Swap name:
Magic Yarn Ball Swap Round 8Craftster member who is organizing this swap:
Jewelaroni Co-Organizer:
JRSloane1Sign-up date range:
March 17 to March 31Date to send item by:
May 5th (this should be a nice long, low pressure swap)
Limited to a certain number of people? (optional): Nope
Restricted to people who all live in the same country? Nope
Age requirement:
13, just like Craftster says!
Swap Organizer himself/herself meets these conditions:
- Has fully read the Swap Info Guide: Yes
- Has successfully completed two swaps as a participant: Yes
- Is not organizing more than three swaps right now: Yes
- Will recruit a co-organizer or give all details to a Swap Moderator if this swap has more than 25 participants: I already have, just in case. JRSloane1
Swap Organizer will check each participant to make sure they meet these conditions:
- Has been a member for at least one month: Yes
- Has posted at least 15 times: Yes
- Has completed one swap successfully before signing up for multiple swaps at a time: Yes
- Is not currently signed up for more than five swaps: Yes
- Does not have any negative feedback: Yes
- Participant has agreed that he/she is at least 13 years old: Yes
Details of swap:
This is the MAGIC YARN BALL SWAP!! You will send your partner a project kit consisting of a one (or more) skein pattern and yarn of corresponding weight/length for the pattern. The really fun part is that you will first make the yarn into a "magic yarn ball." This means that you re-wind the yarn yourself, hiding little trinkets and treats inside the yarn as you go. Some ideas already suggested include tiny toys; candy; crafting supplies; jewelry; etc.
A good description of a Magic Yarn Ball is here:
http://whipup.net/2006/04/25/kids-yarn-project-the-magic-wool-ball/.
Since we're all crafty people, it goes without saying that we should craft some of the treats ourselves. As a guideline, 15-20 things in the yarn ball and at least 4-5 of them should be small crafts made by you.
This is a little different from the past Magic Yarn Ball Swaps. You will also be required to craft one (1) MEDIUM item, which doesn’t have to be wrapped in the ball if it’s too difficult.
Also, while I know not everyone can afford it, if it’s only one skein, try to get the nicest yarn you can afford. I’m not saying go buy a forty dollar ball of cashmere yarn (unless you really want to, in which case you can be my partner!) but try to get something you’d be excited to receive. Do unto others and all that…
When you sign up, let your partner know if you already know what you want the yarn for ("I would like yarn so I can make the MagKnits Sophie Bag"); or, if you have a general idea ("I would like yarn and a pattern for a felt handbag"); or, if you just want a surprise pattern. If you have more than one idea for a pattern, feel free to give your partner a choice of patterns (or books) to choose from.
If you want to participate, information to send to organizer:
Send this questionnaire via PM, and please include Magic Yarn Ball Swap Round 8 in the subject for EVERY PM.
Also, please list the crafts you want in the order of which you’d like most for easy matching purposes!
Round 1 Gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=116415.0Round 2 Gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=134703.0Round 3 Gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=147775.0Round 4 Gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=166526.0Round 5 Gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=178241.0Round 6 Gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=197453.0Round 7 Gallery:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=221089.0When listing patterns, if you've got a specific color in mind, please put it in parenthesis () after the pattern name (and book/website)THANKS!
QUESTIONNAIRE TO ANSWER:
Name of swap: Magic Yarn Ball Swap Round 8
Craftster username:
Email address:
Your real name:
Mailing address including the country:
Would you be willing to ship to an address outside your own country?
Confirm that are at least 13 years old (yes/no)
Also, would you prefer that your partner NOT use your real name in the thread?:
Would you prefer a one-skein project, or multiple skeins?
If multiple, please indicate how many?:
What one-ball/skein project(s) do you want to make with your magic ball? (If you know what pattern you want, include the link to that or indicate if you prefer a surprise... even if you would like a multi-skein pattern, please include at least 1 one-skein pattern you'd like, just in case):
Do you want a pattern for knit/crochet or something else?:
Please indicate your skill level so you get a pattern that suits you (preferably, list the different skills you’re comfortable with):
Favorite colors:
Least favorite colors:
Preferred yarn types (e.g. wool, acrylic, cotton, etc.):
Least preferred yarn types:
Do you spin, or are you willing to swap some handspun yarn as part of your package?:
Would you like to receive some hand-spun yarn?
Any yarn, food, cosmetic, or scent allergies?:
Any cats or other common allergens (smoke, etc.) in your home?:
Things you can make to go in the magic yarn ball:
Things you would like to receive in the magic yarn ball:
What kind of medium item would you just LOVE to receive?:
What kind of medium item can you make?:
Wists, Ravelry username, blog, website, myspace etc…:
Anything else you want your partner to know:
IF YOU WANT TO PARTICIPATE, REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR INFO TO ORGANIZER VIA PRIVATE MESSAGE AND NOT TO REPLY WITH IT HERE.
Also remember to read the
Swap Info Guide to find out how to ship your item and other details about participating in a swap. You should read this whole thing so you not only understand what’s expected of you, but you’ll also see what I’m expected to do.
PLEASE do not ask your partner for a photocopied pattern from a book. This is against copyright laws.
Although I'm fairly certain you can handwrite a lace pattern or cable pattern from a stitch dictionary, as I don't their copyrighted.
In this swap discussion feel free to talk about one skein patterns you love, good websites with patterns, and places to get yarn some people may not know about!
Also, if you’re not a member of Ravelry (
www.ravelry.com) yet I suggest you get yourself on the list. They make it really easy to find wonderful patterns online and it’s totally free.
