“I got it. Oh, baby I got it!”

150 Responses to ““I got it. Oh, baby I got it!””

On May 27th, 2008 at 6:12 am Tina said:

Yeah Eve!!

I got it - I got it!! And it’s just what I wished to get! The pattern and the colours are my favorites!! Love it!!
Thanks to the dyers and designers !!

eve

On May 27th, 2008 at 8:25 am Jocelyn said:

EEEKS! Got mine! Got mine! Got mine!!! I can’t imagine life without these fun packages to look forward to!

On May 27th, 2008 at 12:07 pm Arlene said:

got it in Edmonton Alberta Canada today.
Love the yarn, pattern looks interesting, can’t wait to get started on it.
Do you think I can go with 2 circulars, both socks at once?

On May 27th, 2008 at 2:31 pm Diane Schnebli said:

thank you Tina I got it before I saw spoilers this time. What a beautiful surprise. Spring color in an Australian winter! I love my STR surprises.

On May 27th, 2008 at 5:22 pm Celeste said:

Got mine yesterday morning (see my post in Woo Hoo! I got mine!).

Love the luggage tag that came with it too

On May 27th, 2008 at 5:26 pm Mariko said:

Yeah! Received mine today in Calgary, Canada. I love the color and the neat luggage tag.

On May 27th, 2008 at 8:02 pm Joline said:

The yarn has arrived in Edmonton. It’s what I predicted. The pattern looks interesting, too!

On May 28th, 2008 at 2:57 am MarjanHammink said:

Hi Arlene,

2 socks on 2 circs will work fine. Even better since these socks will look better if they are truly identical.

On May 28th, 2008 at 6:14 am JustineSaccomanno said:

The kit has landed in Toronto, I’m super excited about the pattern and colourway!

On May 28th, 2008 at 6:52 am Ruth said:

My mailman just dropped it off here in Thunder Bay! I was hoping it would come today or tomorrow as tomorrow’s my birthday and I couldn’t be happier with this little pressie Yes I opened it today b/c I’m a fan of the b-day week. Hope spring is springy for everyone else, we’re only just getting it now.

On May 28th, 2008 at 7:11 am Tina said:

Happy Birthday Ruth!!

tomorrow is also my birthday and we also do a birthday week. Sometimes a birthday month!

On May 28th, 2008 at 8:12 am Laurie said:

Yeah!! Yarn arrived in Halifax, today. Now must go figure out what a girl can do about a crochet cast on…yikes! Its almost too beautiful to unskein. Thanks!

On May 28th, 2008 at 10:03 am Ruth said:

Happy Birthday to you too Tina, I hope you have a fabulous day tomorrow! We share our birthday with the owner of my LYS too, she’s a fabulous weaver and knitter - seems wonderfully lucky and special to me. It’s my champagne birthday tomorrow so have a glass if you’re so inclined. Oh and on another note the inside of my label reads “purple prose” - perfect for the librarian in me!

On May 28th, 2008 at 10:27 am Nartian said:

Happy Birthday Tina!

I looked at the spoiler pics and I’m so looking forward to getting my kit this week! It is so my color too and I love Marjan’s work.

On May 28th, 2008 at 10:33 am dragonxser said:

I just received my package in Lethbridge, Alberta and am just tickled with the colour! WOW!! and that pattern ….. sigh…… to dye for!

On May 28th, 2008 at 6:44 pm Helga Rudolph said:

it has arrived! in Toronto!
lovely!

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:57 am Seapixie said:

I knew you had to be a Gemini, Tina. Happy Birthday. Ocean’s birthday is Tuesday (can’t believe she will be one) and mine is the 16th. We will be having a birthday month here as well. The pattern and color sound intriguing. I can’t wait to get mine.

On May 29th, 2008 at 7:33 am Knitter Kitter said:

Happy Birthday Tina! Happy Birthday Ruth! Hope you both have a wonderful day!

I’m off to stalk to mailman..

On May 29th, 2008 at 7:41 am Raquel Moreno said:

I’m anxiously waiting….I’ll have to keep an eye out for the mailman today… I love these packages!

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:01 am Knitter Kitter said:

YAY!!! It’s here! The yarn is just gorgeous!!! It happens to be my absolute favorite color, so I am thrilled! The pattern looks very interesting and challenging as well. I think it will be a lot of fun to knit!!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:20 am Magyar said:

Tina, have the best birthday ever and be well. I am so looking forward to this kit.
Sharon T.

