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Magic Yarn Ball-Profile Fun

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Swap Coordinator:comradnic (contact)
Swap categories: Knitting  Crocheting  Yarn 
Number of people in swap:16
Location:Regional - United States
Type:None
Last day to signup/drop:January 21, 2009
Date items must be sent by:February 1, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

I've occasionally seen these, but it seems like it's been a while since one has been on here.

I found a definition from a swap from 1.5 years ago: "A magic yarn ball is a gift-filled treasure, made for another person. This sweet, simple project comes from the book The Children's Year (Hawthorn Press).

Basically, you wrap cool little treasures up in a ball of yarn, with a few beautiful gifties peeking out at the edges, and give it as a gift. As the recipient crafts with the yarn the treasures fall out one by one, and they discover the fun as they knit or crochet."

The rules for this swap are pretty simple. 1) No cheap acrylics. I shoot for good wool or LYS quality. Nothing that you have unraveled from an old sweater. New or unused yarn, please. 2) Try to match your partner's profile. For example, I like bulky yarn and my favorite color is purple. You would try to find a good bulky purple yarn 3) Enough yarn for a small project. I normally shoot for a skinny scarf. (One whole skein should work, but if it's small, please do two or three) 4) Put in fun goodies. Nothing too expensive, and nothing that will melt! No one wants to unravel a ball for melted chocolate. Pay attention to your partner's profile. The goodies don't need to expensive or pertaining to knitting/crocheting.

I would say at least 5 goodies in the ball. Make it something that you would want to give. If you have a preferance for yarn, a specific allergy, or some special goodies you'd like to receive, mention it.

To keep postage cheap, I'm making this US-only.

No newbies, and I will review profiles if there are any no-sends or below 5's.

Remember to aim for hearts!

Discussion

crochetjunkie 01/ 3/2009 #

I have seen this before and this is such a cute idea!! Not only do you get the pleasure of receiving a new ball of yarn, you get extra goodies!!

I have lately fallen in love with Vanna's Choice yarn. It is so soft and so easy to work with. I also love "self-striping" yarn. It is different from verigated. As you work the yarn develops stripes. (right now i am knitting a hat and it is working beautifully with the greens/blues/purples).

crochetjunkie 01/ 3/2009 #

I have seen this before and this is such a cute idea!! Not only do you get the pleasure of receiving a new ball of yarn, you get extra goodies!!

I have lately fallen in love with Vanna's Choice yarn. It is so soft and so easy to work with. I also love "self-striping" yarn. It is different from verigated. As you work the yarn develops stripes. (right now i am knitting a hat and it is working beautifully with the greens/blues/purples).

Slytheringrrl 01/11/2009 #

This sounds like a lot of fun. Almost anything yarn-wise will work for me. Dishcloth cotton is always good (I have a friend getting married in the fall and I'm making a bunch of things for her in green and blue.) Self striping or "naked" dye your own is great too. No allergies.

aceb3 01/12/2009 #

i have never done anything like this before and can't wait to try it. it sounds like a lot of fun.since im new at this i have no preferce to what yarn i get.

Adorkable 01/14/2009 #

This is such a cool idea!! Read my profile to see what yarn I like :)

itsmecheri 01/15/2009 #

Sounds fun! I am looking forward to this!!!!! I do loom knitting so I perfer bulky yarns. (ie: Lion Brand Yarn--Jiffy Thick & Quick (5oz) or Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (6oz). Any color! Blessings!

leahsimone 01/18/2009 #

I have done one of these before, and it's SO much fun both to make and to receive. The real challenge is fitting everything in the ball. They end up looking quite crazy and enticing, with things sticking out all over just a bit!

AccentsByEddita 01/21/2009 #

I have never heard of these, but it really looks like a lot of fun! I love Reds and Purples but any color would be great! Wow I can't wait as it gives me an excuse to go to my LYS down the street! Eddita :)

leahsimone 01/21/2009 #

I'm open-minded about my yarn, as long as it isn't mohair (the fibers tickle my nose) or rough/itchy! I love bright colors!

bunnysmommy 01/23/2009 #

I love these!!! I am a big fan of sock yarn, though really like any knitter I am happy to and any yarn to my stash.....you never know when you will need it!! LOL I am VERY allergic to cinnamon, I mention this because it is listed on my profile twice but my last yarn ball I got had cinnamon candy in it!!!! Please NO CINNAMON! Other than that I am happy with anything!

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