New Year 2008 Swap Has Finished.

[mare-nitt]

Should we be worried about not hearing from our swap partners? I know the last swap I was in, we were told to contact our partners at once in awhile.
But I have sent an email and haven't heard back and I have yet to hear from who has me.
Just sitting and waiting and dreaming of yarn.:inlove:

[Lisa1216]

I haven't heard from my partner either...maybe they are away for the Holidays. We have a new LYS that opened this past week.:happydance: I can't wait to go and see what she has that my partner might like.

[sue in canada]

I haven't contacted my swap partner yet but I have been shopping. So any of you that haven't heard a word, it could be me. I must now get wrapping. I did get an email from the person sending to me. This is my first swap, so it is quite exciting.

[AngMac]

I haven't heard from the person who has me either. :( But I have contacted the person I have. I am going shopping for her at my LYS on Monday! :yay: I am hoping to score some local yarn that they can't get where they live.

[GiddyKnitter]

I have done my shopping and its off in the post!!!!!!
Cant wait to get my pressie...this is really exiting now x

[Eccie]

I'm off to shop!!! Swappie person, hope you like what I buy :)

[KnittinMitchie]

I havent been contacted or contacted my person. I like the TOTAL surprise aspect of a swap/ secret santa stuff. I did post that I mailed my box out. But I havent seen my swap partner post in a while either.

[DQ]

I've been yarn shopping! I'm done with my parcel now apart from the card :mrgreen: I'm not sure when I'll post it yet though so just be patient swap partner! :hug:

[tarrentella]

A general question...

Would you prefer less items (both yarn and knitting tool) that are more luxurious or more slightly cheaper items?

:??:oops:

ooo good question.
Part of me says 'who cares its a gift and its fun' but part of me think 'oooo, a chance for luxury yarn' (i dont have much cash or a decent LYS here so luxury is always a treat!)

I think i want to get my partner somthing a bit special, or different at least.
Now another Question for you guys. Would you rather recieve somthing similar to what you normally knit with and in the 'safe' zone, or would you like it if you partner got you somthing which maybe is a bit different than normal and pushes the boat out a little (i.e. a different colour or type of yarn than normal)?

[ThreesmomSwapPartner]

I have Threesmom, I am going shopping soon!

Just a quick question, what is your favorite yarn ever?

Brand, Type, and Colorway please.

[ritaw]

:happydance: :wink: Yippeee , i have been contacted by my partner who is being very secretive lol has even changed her name:knitting:
And i have got all my secret things for my swap . Just have to wrap and send . Maybe after the holidays.
So secret pal you know who you are? OOOpss lol no you don't:roflhard: I will let you know when it is on it's way :heart:

[DQ]

Now another Question for you guys. Would you rather recieve somthing similar to what you normally knit with and in the 'safe' zone, or would you like it if you partner got you somthing which maybe is a bit different than normal and pushes the boat out a little (i.e. a different colour or type of yarn than normal)?


Ooh good question! I would say that I'd like something different. A different type of yarn would be better for someone like me who likes most colours anyway. :)

[bree]

Wow, how impressive! People are already mailing out their packages. I'd love to send mine out too, but the person I have hasn't replied back yet. But that's okay, no rush, I'm guessing she's enjoying the holidays!

[Lisa_H-Town]

I have contacted my person. But haven't heard anything from who may have gotten me, but now I see I may not... ;)

I have been doing research, research, research... Have a page of notes, deciding on what to do... what to do???? This is fun... :happydance: Going to do some shoppin' tomorrow (while I am out doing my Christmas returns!).

I love hearing about everyone's progress and methodology! Got some sneaky folks 'round here!

[Carla1019]

I have contacted my secret pal and have heard back. And I have heard from the knitter who has me and I have e-mail back. I write this just in case some where my e-mail got lost.

I get to go to a LYS next week. I don't have one here in my town, so I will get some thing special for you, and ME!! :wink:

[gargoylelib]

Wow! Some people have already posted packages! Oh dear, I
haven't even started shopping yet...no wait scratch that....I haven't
started buying yet! Just been window shopping waiting til after the
hassle of the holidays is well behind me before I start putting the
package together....

Been spying out my partner on Ravelry and getting some great ideas!
Could it be you?? Feel kinda guilty though because I'm on Ravelry
but haven't used it except to put my books and a few stash
pieces on so no one would get too much info about me from there...
I'd really like to set up my pattern queue but where to find the time?

Anyhoo, just wanted to say hey partner, I am shopping for you and
have some things in mind but you'll just have to wait til the holidays
are over! Planning on making some things for you too....;)

Libbie :)

[Nobones]

Panic not people who haven't heard from there swappers, I know some people are away and will not be back until January so give it time.

Mare-knitt you should check your spam folder, although I think your pal is just doing tons of research before they get in contact.

So someone is getting a parcel soon?! WOW like Rita said that's got to be a record!

Any problems anyone? Let me know.

[knitpurlgurl]

When are we suppossed to reveal ourselves to our swap partner? When we mail our package (say in a letter in our package)? Or never? Or AFTER the swap is over?? Maybe this was already posted and I just didn't see it. Thanks in advance!

[Carla1019]

knitpurgurl-- I alway do it in a letter with the box. I think that is how a lot of them do it.

[*KnitPixie*]

knitpurlgurl- I write it in a letter as well:wink:

[LauraD]

I also send a letter:-)

[*KnitPixie*]

This is sooo much fun:) I am putting the final touches on my package and out it goes..most of my package is going to be handmade or homemade as some will say..I just hope this is not looked upon as being of less value than store bought items:roll: because I still had to buy all the supplies to make the stuff and then get busy..which as you all know is quite a labor of love:teehee:

[ritaw]

HEY SWAPPER!!!!!! Are you listening?
Your parcel is in the post with your name on it:)

[DQ]

I think your partner is going to be a very lucky one :mrgreen:


This is sooo much fun:) I am putting the final touches on my package and out it goes..most of my package is going to be handmade or homemade as some will say..I just hope this is not looked upon as being of less value than store bought items:roll: because I still had to buy all the supplies to make the stuff and then get busy..which as you all know is quite a labor of love:teehee:

[mare-nitt]

Well, I feel better, I still haven't heard from who has my name, but I did get a few emails from the person that I am sending to.
So, now I can go shopping. I just have to wait for my LYS to open, that won't be until the 3rd. More thinking time!

[Samsam]

This is sooo much fun:) I am putting the final touches on my package and out it goes..most of my package is going to be handmade or homemade as some will say..I just hope this is not looked upon as being of less value than store bought items:roll: because I still had to buy all the supplies to make the stuff and then get busy..which as you all know is quite a labor of love:teehee:

Of course not. I know what pretty things you make :) as DQ said, your swapper will be lucky.

[ritaw]

This is sooo much fun:) I am putting the final touches on my package and out it goes..most of my package is going to be handmade or homemade as some will say..I just hope this is not looked upon as being of less value than store bought items:roll: because I still had to buy all the supplies to make the stuff and then get busy..which as you all know is quite a labor of love:teehee:

:muah: I wish you were my swapper .
I am sure your partner will love everything cloud9

[Carla1019]

I love homemade items.. that way they are a "one of a kind" :thumbsup:
PAL: I did some shopping yesterday......:teehee: :teehee: Still need to do some more.. since I got it on sale I have more money to spend...