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:38 am Heather said:

It’s here! Thank you for knocking Mr. Postman! It’s beautiful Tina, and Marjan, thank you.

And Happy Birthday Tina, it’s my Mom’s birthday too!

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:41 am Stephanie said:

I got my shipment in New Hampshire this morning - Yay! What a beautiful way to round out the color immersion series.

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:54 am Loretta said:

It landed in Central Ohio today!!! Whoo Hoo and my mailman was about 3 1/2 hrs earlier than normal he must have know I was desperatly waiting on this package!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 9:04 am Tina said:

yeah they are arriving!! thank you so much for the birthday wishes. A great way to celebrate sending out almost 2,000 packages to arrive on ones birthday.

On May 29th, 2008 at 9:10 am Diane said:

I just got it here in Central Florida!! It’s beautiful.

On May 29th, 2008 at 9:44 am Jessie said:

Mine arrived in DC today. yay! It’s beautiful.

On May 29th, 2008 at 9:51 am PattiM said:

Another Central Ohio arrival!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 9:55 am NorCalSheila said:

Happy Birthday, Tina
My package arrived in Bay Area, Northern California this morning.
The yarn is very pretty and the pattern is AWESOME!
Thanks for a great package.

On May 29th, 2008 at 10:16 am Melisa Berry said:

Got mine today in Sanibel, FL. LOVE THE COLOR!

On May 29th, 2008 at 10:25 am Sid said:

It’s arrived in DC. I usually take pics of all the yarn as it arrives to put on my stash page on Ravelry, but the purple went to my head and I had it all wound up and ready to go before taking pictures even occurred to me!

I absolutely love the yarn and the pattern, definitely my favourite by far on both accounts.

On May 29th, 2008 at 10:35 am Sheri Brown said:

Got mine in northwest Washington today. Lovely color.

On May 29th, 2008 at 10:52 am Anne Roza said:

Yipppeeeee, mine arrived today. And I had already planned on waiting until the weekend to even start to look for it! Thanks for the terrific color and fantastic pattern… Casting on will occur very soon!!!

Anne
TnMtnKnitter in Ravelry

On May 29th, 2008 at 11:27 am Rachel said:

I recieved my GORGEOUS yarn today!!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 11:28 am Sharon said:

Yea!!!!!!!!!!! Mine arrived in Trussville, Alabama today!!!!!
IT’S GORGEOUS!!!!!!
Sharon
daisyduck in Ravelry

On May 29th, 2008 at 11:56 am jinx101 said:

I got mine in Minneapolis.

On May 29th, 2008 at 11:58 am Chrissie said:

It’s here in Kentucky!!! Can you belive I’m posting this (and finishing lunch) before even opening the package? I looked at a spoiler though, so I know what’s there. I’m not doing that next time.

On May 29th, 2008 at 12:28 pm Lise said:

The yarn has arrive in Portland! This color is, hands down, my favorite! The pattern looks like a lot of fun and I can’t wait ’til I can get the kids settled and cast on.

Happy birthday Tina!

On May 29th, 2008 at 12:29 pm Loren said:

So pretty! I’ve been doing a lot of greens and reds lately, so purple is a nice change. The pattern looks intriguing, too. My ball band says “Deep Purple,” which is appopriate because I’ve had one of their songs stuck in my head for weeks now.

On May 29th, 2008 at 12:39 pm Annette Lemmons said:

I absolutely LOVE the color! It was waiting on my door step for when I went home for lunch! What a lovely suprise! My ball band says “Deep Purple”. I am really looking forward to the socks as well. They look lovely!

On May 29th, 2008 at 12:42 pm amybug5677us@yahoo.com said:

Got mine today in Alabama!! LOVE the color!! Pattern looks a bit complicated, but I am determined!!

Amy in Al

On May 29th, 2008 at 12:50 pm Angela Mcnamara said:

Mine came today in Western Maryland. The color is fantabulous and I am excited about the pattern. Squeee!!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 12:51 pm Gerri said:

Beautiful color!
Arrived on Long Island In New York today.
Any other Long Islanders out there?

On May 29th, 2008 at 12:55 pm Shannan said:

I received mine in Maryland today. Love the color!

