My Yarn Santa really outdid herself with my gift. I wasn't sure what to expect in a yarn exchange (as this was my first), but I am thrilled with everything I was sent!! I must say I was stalking my package - I knew I'd be home the day it was delivered, so I impatiently waited for the mailman until it arrived.

I could feel the yarn squishiness before I even opened the package, I was so excited I didn't even get any before photos. I opened the package to find 5 skeins of yarn AND a book!

I actually don't OWN any crocheting books. Maybe that's blasphemy, I'm not sure. This will be my first to start my future collection! It was super thoughtful to choose the amigurumi book, because I noted that I liked making newborn props for photography sessions, and these would be great and adorable props for sure!

I'm also absolutely in love with all of the colors - I don't even know what to make first. I received 5 skeins of Brava worsted in (L to R): Sienna, Orange, Rouge, Peapod, and Fairy Tale. My favorite would have to be Fairy Tale, but I am a sucker for anything purple!

Any ideas what I should make first from this book? Owl, hedgehog, pink bunny, bear? So many options!

Thank you Yarn Santa :) You made my week! I can't wait to start making some cute things!