[msmelody]

Swappee, which of these two yarns do you like? I need to know so that your package will be perfect.

[tarrentella]

My shoppings being done online due to the lack of LYS's around here (if anybody knows of any let me know :D)
anyway. part 1 - done, part 2 - has been aranged, part 3 - im still deciding, part 4 - almost done. i'm getting there! soon somebody will have a lovely parcel (well i hope they think it's lovely anyway)

[DQ]

msmelody - they're both great, go with your instincts :thumbsup:

[laptop_knitter]

My shoppings being done online due to the lack of LYS's around here (if anybody knows of any let me know :D)
anyway. part 1 - done, part 2 - has been aranged, part 3 - im still deciding, part 4 - almost done. i'm getting there! soon somebody will have a lovely parcel (well i hope they think it's lovely anyway)

tarrentella, I think there's a HobbyCraft in your area - check the store locator on hobbycraft.co.uk .

[ritaw]

Ohhhh i love the colourful one . It so pretty. But either is nice they are both delicious :) msmelody

[KnittinMitchie]

Swappee, which of these two yarns do you like? I need to know so that your package will be perfect.

If it where me the second one.

[Eccie]

Well I think I'm almost ready to start packing. I'm so nervous LOL I couldn't find that much info on my swap partner, so I hope they like what they get. I liked petting all the yarn on my first ever LYS trip :P

[Samsam]

Swappee, which of these two yarns do you like? I need to know so that your package will be perfect.

ahhh both so nice! I like # 2 =)

I went shopping today and I was able to get more than expected too! yay.

[Carla1019]

msmelody, I like the one with lots of colors.. But then I am guessing that the one you give me.. YOU get to keep the other one... :wink: :shrug: So either one is fine.

I did some shopping today and yesterday. Got some good sales. I am going to try and dye some yarn. "itsjustmeghan" dyes some yarn for me in the last swap and I love it.

[KnitPrincess]

Happy
New
Year

Everyone
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2008

[sanibelle2008swappal]

Hey Sanibelle...guess what....I bought you something....what you ask....hmmm....it's....it's...........it's........ .....a:roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: ya know ya :heart: me hahahahaahah......

[ahkatelier]

My package has arrived already! Not only is there yarn and a thread cutter, but also a cool sock knitting book and homemade peach jam! The yarn is the first Kureyon sock yarn I have ever seen. I had heard of it, but never seen any. Thank you Deborah!
:blooby:

I am still having computer issues with my laptop, but I will download a picture here showing you all my loot.

So cool!

[Debkcs]

:cheering: I THINK, but I'm not sure, that my swapee was knittinmitchie. Is that you Chris? Christine? Your package arrived today, and I love everything, thank you so much. There is a neat little basket, that I'm going to put our GD's smaller books in, two skeins of Bernat Softee Chunky, a ball of Peaches and Creme in a color I need to finish a dishcloth (how in the world did you know?), some cute stitch markers, and bamboo needles in my favorite size, along with a couple of Bernat books with lots of cute winter clothing.

Thank you again! This was my first swap, but it won't be my last. It was too much fun shopping for my person, and getting a box in the mail.

[KnittinMitchie]

Deb I'm SO glad you like it. I bought the Peaches n Cream yarn going from the colors you like LOL now that is just TOO funny.

I'm glad you like everything.

[jeanius80]

i'll be meeting up with artlady tomorrow to swap gifts! i am so excited! I really hope she loves the yarn i got her... i am thinking of getting some later this year as a 'reward' yarn (I am a 2008 stash-buster) Its so soft and squishy! mmmm

[*KnitPixie*]

I hope to finish up my pals package and send it off this weekend sometime:) I hope people post pics I can't wait to see all the "yarn porn":happydance:

[KnittinMitchie]

mmmmmmmmmmmmm "Yarn Porn". I'm very patiently waiting on my partner
to send me my "crack". There is just something about yarn that is so friggin addictive.

[KnitPrincess]

Hmmm are we supposed to have heard from our pals? I haven't heard from who has me:poke: :poke: lol.

[ritaw]

Hmmm are we supposed to have heard from our pals? I haven't heard from who has me:poke: :poke: lol.

Maybe they are still away for the holidays. I hope you hear from your partner soon. :heart:

[Nobones]

Knit Princess your partner is out there, some people are still away for the hoildays.

[Nobones]

Limey is donating six sets of stitch markers (four markers per set) – two sets for Americans, two for Brits and two Canadians.

This is just for people taking part in the swap, I'll put everyone's name in a hat and get hubby to draw out 2 names from each category.

Thanks Limey :cheering:

[KnittinMitchie]

I haven't heard from my person but then again I like Surpries :) on the other side Debcks has her box from me already. Yeah Yeah I know I make y'all look bad.

[Limey]

Hi Folks

I’ll make up the packs of markers early next week, seal them in separate envelopes and then send them all together in one parcel to Nobones.. When she receives it, she’ll address the envelopes to the winners and send them off.

Could winners please let me know ASAP if they would like the hook markers for straight needles or regular ring markers for circs.

Good Luck everyone. Glad you’re enjoying the swap.

Ellie (the other one)


http://www.countonknit.com

[ritaw]

Thank you Limey for the kind donation to the swap. It is a wonderful idea.:heart:

[knitpurlgurl]

I'm still waiting for the items I ordered to come in the mail so that I can mail them out to my swappee. I got some great deals, so she's going to get some great stuff! I really hope she likes everything. I had to get really creative to keep it @ $20!:balloons:

[sue in canada]

Just mailed my package today. I have not contacted my partner so it could be any of you. A hint, you are in the US not Canada so it will probably take about a week, hopefully not too long.

[AngMac]

How cool about the stitch markers!

I have heard from the person who has me. And I am almost finished my shopping for my partner. I found the perfect yarn now I just have to find a couple more things for her package.

[Samsam]

wow that's very nice of you limey!

today I finished my pal's package...and I made stitich markers! they're so much fun to make :)

[Limey]

wow that's very nice of you limey!

today I finished my pal's package...and I made stitich markers! they're so much fun to make :)

Hiya Samsam

I dunno which is worse - the knitting bug or the beading bug - they're both extremely catching and addictive. :zombie: :eyes:

Glad you enjoy making them! - markers, I mean, not bugs.:thumbsup:

All the Best
Ellie
http://www.countonknit.com

[jeanius80]

limey! how wonderful of you :)

I met with Artlady today for coffee and swapping :yay:

She gave me 4 balls of beautifully soft angora/merino yarn in the softest shade of pink (Thaki Jolie yarn) It's wonderful!
She also included Knitting Beyond The Edge (great book!!!!!), a needles holder (is cute and perfect! blues and greens and purples with a batik design on the outside, LOVE IT!) and a gorgeous set of stitch markers she made! Thanks!!!!!!

I'll be able to take and posts pics tomorrow of the goodies!

She also showed me some pretty sweaters she is knitting.. wow! And artlady ;) I LOVE your coat you wore!!!