On May 29th, 2008 at 1:00 pm knitter@mac.com said:

Present and accounted for in southwestern Arizona! I think you’ve perfected the delivery Tina, it seems to be everywhere all at the same time! Even the internationals!

On May 29th, 2008 at 1:05 pm happystasher said:

Since East Coasters are reporting packages received, I’m really hoping mine is on my doorstep, enjoying our lovely weather until I get home from work. I’m suddenly feeling a headache coming on so I think I’ll have to go home early today…

A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish to you Tina!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 1:18 pm Jennifer Greenlee said:

Got it! Love it Love it Love it!
Happy Birthday to Tina and (my husband). Gotta get the cupcakes out of the oven before I can cast on.

On May 29th, 2008 at 1:22 pm Laura said:

Recieved mine yesterday (Vancouver, BC) and I think its fantastic. Gorgeous colour and the pattern is going to be perfect. I swear I am not giving this one away. This one is mine all mine.

On May 29th, 2008 at 1:42 pm Crystal said:

I got mine and it’s beautiful. My favorite color. I think the pattern might be too hard for me, but I’m going to try it anyway. I’m hoping the next one is multi-color

On May 29th, 2008 at 1:44 pm jusknittin@aol.com said:

I came home to my stunning package today!!! Poor kids will have to learn to cook and do laundry this weekend cause Mama’s knittin!!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 2:09 pm athnaz said:

I got it here in SF today. Beautiful color though totally outside my stash zone. . .but one of the things I like about the sock club is it takes me outside the color zone. The pattern looks unusual and WAY challenging. I might just have to put aside a current project to work on these–my first toe ups. . .

On May 29th, 2008 at 2:13 pm Doreen Smith said:

I’ve got mine in North Carolina. Pretty, pretty. I swore I was saving it for SOS but I don’t think I’ll be able to hold out for over 3 weeks! My ball band says “The Color Purple”. And Happy Birthday to Tina!

On May 29th, 2008 at 2:34 pm Julie said:

I too have mine in North Carolina! Yahooo!!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 2:38 pm neknitsandbeads said:

MA…here is it! Love it!

On May 29th, 2008 at 2:40 pm Lisa said:

I’ll second Minneapolis and “The Color Purple”.

My yarn wasn’t even out of it’s plastic when another knitter promptly declared that I would be making socks for her!

On May 29th, 2008 at 2:59 pm Patty said:

Arrived in Denver today, just in time for summer break, begins tomorrow, and a long flight to Anchorage on Monday! Thanks I love the color and the pattern. Happy Birthday Tina!

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:03 pm Pam Kanthor said:

Whooo hoooo mine came today in Dallas, TX. I love the color. I think I might have to go buy another pair of needles so I can start

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:16 pm Marlene said:

Got it in Acton, Massachusetts!

My favorite color so far. The best thing about RSC is that it makes me learn techniques I haven’t done before. Serendipity and Leafling were my first non-plain socks. Cleopatra will be my first toe-up socks. The pattern looks great.

I knitted the March socks really fast and then procrastinated on the toe grafting. I finshed the second sock this AM before work because I knew something good would be in the mailbox today.

Woot! Psyched. Yes indeed.

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:17 pm Tina said:

and do we all love our new super heroine????

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:40 pm MegT said:

It’s here in northern Illinois! I took it right outside for a photo shoot with the violets that are still in bloom and then took it to my LYS to be wound and divide for my first toe-ups. Can’t wait to cast on.

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:41 pm Teresa in OK said:

TOUCHDOWN IN LAWTON, OKLAHOMA!!!!!!!

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!

and the pattern….mmmmmmm…haven’t had time to look through it yet but I’m sure it’s just divine!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:43 pm Jen Hansen said:

Oh, I got in in the suburbs of Chicago today! Can’t wait to start knitting those socks!

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:43 pm Robin Cadmus said:

WOW!! I absolutely love the color!! It looks so delicious in a ball that I want to just leave it that way and admire it. Maybe I should put it in a fruit bowl. Ha! Ha! I am in Oakdale, north central California. You know what would be cool…. a map folowing the flow of packages around the world as they arrived at their respective desstinations. Well enough blabber, I am off to the needles.
LOVE that SUPER HERO!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 3:59 pm Allison Henning said:

Beautiful, came home from a horrible day at work and this is what I needed to see!! Many thanks

On May 29th, 2008 at 4:13 pm Jen said:

Mine arrived in the San Diego, CA area today too! I LOVE the color. I’ve been looking for a purple for a while now so I am very happy right now. And the pattern… gorgeous! The yarn and pattern complement each other perfectly. Thank you Tina and Marjan!

