Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Something I'll never do again ...

With the beginning of December, a package from my sister arrived. It was a surprise and a lovely one at that. Amongst other things, she sent me this tea package, which is a Advent calendar. One tea bag for 24 days in December. I've never seen this before, and I think it's a most lovely idea, and a great alternative to chocolate Advent calendars (not that I have anything against chocolate).

Advent calendar tea, gift from my sister

Remember these: Mary Maxim Gemstone socks - all four singles
Mary Maxim Gemstone socks-singles-2

This is finished pair # 2
3rd pair of MM Gemstones socks finished - color Peridot

and pair # 3

MM Gemstones 2nd pair finished-2
There's still one single sock waiting for his partner to be a pair, but I don't feel like knitting this sock right now. I've worn # 2 several times, and washed it by hand, and by machine and it's holding up really well.
So, well, knitting four single socks was not a good idea. I'd rather knit a pair and be done with it.

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17 comments:

  1. KrisDecember 02, 2009 11:34 a.m.

    Love the tea advent calendar. I agree, what a great idea.

    And love the gemstone socks. What pretty colours!

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  2. wanderrastDecember 02, 2009 1:59 p.m.

    Schön wenn ein Produkt dass bei mir fast ums Eck produziert wird zu dir ins ferne Land reist.
    liebe Grüße Elfi
    p.s: ich hab ihn auch schon probiert, vieles schmeckt ausgezeichnet

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  3. 2pawDecember 02, 2009 3:13 p.m.

    The Tea Advent Calendar is such a clever idea, your sister is very smart!!
    I have done that, I had three single socks and I have only finished one complete pair. I think you are right!!

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  4. old ladyDecember 02, 2009 3:31 p.m.

    I agree, the tea calendar is a unique idea! And those socks look stunning! Makes me wish I could knit socks.

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  5. AnnDecember 02, 2009 5:40 p.m.

    The advent calendar is great as I will prefer tea to chocolate. Love the socks & the gorgeous colors. You could mix & match them.

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  6. Mr Puffy's Knitting Blog:December 02, 2009 7:03 p.m.

    What a great idea! Love the Tee calendar and have fun using it :)

    I like the socks and think they look great mixed and matched - no need to make them into pairs - unless you want to!

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  7. Virginia GDecember 02, 2009 7:29 p.m.

    Those are some sexy sexy socks.

    Nice work!

    (and sorry, apparently sexy my word of the day regarding knitting and wool.)

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  8. MichelleDecember 02, 2009 9:49 p.m.

    The tea advent calendar is such a great idea. Perfect for cold weather. Though maybe a hot chocolate a day would be good too. :-)

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  9. susannasplaceDecember 03, 2009 5:02 a.m.

    Oh diese Socken sind ja fantastisch. Ich muss mal sehen, ob einer meiner Yarnshops die Wolle hat.

    LG Susi

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  10. Renata S. P.December 03, 2009 6:02 a.m.

    Great socks!!
    If you don't wanna knit the other two single socks to complete the pairs, you could just make a "different" pair, using this two you already have. Even being different colors, that would look nice with All Stars tennis shoes =D

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  11. Sharon VDecember 03, 2009 12:22 p.m.

    Your socks are lovely!

    It reminds me that my own handknit socks stock is low. I should make myself some.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 03, 2009 10:35 p.m.

    Love the Mary Maxim socks !
    Margie in Maryland

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  13. HegeDecember 04, 2009 3:06 p.m.

    Love the idea of a tea each day :)
    And your socks are beautiful!!
    Have a great weekend!

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  14. AnonymousDecember 05, 2009 12:35 p.m.

    Schön ist Dein Adventskalender mit dem leckeren Tee, eine ganz tolle Idee. Oh, und die Socken sehen ganz wundervoll aus, so farbenfroh.

    Liebe Grüße von Herbstgold

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  15. T-MomDecember 09, 2009 10:22 a.m.

    Oh, gorgeous socks! I'll have to keep an eye out for the yarn.

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  16. hannahDecember 10, 2009 1:34 p.m.

    How lovely the box of the tea looks. I wonder if they sell this in the Netherlands, I will look for it at our whole food store tomorrow.

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  17. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 6:24 p.m.

    I love the Mary Maxim socks. Did you cahnge your mind about the yarn? I thought that you did not like it!
    margieinmaryland

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