:heart:

[*KnitPixie*]

I'm still waiting for the items I ordered to come in the mail so that I can mail them out to my swappee. I got some great deals, so she's going to get some great stuff! I really hope she likes everything. I had to get really creative to keep it @ $20!:balloons:
I too had to get creative so I could stick close to budget but I am enjoying every minute of it!:woot: :wink:

[ArtLady1981]

My wonderful SWAP PARTNER (Jeanie) and I met at Starbuck's for coffee today and exchanged our bag of goodies! She gave me the some gorgeous, cream-colored Classic Elite Inca Alpaca, and very classy sock yarn (400 yd. skein!), as well as cable needles, a pattern for fingerless gloves, AND a Cat Bordi Sock Book! She is determined to help me achieve my 2008 GOAL of knitting socks for the first time ever!! Thanks for the wonderful gag of goodies, Jeanie!

It was so nice to meet Jeanie, her beautiful little blonde-haired, green-eyed daughter, and her handsome husband!

We chatted for about an hour...you know how the time flies when knitters get to talking! Finally, we had to part...with hugs!

Thanks for making this possible, Nobones! Jeanie rocks! :woot:

[bree]

Limey, that's really cool that you're donating stitch markers! Sounds like everyone's been receiving a lot of really nice things. I'm looking forward to seeing pics!

[Nobones]

O.k I think I've been patient long enough............



I wanna see yarn porn!!!!!!!

:flirt: please?! :flirt:

[DQ]

I GOT MY PARCEL!!!!

:woohoo::woot::cheering::woot::woohoo:

I'm so HAPPY!!!!! I got a ball of Sirdar Country Style DK in a YUMMY purple and a lovely PINK ball of Sirdar Country Style in 4ply, both with hat patterns to make :yay: I also got a lovely booklet of toy patterns :cheering: and my knitting tool is a french knitter :mrgreen:

BUT

the best thing of all was I got a DOGGY!!! A GORGEOUS doggy toy all dressed up in PINK! I can't stop cuddling it! :heart::woot::heart:

I really want to post pics but I still haven't got a camera cable :pout: I'm going :poke: DH until he gets it sorted! I will post some as soon as I can.

So who was my AMAZING partner? RITAW!!!! :woot:

:hug::hug::hug: THANK YOU so much Rita! :hug::hug::hug:

[ritaw]

I GOT MY PARCEL!!!!

:woohoo::woot::cheering::woot::woohoo:

I'm so HAPPY!!!!! I got a ball of Sirdar Country Style DK in a YUMMY purple and a lovely PINK ball of Sirdar Country Style in 4ply, both with hat patterns to make :yay: I also got a lovely booklet of toy patterns :cheering: and my knitting tool is a french knitter :mrgreen:

BUT

the best thing of all was I got a DOGGY!!! A GORGEOUS doggy toy all dressed up in PINK! I can't stop cuddling it! :heart::woot::heart:

I really want to post pics but I still haven't got a camera cable :pout: I'm going :poke: DH until he gets it sorted! I will post some as soon as I can.

So who was my AMAZING partner? RITAW!!!! :woot:

:hug::hug::hug: THANK YOU so much Rita! :hug::hug::hug:




You are so welcome Jen. :muah:
I am so glad that you liked everything. The doggie is actually knitted by me for you.
It is such a nice feeling to here that the package is liked .
I know you are feeling unwell. So cuddle up with doggie and drink some lemsip.
:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:
Lots of love
Rita xx

[DQ]

You are so welcome Jen. :muah:
I am so glad that you liked everything. The doggie is actually knitted by me for you.
It is such a nice feeling to here that the package is liked .
I know you are feeling unwell. So cuddle up with doggie and drink some lemsip.
:yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:
Lots of love
Rita xx


I feel so lucky to have my own special Rita doggie! :yay: I'm off to cuddle her now!

:hug::heart:

[DQ]

OH and I've been out to post my partners parcel! So swappers...if you think that I might be your partner then start watching your postbox from tomorrow ;) I hope it gets there ok because the man at the post office was not very helpful >_<

[ritaw]

Hi Everyone.

As DQ has problems with her camera lead. She has kindly allowed me to post a pic of the doggie i knitted for her.
By the way ! she has decided to call her Rita LOL:yay:

[Nobones]

Look at the flowers on the jumper! SOOOOO cute!!!

Tomorrow I will get Mike to pick out names from a hat so by this time tomorrow you'll know if you a lucky winner of a set of Limey's stitch markers.



I know of few people still away, who HAS NOT heard from their partners?

Does anyone have any problems or questions?

Glad 'Artlady and Jeanius' enjoyed the swap meeting. Post some pictures ladies. How nice it must be to meet KH people face to face.

Looking forward to seeing some photos of peoples parcels.

[threesmom]

The doggie is adorable!!! :heart: What an awesome thing to find in your package, DQ!

Limey - that is so kind to donate stitch markers! Just when you think you know what to expect from a swap, someone does something extra nice!

I'm amazed some of you are already getting packages! I have yet to even SHOP! But I'm thinking of planning a trip tomorrow though. What shall I buy, what shall I buy???

[Sanibelle]

OMG Rita - that is the cutest thing.... I just love it!

[Sanibelle]

Oh you are just too funny..... but I love suprises so you are not torturing me at all!!!!


Hey Sanibelle...guess what....I bought you something....what you ask....hmmm....it's....it's...........it's........ .....a:roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: ya know ya :heart: me hahahahaahah......

[Limey]

My God!!!

Be sure to keep the doors locked, DQ - that puppy is so damn cute it invites burglars!!!

No wonder you were chuffed to bits find him in the package :woot::cheering::happydance:

That must have been so much fun to knit, Rita, and even more fun to imagine the look on your swappee's face when she opened the package.

It's one of those things that get treasured forever - what a smashing present. cloud9

All the Best
from the "other one"

[ritaw]

My God!!!

Be sure to keep the doors locked, DQ - that puppy is so damn cute it invites burglars!!!

No wonder you were chuffed to bits find him in the package :woot::cheering::happydance:

That must have been so much fun to knit, Rita, and even more fun to imagine the look on your swappee's face when she opened the package.

It's one of those things that get treasured forever - what a smashing present. cloud9

All the Best
from the "other one"

Thank you so much ellie , It was a pleasure to make it. It is always nice to make it for someone who has no idea that they are getting a toy.
Now don't you go getting any ideas about nicking it lol:roflhard:

Thanks so much
:muah:

[DQ]

My God!!!

Be sure to keep the doors locked, DQ - that puppy is so damn cute it invites burglars!!!



I'm keeping a tight grip! :biting:

cloud9

[Limey]

Rita said:

"It was a pleasure to make it. It is always nice to make it for someone who has no idea that they are getting a toy.
Now don't you go getting any ideas about nicking it lol:roflhard: "

DQ said:

"I'm keeping a tight grip :biting:"

Oooo - As if !!!! - The fact that DQ is now the proud owner of the cutest knitted puppy in the world and I only live a couple of stops down the line from her ... well .... I say, what suspicious minds some folk have.

