Yesterday was the last day my office is open, so we were running around, organising things that probably should have been done a few weeks ago. Meanwhile I was keeping an eye on the DHL courier site. Not very long ago I bought a Joji bucket bag. It got stranded in Hong Kong for a couple of days, and was meant to be out for delivery on Monday. Since it was my last day in the office, I really, really wanted it to come.
Meanwhile, at 7.30am I had a notification of a package in my parcel locker. I picked it up on my way home - pro tip, if you cycle, putting a single strap laptop bag on your back like a backpack isn't the best.
The Joji bag is just great. I wanted it for those times when we're just running across the road to the pub, but I want something to put my stuff in. It's a good size - big enough for a proper jumper or dress. That's how it looks like with 7 skeins of yarn:
And the second package had yarn for Birkin. It's Ixchel Bunny's tweed, and is very like Kate Davies Buchaille. Really nice. And I found out she sells Landscape dyes, so I finally have decent source for them.
I love nice things, and to have these presents arrive on the day everything shut down was a true pleasure. And I guess that the thing, isn't it? I live in a flat that I love, my neighbour doesn't listen to hip-hop, I have good knitting projects, I'm still working, albeit from home. It's a good time to focus on the good things.
Oh, and a stash update: 10,437 meters.
I was really proud of that number, and hoping to get it down to whatever before Bendigo ... and now I've bought yarn (not just for Birkin, there is more coming). In times like this, where I might be stuck at home for months, knowing I've got knitting for the next six months is definitly a comfort.
Meanwhile, at 7.30am I had a notification of a package in my parcel locker. I picked it up on my way home - pro tip, if you cycle, putting a single strap laptop bag on your back like a backpack isn't the best.
The Joji bag is just great. I wanted it for those times when we're just running across the road to the pub, but I want something to put my stuff in. It's a good size - big enough for a proper jumper or dress. That's how it looks like with 7 skeins of yarn:
I love nice things, and to have these presents arrive on the day everything shut down was a true pleasure. And I guess that the thing, isn't it? I live in a flat that I love, my neighbour doesn't listen to hip-hop, I have good knitting projects, I'm still working, albeit from home. It's a good time to focus on the good things.
Oh, and a stash update: 10,437 meters.
I was really proud of that number, and hoping to get it down to whatever before Bendigo ... and now I've bought yarn (not just for Birkin, there is more coming). In times like this, where I might be stuck at home for months, knowing I've got knitting for the next six months is definitly a comfort.
Great bag! My favorite online yarn source stopped shipping last night. I really, really hope I got my last minute order in on time.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. So far everyone here has moved to online only. Grim times.
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