magic yarn ball SUMMER swap

sign up! and leave comments please. Makes it more fun. :)

Something I've always wanted to do. Thanks 4 doing this swap.

no specifics on this--ratings, number of completed swaps, or if items need to be purchased?

As soon as I can - I will sign up - it is on my Watchlist.For this I will dig out the yarn from the shed. Yippee!

I'd like to get blue yarn, I'm working on a blue blanket right now :)

I did one like this it was very fun so I am in any colors is good

mommyfelicia- I added more info. I hope this helps.

Will this be coming around again? Since you said no newbies I can't join... (have two swaps done one email one mail is on the way) I would love to sign up next time!

How many ball of yarn and how big?

a skein. a good measure is enough to make a one skein project. One time I was given such a small amount I couldn't do anything with it. I think it was half a skein :( That was bad. So what does everybody think about when they think of summer- lately I have been thinking about the three-color popsicles. I saw a blend of pink- yellow and orange. it screamed summer! So how bout' you-

I will join this one and i think that to be fair a skein should be at least a 8 ounce skein of yarn that will be enought to make some thing with it... I Personally would like to receive any of Red hearts worsted weight yarn I love Vairegated more than solids ... hugs Lillibet

Oh I think of watermelon, since we just had some the other day... I am not a popsickle kind-a-gal... Sunglasses, sun, swimming and picknicks are my summer routine... Sarongs!!!! (I wear them almost all year round as shawls and such, but they say summer to me) Daisies! :) definitely!

As to the yarn: I am a lace knitter. I usually use thin yarns...up to about fingering weight, I also knit socks :) and dishcloths! So cotton will be just fine too!

Colours: depends on what you want to send...for lace yarn rather mellow colours and earth tones, as for the socks and dishcloths: the brighter the better! (please no red though...got too much of it here! LOL) I don't mind acrylic, the kids can use it in projects but if you intend it for me... rather not... In general I am always happy to receive something! It's cool to get something other then a bill in the mail! LOL

Happy summer swapping! :)

P.S. thanks for taking a chance on me! :)

moomoo- yes that would be a good way to judge. thanks for the tip.

I have finished the "ball" part, now on tho the "surroundings" LOL

How many grams in a ball? Our yarn is in grams not oz.

it's better to knit- check out one skein projects online or a conversion chart. If you can't find out any info let me know. :)

Great idea for a swap, I love this!

1. What is your fave. kinds of yarn

Cotton or bamboo type

1. Any yarns you detest

I don't like fluffy or mohair yarns but do like bobbles like some of the Noro yarn

1. Fave color

Purples, Pinks, Blues and generally jewel tones or variegated 4. Do you knit crochet or both - Crochet only

** Please could you include the label or info about the type of yarn you send. Thank you. **

You can see the type of wool I have here: Flickr link

I'm really excited for this swap! I crochet, and my favorite colors are blues and purples. I can't wait to make one for my partner, and stick all the little goodies inside it.

I'm thinking my baby boy's happy face in the summer! (he is 3 month old) I crochet. my fav color is light green, light blue, light gray. I had very short hair cut recently.

O.k. so you put several items in 1 ball?Like in the photo?Sorry for the inconvenience,new in this.

1. What is your fave. kinds of yarn- Vanna's choice is my favorite cheapish yarn, but I really like any non-novelty yarn
   1. Any yarns you detest- I do not like novelty yarn
2. Fave color- Chartreuse, gray, chocolate brown, mustard yellow, aqua, lime green
3. Do you knit crochet or both- crochet

This is going to be an awesome swap! I love magic yarn balls

I am collecting some sock yarn, to make the plus size sweater in Crochet Magazine last issue. I love all colors so any is fine. I crochet and knit both. I rather crochet. auntjudy

yes you add several items to the "wrapped" up yarn ball. Oh I like vanna's choice too. Pretty good for an inexpensive yarn and kudos to those who did the questions. I appreciate it and your partner will too. auntjudy can I get a link to the sweater- I am very interested. :) ty

I actually don't knit or crochet.. but I still love magic yarn balls! Novelty yarn or other types of fiber would be most useful to me for the crafts I do (to make into tassels/trim for art dolls, dotees, altered books, etc.), though I can always give "real" yarn to my MIL or nursing home ladies! I like warm colors (red, gold, orange, pink, yellowy-greens) or brown, but whatever you have on hand is fine!

hydro YES fibers for scrapping and papercrafts I totally forgot that. :)

hi! I just featured this swap on the Swap-bot blog! Check it out here.

Thanks for hosting a great swap!

Rachel Johnson
Swap-bot Admin

I haven't done one of these in a while, but look forward to getting back into it! 1. What is your fave. kinds of yarn- I love organic yarns! Wool, Cotton, Bamboo, blends - all good as long as they feel soft! 2. Any yarns you detest- fun fur, mohair, ribbon styles 3. Fave color- purples, greens, blues - solids or variegated 4. Do you knit crochet or both- I knit and have a very basic knowledge of crochet.

racheljohnson- thanks bunches for featuring us! :)

I want to remind everyone if they haven't done their survey to please do it. :)

i hope you do this again i am running a little behind and cant in good conscious sign up..

I have sent out all swap partner arrangements and I will post them to group later. If something doesn't seem right. I may have made a mistake. I am only human after all. lol. If so please send me a message. Happy swapping.- Briana

Um... I'm confused. The listing on my dashboard says partners haven't been assigned... ?

Favourite colour blue, but also love varicated threads in any colour. I am a knitter. I can knit almost anything but due to disruption latly been knitting cotton dishcloths. Quick and easy. One day would like to try knitting socks but can't seem to find sock yarn here. Any suggestions on where I can order some that ships to australia?

ok I am sorry I am the one who is confused lol. I thought as swap mom I would have to do all this myself and I sent out swap-partners round robin style as I would do for other swaps I have swap-mommed. I didn't get the face that the computer does it for us. swapbot name should've helped me figure this out ha ha. well anyhow. I am waiting for info back from admin to see if we can keep our partners or not. Anyhow forgive me and I will have this sorted out- please- honeybknits.

ok I guess they are deciding who is sending to who. So I just jumped ahead. This is easier than any swap I ever did. Though I wonder who do we know it's a good match- well I guess we'll just wait and see.

1. What is your favorite kind of yarn Any kind really, I am not super picky

2. Any yarns you detest I haven't found any that I hate but eyelashy fuzzy stuff scares me a bit!

3. Fave color Purples, pinks, or Fall-ish colors

4. Knit Crochet or Both Both although mainly I knit

anyone sent yet- I am sending today. what fun shopping for this. Summer stuff is all over the place.

I've sent and received! Thank you honeybknits! Links to my package! http://www.flickr.com/photos/nutmegknitter/3675874392/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/nutmegknitter/3675874914/

you are so welcome. I had fun wrapping it up. :)