Wednesday
Dec162009
You know you need a gift for yourself.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 4:51AM
And this is a truly useful gift you can enjoy for an entire year. Unlike some of the gifts you'll undoubtedly acquire.
It's not a used stuffed animal (I've received one of those.)
It's not a 1970s-era painting of a donkey with a broken frame (My husband has received one of those.)
It's not a book you've already read and own the sequel to. (Ahem.)
It's not a DVD box set that you really wanted and it was on sale, and so you bought it right before Christmas and wrapped it up for your husband, knowing you would be able to reap the benefits of the gift. Only to find that your husband had the same idea, leaving both of you with the exact same thing. (Sigh.)
There are many things this gift is not.
A used stuffed animal, no. Although it does have some animal-related dates already penciled in. Like the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.
The calendar is a full color beauty with yarn pictures and descriptions of many indie dyers. Each month, you'll be treated to a new feast of color, and you'll also like knowing that your purchase is doing good in the world.
Three dollars from the sale of each calendar goes to Doctors Without Borders, an amazing and highly rated charity.
The calendar was featured in the winter edition of Interweave Knits, and I should let you know that a finite number of calendars were printed. Once they're sold out, they're gone. You can order yours here, at
Year in Yarn.
If you get one, we can look at the same calendar together each month. And isn't that really the gift you've always wanted? I mean, REALLY?
So. Get one for a knitter on your list. Get one for a Christmas swap partner. Get one for yourself. Feel good about your gift because your money is going to charity. Feel good about your gift because you're supporting indie dyers. Feel good about your gift because you'll feel good looking at this calendar all year.
Year in Yarn.
P.S. Year in Yarn is being sold from Canada (but still arrives very quickly to other destinations). Keep in mind that prices on the site are in Canadian dollars. As of this writing, the Canadian dollar is worth 94 cents in the US. Here's a currency converter, if it helps you. XE currency conversion
It's not a used stuffed animal (I've received one of those.)
It's not a 1970s-era painting of a donkey with a broken frame (My husband has received one of those.)
It's not a book you've already read and own the sequel to. (Ahem.)
It's not a DVD box set that you really wanted and it was on sale, and so you bought it right before Christmas and wrapped it up for your husband, knowing you would be able to reap the benefits of the gift. Only to find that your husband had the same idea, leaving both of you with the exact same thing. (Sigh.)
There are many things this gift is not.
A used stuffed animal, no. Although it does have some animal-related dates already penciled in. Like the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival.
The calendar is a full color beauty with yarn pictures and descriptions of many indie dyers. Each month, you'll be treated to a new feast of color, and you'll also like knowing that your purchase is doing good in the world.
Three dollars from the sale of each calendar goes to Doctors Without Borders, an amazing and highly rated charity.
The calendar was featured in the winter edition of Interweave Knits, and I should let you know that a finite number of calendars were printed. Once they're sold out, they're gone. You can order yours here, at
Year in Yarn.
If you get one, we can look at the same calendar together each month. And isn't that really the gift you've always wanted? I mean, REALLY?
So. Get one for a knitter on your list. Get one for a Christmas swap partner. Get one for yourself. Feel good about your gift because your money is going to charity. Feel good about your gift because you're supporting indie dyers. Feel good about your gift because you'll feel good looking at this calendar all year.
Year in Yarn.
P.S. Year in Yarn is being sold from Canada (but still arrives very quickly to other destinations). Keep in mind that prices on the site are in Canadian dollars. As of this writing, the Canadian dollar is worth 94 cents in the US. Here's a currency converter, if it helps you. XE currency conversion
Reader Comments (10)
Just hinted to hubby. Granted, he had to get me to pay for it since he ddn't know the paypal info, but still. LOL
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