Swatch much?

After 5 attempts at the MysticStar KAL Swatch, I have accepted the fact that I am not a Good Knitter and that the LOVELY 10/2 Tencel I bought from Yarntopia Treasures on Etsy is not my friend.
(For Sale: 1,050 yds (less 2 swatches worth..) of 10/2 Tencel Laceweight in the lovely blue color you see below.)



Have you ever tried knitting with thread? Yeah, I don't recommend it.

Once I gave up faced reality, I dragged out some yarn that I have been holding onto for a while and tried again. Success!



This is Berroco Ultra Alpaca Fine in the Oceanic Mix colorway. But I seem to have stretched mine out too "tall" when blocking. LOL