It never occurred to me to go and 'nick' it and then make a fortune selling it on ebay!!!! The very idea!!!!! I'm shocked!!!!

[ritaw]

Rita said:

"It was a pleasure to make it. It is always nice to make it for someone who has no idea that they are getting a toy.
Now don't you go getting any ideas about nicking it lol:roflhard: "

DQ said:

"I'm keeping a tight grip :biting:"

Oooo - As if !!!! - The fact that DQ is now the proud owner of the cutest knitted puppy in the world and I only live a couple of stops down the line from her ... well .... I say, what suspicious minds some folk have.

It never occurred to me to go and 'nick' it and then make a fortune selling it on ebay!!!! The very idea!!!!! I'm shocked!!!!

Lmao !:roflhard: SO funny lol

[alleusion]

First, the puppy is adorable!! I want it....*plans secret trip to the UK to go doggie nap the puppy*

Second...I haven't heard from my person, but I haven't contacted the one I have either. I can't go shopping until almost the deadline, so I'm still working out things to ask.

[msmelody]

Where did you get the pattern for the puppy, RitaW? I want a dog so bad, but we cannot have one until we move back to the states, so I think I will knit myself one.

[KnittinMitchie]

Rita that is just the AWSOMEST dog I've ever seen. I'm like Melody where is hte pattern from.

[ritaw]

Where did you get the pattern for the puppy, RitaW? I want a dog so bad, but we cannot have one until we move back to the states, so I think I will knit myself one.

Rita that is just the AWSOMEST dog I've ever seen. I'm like Melody where is hte pattern from.

I got the pattern from the Aussie Jean website. She emails the pattern to you.
She has some great patterns on there:hug:

[Samsam]

That puppy is sooo cute and pink!

I haven't heard from the person who has me...she's just being sneaky because she's afraid I'll figure out who she is :teehee:

[bree]

I haven't heard back from the person I have. Perhaps she's still enjoying her vaca? There are a lot of great sales going on now, so I'd like to start shopping. Oh well, I'll just have to buy some stuff for myself, lol.

That puppy is such a cutie!

[Sunny_Singer]

I have now answered the person who has my name, and contacted the person I am sending to. One swapper that has been MIA is active again.

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!!

[momwolf]

Rita ,That puppy is adorable:woot:I'm going to the site now and order that cutie pie!!!!!!!!We used to have a stuffed toy dog here in the states called The Pound Puppy that you could buy.It reminds me of that toy.

[KnittinMitchie]

I emailed my mom hte link to the puppy and she agrees totally cute. It is now on my list of things to buy and make for her. She has 2 Chocolate labs and of course I have to make the doges brown and one will be wearing orange since that is her favorite color.

[ritaw]

The puppy actually has shoes but i think it looks better without. And the pattern also calls for it to be made with patches but i prefer it plain . which is what i did.
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments :)

[msmelody]

Sitting on my couch this morning, the door bell rang. Not knowing who was there, I went down to answer the door. To my surprise, there stood the Royal Mail man with a PACKAGE for ME. Well, I signed my name took the package and BT bill, and came back upstairs. I had no clue who had set me something since I have been so busy picking things for my swappee, I completely forgot that I would be getting a package, too.

Standing in the kitchen with DH and DD, I unwrapped the paper to find a box of cereal, which my DH found very funny. But inside the cereal box was lots of YARN.

DQ, you did a great job. My DH is trying to claim the black sock yarn for a pair of socks for himself. The green is all mine, now to find the perfect pattern.

I will post pictures when DD and DS go down for either a nap or bedtime. I have YARN PORN!!!!!!

Thank you very much DQ.

[DQ]

The puppy actually has shoes but i think it looks better without. And the pattern also calls for it to be made with patches but i prefer it plain . which is what i did.
Thank you all so much for your lovely comments :)

One more to add to them...DH is very impressed and says it's great and looks really professional, he said you are a really good knitter :mrgreen:

[DQ]

Sitting on my couch this morning, the door bell rang. Not knowing who was there, I went down to answer the door. To my surprise, there stood the Royal Mail man with a PACKAGE for ME. Well, I signed my name took the package and BT bill, and came back upstairs. I had no clue who had set me something since I have been so busy picking things for my swappee, I completely forgot that I would be getting a package, too.

Standing in the kitchen with DH and DD, I unwrapped the paper to find a box of cereal, which my DH found very funny. But inside the cereal box was lots of YARN.

DQ, you did a great job. My DH is trying to claim the black sock yarn for a pair of socks for himself. The green is all mine, now to find the perfect pattern.

I will post pictures when DD and DS go down for either a nap or bedtime. I have YARN PORN!!!!!!

Thank you very much DQ.

You're welcome! :hug:

I'm so glad you got it safe and that you like it! :cheering: I would have loved to see the look on your face when you saw the cereal box though :teehee: ;)

[ritaw]

One more to add to them...DH is very impressed and says it's great and looks really professional, he said you are a really good knitter :mrgreen:

Thank you so much to your hubby. I am not that good lol but my head is expanding by the minute with all the compliments lol:roflhard:
Thank you Jen's hubby:thumbsup:

We want to see Yarn porn . Pics pleaseeeeeeee:woot:

[Sunny_Singer]

I love that puppy too. You did a fantastic job rita.


Momwolf, I still have some of the original Pound Puppies and a Pound Purrie (cat) for those who don't recall the shorter lived feline versions. My favorite pound puppy looks rather like rita's dog minus the clothing too. :)

[KnitPrincess]

I heard from my pal!!! the one who has me:happydance: Now I can relax and wait for my package....ahhhhhhhhh....the wait lol. :)

[KnitPrincess]

ahem.....I love that puppy....ahem...wanna give it to me :flirt: :flirt: :flirt: lol....great job Rita.

[Debkcs]

I'm definitely adding that to my list for DGD, it's too cute, and you did a great job!

[ArtLady1981]

OK! I have photos that I took for Ravelry, but didn't take photos of the nice cable needles, the booklet, and the Fetching pattern.

Here is the Inca Alpaca! Jeanie gave me two skeins, but I only took a photo of one of them! I love white and creams! I am going to make my first pair of fingerless gloves, probably Fetching! I have always drooled over other's Fetching gloves.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2159521881_61dbddda8f.jpg?v=0

Here is the sock yarn. Very classy colors, my DH commented!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2097/2159551539_4eaee073c7.jpg?v=0

Jeanie is determined to help me meet my 2008 GOAL: that is to make my first pair of socks! Entrelac is my other 2008 GOAL.
IK has a pattern tutorial for Entrelac Socks...hmmm, maybe biting off more than I can chew??? :eyebrow:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2044/2159551735_023fbca1b8.jpg?v=0

[KnittinMitchie]

ArtLady Try doing entrlac sock NOW those are some fun. I did a pair for my momfor christmas.

[Nobones]

The names of the lucky dip winners are;

Catz
Laptopknitter
Stirsmommy
Eccie
Alleusion
Sue in Canada

Well done people! I'll let Limey know.

[ritaw]

Well done guys on winning the lucky dip . Wooohooooo . Limey makes some lovely stuff :)

[*KnitPixie*]

Congrats everyone:cheering: and Rita that puppy dog you made is absolutely adorable:heart:

[Samsam]

Congrats to those winners!

