choices choices choices

I'm fairly certain I will be using some cherry tree hill sock yarn for my pals monkey socks but I can't decide between 3 colors!

Sockittome in Blueberry Hill

or Sockittome in Foxy Lady


or Supersock in Wild Cherry.

Water Monkey

Here is the yarn I got for my monkey socks :-) they remind me of the color of water, so they are my water monkey's :-)

Cast on and finished rib
One repeat is done :-) They are so pretty I dont want to give them up.

Moore Monkey goodness :-)

I got my PAL

YEAHHH!!!!!!!!! I got my pal today and I cant wait to start knitting on her socks. I am not sure what yarn I am going to use but I found a bunch of cute monkey things for her :-) The spoiling now begins :-)

New Swapper

Hi - I'm Betty and I live in Hawaii. This is the first time I am swapping Monkey socks. I look forward to learning from everyone. I've already reviewed all the past entries and already have great ideas I can use.

My First Monkey Sock Swap

Well, hi! :) My name is Manda, and I am not new to swaps, however, this is my first Monkey sock swap! :) I love the pattern, and so far I've knit one pair that I gave as a Sockret Pal gift. I attempted another pair (for myself), but the yarn was not cooperating, so I'm Monkeyless. :( I should probably knit a pair for myself, but there's something that is so much fun about knitting socks for other people. :) I'll eventually knit a pair for myself, but in the meantime, I will wait patiently for socks knit for me from whoever ends up being my pal! :D You can find out more information, including my Q&A answers on my blog, Knitting Psychos!

Greetings Fellow Monkey Swappers

This is my first swap and I'm really excited to get started once I've been matched up. Any excuse to shop for great yarn is a plus in my book. I look forward to seeing everyone's progress and to sharing my own.

I Can't Wait

I know that Rebecca is moving as fast as she can but I'm going nuts or crazy with anticipation of finding out who my pal is. I love looking for new yarn and this will give me the perfect excuse. By the way, waiting for my Ravelry invite is driving me crazy also. Thanks Rebecca for doing a wonderful job with organizing this swap.

Ya I have a pal!

Well I am off on my search for the perfect yarn. I just love this pattern.Mary

I Got My Pal!!!

Yippee! I have my pal, I have my yarn now if only I was home rather than at work I could
start the socks. I LOVE MONKEY socks!! OK, so my extra strong coffee may have just kicked in...have to do something to get through 5 12hr nights in a row.

Monkey Business

The process of assigning Monkey Pals is well underway and many of you have already received yours! As you begin searching for the Cookie A. pattern you would like to give her and picking out a lovely yarn I wanted to let you know that THE LOOPY EWE is a wonderful place to start!


I met the shopowner, Sheri, a few swaps back when she was assigned as my Sockret Pal. She is one of the most appreciative recipients of any pair of socks I have ever gifted. She is so incredibly friendly and warm that she even has a group of followers on Ravelry called 'The Loopy Groupies'


The Loopy Ewe carries the Cookie A. sock patterns and the Louet Pearl Gems yarn that Cookie A. so often uses to knit her patterns. The shipping prices are one of the best you can find on the internet, too!


I emailed Sheri to let her know that she may suddenly get flooded with requests for Cookie patterns so she should probably stock up. She surprised me back by telling me that if any of my Monkey Pals linked to her shop from the MONKEY SOCK SWAP blog and placed their first order with the Loopy Ewe through our blog, she would give ME Loopy Ewe perk points. WOW! I wasn't expecting that!


So.....do you think I'm going to encourage you to link through our site?? YOU BET CHA! I will do anything to enhance my yarn stash! Just KIDDING! But, if you were considering shopping at the Loopy Ewe and it is your first time shopping with Sherri, please do consider linking through this site.

And, someone just gave me a wonderful idea.....if I do receive any points I will apply them to purchasing all the Cookie A. patterns and then hold a random drawing with the winner being allowed to pick out a Cookie A. pattern for their very own! Great idea!

Carry on, my monkies! I am really enjoying getting to know some of you through the sign-up process..........it makes it just a little bit less tedious!

Rebecca
Monkey Sock Swap Hostess

Yea for Monkeys!!!

Why after having received three pairs and having knit 6 pairs am I so excited about another Monkey sock swap? I LOVE THE MONKEYS!!! It is a wonderful pattern, I don't even need the instructions any longer. Seems I always have pair on the neddleds. Thanks Rebecca for hosting anothe MSS...newbies, you'll have a ball, veternas, glad to see you back!!

Monkey Business

Good morning, Monkey Swappers!

I am still busy signing up participants and we are now at 52 participants.

I have sent all who have requested membership a Welcome Letter/Monkey Questionnaire and put your name in the sidebar. If your name is in the sidebar and you have not received your letter, please check your spam folder. Correspondence from me will be coming from monkey.sock.swap@gmail.com. If your name is not in the sidebar and you have requested membership then I have not received your email, please contact me again.

I have also sent you a clarification email on the contradicting swap end dates. The swap ends November 1, not October 15th. This means you must have your socks finished and to your pal by November 1 so please plan your knitting accordingly.

Some of you have already received your Blogger invitation. Please feel free to start posting on the blog whenever you want to - you don't have to wait until August 1.

And lastly.......there are several of you have not posted your Monkey Questionnaires on your blogs. Please try to do so soon. I won't be able to send you a pal until that is up!

I'm looking forward to getting to know all of you!!! I hope this swap experience will bring you many smiles!

Rebecca

Monkey Sock Swap Hostess

Special Offer Extended to Monkey Swappers

For the monkey sock swap members, White Oak Studio www.whiteoakstudio.etsy.com would like to offer this special promotion:

With each item (one item is 2 skeins of yarn) the buyer receives a FREE sock pattern from Wildhorse Farm Designs (to view designs browse this site www.wildhorsefarmdesigns.com) - retail value $5.50. The buyer may choose one of these 4 patterns "Penllyn", "Metropolis", "Rococo", and "Stillwater".

Purchase on www.whiteoakstudio.etsy.com and put monkeysockswap in the note to seller, along with your pattern choice. I will send the pattern along with the yarn.

Monkey Swap Three Anyone?

How many of you are interested in having a MONKEY SOCK SWAP THREE?

If you are, leave a comment. And, would you want to change it up any? Like have different package requirements?

I'm thinking about having another round....I keep having people ask me if there will be one........but you better twist my arm if you want one.....start twisting......

Monkey Swap 3?

Are we going to have a Monkey Swap 3? I had so much fun I would love to do it again. Mary