Speshul Snowflakes

Since the club cycle had completed for the year, I figured I ought to update on all the socks I’ve knit from the club yarn. The club is Sheepy Time Knits Speshul Snowflakes Yarn Club. I really love how the club is set up, that there are two colorway choices and a wide variety of yarn choices every shipment. You pick the yarn/colorway one month and then it’s shipped the next month making for 6 total shipments. Back at the beginning of the club, I decided that I’d kit each shipment as it came in so that I’d still be knitting socks and the yarn wouldn’t go into the stash and be forgotten. I’m really glad I kept up with it, and here are the results from a year’s worth of shipments. Looking forward to next year’s club again and knitting more socks!

	Pattern: Hanging Vines Socks Designer: Kelly Porpiglia Needles: US 1 (2.25mm) Yarn: Sheepy Time Knits, Sheepy Feet in, “Green Eyed Monster” –Ravelry Project Link– They are GREEN green for sure. These have already gotten a ton of wear and I think I love them a little more every time I wear them. The base yarn feels strong yet still soft and has incredible stitch definition. Also, not even one little bit of pooling in that variegated colorway. Not a single bit.
	Pattern: Komet Designer: Stephanie van der Linden Needles: US 1.5 (2.5mm) Yarn: Sheepy Time Knits, Yarn That Shall Not Be Named in, “Teel Deer” –Ravelry Project Link– I’ve already blogged about these, but I still LOVE that colorway. It’s funny how a knitted item can remind you of where/when you were knitting it and for me, these will always remind me of our trip to New Hampshire, knitting and cozy in the lodge while the husband was skiing. And the epic adventure of showshoeing down Mount Washington.
	Pattern: Jabberwocky Socks Designer: Mandie Harrington Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Yarn: Sheepy Time Knits, All Your Base in “Blackberry Martini” –Ravelry Project Link– The dyer designed these socks and I just couldn’t wait to get the yarn and cast on. The construction of the sock is not typical and I really LOVE how she got the pattern on the side to go straight down to the foot. And again, THAT COLOR.
	Pattern: Angler’s Loop Socks Designer: Andrea Mules Needles: US 1 (2.25 mm) Yarn: Sheepy Time Knits, Panda Feet in “Creamsicle” –Ravelry Project Link– I probably could’ve knit the larger size on these for a little more ease around the cable, but they still fit fine. The base is super squishy and comfortable and the cable was just enough knitting interest to keep me engaged but not overwhelmed. Do you see what’s happening here? Variegates, no pooling, tons of different patterns, but no pooling. I’m still in awe.
	Pattern: Passerine Socks Designer: Cookie A. Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Sheepy Time Knits, All Your Base in “Foggy Dew” –Ravelry Project Link– So these were a challenge. I just wasn’t feeling the pattern (it’s gorgeous, don’t get me wrong) and they took FOREVER to knit. Totally worth it in the end, and the pops of green in the grey are just perfect. See, again? No color pooling.
	Pattern: Lichen and Moss Socks Designer: Joanna Ryan Needles: US 1.5 (2.5 mm) Yarn: Sheepy Time Knits, Yarn That Shall Not Be Named in “Lichen” –Ravelry Project Link– Well when I found the colorway and did a search for “Lichen” in Ravelry, I just had to knit the pattern named Lichen and Moss. Seemed perfect. The simple yet elegant pattern was SO fast to knit (under a week!) and the color worked out perfectly. This base is a big favorite of mine (Oh that stitch definition) and feels super strong yet completely enjoyable to wear. And of course, no color pooling again here.