varianbetweenstars: A photo of a light blue moonflower (Default)
[personal profile] varianbetweenstars
I have five balls of Rowan felted tweed yarn to give away. It’s lovely yarn, a bit rougher than some others I’ve worked with, but knits up very soft. Due to being associated with a family member that passed away (the yarn was for a project that was going to be a gift for for him) I can’t keep it anymore, due to painful associations.

Each ball of yarn is 191 yards, making this around 955 yards total. There’s one ball of yarn I’ve used part of, but not very much; however, I’m unsure of the weight of that ball, or exactly how much yarn is left.

The yarn is a DK weight, and knits up very soft. It’s a blend of wool, alpaca, and rayon. It has a felted effect when it’s knitted, and has a tweed-y texture to it. It’s a deep red, almost rust colored, with flecks of blue and white in it.

I’ll happily send the yarn to whoever wants it, or trade for another yarn if anyone wants to set up something like that. Either comment here or email me (between.stars.unknown@gmail.com) if you’re interested.

Five balls of Rowan tweed yarn, in a rusty red color.  Four of the five have labels on them, the fifth is not labeled, but is wound in a ball.
cme: The outline of a seated cat woodburnt into balsa (Default)
[personal profile] cme
Did we ever have a post to gush about the yarn swap this year? (I couldn't find one.)

Anyone mind if we declare this post the Yarn Swap 2011 gushing post? Comment and tell us about how the swap was for you!

(I want to gush, can you tell?)

EDIT: The magnanimous [profile] sporkyrat has authorized me to create a yarn swap gushing post! Since this post has some excited gushers already, let's make it this one! Tell us about what you sent, what you got, and what you're planning to knit!
sporky_rat: John Barrowman (Capt. Jack Harkness) facing right, head up, eyes closed. (this day needs to be over)
[personal profile] 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!
sporky_rat: Lady Gaga from Poker Face - holding her fingers up in an ok symbol over her eye (it's all good)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
Okay, dear knitters, it's down to the wire.

Anyone else up for Yarn Swap 2011? Tomorrow's the very last day to sign up before I ask for addresses and start matching.

It's lots of fun and you never know if you might get [personal profile] afuna!
sporky_rat: Grommit knitting from 'Wallace and Grommit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit' (knitting)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
Since last year was such a success, does anyone want to try the Yarn Swap again?

PS, [personal profile] afuna, I'm sure someone would be more than happy to send you yarn if for no other reason than the shiny new update page.
sporky_rat: Grommit knitting from 'Wallace and Grommit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit' (knitting)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
So, have you sent out your yarn? Has anyone received any?

I know a couple of people have been curious if their yarn has been received, so let's find out!
sporky_rat: The Badge of the Young Pioneers - Lenin's head in a red star with red flame above, the words in Cyrillic,'Always Ready!' (tovaritch)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
Guess what, folks! Today you'll be receiving your partners! I'll be sending them out by PM, but I'm going to leave this post for everyone to say what they can and can't have - for example, if you've got a wool allergy, post it down here.

Everyone ready?

GO!
sporky_rat: It's a rat!  With a spork!  It's ME! (Default)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
With 30 participants, the 2010 Yarn Swap is CLOSED. If you're in it (and you know who you are!) I'll be getting your partner's information to you within the next couple of days. I'd say Friday, but I've got a doctor's appointment. Yay knitting time, though?

Start rummaging!
sporky_rat: It's a rat!  With a spork!  It's ME! (Default)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
So far there's 17 participants, some from the Crochet Side of the Weave, some from the Knitting Side of the Weave.

The Swap is open until 30 November 2010, so feel free to join us!

rules! well, not rules so much as limits and requests? )

I think that's it. Anyone have any questions or comments?

Yarn Swap

Nov. 20th, 2010 10:26 am
sporky_rat: A field of orange pumpkins. (autumn)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
Anybody else interested in a yarn swap for the 'End of the Year' Festivities?

Swapping out a skein or ball of yarn with someone else is always entertaining, really, and a good chance to try out something new! (Or get rid of that yarn you can't remember what you bought it for.....)

Come give it a try!
sporky_rat: dw sheep in santa hat dreaming of dw (winter)
[personal profile] sporky_rat
I know it's a bit odd, but I was wondering if anyone would be interested in a yarn swap for the 'winter' holiday of your choice.

If there's interest, I'd be happy to work up a list of conditions, rules, whatnot.

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