Alice in Wonderland Themed Care Package – Knitmas 2016

Today, I am sharing what I gave and what I received for Knitmas 2016. You can see my past year’s Knitmas roundup posts here.

Last year, I drew the name of the elf who had me a previous year! So all the more reason to spoil her extra much, but it also helped because I know her a little better. It was such fun to consider all the elements and in the end I decided to create a themed parcel!

Her Alice in Wonderland-themed Knitmas gift grew from knowing she loves tea and rabbits. In my brain, it was like *lightbulb*. She also loves owls and I always thought the Cheshire Cat’s spirit animal is an owl, so I included that too. The whole time, I kept thinking of passages from the book, but also of bits from the Sunday Next series by Jasper Fforde. If you have never read his writing, start with this blog post. It had me laughing in tears.

So, on to the Alice in Wonderland-themed Knitmas parcel. This is what it looked like for the recipient upon arrival. I lined the box in light blue and white polka dot wrapping paper.

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

As you will notice, I wrapped each item in a golden organza bag, tied with a coordinating ribbon and accompanied by a tag. The wrapping is to resemble a teabag. Each tag had a label like Alice would have found on the drinks and cakes to become big or small, then with a quote from the book by Lewis Carroll. I chose the quote to match the item. Sometimes it is creatively done, sometimes it is too perfect (like with the tea).

One of my favorite elements of the parcel is the stitch markers I made. I specially ordered the rabbit charms and the teacup charms on Etsy from The Charm Seller.

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

Five rabbits and one teacup (to mark the start of the round). I made them in the same way I made these.

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

One of the things my recipient elf wished for was a cone of yarn. So, I gave her one.

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

What is an Alice in Wonderland themed parcel without tea?! I included a cheerful red (like the Queen of Hearts’s favorite color) tea tin and peppermint tea.

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

A teacup had to make it in there somehow. I scoured the shops for a vintage bone china teacup. No matching saucer, sadly, but the flowers are beautiful.

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

Every knitter loves a special place for the yarn when working on a project and this yarn bowl in the rich blue called out to be included. I wanted to fill it with baked goods, but I had the baby and exhaustion to contend with.

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

 

I wanted to assemble this myself, but was worried it would come apart in transit, so I sent it as an unassembled kit. In a way, that is a bit fun to have a project.

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

 

And I also knit her a gradient hat of my own design.

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

The owls made an appearance with stickers.

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

And one more owl goody with clips.

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

Knitmas 2016 gift i gave

Knitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

Without being able to include real baked goods, I tucked a recipe book in instead.

Knitmas 2016 gift i gaveKnitmas 2016 gifts for Regina

That’s it. What do you think? Which is your favorite element?

 

Now, on to what I was generously given by my elf. I received…

My #Knitmas elf sent me tea, pretzel twigs, chilli chocolate, stollen, a coppery shawl pin, and a Makery measuring tape. Such treats!!!

My #knitmas elf (Looks straight at Orla) is so talented to forge a shawl pin! Eith all my shawls, I had no pin. Now, I have two! And the book has been on my wish list. The yarn is sunshine personified. Lovely treats and I feel so spoiled.

Can you believe she made this shawl pin herself?! Check out her online shop at Orla O’Grady Jewellery.

To do the pin by @oogdesign justice, a closeup is essential. #knitmas @knitmas #shawlpin

So, what is your favorite thing in this post? I keep thinking I should host a giveaway of a surprise knitter/crafter care package.

Do you participate in a Knitmas or crafty gift exchange?

If you remember, I’ve participated in Knitmas since 2011. Each year, I enjoy creating something for someone else who comprehends what does into a handmade project. It has been a fun tradition and I am doing it again this year. Here is a quick rundown (with links) to what I’ve given and received in the past:

2011

What I gave in 2011 to D (her post)

What I gave in 2011 to D (my pattern link)

2012

What I gave in 2012 to Grainne

2013

What I gave in 2013 to Kathy

What I received in 2013 from Catherine

2014

What I gave in 2014 to Carol (my post)

What I gave in 2014 to Carol (her post)

What I received in 2014 from Regina

2015

What I gave in 2015 to Averil & What I received

2016

What I gave in 2016 to Regina & What I received from OrlaOG

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