Look what arrived in the post today!

Addi Chang aka Jennifer my Hogwart's pal told me at the end of May that my parcel was on it's way and I am pleased, excited, awed, thrilled to say that it arrived today. And what a parcel, I hardly know where to begin.
Everything came enclosed in a pretty handmade bag in Gryffindor colours - perfect for keeping my latest sock project together and out of the reach of Psychocat. There was a box of Billy Bott's Beans, I don't think we get them here in England but I'm certainly going to look out for them; they are hilarious with flavours like dirt or earwax. The sardine flavoured ones were terrible but the only one to defeat us was "vomit", I'm afraid Ed had to spit that one out.

The stitchmarkers are exquisite with beautiful little rubies on silver wires. I'm going to save the HP bookmark until the next book comes out. Oh Yes! There's the Crystal Palace dpns in 2.25mm – can't wait to use them, I think they are going to be perfect when I've decided which pattern I am going to knit the most scrumptious and soft merino yarn in the Hedwig colourway, I wish it showed up more clearly in the photographs.

Then there's enough yarn left over from the socks to knit something else. I think I shall make some fingerless mittens and try to do the mosaic pattern too. I'm feeling so very excited about all this.
Last and best of all THE SOCKS! Aren't they just perfect? The yarn is a soft, extremely soft, machine washable merino. I've never felt a machine washable yarn with such a luxurious handle before. And look! They fit me perfectly. I love them so much, I'm only going to wear them on special occasions.


Thank you Jennifer, I feel thoroughly spoilt. I have never had socks knitted by anyone else so, these are extra special. I hope my swap pal is going to be as happy with hers.