When I give away books via the blogs I'm not expecting anything in return, but such is the generosity of the Cornflower readership that surprise parcels do arrive from time to time.
A few weeks ago I sent a Scottish book to MzTallulah in Portugal, and now she has most generously sent me some Portuguese wool!
This is beautiful blue 2-ply fingering weight from Retrosaria, lovely and rustic and 'sheep-ish', and perfect (as the website says) for stranded knitting.
I have followed Rosa's blog for quite some time, enjoying her photographs - though I can't read many of her words - so being given some of her yarn is a double pleasure, and I'm most grateful to MzTallulah for such a kind thought and a super gift.
Lucky girl! What would you like from TN?
Posted by: Dark Puss | 31 October 2010 at 11:52 AM
How lovely, and just your colour!
Posted by: Barbara | 31 October 2010 at 02:10 PM
The sheep deserve a round of applause as well!
Lovely cheery colour!
Posted by: Darlene | 31 October 2010 at 04:08 PM
Beautiful yarn! I have just placed my first order from her site from some amazing Japanese knitting books and i am so in love with them. I thought abotu getting some of the portuguese yarn, i wish i had now, it looks lovely! I shall look forward to seeing what you might make from it.
Posted by: jane | 03 November 2010 at 08:37 AM
Thankyou for the tip, Jane - I'm off now to look at the Japanese books!
Posted by: Cornflower | 03 November 2010 at 09:58 AM