I went ahead and ripped out the Bavarian Twisted and the STR RSC Monsoon Socks. I have pretty much decided to use the yarns for other patterns. I was not enjoying the Bavarian Twisted Sock Charts or pattern stitches. I have so many projects on the needles and in the queue, I will reallocate these yarns to more enjoyable patterns.
I did not like the first Rockin Sock Club pattern at all and I was not thrilled with the second RSC yarn so I have not knit up either skein. I definitely won't be doing another yarn club - they are expensive and you have no idea what you are getting. I generally love Socks That Rock and I have about 10 skeins in my collection and I have knit up 4 skeins of STR. That is why I thought I would enjoy the Rockin Sock Club. But I did not like the colorways of either of the mailings received so far. Most people are oohing and ahhing over both the yarn and patterns and I have not been impressed by either. I should have just bought $210 worth of the colorways and weights I liked. Live and learn - moving on.
I have turned the heel on the Knit Picks self striping sock and it is really cool. The striping is nearly perfect. The fabric is slightly scratchy but the patterning is really nice. I look forward to the finished pair.
I am almost finished with the Lemongrass foot and should be able to do the toe decreases and kitchnering tonight. Yay!!! What of the Monkeys you might wonder. Since the Monkeys are so addictive and I cannot put them down once I get started, I decided to finish these other two socks first before returning to my Denim Monkeys. I have been itching to work on my Kenobi Jacket too. I just realized I never posted the progress pictures of the Jacket and my Bookworm Vest. I need to do that.
