A quick Update

 

What I finished in April-June:

Ripples Neckware from Darn Good Yarn

Champagne Cowl

 What's in the works:
 February Mood Scarf
Temperature Scarf
Supernatural Square
Grape Fingerless Gloves & Hat
Toothless
Mom's Shawl
Gilda Wristwarmers
Joy of Rescue Shawl
Connie's Ray of Hope Wall Hanging

What's ComingUp Next:

Lollypop Farms Cat Blankets
Owl Track Socks
Pixie Moon Doll
Cloudborn Purple Socks
Crochet Knee-high Socks
Crochet Hedgehog (Susan)
Twisted Kraken Hat - Crochet
Cheerful Step Socks
Fast Floral Legwarmers
Grape Fingerless Gloves & Hat
Step Lively Beret
Blue Fingerless Gloves
Twisted Knitter Socks
Intermezzio Shawl
Water Shawl MKAL
Negan's Revenge Shawl
Slouchy Camas Hat
Druidess Beret
Through the Woods Hood
Red Stripe Socks
Celtic Triad Socks
Windowpane Socks
Unintentionally Shawl/Scarf
Baby -Tree of Life Blanket
Portacula Cardigan - Purple
Portacula Cardigan - Grey
Groot Square
Rose Quartz Shawl

Review of $10 Darn Good Yarn Box

So, I decided to spoil myself since I had a coupon and ordered a Darn Good Yarn $10 box. I was all excited when the box arrived as it contained a $19.99 set of knitting needles and crochet hook, and a ball of worsted weight roving silk that goes for $11.99 as well as a booklet with two patterns. Great deal. 

 

 

I chose the crochet pattern because it was more interesting, as soon as I started using the yarn I was overwhelmed by a strong perfume scent. I contacted them about the smell and they gave suggestions as to how to get rid of it, as well as a sweet apology. I guess the soap they use to remove the excess dye is scented. Once I could see again, and the yarn had time to air, I worked a couple of rows. The written part of the pattern was somewhat confusing, but the diagram was much easier to follow and it's coming along nicely. The colors are perfect for Gay Pride Month.

 

 

 

But back to my thoughts on the box. The other thing that was disappointing was after two rows, the color is rubbing off the hook as you can see in the pictures. I am curious as to if the color will wear off the knitting needles as quickly. I'm used to wear on my needles, I use bamboo ones all the time, but had they thought it through, they would have put the color on the other end.

 

Although there were some disappointments, you definitely get your money's worth with this box, and I will give them one more try. Will let you know my thoughts next month.