On May 29th, 2008 at 4:32 pm Marcela said:

It made it to my mailbox outside of Lansing, Michigan on our anniversary! I love love love the color. I really enjoyed the Dyer’s Notes. 12,000 mollusks to dye a toga?? I’m a slow knitter and I have a toddler - so I’m not done with January yet. So, for now, I’m just going to oogle the yarn. Can’t wait to try this pattern. Thank you Tina!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:24 pm Teresa in OK said:

Hey marcela…don’t feel bad…I’m still on Serendipity sock #2 as well…am just enjoying every minute that i can spare for my knitting time

Teresa

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:32 pm Nartian said:

Squeee!!! I got my kit in the SF Bay Area (East) today too! I love it and it’s so my color too.

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:34 pm Donna Finneran said:

got mine!!! in Maine. it’s gorgeous.

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:36 pm Liesl said:

Mine arrived in Michigan today - LOVE! Thanks for the new challenges - it was one of my fearless knitter new year’s resolutions to do a toe up sock!

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:39 pm COgirl said:

Another Colorado arrival today. I’d peeked at a spoiler so I knew the color beforehand. I absolutely love it.

Been having a bad month so this is just what the doctor ordered. I haven’t had the knitting needles out in weeks! Thank you, Tina and happy birthday.

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:50 pm IrishgirlieKnits said:

Happy Happy Birthday Tina!!! Wait, why are you sending me yarn on your birthday??!! hhehehe (technically its sitting at the post office waiting to be picked up…bad postman wouldn’t leave it…oh well..anyways)…Hope you are having a fabulous birthday week!!!

On May 29th, 2008 at 5:55 pm Marva said:

Yaaa! Got mine in Philadelphia. The yarn is gorgeous and so is the pattern. Thanks ladies!

On May 29th, 2008 at 6:02 pm Lynne Shandley said:

oh boy oh boy oh boy! Pretty! It’s here in Ca, only a state away.
Happy birthday, Tina!

On May 29th, 2008 at 6:08 pm Knitter Kitter said:

I love reading the dyers notes that come with the packages, and I love our new super heroine…
I’m so excited to start these socks, and I’ll most definitely be buying a lot more of the yarn…

On May 29th, 2008 at 6:14 pm NWBelle said:

The Purple People Eater has arrived in Washington! Wohoo! It is gorgeous! Thank you and Happy Birthday Tina!

On May 29th, 2008 at 6:52 pm Liette said:

Mine arrived in YELLOWKNIFE!!!! This is great! It’s the first time that I don’t get it at the end! This is FANTASTIC!!!
And a Happy birthday to you and a happy unbirthday to the rest of you!!! Yippee!

On May 29th, 2008 at 6:58 pm Christine Petterson said:

Tina - happy birthday! Even though I get the present today here in Minneapolis! Lovely color! Thanks!

On May 29th, 2008 at 7:18 pm KaarenB said:

May 29, 2008

Arrived around 4:00 p.m. in NW Portland, Oregon. Completely excellent. Everything.

KaarenB

On May 29th, 2008 at 7:24 pm Pauline said:

I got mine (in the San Francisco Bay Area) today!!!! Yippeeee!!! I can hardly wait to get started. Got to free up some needles…

On May 29th, 2008 at 7:24 pm NewJerseyLaura said:

Hi how ya’ doin - I’m doing better today in Jersey with my new travel-ready package

On May 29th, 2008 at 7:53 pm Tammie said:

I got mine today!! Eugene, Oregon!! Thank You, My sons favorite color….

On May 29th, 2008 at 7:54 pm Patti said:

Very excited to come home after a long day and have my May sock kit. The colors are absolutely stunning. The pattern, not so sure. But will follow progress on Ravelry.
Patti in balmy IL.

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:14 pm Scarlet_Fever said:

I got mine in the SF Bay Area today! This isn’t one of my favorite colors - but I love the shades in this! The pattern is VERY VERY cool! Just one week after my birthday…so I was able to extend the celebration! Happy Birthday to a fellow GEMINI Tina!