[Limey]

Hi Folks

MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS!

Could you please all just send me a PM over the weekend, telling me which kind of stitch markers you want - hooks for straight needles or regular for circular needles, then I can get them mailed off to Nobones. :thumbsup:

Thanks alot

Ellie

http://www.countonknit.com

[sue in canada]

I am so surprised and feel so lucky to have won the stitch markers.
Thanks Limey for your generosity. I have sent you a pm.

[BostonBecca]

I still haven't heard from the person who has me :( I am sure they are on vacation or thinking of wonderful ways to surprise me, or just really busy and it is completely ok.

[bree]

Congrats to all the winners! I'd love to see photos of the stitch markers they receive.

[jeanius80]

well.. i cannot wait to see what limey makes! i love seeing all the pretty markers people make! Congratulations to the dips :teehee:

Here is the lovelies that ArtLady gave me....

first, here are the lovely markers she made me, i love the cloisonne beads! :inlove:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2063/2166982163_49eea2a1b7_m.jpghttp://farm3.static.flickr.com/2048/2166981989_21a92d1bf7_m.jpg

the awesome book! I love the variety! :mrgreen:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2372/2166981329_ece819ed65_m.jpg

a beautiful needle holder, it has so much storage space :happydance:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2380/2167774950_d7cccae656_m.jpg

and finally, the luscious yarn :drool:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/2167774394_f1f63410a0.jpg?v=0

Thanks Ellie for pair us and making it a cinch to meet another KHer! I just wish i had thought to bring my camera!:doh:

[threesmom]

wow - those stitch markers are GORGEOUS!!:heart: Do they make the little tinkling sound cloisonne balls do? Either way - wow!

Congrats to the lucky folks who won Limey's markers! Can't wait to see pics of those too.

I did hear from whoever has me :cheering: - but I haven't heard back yet from who I have ... probably post - holiday busy-ness.

[KnittinMitchie]

Congrats to the winners

I'm being a good girl and waiting on my box. The suspence is starting to KILL me. This is worse than waiting on Christmas. But its okay my Bday is on Wednesday next week and i'll be another year closer to the BIG 3-OH. That's okay though I'll just wait till 40 ti have my mid-life and buy my spinning wheel GWAHAHA

Ps hubby doesnt know tha yet.

[*KnitPixie*]

My pal who has me stopped talking to me:verysad:I'm not sure if she has been getting my messages or not..last time I emailed her for New Years she never got it so I emailed her the message again and she replied but since I have wrote 2 emails and no response, I hope she is okay and nothing happened to her!

[alleusion]

Oh wow, I have to say I'm shocked and very thankful. I don't think I've ever won anything randomly like that.

I'm still waiting to hear from whoever has me. I believe I'll shoot off an email to my person tomorrow. They rarely post here and aren't on Ravelry, so researching has been....well let's just say a challenge.

[SecretSanta]

Gargoylelib, I am waiting on this and that to arrive in the mail, and maybe hitting the yarn store again to finish up your package. So just keep waiting, and I will let you know when your package is put into the mail.

Sincerely,
SecretSanta
I love Christ(mas) all year long.

[gargoylelib]

Gargoylelib, I am waiting on this and that to arrive in the mail, and maybe hitting the yarn store again to finish up your package. So just keep waiting, and I will let you know when your package is put into the mail.

Sincerely,
SecretSanta
I love Christ(mas) all year long.

Soooo...watcha sending? :flirt:

It's worth a try...right? hehe...

Libbie :)

[Limey]

I'm very sorry folks if you should need to get in touch with Nobones during the next few days; she's away from home because of a family bereavement.

She phoned me briefly to say that she was up-to-date with her PMs but would I apologise on her behalf that she can't be around for a few days.

Ellie (Limey)

[Eccie]

I've been away for a few days because my car decided to die and since it's our only one and hubbie has quite a long commute it's been a bit stressful. Everything is worked out now thank goodness.

Coming here and seeing that I won a random drawing is an awesome surprise! I'll send that PM straight away. As for my swappee, I've bought you a few things, but I'm thinking of hitting the store once more before I pack the package. Sorry but you're going to have to wait a bit longer, who ever you are. *evil laugh*

[Limey]

Hi Bree, Jeanie and Threesmom

- ooohhh - patience, patience! I'm going to be mean and horrible and not give away anything about the stitch markers I'm sending, well, not until all the winners have received them, anyway.

I've even locked my website so that you can't have a sneaky peep :teehee: (it's down for maintenance).

Jeanie, wow, you are one very lucky bunny. Those stitchmarkers, yarn and needle holder are absolutely lovely.

All the Best

Ellie

[GiddyKnitter]

I have sent my parcel and my swapee sould receive it any day now...I havent heard off who has me ...she is being very secretive...the suspence is killing me !!!!!!

[sig]

i'm soo desesperada!!! Really, we have so many holidays that the post office is being really slow. Tomorrow is a holiday also! :wall: I'm waiting and waiting, first for my package and then for all the goodies I bought!!! This is insane... :!!!: Anyway, love everybody's packages! :muah:

[ritaw]

i'm soo desesperada!!! Really, we have so many holidays that the post office is being really slow. Tomorrow is a holiday also! :wall: I'm waiting and waiting, first for my package and then for all the goodies I bought!!! This is insane... :!!!: Anyway, love everybody's packages! :muah:

Do Not worry Sig. There is still plenty of time. The last day is the 31st of January. And even if you happen to be late in sending your parcel . Just let your partner know. I am sure she or he will understand.
Have Patience:hug:

[tarrentella]

i got realy exited today. the post man knocked on my door, i staggered to it looking like a fright (not been well so i wasnt entirely functioning).
i openend the door grinning like a maniac because i KNEW just KNEW that this was my package from my swap partner, or at least the thing i am waiting for to send to my swap partner.

he handed me the parcel and said:
'can you take this for next door please, their not in.'

oh ok then. i tossed it on the couch and shuffled off back to duvet land.

[alleusion]

Oh how cruel for the postal service to tease you like that!!

[ritaw]

Blooming postal service lol. My postie arrived this afternoon while i was out doing the school run. They normally come early in the morning.
Maybe they are still hung over after the holidays lol :)
Get better soon Tarrantella :)

[GiddyKnitter]

It shoudn't be allowed postie teasing you like that!!! I can just imagine the look on your face. Hope your feeling better soon xx

[DQ]

i got realy exited today. the post man knocked on my door, i staggered to it looking like a fright (not been well so i wasnt entirely functioning).
i openend the door grinning like a maniac because i KNEW just KNEW that this was my package from my swap partner, or at least the thing i am waiting for to send to my swap partner.

he handed me the parcel and said:
'can you take this for next door please, their not in.'

oh ok then. i tossed it on the couch and shuffled off back to duvet land.



Awww! You poor thing! How cruel of the postie to tease you! Hope you feel better soon and your things arrive safely :hug:

[tarrentella]

one thing that did arrive the other day was the yarn i had bought. i got a few balls in one colour for my swappee and a couple of balls for myself in a different colour.
my partner is in a for a treat. i just started knitting with my lot and it is so silky and nice to work with! i have to buy more!

