The Cure for the Post-Christmas Blahs

Here's the cure: Think buttercups. As in buttercup yellow Reynolds Mandalay 100% silk yarn. There's approximately 98 yards per skein (about 294 yards total), and I've got 3 skeins of it all set to go to 1 lucky knitter. All I ask is that you let us know what you've made from it ... maybe even upload a picture to me so I can post it.

Send an email to Fran AT FranBaker DOT com with Mandalay in the subject line and I'll pick the winner on January 1, 2008.

Are you feeling perkier yet?

KURE-all Update

First, congrats to all the winners to date. Knit on, everyone! I'm still waiting for my Patches from Plymouth to start my one-piece cardigan but will update on that as it goes along.

Second, yesterday (July 9) was the two-year anniversary of my massive heart attack. I'm still here, for which I'm thankful. And I'm still working on my "Things To Do Before I Die" list.

Third, it's not too late to sign up for the three balls of Noro that I'm giving away tomorrow. Just send an email to Fran AT FranBaker DOT com, with Contest in the subject line. If you've already sent your email, I have it but couldn't figure out how to make an automatic response and didn't want to clutter up peoples' mailboxes with a multi-receiver response. I'll draw a name tomorrow afternoon. Good luck, all!

KURE-all

Oh, isn't that just the cleverest headline? LOL!

How about I draw for a winner on July 11 (7 come 11!) for these three balls of Noro Kureyon, color 92. One is missing its wrapper but they're all the same color. Send an email to Fran AT FranBaker DOT com, with Contest in the subject line.

Now while I'm yammering on ... do you want to hear something fun? I'm going to New York to try out for Who Wants To Be A Millionaire! This is on my list of "Things To Do Before I Die" list. Wish me luck! I leave for NY on July 19 and audition on July 20. I'll report back on the process when I return.

How about y'all? Any special thing you want to do while you're still around?

STASHBUSTER GIVEAWAY: Because it's Tuesday, that's why

I'm tired. I'm cranky. I'm suffering from Deadline Psychosis and Cabin Fever which means Goldisox is busy hiding all the sharp objects.

Yarn, however, isn't sharp. It's soft. It's cuddly. It can be manipulated into a great pair of socks.

You know the drill. Stake your claim in Comments and I'll pick a randomly generated winner on Friday.

BTW: Aruni and mizmikie, your wins are still awaiting snail mail addresses.

3 skeins of ELANN SOCK IT TO ME Essential 4 Ply (enough to make a lavish pair of socks with some left over)

50 grams - 230 yards per skein

Made in Italy

A rich vibrant blue #7318

Don't be shy!

STASHBUSTER GIVEAWAY: because it's still Tuesday

What I said before.

3 skeins of Elann SOCK IT TO ME Collection Essential 4 Ply in a lovely cream color.

You know the drill!