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:15 pm Karen Trown said:

Mine arrived today in Pleasanton, CA. Hooray!

On May 29th, 2008 at 8:20 pm Nartian said:

We love our super heroine, Tina! Happy birthday again!

I got mine in the SF Bay Area (East Bay) today too.

“Purple Math” anyone?

On May 29th, 2008 at 9:55 pm Crafty Cupcake said:

Love the super heroine, love the dyer’s notes, love the color, and can’t wait to cast on for the pattern.

Mine says Purple People Eater! Love it.

On May 29th, 2008 at 11:41 pm Otter said:

It was waiting for me when I got home from work! The colors are beautiful, I can’t wait to start.

On May 30th, 2008 at 3:22 am Leslie said:

Mkit arrived in Vermont yesterday - yahoo! It’s my favorite so far! I’m purple prose….

On May 30th, 2008 at 4:00 am Sock Junkie said:

Got mine in Memphis! Love it! Its taking all of my willpower to not cast on today. But since I am finishing up January and working on March I probably should at least finish Serendipity. Hmm but I can always buy new needles right? Who doesn’t have three socks on the needle every now and then. ; ) Happy Birthday Yall!

On May 30th, 2008 at 4:21 am Angelia said:

Mine arrived in Lancaster, PA yesterday - I’m always so excited to get home and see that wonderful package waiting for me! I love the color, love the pattern, and love the new Super Heroine! I don’t know HOW you guys keep doing it, but you do.

Wonderful idea, too, sending the internationals first!

Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!

On May 30th, 2008 at 4:40 am rabbitsknit said:

It’s here in Richmond, VA. Beautiful color. I can’t wait to start knitting.

On May 30th, 2008 at 5:25 am Tara Forbes said:

Arrived safe and sound in SE Pennsylvania today. O.M.G.! This is beautiful and the pattern is very interesting. Can’t wait to try it….Haven’t gotten to the first two kits yet, but I’m sure I will start with this first!

On May 30th, 2008 at 5:35 am Kristina L said:

Happy belated birthday wishes, Tina!

The package arrived in SW Missouri yesterday, and I spent part of my shift last night just gazing at the yarn. Beautiful as always (and one of my favorite colors), I’m looking forward to knitting these socks.

On May 30th, 2008 at 5:58 am Joan said:

Happy Birthday, Tina — a day late. Hope you had a fun celebrating.

My RSC package arrived yesterday in Northern Idaho. Purple is my favorite color. This purple is definitely “to die for” (an expression I use for the ultimate). I also love the pattern. I am very excited to learn new skills with this pattern. I have never knit a sock from the toe up. Plan to start today.

On May 30th, 2008 at 6:05 am Terri Sanders said:

Arrived safe and sound in Boise yesterday. Must hurry and finish my final Leafling sock so I can delve into this challenge. The colors and the pattern are GORGEOUS!!!!

On May 30th, 2008 at 6:11 am Kristina said:

Oh I just love it. Happy Birthday Tina- you really did an amazing job with the colors. And thanks to the designer too- I just LOVE the whole package. I’ve already cast on!

On May 30th, 2008 at 6:45 am Patricia Dixon said:

Mine arrived!!!My very favorite color and another adventure in knitting socks..I am In Texas!

On May 30th, 2008 at 7:38 am LiseBuisson said:

Got it last night! I’m in love, and I’m casting on today! I’m going to do it on 2 circs… which i’ve never done before!

Lise in Toronto

On May 30th, 2008 at 7:56 am happystasher said:

I did get mine yesterday! I heart our super heroine! Words cannot express how much I love this color. I was very happy with Lucky, but this one has me purring with delight. I have one non-sock project near completion so I’m going to try to finish that before I start these because once I start these, I know I’m not going to want to work on anything else! THANK YOU, Tina! I don’t know how you continue to raise the bar with every RSC package.

On May 30th, 2008 at 8:08 am Iris said:

holy hoohah batman !!! i opened the package and let out a squeee! that was superhuman. i think i scared all the birds off of long island (hi gerri-waving to you). this is so my color. my name is iris, my flower is (well, historically anyway) purple. there can never be enough purpleness in the world. i don’t know how you got all those vibrant purples, but i can’t wait to order more. must have. now. more.
and i love the pattern too. cleopatra, queeen of d’nile, she’s my girl. denial is my natural state of being. i feel like this kit was made especially for me. i’m gonna go sniff on it some more. weeeeeeeee!!!!

