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03/26/2007
The not-so biggest loser
For those who were wondering...my biggest loser competition ended at work and I, alas, did not win. I did, however, lose 12 pounds which is great. The winner was really die hard about the whole thing--didn't even have cake on his birthday--so I guess he deserved to win. I guess. I am glad I participated if only because I learned what devious and competitive co-workers I have. I would do it again in a second, only this time I would know my enemy, urm...competition better.
In other news, something special arrived in the mail this weekend...
My Blithe kit!!!
It came wrapped up all pretty with tissue and ribbon which made it super fun to open. Like a real present. I also love the way the pattern is printed on nice card stock. I am NOT regretting the kit purchase. I give Kim my seal of approval--awesome customer service and the product itself is exceptional. Now if we could only work on that currency conversion rate...
I was planning on not starting Blithe until mid-April BUT I am waiting on the new KnitPicks options needles I ordered last week in order to start Dollar and a Half Cardigan AND since I finished all I can do on the Phildar Zip Cardigan until I get the zipper in the mail...I swatched and casted on for Blithe last night. Awww Yeah!!! I will post a picture as soon as I have a couple inches done.
For the record: I already love it.
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So glad you dug right in!! Blythe looks like it'll knit up in no time at all!
Posted by: knittingphilistine | 03/26/2007
i am so lovin' kim h right now! that top is lovely! i'll defintely be buying a kit of her's real soon! let us know how the pattern is written (i know others in blog land have had trouble with other patterns)
v. interesting about the co-worker competition, my school collegues are the same way.. it's pretty devious how competitve they are!!
Posted by: margaux | 03/26/2007
Well losing 12 pounds is pretty great, good job!
Posted by: Lauren | 03/26/2007
well done on the 12 pounds! that is fabulous!!
i just love kim hargreaves kits..they really are super special.
Posted by: jacqueline | 03/26/2007
Such a pretty kit. I am hinting for the same one for a birthday gift.
Posted by: Knittypants | 03/26/2007
oh how exciting! there is nothing better than mail, i say {except bills, i don't like bills}.
12 pounds...tries to convert to kilos...good job! and no cake on his birthday? he definately deserved to win, hands down. But you are all winners in the end, no?
Posted by: vera | 03/26/2007
Congrats on the 12 pounds and I can't wait to see the progress on Blythe -- it looks like such a great kit!!
Posted by: Melissa | 03/26/2007
You may not have won the money but you won by loosing the poundage and learning how hard that is! LOL
Blithe is fabulous. I love getting boxes of yarn from GB (Alice Starmore kits are wonderful, too). It is a gift, one you've given yourself. Happy knitting.
Posted by: margene | 03/26/2007
Ok, a guy beating you at loosing weight is not fair--they can lose so easily without even trying!! Wow, the kit is beautiful, I'm going to have to check that out.
Posted by: Heather | 03/26/2007
Great job anyways - 12 lbs! I can tell already that your sweater is going to look fab on you.
Posted by: tiennie | 03/26/2007
Fantastic news on the 12 pounds lost! You're a winner in our eyes.
Posted by: Cheryl | 03/26/2007
Even if you weren't the biggest loser, you still done good! 12 lbs is nothing to sneeze at. And Blithe looks great. Enjoy your newest knit.
Posted by: Wanda | 03/26/2007
Ooo Blithe...I'm in love.
And grats on getting closer to where you want to be in your skin, even if your co-worker was crazier with his lack of cake. Personally, I've hit a point in my life where I work out so I can eat what I want, instead of the other way around, and I find I'm happier that way.
The other weight loss program that I've always wanted to try would be to decide that every time I keep five pounds off for a week, I can buy a bound of yarn. Needless to say, the boyfriend likes that one less. :)
Posted by: Kristine | 03/26/2007
I got that same kit in the mail late last week, in the original color. I had the same thoughts about the customer service and packaging. I started singing in my kitchen about "brown paper packages tied up with string".
Can't wait to see how yours knits up (you'll probably start long before I get to mine!)
Posted by: Jenn | 03/26/2007
oh wow!! 12lbs you go girl...Blithe is gorgeous! can't wait to see it knits up.
Posted by: vanessa | 03/27/2007
Congrats on the 12 pounds! That is wonderful. I just got my knit picks options and I love them, I hope you do too.
Posted by: Rachel | 03/27/2007
There should have been 2 competitions. No boys allowed! Oh well - 12 lbs is still great! Congrats!
Love the new kit too ;)
Posted by: Lolly | 03/27/2007
I am so jealous right now! I cant wait to see some progress pics on Blithe.
Posted by: Stefanie | 03/27/2007
there is nothing like a good wrapping job on a package! i love it :)
Posted by: rachel i. | 03/27/2007
Wow, 12 1bs lost! Well done as it is so hard to do. I like that kit too, I have one of my own in a different style to knit which I can't wait to start!
Posted by: Lin | 03/28/2007
I'm so glad you are starting on Blithe straightaway, I can't wait to see it knitted up.
Posted by: Kendra | 03/28/2007
Oh, that is SUCH a beautiful color for Blithe. Between the kit and 12 pounds down, you're having a good spring!
Posted by: Amy | 03/28/2007
Congratulations on losing the 12 lbs. If the winner didn't even eat his own birthday cake, then that's not a competition I would feel bad about losing...some things are too great a cost!
Blithe sounds like a wonderful kit and I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. Do you have to knit a smaller size now? ;)
Posted by: Debby | 03/29/2007
I could stand it no longer and caved. I hope to get Blythe in the mail this week. Thanks for the inspiration actually. I almost never check Kims website anymore becuase I didn't like her first couple of seasons. How are you liking the yarn? I've never used Rowan's cottons (not including Calmer).
Posted by: Michelle | 04/02/2007
I love Blythe. You've got great taste. Can't wait to see progress. I love Kim's season this time around, she's got some great stuff.
Posted by: Estee | 04/03/2007
Stellar! I can't wait to see both the Phildar and your progress on this one. Kim has such beautiful patterns.
Posted by: Sarah | 04/04/2007