Destash: yarn and books!

Well, my poor closet is overflowing and of course that means it is time to destash.  I'm selling the following new, unused yarns and new, flipped through once books, taking Paypal, US shipping included, international shipping negotiable.  Leave me a comment with a way to contact you (Ravelry name or email addy) and I will get back to you ASAP.

Knitpicks Comfy Worsted, yellow, 3 skeins at 109 yards each, $10 includes US shipping.

Bernat Matrix in Acid Axis, 1 skein/140 yds, $5 includes US shipping.

S. Charles Collezione Venus, 1 skein/81 yds, blue, $5 includes US shipping.

Not pictured:  Louet Euroflax Linen (Rav link) in pink/purple, 3 skeins of 270 yds each, retails for
$23.50/skein. I’ll sell for $20 each including U.S. shipping, or $50 for all 3 including U.S. shipping.

Berroco Comfort worsted (Rav link), 2 skeins of 210 yds each, purple, $10 includes U.S. shipping.

Unique Sheep Leili in Waves of Memory (Rav link), 2 skeins, 205 yds each, $26 includes US shipping.

Naturally Cotton Connection (Rav link) in natural/white, DK weight, 8 skeins = 944 yds, asking $40 including US shipping.

Now for the books:

I have the following books for sale.  Books are brand new, flipped through once, unless otherwise noted.  I take Paypal.  Prices include U.S. media mail shipping.  I will ship international for actual shipping.  Thanks for looking!

Crochet Blocks in a Box, never opened, asking $15 including U.S. media mail shipping.

The Yarn Girls' Guide to Kid Knits, asking $15 including U.S. media mail shipping.

Crochet That Fits, like new, asking $15 including U.S. media mail shipping.

Make Your Own Toys by Sue Havens.  This is a sewing book but includes patterns for lots of cute little critters to make.  Very cute book.  $10

  

A New Obsession, or How Behind I Am on Social Networking

Wow, I keep hearing about Pinterest and never checked it out.  I finally peeked at it last night and now I am obsessed.  Like I needed any other ideas for things I want to make, buy, cook, grow, read, etc.  But I joined anyway. lol

I finally buckled under and joined Twitter.  I had a bad experience getting my Facebook page hacked a few years ago and have boycotted most social media since then.  But you know, it is fun...

Happy Valentine's Day!  Buy your sweetie some of these handmade glycerin and shea butter heart soaps.

A Belated Merry Christmas

So I know Christmas was yesterday, but we were off at family celebrations on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  I hope everyone who celebrates had a wonderful Christmas, and for those who don't celebrate, I hope you had a fabulous day.  Here are a few highlights of the yarnhoardinmama family Christmas.

What, no bickering between sisters?

A fun game for everyone.

Lucy got a new bed, complete with a bone toy and a fleece blanket.

A new outfit for her doll.

 

Let me defend my mom from that evil camera strap!

 

 It was not all about the gifts, but of course that is what we took the most pictures of.  We enjoyed times with both of our extended families as well. 

In other news, I'm working on knitting up a new toe-up sock design of my own.  The pattern is just going through the tweaking stage as I re-knit to make sure it came out clearly.  More news coming soon!

The free shipping sale is over at my Etsy shop, but there is still so much great handcrafted stuff for sale, that  I think you should still check it out.  And that concludes my shameless self-promotion.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

We all know it is that time of year, whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, or none of the above.  My family and I went to the West Michigan Whitecaps' home, Fifth-Third Ballpark, to see the Nite Lites Christmas light display.  It was really cool.  We drove our Blazer through over a mile of Christmas lights displays, many of them animated, and we got to go through it twice for one price.  The kids adored it and my husband and I enjoyed it too.  These pictures don't do them justice.

 Another pair of socks off the needles today, this one being Repeat Performance by Michelle Hunter.  Love these toe up socks!  Pattern is easy enough to follow but not boring.  These are in Shelridge Farm Soft Touch Ultra.  Very nice.

Just a reminder, it is not too late to take advantage of the free shipping in my Etsy shop, good through December 24.  You can still order in time for Christmas if you live in the U.S. ( I don't think many international orders would have time to arrive before Christmas.)  Enter code SHIPONME11 at checkout to take advantage of this offer.  





What is a large pot of avocado trees good for?

Giveawayscout.com and adorable kitty

I just wanted to let everyone know about a cool site that lists freebies from any kind of place you might like.  The site is giveawayscout.com and I have my free shipping offer for my Etsy shop listed on there.  I thought I would share the site so people could find deldel other giveaways that interest them. 

I leave you with a gratuitous cuteness pic.  Our newest kitty, Rocky, who showed up under our house one night in the freezing temperatures, and cried (LOUDLY!) until we rescued him at 2:30 am.  He was about 4 weeks old, and decided that my non-lactating Jack Russell (Lucy) is his mom and best playmate.

Free shipping in my Etsy shop!

Now that Halloween is over, a lot of us are thinking about Christmas and holiday gifts.  I am providing free shipping in my Etsy shop now through December 24, 2011.  You MUST enter this coupon code at checkout for this offer to be valid:  SHIPONME11.  I will ship purchases directly to gift recipients upon request.  Now for sale are several soap and washcloth sets, many types of dog biscuits made fresh to order, chainmail bracelets, PDF knitting patterns, woodworks, and handknitted garments.  Come on over and check it out!  Happy shopping!

Emergency sale for new transmission

The transmission went out on my truck yesterday.  I am having an emergency sale at my Etsy shop and my Ravelry pattern store.  I am also selling some handmade soaps for $4 each plus shipping, or if you buy 3 or more, they are $3 each.

Also a set of handmade erasers, 5 in a set, for $5 plus shipping.

Thanks for shopping!  If you are interested in anything on the blog, leave me a comment with your email and I will get back to you.