OK, I maybe finally have my act together. Maybe. Enough to have a photo of the prizes, anyway.

My favorite answer (to the question of how to adjust to the end of summer) was to have a picnic in the living room, suggested by Chelle. She wins a Grand Prize of one skein of Socks That Rock heavyweight (worsted) in colorway County Clare (four greens and one turquoise), and a First-Time Toe-Up Socks pattern.

Congratulations, Chelle! (Chelle, I know you have some of my patterns already, so let me know if I need to substitute a different one.)

I pulled names for 5 more yarn/pattern prizes, and the rest of you who responded before the deadline all win a pattern.

Charlotte: Cherry Tree Hill Supersock DK. The label says it’s Blues/Purples but I say it’s Green-Turquoise-Blue if you ask me (I see no purple), and my First-Time Toe-Up Socks pattern or Wristwarmer pattern, you choose (this is handwash yarn if that helps you decide).

Rachel: One skein of what I’m just sure is Cherry Tree Hill sock-weight merino Supersock, colorway is probably Monet (it’s missing the label, unfortunately, but the yarn s so gorgeous I’m sure she will forgive me), and my First-Time Toe-Up Socks pattern.

Deborah Robson: one skein of Ella Rae Classic (worsted-weight wool) in a lovely solid blue color which is romantically named “41,” and a Wristwarmer pattern.

Riin: One skein of handpainted sockyarn by Ellen’s Half-Pint Farm, in greens and blues, and my First-Time Toe-Up Socks pattern

Diana Troldahl: Two balls Merino Big, one in plum and one in turquoise, and any of my patterns you don’t already have.

Valerie: ZigBagZ Mini Collection pattern (since you are in Australia, let me know if you prefer a PDF version or will wait for a printed copy).

Debbie: Wristwarmers (any gauge) pattern.

Kristi: Wristwarmers (any gauge) pattern.

I will be sending all of you an email to ask for a mailing address. Thank you for being a part of my life. Apologies for the wait, but maybe winning will make that wait worthwhile.