[SecretSanta]

I am still waiting for things to arrive for my swappee. I have not forgotten you, but you will have to wait just a little longer.

As for what I am sending you. Well, it is a couple of these, and a couple of those, and two of this, and one of that. Does that help?

SecretSanta,
I love Christ(mas) all year long

[Lisa1216]

I've bought my swapee's yarn and knitting tool. Now I just need to finish up a few things and get it out in the mail. I may have to make another trip to my LYS though...I have fallen in love with the yarn I bought my partner and I want some for myself! :inlove: (I hope she/he likes it as much as I do)

[Carla1019]

I had a chance to go to a LYS the other day and got my swapee some great yarn. Now I need to get knitting tool. I know what I want to get her, it just finding the time to go get it.. Then I will be almost done. I want to get some non-knitting stuff to put in the box.. like chocolate...:teehee: :blooby:

[laptop_knitter]

I've got one more thing to arrive in the mail, then a non-knitting pressie, and I can send my package off!

[miccisue]

I've got all the little goodies for my swapee's present...and now I'm nervous. This is my first swap, and I'm afraid that what I got will be a disappointment to them. Anyone else ever feel that way?
I probably won't get it in the mail until the weekend, though, as work keeps me tied up all day.
Just keeping my fingers crossed that I won't have mucked it all up.....:help:

[Eccie]

I've got all the little goodies for my swapee's present...and now I'm nervous. This is my first swap, and I'm afraid that what I got will be a disappointment to them. Anyone else ever feel that way?
I probably won't get it in the mail until the weekend, though, as work keeps me tied up all day.
Just keeping my fingers crossed that I won't have mucked it all up.....:help:

*nods* I feel just them same way. I hope she/he likes what I've chosen

[Carla1019]

Eccie and Miccisue.. Don't worry about. I used to be the same way.. but it yarn!! FREE yarn. They will love the thought and time you put in it.. and it is just for them.. PLUS it YARN...:happydance: :woot:

[sanibelle2008swappal]

Guess what Sanibelle!!!! Soemthing came for you yesterday....and I just checked the tracking and they said that your lalal is in the post and that I should have in soon. Then i am off the arrange so goodies to send with llalalalalallalalalallalala :roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: :roflhard: I know you like surprises and I like teasing lol.

[sig]

:woot::woohoo:Ohh! The postman just came!!! Pauline i received your package!!! Thank you so much!!! Is incredible! Love it love it love it!!!:inlove: I'll post pictures when i get home (i'm at work right now). Thank you :muah:

[mwhite]

I check my emails day and night, :sad:
But not a reply, nary in sight. :shrug:

I hope my pal is doing okay. :pout:
Please let me know sometime today. :tap:

There are some questions in my last letter, :think:
If you've been ill, sure hope you're better. :muah:

I want to go shopping and send you a box. :woot:
Do you need tools or more yarn for your socks? :flirt:

[GiddyKnitter]

Sig
I am so pleased your package arrived safely and that you liked what you got.
I was a bit nervous after I posted it off in case you were disappointed with what you got.x

[threesmom]

I've got all the little goodies for my swapee's present...and now I'm nervous. This is my first swap, and I'm afraid that what I got will be a disappointment to them. Anyone else ever feel that way?
I probably won't get it in the mail until the weekend, though, as work keeps me tied up all day.
Just keeping my fingers crossed that I won't have mucked it all up.....:help:

I felt that way for my first swap at least, if not some of the others. I think when you finally have the things about you, you suddenly start to think it might not be right or enough. But how can a surprise box of yarn ever be truly bad? I'm sure you had some idea of what to get, and I think everyone always appreciates the time and thought that goes into it. You won't have mucked it up!!:hug:

[GiddyKnitter]

Do you know Threesmom you are dead right!! It doesn't matter what we receive it will be appreciated... anything to do with knitting can't be bad xx

[laptop_knitter]

I check my emails day and night, :sad:
But not a reply, nary in sight. :shrug:

I hope my pal is doing okay. :pout:
Please let me know sometime today. :tap:

There are some questions in my last letter, :think:
If you've been ill, sure hope you're better. :muah:

I want to go shopping and send you a box. :woot:
Do you need tools or more yarn for your socks? :flirt:

:roflhard: :rofl: Very Funny!

[KnittinMitchie]

mwhite your too much.

Now if it where me sock yearn "Yes Please" and tools I have plenty but some more of the small coil needles holders would be awsome. But alass you dont' have me cause I'm in the USA.

[sig]

ok, ok, here is what i got. I'm I lucky or what!!! :woot:
2 skeins "Debbie Bliss" merino wool in a georgous pink!!!
2 skeins "Regia" sock yarn in beautiful blues, greens, purples... ahhh:drool:
bamboo dpn needles
a knitting gauge ruler (?? have no idea of the name in english...!!)
beautiful stitch markers!
and a sock pattern by regia
thank you Pauline! I hope my pal likes her yarn and goodies as much as i like mine! You did a terrific job!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2182/2178391354_fb5fdee609.jpg?v=0

[threesmom]

Pretty!:inlove:

[ritaw]

Sig , Your package is lovely . That pink yarn is delicious :)

[DQ]

I've finally got a new camera cable!

The hand is my son, he's saying 'Wassat?' :teehee:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/DQ-Minx/swapparcel.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/DQ-Minx/toybookletandrita.jpg

[KnitPrincess]

TO my pal I am sending your bx soon, I hope lol, or you hope I just might keep it for a little longer :) I know I'm an evil swap pal. :muah:

[mwhite]

mwhite your too much.

Now if it where me sock yearn "Yes Please" and tools I have plenty but some more of the small coil needles holders would be awsome. But alass you dont' have me cause I'm in the USA.


I'm in the USA, too, I think... or at least I was when they handed out the property taxes this year. :passedout: So beware! LOL! Just teasin and yet.... ya never know!!!! :teehee: I may just have to surprise my new, sweetiepie-type person and just hope she's not ill. :mrgreen:

[mwhite]

:roflhard: :rofl: Very Funny!

Well, I had to come up with something to get her attention! I'm tryin to keep it a secret! ;)

[ritaw]

I've finally got a new camera cable!

The hand is my son, he's saying 'Wassat?' :teehee:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/DQ-Minx/swapparcel.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/DQ-Minx/toybookletandrita.jpg

Everything looks so nice laid out Jen :)
THANK YOU FOR MY THANK YOU CHIC :)

[Samsam]

Everyday I check my pms and email..still haven't gotten a message from the person sending to me.
Is that a hint or what?
I'm not mad or anything though.

[ritaw]

Everyday I check my pms and email..still haven't gotten a message from the person sending to me.
Is that a hint or what?
I'm not mad or anything though.
I am sorry that you have not heard from your partner yet. It must make you feel down.
But from what i have read in other swaps, some people do not make contact at all for some reason.
But again maybe your partner is either unwell or away or having computer troubles.
There is still plenty of time and i am sure that they will contact you soon.:muah: :hug:

[Samsam]

I am sorry that you have not heard from your partner yet. It must make you feel down.
But from what i have read in other swaps, some people do not make contact at all for some reason.
But again maybe your partner is either unwell or away or having computer troubles.
There is still plenty of time and i am sure that they will contact you soon.:muah: :hug:

Thanks Rita! Makes me feel much better, you're right :hug:

[a.shin.grace]

I haven't heard from my pal (err, the person who has me) since the initial "hey buddy i picked you" email. Is that normal? I'm not really worried, but it'd sure be nice to get a "hey I'm still thinkin of you" note.