On May 30th, 2008 at 8:42 am Donna Lynch said:

. . . I came home from NOT getting my much-needed massage . . . a Blue Moon Package on the doorstep (not crammed as usual in the mailbox) . . . opened a lovely merlot, gently tore in to the mail envelope to reveal a skein fit for royalty. THANK YOU for weaving in the ends of an extremely frazzled day!

On May 30th, 2008 at 9:03 am Mariana said:

I love everything about this month’s kit! The colors, the pattern…everything. Awesome work!

“Purple People Eater” has landed in Georgia.

On May 30th, 2008 at 9:11 am Cecelia Braun said:

I LOVE IT. I love this yarn with a white hot burning passion.

Love.

Already cast on and into the foot.

Have I mentioned that I LOVE IT!?!?!?!?

On May 30th, 2008 at 11:22 am Alice said:

If i could have designed a yarn, this would have been it…yumyumyum, thanksthanksthanks!

On May 30th, 2008 at 12:21 pm Melissa Gaul said:

got mine yesterday. Love, love, love the color!

On May 30th, 2008 at 1:30 pm cknits@aol.com said:

I got my kit. I love the color. I need more.

On May 30th, 2008 at 2:15 pm Ann said:

Now THIS project I am really excited about! Now we’re talking…now I see what the big deal is about RSC!

On May 30th, 2008 at 2:49 pm Susan Johnson said:

Wyoming arrival! What a twosome-Yarnissa and BMFA. Color is stunning. Need more!

On May 30th, 2008 at 3:34 pm Laure said:

“Purple Rain” arrived in Wisconsin yesterday. Fantastic colors!!

On May 30th, 2008 at 5:50 pm Melissa Bruner said:

Woohooo! Purple Cow has strolled into Stillwater, OK!

On May 30th, 2008 at 6:37 pm Janet Booster said:

Mine arrived today. Absolutely love the color and pattern.
Thanks Tina

On May 30th, 2008 at 6:54 pm Susan said:

Arrived in Rochester NY…..I have to say that one of the things I discovered (as newbie ) that I LOVE about Blue Moon Sock yarn is winding it. Watching the colors meld together is truely a thing of beauty and still so much fun to be had knitting it up. Thanks so much
Sue

On May 30th, 2008 at 8:29 pm arctiknits@yahoo.com said:

Touchdown in Wasilla, Alaska. I think I’m in love!!!

On May 30th, 2008 at 9:13 pm Penelope said:

Mine arrived in the mail today…what a relief! I was jumping out of my skin waiting for it. The colors are even more rich and beautiful than the pictures indicate. So much for getting chores done this weekend

On May 30th, 2008 at 10:34 pm Vicki said:

I got mine today, and spent the first half hour petting this gorgeous skein. LOL!!! I love, love, love this colorway!!!

On May 31st, 2008 at 4:18 am Jean said:

I love it! I will definitely be purchasing more of this colorway!

On May 31st, 2008 at 5:06 am Liz said:

My super heroine arrived safely yesterday (SC) and she is fabulous!! I’m in the group with Marcela and Teresa in OK - still working on January - but no less excited about receiving these terrific packages and the anticipation they create!! Tina and Marjan, you have done a terrific job! Thanks! Hope you had a great birthday, Tina!!!
Purple Rain….

On May 31st, 2008 at 6:21 am Tanya said:

I got mine 2 days ago! Was so happy to see the package, i was so busy at work i had actually forgotten it was on it’s way so doing the happy dance! It’s in one of my 2 favorite colors too!

On May 31st, 2008 at 8:40 am Michelle D'Alessio said:

I got mine on Thursday. LOVE IT! I am so excited we got purple

On May 31st, 2008 at 12:29 pm Susan Billard said:

Is there a reason the color this time has different names? Mine says the incredible shrinking violet. I do hope that is not a message not to wash them!

