I’m so glad no one fell for the April Fool’s joke. Mainly because I couldn’t stand it if hoardes of people suddenly came knocking on my door, desperate to snaffle some of my stash! Though I can solemnly promise that I will never take up modelling with matchsticks, ever. Even if my MIL decides that she can’t live without a model horse drawn fire engine.
Nothing new to see here, I’m afraid. I could put up a photo of a slightly-longer sock cuff, but my camera needs charging and it isn’t that exciting anyway. So in an attempt to be interesting, I’m having a competition!
I have 100g of ColourMart Cashmere 3/28NM Heavy Lace Weight in “Vatican” left over from knitting Matilda. Enough to knit another one the same size as mine, or another lacy shawl.
I’ll give the yarn to one random commenter drawn from all comments on this post from now until midday Friday (UK time). 
ETA: Comments now closed!
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April 7th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
I’m commenting, because I always comment, not because I want some cashmere. Although, I’d not say no to it!! :p
April 7th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
I was so looking forward to seeing the match stick models:)
April 7th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I wonder how long those matchstick things take? Maybe I’ve put too much thought into this. I’ve decided to cast on for Matilda this weekend in some Malabrigo lace I have. I’ll let you know how I go…
April 7th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
Dang! I was really hoping to get a good laugh while you trucked your way through the matchstick model! Just kidding, but I do bet those things could drive someone crazy - they look so tedious!
April 7th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
A lurker here
I love the blue, it’s such a pretty shade.
April 7th, 2008 at 7:06 pm
That Matilda is lovely!
April 7th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
shameless competition comment, should be shot!
April 7th, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Aww I wanted to see a bunny made of matchsticks
Your shawl is beautiful 
April 7th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
I have Matilda on my list of want to do knits, and swung by to get the link for ColourMart to look up the yarn.. its a gorgeous colour
April 7th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Personally, I’m only here to see the matchstick models! Oh well, I’ll have to learn to live with disappointment.
April 7th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
Sprouts!
(well you did say random ;p)
April 7th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
WOT - no matchstick models? Oh well, I must admit I preferred you knitting anyway.
April 8th, 2008 at 6:07 pm
I’m so glad you’re not starting a matchstick model trend, it’s far too fiddly, give me lace any time. PS Can I admit I almost fell for it, I was a bit shocked at first, but then sat and thought about it. duh me
April 8th, 2008 at 9:47 pm
Hi Kate, Great April Fools joke. I always fall for them, every time! Maybe it has something to do with it being my birthday and getting more jokes played on me than most people.
I wanted to ask, do you knit for your own personal use or do you sell your handknitted garments?
April 8th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Okay, I have to admit it, I fell for it. I felt too sad for you giving up your knitting and stash to be a part of receiving any. I love the model though.
April 10th, 2008 at 7:46 am
Wouldn’t say no to some cashmere!
April 10th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
Are you sure this isnt you getting rid of your stash by the back door, I nearly fell for your april fool and was reading it on the 2nd.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:29 am
Hi
Stumbled across your blog on Ravelry and thought…….. I know that name from Angel Yarns forum…so popped in to say hello! I’m so pleased I did, it’s great…well done!
April 11th, 2008 at 11:30 am
I’ve never posted before so I feel slightly guilty about that (but not guilty enough to refuse some cashmere if it was offered!) I found my way to your blog after someone on Ravelry recommended The Inside Loop - I hadn’t been aware of the mag before but just wanted to say that I think you’ve done a really great job on the first issue. Some really lovely designs and interesting articles… I will definitely be keeping an eye out for the next issue (and am struggling not to add 2 or 3 of the patterns to my queue). Must. Resist. The. Pretty.