My newest gift from Hubby

[xstchntat]

Last year I bought the book Knitted Lace of Estonia by Nancy Bush. I didn't know if I would ever get to knit one of these beautiful shawls but this last week my hubby got me this:
Actual yarn and needles from Estonia. There were even Estonian stamps on the package they came in. He got me 4 of the balls of yarn not realizing that with the fineness of the yarn that a whole shawl can be made with just one ball. Have no idea where he found them to buy, but I am looking forward to using them after my Christmas gifts and baby blanket are done.

[Susan B T]

What a nice hubby and a lovely gift.

[Judy]

I have that book but not the lovely yarn and needles. I really hope you'll share progress photos, and let us know which pattern you're doing. At the same time I also got a lace knitting book of the patterns used by the Inuit women in Alaska who work with musk ox hair (err. forgot the name for it.... starts with a q..). The history of the Estonian knitted lace tradition is fascinating.
Wonderful hubby... deserves an extra hug from all of us.

[carolivy]

Wonderful gift! Can't wait to see what you make with them.

[Tammy]

I so love hearing about the wonderful partners others have!!!! I agree he does need hugs from all of us too!!! The tips on those needles look fantastic for lace!!! Is the yarn considered a 'cobweb' weight? What is the fiber content? Rachel I look forward to seeing what you make.

[northern robin]

Rachael...what an outstanding husband! Bet he peeked into the book to get the spec on what to buy..wool and needle size. He is a keeper...remember?

[Frivole]

Obviously a very kind and thoughtful person... you told us before of the lovely gifts he has given you and I think it takes a special man to get interested enough in our "crafty" things to figure out the right gift to buy. He must be special indeed.

Look forward to seeing your knitted lace.

[janet6567]

What a sweet husband you have! It's so nice when your spouse is involved in your creative endeavors too. I'm looking so forward to seeing the lovely shawl you knit.

[Maureen L]

That is a very special gift! - have you chosen your first pattern? - so exciting, especially as the needles are there as well.

[Elfiona]

You have been truly blessed with such a kind and considerate husband. I too look forward to see your progression. I have a pattern for a lace shawl that I would love to knit, but am chicken since I don't have much knitting experience.