On May 31st, 2008 at 1:16 pm Chaya Mushka Davey said:

what a beautiful YELLOW colored yarn. just kidding!!!! I don’t have any purple in my stash so this is exciting!!! The pattern is totally intimadating and out of my comfort level but so where the last two socks and I was able to do them !!!!!!! I don’t know how to to use ravalry to help get problems answered, so is there any videos on the web to help start the toe up????

On May 31st, 2008 at 3:28 pm Tina said:

yes, isn’t it the best shade of yellow ever!!

On May 31st, 2008 at 4:18 pm Micki said:

Arrival in Grass Valley, CA–and just in time! I am in need of a superheroine who has the ability to create harmony in the universe.

On May 31st, 2008 at 5:17 pm Corie said:

I received the color purple yesterday in the mail, I was out of town so my husband called me with the news! Have to research the toe-up method…but it is luscious. I am in the Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

On May 31st, 2008 at 7:13 pm Cathy-Cate said:

What a wonderful box to greet me in Wisconsin when I came home from work last night! I had been avoiding the blog (an unwary comment gave the color away last time) — I wanted to be surprised. Then sweet Cece’s blog came up on Bloglines Wednesday with that glorious color purple! I teased her for spoilage, but you know she’s got a great excuse. Anyway, Cece told me I don’t have to finish all the other projects on my needles and that I’m supposed to be casting on — that I can start the wonderful Color Purple Socks right now!!

I think I have to wait, though, even if I get a note from her. Deadline knitting, you know? And I haven’t finished Leaflings (I put them aside to do Sock Camp homework and never got back to them….I want to!).

I remember The Incredible Shrinking Violet! Yay! I can’t wait till I can cast these on! And I love toe-ups and Yarnissima’s patterns, so I am just a happy, happy (Sock) Camper here!

On May 31st, 2008 at 8:01 pm Linda said:

Got mine on Thursday…the label says “purple math”
LOVE the color, but…I haven’t done a toe up yet. I am a bit reluctant to start. I will, just haven’t had any alone quiet time to myself yet.

On June 1st, 2008 at 5:15 am Sue Corkill said:

Mine finally arrived here in Nebraska on the 31st and I’m going to echo everyone else that I love the color! It reminds me of pansies and violas, my favorites.

On June 1st, 2008 at 10:29 am Kathleen Ruys said:

Got mine on the 29th. Don’t know what I was more excited about the yarn, pattern or the luggage tag. Am going to Grand Cayman next week and all three items will be making the trip with me. Can’t wait to put the socks on needles

On June 1st, 2008 at 9:06 pm Leslie Holeman said:

I got mine on Friday. I had been out of town for a week so was glad it was late. I kept thinking it was just sitting in the PO waiting for me to pick it up. I LOVE The color and the pattern. We shall see if I make it up in the pattern or in my favorite ‘don’t have to think about it or read a pattern’ sock. I like to have plenty of idiot (no reading a pattern-just knit away) knitting on hand. don’t ask me how much stash I have please.

On June 1st, 2008 at 10:29 pm Alice in the Heartland said:

Got it in the Heartland! Looking good there Rosie! Love the pictures in the pattern.

This month’s yarn makes me think of an old Welsh’s commercial with famous actor (whose name escapes me: played Maverick) and little kid sitting on a porch and the flavor was “Gra-ple”. Love that descriptive language.

Now to get Serendipity off the needles (down to the last toe) and this one cast on.

Happy birthday month Tina! Mine was a bit over a week ago so while we don’t quite share zodiac signs (I’m on the cusp) we do share the month. Happy Knitting, Spinning and Dyeing, Alice

On June 1st, 2008 at 11:39 pm MarjanHammink said:

a video showing you how to do the provisional crochet cast on: http://www.knittingatknoon.com/provisional.html

On June 2nd, 2008 at 5:06 am Anita Bruce said:

Just arrived here in Peterborough, England - found my Mum (who lives around the corner) chatting up the Parcelforce chap (quite dishy!) who assumed I would be at work so had delivered it to her. Good job she isnt a sock knitter or I might never have seen it!
Absolutely my favourite colour, Tina, totally thrilled!
Nita

On June 2nd, 2008 at 7:27 am AlisonCUK said:

Another just landed in UK this morning, in Lancashire - it arrived in the same delivery as my Dr Who Dalek cookie jar, and as Tina mentioned the Tardis in her dyer’s notes I thought that was quite appropriate! And the Dalek looks as if it would make an excellent stash overflow hiding place - he (I think/assume!?) will defend my gorgeous new club yarn - my favourite so far, and the pattern is equally amazing - thanks so much x

On June 2nd, 2008 at 10:12 am Round said:

It’s the day for the English deliveries - mine’s arrived here in Yorkshire. I managed to avoid all of the spoilers, so it was a great surprise. The pattern looks amazing - just a few wips to get out of the way, and I’m casting on!

