Yarn Swap 2011 Message

[sporky_rat]

Okay! I have everyone who opted in to the yarnswap this year.

Now, I need addresses to send to people and YOU need to leave comments on THIS POST on what you cannot have (i.e., wool allergies, pet free/smoke free, etc). I know some of you listed that when you opted in and I made a note of it, but it's always best to have further documentation.

You can either email me your addresses (that's sporky_rat@dreamwidth.org) or you can PM me.


I'll send out pairings by 10 December (I know, five days later than last year) so get me those addresses!

Comments

[snippy]

Please no pets/no smoking for me, I have asthma and allergies.

[visual_syntax]

I'm good with almost anything, but I don't use acrylic yarns at all.

Already sent you my address!

Oh! A lot of my things have come in contact with my cats, who shed everywhere, so I probably shouldn't swap with someone who has allergies.

Also, if anyone spins I have some roving that I could part with.

[visual_syntax]

Replying to myself to say: if anyone DOES want some acrylic, I can give them a giant box of it.

(but I think that most of us are in that situation ;))

[minxy]

I am a sock knitter (& hats, & mittens), prefer some to all natural fibers in my yarn. I am crazy allergic to wool if it isn't superwash.

I do have a cat, but the yarn is kept in covered containers (if that matters--mild allergies okay, significant allergies best not.)

[aderam]

I knit all kinds of things with all kinds of fibres (from lace socks to chunky Toques). But I prefer natural to acrylic - unless the acrylic is really soft. :) I tend to like darker, more vibrant colours. But I'll use everything if it works for the project.

I've got no cats or other pets, and I don't smoke - so I'm good for those allergy peoples. - Also no allergies myself. :)

[rileybear67]

I have a mild allergy to smoke and will use acrylics to make dishcloths and such, but also very much prefer natural fabrics. Untreated wool will give me hives, but I can work with Alpaca, Highland, Merino and Superwash.

I have cats and ferrets, so best to avoid those allergies with me.
Thanks!

[kareila]

I will accept pretty much anything, with a strong preference for darker colors in anything I make for myself.

I have no pets and don't smoke, so I would be a good match for someone with those sensitivities.

[afuna]

I have no pet/smoke sensitivities.

I do have a pet that wanders around my stash sometimes -- Yorkshire Terrier, not a shedder, but may still cause problems for people who have allergies.

[havocthecat]

I am in need of pet-free, smoke-free yarn! Conveniently enough, I have a pet-free, smoke-free house. I prefer to avoid yarns made primarily from acrylic and other artificial fibers, because they exacerbate my eczema. (I know it sounds silly, but it's true.)

[heavenlyevil]

No fuzzy/scratchy yarns for me, natural or synthetic. This mostly refers to mohair, some kinds of alpaca yarn and eyelash, boucle, or chenille type stuff. I've got extremely sensitive skin and eczema that goes nuts when these yarns rub. Smooth is good; it doesn't have to be soft.

I also have a chemical sensitivity to artificial scents. So no yarn that's been sprayed with perfumes or air fresheners or febreeze, etc. since that will give me a rash too.

Any yarn that comes from me will likely come with cat hair, as I have three of them and they do shed quite a bit.

I have fibre I can swap if anyone else is so inclined.

No preferences for what I get in return. All colours/fibres are fine, keeping in mind the texture/scents issues.

[alias]

I need no pets and no smoking due to allergies.

In preferences, I generally don't use yarns that are less than 50% natural, and never knit with pink, just in case that's relevant!

[indywind]

I have no allergies, can accept yarn that's had contact with pets and smokers. Natural fiber content preferred, but will accept soft acrylics (good for charity knitting for preemie babies, needy children).

Most of my yarn is natural-fiber, may include wool. Some has unknown antecedents (i.e. got from a yard sale or thrift shop, could have been exposed to anything before I had it), all has been in my house with 2 cats (though typically stored in boxes in a room where the cats aren't allowed, so may be OK for someone with allergies depending on their sensitivity).

[alias]

I just thought of this - I haven't got a pairing yet. Have you sent them out?

[indeliblesasha]

Hiya! I cannot use alpaca, it's the only fiber I've come in contact with that I'm allergic to. That's it! :D

(Which sucks, cause I love it like puppies.)