I can't believe how quickly this break is going..!! Back to school in one week. Oyy. I've done my shopping for my buddy (well, most of it). Now it's a lot of construction and clever packaging. =]

[miccisue]

Everyday I check my pms and email..still haven't gotten a message from the person sending to me.
Is that a hint or what?
I'm not mad or anything though.

Maybe they don't know how to play with the message area to keep themselves anonymous????? (And no, I'm not your "person":teehee: )

[Nobones]

O.k, as far as I know, only person has dropped out, but that's been sorted.

Please if you are no longer playing could you tell me ASAP so I can arrange things accordingly.

If people do want to stay secret and are having problems doing that, the 'Nobones go-between service' is free ready and waiting. I've done it for a few people, you send me the message you want to send to your swapper and I send it on your behalf, that way you stay secret. I pm any replys.

Could you please let your swappers know your out their?

Thanks xx

[KnittinMitchie]

I heard from my person to day. She will have my box in the mail soon. Her New Year didnt get off to a great start. I hope the rest of her year is better.:hug:

[Nobones]

I know some of you have already posted out parcels (and that's great I wish I could be that ordised!) but remember if YOU haven't had anything back, parcels are due by 31st January.


Please if ANYONE has ANY problems let me know, I can't help you if you don't tell me. Tell me and I'll do everything I can to put it right.


We've had some lovely packages go out so far, lucky people! it's lovely seeing the pictures.

[KnitPrincess]

I just got rid of all of my spam mail and I came across this cute poem from my swap pal:

Just a note to let you know that I am still here
I didn't drop out nor disappear.

This secret knitter is working away
To fill your box with gifts so gay

A bit more time is all I need
To make your package perfect you see!

Isn't that cute! I was doing the :woot: lol.

To my pal I am almost done with your package!

[ritaw]

I just got rid of all of my spam mail and I came across this cute poem from my swap pal:

Just a note to let you know that I am still here
I didn't drop out nor disappear.

This secret knitter is working away
To fill your box with gifts so gay

That is just so sweet. :hug:

A bit more time is all I need
To make your package perfect you see!

Isn't that cute! I was doing the :woot: lol.

To my pal I am almost done with your package!

That is just so sweet.cloud9

[mwhite]

That was so cute! :mrgreen:

[jeanius80]

that is such a cute poem! thanks for sharing. I am always surprised by the poems that get written in the swaps :)

[mare-nitt]

Watch your mail boxes, some one is getting a package, real soon. :happydance:

All I know for sure, is it is not getting delivered to my house!

[Eccie]

I got a PM saying that my package was on the way. Everytime I hear a car, i want to run to the window and peek, even though i know it can't possibly be here this fast. LOL I feel like a little kid at Christmas.

[sue in canada]

My swap partner should receive her package any day now. It was mailed on 2nd to U.S.A. and it usually takes about a week. So keep looking!

[photolady's secret pal]

Hi photolady :waving:

Did you get my e-mail?

[Lisa_H-Town]

My husband just called to say a package came for me....... At first I wasn't sure if it was my order FOR my swap person, or FROM my swap person... he said it was FROM -- eeeeeeeeeeeee -- :woot: But I didn't ask anything... I want to be surprised.

5 o'clock can't come fast enough!!:tap: (well, I think that everyday... but even MORE so today!)

Pictures as soon as I can!

[Lisa_H-Town]

Yoohooooo --- Susan
I love him! my first "nutcracker" Penguin....
<<----- more pics to follow.:woot:

with words of adoration!

[bree]

What a cute card! How does the row counter bracelet work?

[Lisa_H-Town]

OK, I must admit, when I saw Sue's post, for some reason, I thought she was talking to me... no kidding... we have had NO contact, except for one PM through Nobones, but then when DH called about the package this afternoon, he said it was from New York... so blew that out of the water.... Well, it was from a York, but not "New" York!:rofl:

Susan (Sue in CA) must be psychic:
I got wonderful sock yarn... with every color I love (am attempting to becoming a sock knitter), with a sock pattern for an ankle sock, the ONLY kind I wear (how did she know?),

3 other patterns that speak to me personally: I crochet (crochet bag), My mom is buying a house in Galveston (beach bag), and I love lace (lace afghan).

I received a row counter bracelet, but the colors are so beautiful, I think I could wear it anytime! haha....

The most personal item was, my avitar.... isn't he adorable! And he loves his new friends...

And then the CARD -- OMG... handmade... soooo adorable, DH had to touch it! Very talented! I was very lucky on my first swap!!

http://flickr.com/photos/lisamariez/2184674238/in/set-72157603685247752/http://flickr.com/photos/lisamariez/2184674238/in/set-72157603685247752/http://flickr.com/photos/lisamariez/2183887393/in/set-72157603685247752/
http://flickr.com/photos/lisamariez/2184674052/in/set-72157603685247752/
http://flickr.com/photos/lisamariez/2184673730/in/set-72157603685247752/

I haven't quite figured out this picture thing... seems like I do it different everytime, with different results! Trying again!-- ARGH -- can't make it work... have done it before... please just click the links, sorry

Susan::: :muah:

[Lisa_H-Town]

What a cute card! How does the row counter bracelet work?

I had heard of them before, but never seen one: it has beads on a wire holder, and then a docorated "elastic" that you move the beads through as you knit... I am sure I am not explaining it adequately... makes sense when I am holding it! :p

[Nobones]

Wu-hoo! Great package, nice to meet another penguin 'addict too! I have over 200 now (mostly soft toys). I :inlove: them.

The card is stunning, I've been trying to make some homemade cards this week, I think I'll stick to wool craft rather than paper!

[ritaw]

What a wonderful pakage Susan has sent you. It is lovely :)

[DQ]

What a great package! :cheering:

[GiddyKnitter]

Wow you lucky girl that one great package!

[sue in canada]

Glad you liked everything Lisa. I was a little nervous as it was my first swap. As you can see, my other hobby is scrapbooking and card making. Now I must wait for my package to arrive.

[photolady]

Hi photolady :waving:

Did you get my e-mail?

Yes, I did. Just I'm a little slow in reading emails sometimes.

thank you!

[Eccie]

Everyone's boxes have been so nice :)

[Eccie]

Yay! I heard a noise, could it be the mailman, I saw a shadow pass across the window, it must be the mailman, I open the door it is the mailman! :woohoo:

Samsam, I loove my package. The stitch markers rock my socks (or they will once I knit the socks) :teehee: I especially love the one with KAT on it! And the yarn, oh I love it, I sniffed it and petted it, I may call it George. The pretzel sticks got a little melty, but I have absolutely no problem licking the chocolate off the plastic :) Thanks again!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2316/2186151732_a853c08ed9.jpg

[Lisa_H-Town]

:yay: Very nice... :inlove:
what are the colorful things that look like they have the Lion Brand logo?