On June 2nd, 2008 at 10:13 am RoxyKnits said:

Yippee Another arrival in the UK, in Weston-Super-Mare this time. Absolutely gorgeous colour - has to be my favourite. Love all the shades. Just perfect. Thanks TIna

On June 2nd, 2008 at 11:32 am MarjanHammink said:

I got…..an email telling me the kit got shipped back to BMFA due to paperwork issues. Cleopatra still has her tricks it seems, I blame this *all* on her! But I am happy to know where it is and well I know what the kit is all about. I have learned to be a patient person when it comes to overseas shipments. I will let you know when mine has arrived, probably one of the last….(hey really I am not sad or anything, really)

On June 2nd, 2008 at 5:58 pm Rachel said:

Got mine! Yea!!!! I’m a late joiner and am so happy to be working on my first on-time sock!!!! Thanks BMFA!

On June 3rd, 2008 at 2:06 am Fara said:

Finally got mine in New Jersey on May 31st, our mail is a little slow here, just started, love the way the toe works up, thanks, love the color too.

On June 3rd, 2008 at 2:21 am Curly Cable said:

Mine arrived on Saturday in Nottingham, U.K. Superb gorgeous colours, I know I say this with every kit, but it is a favourite, looking forward to getting wip’s out of the way, so I cast on

On June 3rd, 2008 at 3:12 am SallyBarnard said:

Mine arrived today - Norfolk , UK
Lovely colours

On June 3rd, 2008 at 6:11 am Tina said:

comment from Sue Readd

Received the new sock and love the color. Am STILL working on sock #1, but I tend to take my time on these things and enjoy the process. Being surrounded with beautiful yarn and knowing I have another project to start when this is done suits me fine. I have a little knitting bag I put my yarn, etc in when I have to travel where I know I will have a wait or time to work on it. In May I took my project to an Agriculture Show (we are farmers living in rural America) and while 4H was showing animals I sat in the bleachers and worked on the sock. You get curious people stopping to watch and many ask questions so its a good opportunity to spread the word on knitting. The questions have increased in recent years due to the popularity of knitting but I am amazed at how many tell me they would never tackle socks, they must be hard! Maybe, but when you are addicted to making them the challenge of new patterns and ideas is a treat.

On June 3rd, 2008 at 12:35 pm LoudmouthJenn said:

Mine arrived in MA on the 31st! Just lovely, my favorite color!

On June 3rd, 2008 at 2:34 pm Ann Foultz said:

Got it. Rock on!!!!

On June 4th, 2008 at 12:07 pm mapleknits said:

Hi got mine yesterday on 3rd. I love the colour but this one is going to my daughter. I have just started to knit and colour is coming very well. I am not using this pattern since she wanted another pattern but I will try it with my STR stash!

On June 4th, 2008 at 1:21 pm Liz Marley said:

Mine arrived yesterday too - the only day I’ve been here since everything was posted, so I was so happy. My favourite colour, and a designer whose patterns I love - fantastic!

On June 4th, 2008 at 10:05 pm Margaret said:

Got mine today. I was out of town and had my mail stopped until today, so who knows when it would have actually arrived. I love the colors! It is beautiful and the pattern is intriguing! My tag said, “purple people eater”, does that mean anything??

On June 5th, 2008 at 2:00 pm Cindy said:

I returned home from a family reunion a couple days ago to find that my package containing the three 2008 sock kits and my binder had arrived the day after we left. Thankfully we had someone staying at the house and she brought the package in. All three kits are awesome and I can’t wait to get started on them…after I finish my Cedar Creeks.

On June 6th, 2008 at 4:57 pm Amber said:

I’m starting to feel like we’re color soulmates! These past two kits have hit both of my favorites. SOOOO gorgeous!

On June 10th, 2008 at 2:20 am MarjanHammink said:

Got it this morning - thank you, the kit looks great!

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