Esoteric Knitter

Sock Clubs curb my spending.

Ever since I joined a few sock clubs I’ve noticed that I spend a bit less on sock yarn purchases. I suppose it’s the fact that I know I will be getting a surprise sock yarn every month makes me rationalize not needing to buy more. lol. Though with the holidays around, I’ve seen quite a few fantastic sales that I just could not pass up; you’ll probably be seeing a bit more stash enhancement. hehe

Here are my latest beauties:

Solstice

Irish Dreams by Spunky Eclectic

Look at all the fantastic goodies, a cute magnet card, some yummy lavender soap, a double headed stitch marker, and some interesting Irish tea. I’m really glad I joined the WoolGirl Sock club.

Happy Wednesday! Oh and in case anyone is wondering, I have been working on my Firstarters, but I’ve been tweaking them a bit so you’ll have to wait and see when I finish them up.

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9 comments

Becky:

I love that Irish Dreams colorway - it’s beautiful. I didn’t renew for STR Club 08 since I wasn’t that thrilled about the colors and/or patterns (mostly the patterns, you can always use the yarn for something). I think I’m going to actually try using my own stash for a while.

November 28th, 2007 at 2:59 pm

stacey:

Sock clubs will be the death of me - or my checkbook at least I have had fun getting surprises, but I had better take a break to knit some of them up!! Can’t wait to see the Firestarters!

November 28th, 2007 at 3:22 pm

elizabeth:

It’s nice to know something can curb the spending, although I’m not sure it would work for me! I just got some good deals from destash on Ravelry - hooray!

November 28th, 2007 at 3:23 pm

Elemmaciltur:

Purdy sock yarns!

November 28th, 2007 at 4:42 pm

Heather:

Yes, I’ve really enjoyed the instant mail aspect of the sock clubs!

November 28th, 2007 at 4:53 pm

mel:

Oh, I love that purpley-blue - yum. Can’t wait to see what it will be!

And your firestarters - I love that pattern & am excited to see your “tweaks”!

November 29th, 2007 at 8:00 am

Shannon:

I’ve enjoyed the sock club I’m in too. I like that surprise feeling - but I’m not signing up for 2008. I’m going to make an effort to finally knit some of the yarn I got from two years of being in the club.

I love your two new skeins - I bet your sock yarn stash is just a wonder to see!

November 29th, 2007 at 10:38 am

Diana:

LOL! Stacey and I have talked about the need for a sock club support group. I totally thought I was going to let my current clubs run out and not join more, but I keep happening upon new clubs! (I missed out on Wool Girl, so we will see I may have to join in April!)So dangerous. They are great ways to try yarns that are harder to get…and I agree with you, they have cut my spending on other just because yarn!

November 29th, 2007 at 11:55 am

Trish:

I think it’s the holidays that have helped curb my spending. That and I have a ton of sock yarn.
Love the wool girls sock club kit. I’m still arguing with my oldest over who gets the YP shipment.

November 29th, 2007 at 12:16 pm