this is the part where I gush.

I got the package from Khris with the runner up prize. Everyone has someone in their life who loves purple. Maybe it's a sister or a friend or your mom or maybe it's you. You need this yarn. This is the most beautiful skein of purpley loveliness. I gingerly took it out of its bag and took a few photos so you can see more of it. The photo does not begin to capture the subtle color changes and the beauty of this yarn. "Runner up" does not do it justice, believe me.