It's the 14th!!

WOO HOO!! Need I say more? This past weekend here in Chicago was miserable. It was cold and rainy. So what is a knitter to do while stuck in the house with three raving lunatic children? Cast on a pair of socks. I started YukonLeaves. I am using a yarn that was inspired by my friend KellyK. I hope that this project will help the time pass as I wait for the mail carrier.

It's almost here!

Welcome to the 2008 Woolgirl Sock Club! I'm so happy that each of you has joined us this year!

The first sock club shipment is set to be mailed out on April 14th (with international boxes being sent out this week), and we're right on target to ship on this date! I can't believe it's already here, can you?

I'm leaving this first club shipment as a complete surprise...which means, no clues this time around! I want you each to have the full element of surprise and the fun of opening your boxes without knowing anything about what's to be included. :) I can tell you this, though...I've had so much fun putting this first package together and can't wait to see what you think. I know you will love the yarn as much as I do. It's amazing to knit with...

A couple of details that need to be discussed before you get your first shipment...

1) Each shipment will have some type of contest included with it. You will see the first announcement of the contest in your club packages...but that same week that the packages are mailed out, I'm going to be announcing details of the contests on the blog as well. This should make it easier for those of you who are more internet oriented rather than "paper" oriented. I also want to increase activity on the blog this year, so I strongly encourage you to share your photos, pattern questions/issues, sock progress, etc on the blog this year. There will be huge benefits to blogging this year, let's just put it that way. More details about this to come...

2) You should see your name on the left side of the blog, and IF you have a blog, clicking on your name should link to your blog. If you see your name but the link does not work, please email me at jennifer@woolgirl.com so that I can make sure to accurately link your name with your blog.

Also, if your name is not listed on the left hand side of the page and it should be (as in, you are a member of the 2008 sock club), please email me right away so that I can get your name listed here.

3) Please be sure that we've received a payment from you for the sock club - otherwise, your package will not ship.

4) I will be posting on the blog pretty regularly (at least every other week) with contest information, pattern updates, club details....so, please be sure to check the blog for any current news.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts after the packages arrive next week! Thanks again for joining us!

Jen

Waiting...

Waiting for my sock shipment, just like the rest of you. I'm passing the time until they arrive by knitting these:
http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring08/PATTsalto.html


I'm using this yarn:
http://www.sweetgeorgiayarns.com/

The colorway (Numi) isn't posted on the site right now, but it's similar to the Marina colorway.

I have some sock photos at my blog--maybe I'll get these posted once they are done:
http://notmyfatherssocks.blogspot.com/

Newbie Relishing the Wait

This is how I am spending the wait for my very first Sock Club shipment! I am a newbie (Rebecca J) joining the blogging world! (My brand new blog is 2ndSock.blogspot.com)
Looking forward to pictures and posts of our projects as they materialize!

I am getting excited

I have been watching Woolgirl Sock Club shipments over at Alabama Fiber Dreams for a while now and have been jealous. So of course when the chance came to get my name in the ring, I jumped all over that "Like a tick on a Daughter," as I have been known to say to her. So I am very excited that I will be getting my first shipment soon. Of course, she won't be jealous, 'cause she'll be getting one too! The paths she has led me down in less than a year....
(I am CoffeeYarn on Ravelry, and that is the name of my blog, but I don't see my name on the side bar, yet?)

Hello Newbies!

A big hello to all the people joining the sock club in 2008. Wanted to let you guys know that those of us that reuped are reading the blog and are glad you are joining us. If anyone doesn't know there is also a Woolgirl sock club group over on ravelry where we occasionally drool over our newly arrived club shipments.
I'm greedily rubbing my hands together in anticipation for the first package. In the meantime getting my kicks by arranging my regular Woolgirl shipments in a festive way.

Newbie

Hi Everyone,
I'm Eden ( amysticalmermaid on Ravelry). This is my first sock club experience and I"m looking forward to getting to know you and see your beautiful creations!
Blessings.
Always,
Eden