Knitters are the nicest people in the world

Recently, a very nice knitter named Julia (purlia on Ravelry) contacted me because I'd mentioned that I love colorful anodized aluminum knitting needles.

Preferring bamboos herself, she had a large collection of various sizes that she wanted to give to me. Awesome!!!

But the awesome didn't just stop at the needles:



I am thoroughly convinced that knitters are the most generous, thoughtful human beings in the world. My boyfriend looked over my shoulder in amazement as I pulled out so many fun, sweet treats.



This funny card had beautiful stitch markers inside.



She included Halls Vitamin C drops (my favorites) and tissues with the note "Because you've been sick". So sweet!

I am thoroughly enjoying Lindt chocolate truffles and drinking chocolate - they may be a secret recovery cure.



A note taped to light-up needles addressed my recent insomnia, "For when you can't sleep but don't want to wake the boyfriend." He's never seen these needles before and thought they were a positively brilliant invention.



This Lantern Moon needle case is gorgeous in my two favorite colors:



And my goodness, she put in a skein of Malabrigo Worsted in a breath-takingly lovely shade of Forest green.



I've never felt Malabrigo in person before, much less owned a skein, and it is everything it's rumored to be - so soft and luxurious in the hand and such an intense and rich blend of colors.

The needles themselves were overwhelmingly cool, in colors I've never seen!



They are a fantastic array of sizes, and yes, I've already cast on a new project with them. I think so much of the appeal of knitting is the sensory pleasures and all these beautiful supplies.



As you can see, I've been completely spoiled rotten, and I am thrilled. It's totally heart-warming to know there are such generous, kind people who share this hobby I love.

Thank you so much, Julia!!! You made my day!