As predicted my package from Lisa my swap buddie in the KH secret swap WAS waiting for me when I got home - YAY!!

She warned me about the tape :) as i used my trusty pocket knife to open the box I realised that she'd gone to so much effort to wrap each little parcel that i just had to take pictures and document the grand opening :)


The Children (kitties that is) were very curious about the package from across the seas!


I've never had so much effort put into wrapping individual items in a swap before... i almost didnt want to open them.... almost :)


Squeeeeee - little ribbons and everything!


Mugs & Chocolates and Counters - OH MY!


Mug Shot - HA HA GET IT???!!! *Groan*
Its got chillies and cowboy boots on it... tee hee!


These KP options cables are what I was really looking forward to. The options kit only gives you two sizes 24" & 32".

These are 40" & 60" which will be great for sweaters and really big shawls or blankets. I know for a fact that the Candle Flame Shawl gets so big it's easiest to knit on the 60 inchers.... if i ever get around to knitting that one, its on my ravelry list.... *sigh* so many things are on my ravelry list.

and three balls of the georgeous KnitPicks Elegance in a lovely blue colour:


I've got two patterns in mind for these. 1st is a hat pattern that i've been waiting for the exartstudent to post on her blog for MONTHS now (lol):

It has the coolest crown shaping:

or possibly the Montego Bay Scarf - but i'm not sure how long the three balls would make... I do prefer skinny scarves anyway... but i think i'll start with the hat and see how it goes.

mmmmmm Hershey's - needless to say they're almost all gone, and once i get home tonight they will be well and truly gone :) yummy :)

So thankyou again Lisa, i'm soooooo heappy
(think maid marien in Robin Hood: Men in Tights - love that movie!)