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Valentine Magic Yarn/Ribbon Ball swap!

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Swap Coordinator:witchfire (contact)
Swap categories: Knitting  Crocheting  Seasonal 
Number of people in swap:9
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Rating requirement:4.75
Last day to signup/drop:January 8, 2012
Date items must be sent by:February 10, 2012
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

So Valentine’s Day is over a month away….time for the Valentine-y swaps to appear!

A MYB or Magic Yarn Ball for those who don’t know is a yarn ball you’ve wound with prizes tucked inside. As someone unwinds or knits or crochets their way out, they find the prizes within. Now I find that limiting so, for this swap, you may opt to do a ‘ribbon’ ball, if your partner is not a knitter or crocheter. Or just add some for some fun!

For this swap you’ll send One Magic Ribbon/Yarn Ball in a Valentine theme to one partner. Think hearts, Reds, and pinks sure. But also think purple and white. Paris. Rome. Cherubs. Love potions. Scents like roses and violets. Think beyond the regular hearts.

Ideas for stuff to tuck inside:

  • chapstick/lip balm/lipsticks
  • measuring tape
  • jewelry
  • charms/pendants
  • pens/pencils
  • small stamps (unused!)/ink pads
  • stitch markers
  • crochet hooks/knitting needles
  • scrapbooking supplies
  • small punches
  • candy (please make sure these won’t melt all over your yarn ball!)
  • key chains
  • erasers
  • stickers (try not to bend them please)
  • stitch counters
  • valentine trinkets
  • scissors
  • tea bags (please make sure these are individually wrapped!)
  • socks, fingerless gloves or smaller knit or crochet items you made!
  • buttons

Must include a valentine topper/headpiece to your yarn ball of some sort. This can be as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. It can be store bought. Handmade.

For ideas:

Click here – this one seems very Valentiney!

And here!

And here for the cute Cameo topper!

There are just a few guidelines (rules) to follow during this swap:

  • There must be at LEAST 8 different items in the yarn ball (this includes the topper). Two tea bags, even if different kinds, won’t count. Same with candy. An Example of 8 different items would be: stitch markers, knitting needles, a heart shaped sticky pad, a pack of stickers, a couple of beads, a pair of fingerless gloves, a heart ornament you made for the topper, and some Valentine’s day candy.

  • Items CAN be handmade OR storebought.

  • Nobody wants your junk. You can get nice things out of your stash. But no one wants reward or free stickers. Pony beads. Or trash. Do NOT send anything junkie. Stinky. Dirty. Broken. Damaged. Or just pieces of trash. Send something You would want! Something that would make You proud! Something heartworthy in the spirit of the Holiday!

  • Likewise. Nobody wants your yarn that’s been sitting next to your kitty’s bed all week. Yes, I’m sure your cat is precious. I have one, too. She’s a doll. But no one wants to get matted, tangled, yucky, yarn that is only good for the trash. Even if gold is wrapped in it! Please send something beautiful. Ribbon should be at least 12 inches in length so it’s usable. And your partner should get two balls of yarn (the balls can be the same or different). As you are filling this puppy, it should not be hard to achieve a 6 inch radius around your ball (minimum!).

  • You ‘ball’ doesn’t have to be a perfect ball (actually I think it would be neat if someone would try to make a heart!). I know how hard it can be. So, try your best. But do try to make something pretty.

  • This is a sender’s choice swap. But you MUST look over your partner’s profile for allergies AND know whether they are a knitter or crocheter or neither. Minimum. I would encourage you to look for stuff THEY would like (it’s polite). But you don’t HAVE to.

  • Please include a note with your swapbot name and swap name!

  • Other than that, have fun! Happy Valentine’s day!

Ratings: This is a sender choice swap, HOWEVER!!! Allergies and hobby MUST be taken into account!

Please rate accordingly within the rules set by the Swapbot Admin. If you received, it was on time, and it met the requirements, then it should be a five. This is a swap for ALL skill levels of crafting, but all crafts must be quality pieces! Items should not be dirty/broken/nasty OR go against postal regulations or against the law. Items should be nice looking and pieces of art you as the sender would be proud to own!

Eligibility: No 1's within a year! No recent 3’s (within 6 months). No suspicious behavior (over-tagging and no sends for instance or dashboard of 20+ swaps that are all sent but no rating yet). Yes, I will be going over profiles and I reserve the right to ban anyone from this swap with a PMed explination. Must AT LEAST have a 4.75 rating. Newbies who have FIVE type three swaps under their belt may join – NO UNRATED NEWBIES! This is international, so be prepared. Must be committed. Please, try not to send last minute (it happens though, but please try to be timely, I gave a lot of time because this is larger swap and crafting is involved).

Discussion

mwquilt 01/ 1/2012 #

This is a lovely idea, although I do hope everyone who signs up will follow through and will allow for the likely postage costs. Thanks for the links and list of suggested items...that's really helpful. I want to start shopping as soon as possible

May I ask about how much yarn is to be sent please? the guidelines say the yarnball should be at least 6 inches round...but also that the partner should get two balls of yarn. Does this mean two balls wound into one big ball to hide the gifts? Also,what weight of balls of yarn should one start off with and what thickness of yarn...

sorry to be asking questions, but I would hate to disappoint my partner.

witchfire 01/ 1/2012 #

What I should say is the yarn ball should be made up of two skeins. I find that it helps with patterns, that then at least someone can make something small out of the yarn they recieve. And yes, you would wrap the items in layers.

I find that worsted works best, but I have gotten some that is sock or lace. Just keep in mind the thinner you get, sometimes the more you have to wind to hide the objects.

mwquilt 01/ 2/2012 #

Thankyou...that's very helpful.

Should they be 50gram skeins or 100 gram skeins ( or the ounce equivalents)....do they need to be the same colour/dyelot so they can be used together , or can they be contrasting/different yarns, please?

witchfire 01/ 2/2012 #

I would say 50 grams is fine. But if you WANT to indulge your partner get more.

And I did state that they could be different kinds/colors (one ball or skein of bamboo and another of cotton or whatever you pick). Just think within a Valenitine theme.

Keep in mind, I did make this sender's choice. So I wouldn't worry too much. If your partner really doesn't use the yarn you send. I would be more than willing to do a private swap/trade. Or they could even offer to trade it with others.

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