It is a lovely day – the sun is shining! Happy Father’s Day to all Fathers’. I spent the morning with Dad at dim sums. Tasty and lovely – a real treat for everyone.
Cassie also captured some lovely picture of Lewis with his Grand-dad!
I will be spending the rest of the afternoon ebaying odd balls…
Enjoy the sunshine 
After four months of waiting it is finally here! I can not express my excitement. We are expecting the shipment today. Depending on what time the boxes arrive the pre-orders will be packed for posting today or tomorrow.
The very first pre-order was taken in March! Some of you are so SO patient it is unbelievable! As a special THANK YOU to all patient customers – an extra gift will be sent out with each of the pre-orders as we pack them.
For everyone else who was waiting to order when it comes in – order now – we only have been given a supply of 10 balls per colour – and once the 10 balls per colour are gone – the next shipment is August! Don’t miss out! Click here to place your order. Happy sock yarn knitting!
12 colours are available, 100g balls/420m, 70% Wool, 30% Polyamide, retailing at £9.95
It is a gorgeous day outside and let’s not pretend. We would all love to be outside today. I particularly miss Lewis on a day like this. He loves the garden, the watering of the plants and him riding his bikes.
The weekend was rather hectic. Saturday began with a punctured tyre – which was only noticed when I was leaving the house with Lewis to playgroup – I had to call Daddy – who arrived as quick as a flash and whisked us off and also collected us. Fixing the problem then took up of what remained of the morning. Saturday afternoon was spent in one of my favourite shops “Handweavers Studio” in E17. It has the most amazing collection of wooltops. I bought 2kg of wool tops for the felting projects I promised myself to do.
TT helped me in the afternoon with my first felting project whilst Ernest kept Lewis occupied with the Cars cartoon. (Pictures to follow.)
Sunday was occupied by a promised shopping trip with Mummy and my sisters – I was shattered by the time we returned – but the beautiful weather induced me to do some gardening. Lewis is my little helper with his watering bucket. After about an hour – the “shattered” had moved onto feeling like a total collapse – so I told Lewis we can no longer stay out – mummy needs a rest. He actually understood what I was saying and helped me pack things away! As soon as I got in I collapsed onto the sofa and slept – he looked after me well – putting his teddy blanket over me (as I would over him when he was asleep)! He really amazes me!
We are on to the last few hanks of Hipknits now and will be selling them at a super offer price.
Juliet aran silk was £8.00 now £5.00
Merino and Seacell Lace was £15 now £8.00
Again – I am trying to be Superwoman taking too much on at once!
I have finally broken down with a cold (probably from Lewis) and now feeling miserable and still have a long day ahead of me! If only I can win the lottery – do you ever feel like that sometimes?
Poor Lewis – it was his second birthday on Sunday. He had a fever of 40 C, a runny nose and a nasty cough! Though he was still as lovely as ever and brought smiles to everyone…
The WHOLE family was here – lots and lots of people. The plan was to send everyone out to the garden – but that was not possible with the miserable weather – so my humble house fit in 20+ people, lots of children, lots of food and lots of drink.
Mummy was wonderful – without her – it would not have worked – she was shopper, cook, host and cleaner! Where would this world be without mum?
Here is a quick snap shot of Lewis and his cake – we did not have many photos – he was not in a photo mood!
And his presents:
Ebay has completed! Newsletter sent! Emails answered! It looks like I am upto date!
It had been a busy weekend fitting in work with Lewis being ill and then his Birthday party – but mission is accomplished!
In this month’s newsletter we have Noro Specials (Iro, Kochoran, Blossom, Cash Island & Silk Garden).
We have also asked for comments to be sent to us for what is your favourite yarns – what is the UK market missing? The reason? We are taking a trip to the far east (Japan and China) to try to source more lovely yummy yarns for you. The trip will be in July – so all ideas are very welcome now. Please send all comments and suggestions to: info@yarnbox.co.uk or post a comment here!
