark. Perfect for you. The gloves you made are beautiful. I bought a pair from a crafter at a show. I look forward to being cold so I can wear them.
ReplyDeleteThe sock magazine and blockers couldn't have gone to a nicer knitter, Julie :) And what sweet gifts--both given and received. Hope you are enjoying lots of knitting time this week ♥
ReplyDeleteHow sweet that she gifted you the magazine and blocker, and the bookmark is perfect for you!
ReplyDeleteYour mitts turned out beautifully, how could they not be a hit?
Fabulous gift!! That was so lovely of her to think of you. Also, beautiful wrist warmers!
ReplyDeleteWell, you deserve some unexpected gifts coming your way. I love those mittens - really nice pattern.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Julie. It is so good to be back in blogland again. I have missed all of my blogging friends so much. I have thought of you often.
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear you were gifted such a lovely knitting book. I know you will do great things with it. Love those gorgeous wrist warmers...such pretty colors and style. RJ@stitchingfriendsforever
what are sock blockers used for? I usually knit mine and just wear them.
ReplyDeleteBriony
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What lovely gifts , have a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteLove the gloves. Hugs.
The gloves look lovely, great colours and the charm is delightful.
ReplyDeleteCraftbugsuzy x