Some wonderful people participating -- with such good taste!

[Samsam]

Hehehe Yayyyyyy I'm glad :balloons:

[*KnitPixie*]

Yay:woot: I love seeing everyones packages and everyone's messages where you can sense their excitement and happiness:happydance: ,I am awaiting mine patiently:---:teehee:

[Eccie]

:yay: Very nice... :inlove:
what are the colorful things that look like they have the Lion Brand logo?

Some wonderful people participating -- with such good taste!

Split stitch markers, I've actually been wanting some of those to use on the actual yarn, I've been using paper clips :aww:

For reference here's what was in the box:
* 5 hand made stitch markers
* a packet of Lionbrand stitch makers
* 3 balls of 100% cotton yarn, in three different colors
* 2 balls of Paton's Kroy sock yarn
* 2 balls of Meilenweit Cotton
* a photo mouse pad
* a set of size 1 double point needles for the socks
* and a pack of chocolate and caramel covered pretzel sticks

[jeanius80]

hanks for sharing your packages!! they all have been so thoughtful :heart:

[GiddyKnitter]

Thanks for sharing you pictures I think I was as excited as you!!
I know my parcel is on it's way and I just can't wait xx

[laptop_knitter]

Hehehe, my secret swap partner should start stalking the postman on Tuesday - the box is being posted first thing Monday morning!

And thank you Limey, for the beautiful stitch-markers, they're so pretty!

[mare-nitt]

I heard my package was delivered to my partner, but I have not seen a post that she got it.
Worried, it went to the wrong address or something.
Did anybody get a package, that they are not sharing? Maybe she is just enjoying it to much to let anyone know about it. Come on.

[bree]

I made these stitch markers yesterday afternoon for my swap partner. I wonder who these are for???? :teehee:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21375386@N04/2188808386/

[Samsam]

I made these stitch markers yesterday afternoon for my swap partner. I wonder who these are for???? :teehee:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21375386@N04/2188808386/
I clicked it, flicker must be down because it said "Flickr is having a massage." That's tooo funny!

[laptop_knitter]

I made these stitch markers yesterday afternoon for my swap partner. I wonder who these are for???? :teehee:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21375386@N04/2188808386/

oooh, pretty!

[Sunny_Singer]

I made these stitch markers yesterday afternoon for my swap partner. I wonder who these are for???? :teehee:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21375386@N04/2188808386/

Those are pretty bree.


I am working on completing my package tonight and tomorrow. I am hoping to get it shipped on Tuesday. That might be too hopeful, but it is my current goal :)

[sig]

dear pal, I'll be sending your package tomorrow. I finish your stitch markers yesterday, made some for me also. I think your package will take about a week to arrive, so don´t be impatient!:mrgreen:
Love everybody's packages! Some nice yarn porn here... hehehe!:thumbsup::inlove:

[Eccie]

I made these stitch markers yesterday afternoon for my swap partner. I wonder who these are for???? :teehee:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/21375386@N04/2188808386/

They're very pretty :)

[sanibelle2008swappal]

Ohhh Sanibelle I jsut wanted to let you know that I did not forget you...still putting some finishing touches on your package :)

[cdjack]

Ok, y'all are making feel like a procrastinator. Don't we have until the end of the month to get our packages out? My goal is have my package already to go by next weekend. Now, if only my swap partner would reply to my e-mail...

[Catz]

I sent mine out today. My pal should it recieve it by wednesday.

[Nobones]

You do indeed have until the end of the month to send them out. The first post of this thread states parcels out by 31st January.

[someone-secret-pal]

I got all the stuff for miccisue. I am dyeing for the first time so I need to finish that up and then I can get it in the mail. It will be at least a week.

[photolady's secret pal]

Hi photolady!

I've mailed your package today! Keep an eye out for the mailman/woman!

[threesmom]

Pretty stitch markers, Bree!!

I got part of the shipment for my partner, but I think the color is wrong :help: I personally LOVE it, and won't mind a bit knitting with it, if I must, ;) but, I'll just have try again for something for my partner. So just a little more waiting, swappee, just a bit more waiting.

[GiddyKnitter]

My package has arrived...I was in bed as I had been on night duty and there was a knock at the door...I nearly broke my neck getting down stairs and believe me I must have looked a fright. In my package I have 2 balls of Rowan Kaffe Fassett Kid Silk in a dreamy Aubergine colour...2 balls of RY Cashsoft DK in Maroon some really pretty stitch markers and a box of Quality Street chocolates!!!!
I am so pleased with my package Catz I have also pm'd you. Will try and post a picture later on xx

[ritaw]

Your package sounds wonderful, can't wait to see pix later.
Fancy sharing some of those quality street lol :)

[KnittinMitchie]

Pauline I cant wait to see pics. I got some Rowan Tapestry for Christmas and that stuff is just SO darn soft.

[Catz]

That was quick!! I only posted yesterday. Glad you love it.

[Nobones]

Any one who HAS NOT heard from their swap partners could you please contact me. Thank you.


Hope people are enjoying their parcels, they look great. There are some very thoughtful people out there.

[knitpurlgurl]

I am sending out my stuff to my buddy this week! I am so excited! The faster I can get to the Post Office, the better. I can't wait to hear what she thinks of it!

[sig]

I'm so nervous! I hope my pal likes her package...:pray::mrgreen:

[Eccie]

Well I wont be able to send my package til near the deadline :( Fear not swapee, it's all bought and packed, just not mailed :)

[khsecretswap]

Hey Catz!

Your package is in the mail!! The girl at the post office said it would
take 3-4 days so not sure exactly what that means....does today
count? hehe.... So if mail is delivered over there on Saturdays you
could conceivably have your package Saturday!

Your pal....

[figaro]

I have not been able to buy what I want yet, have to wait a day or two more for a check to get here, I know what I am going to buy her, I just have to get it. I am going to be sending my package off in about a week and probably ship it faster than regular mail (I feel bad for taking so long!).

I hope she likes I what get for her!!!!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_215.gif

[mwhite]

I, too, will have to wait til next week.... too much going on and haven't had a chance to do any shopping. I'm looking and online shopping til then! DON'T GIVE UP ON ME, SWAPEE PARTNER! You don't know who I am yet, I don't think but I promise it'll be a nice package! :muah: Mary

[Catz]

Hey Catz!

Your package is in the mail!! The girl at the post office said it would
take 3-4 days so not sure exactly what that means....does today
count? hehe.... So if mail is delivered over there on Saturdays you
could conceivably have your package Saturday!

Your pal....

Brilliant I'll look out for it.
I take it you are hinting at being overseas? but where?
Any clues please ?? :roflhard:

[khsecretswap]

Brilliant I'll look out for it.
I take it you are hinting at being overseas? but where?
Any clues please ?? :roflhard:

A clue...let me think....I'm not in the UK! Did that
give too much away...I bet you'll guess who am I now!
:teehee:

your pal...

[laptop_knitter]

My package arrived, from sunny sunny Spain! :muah: Thank you Sig! I'll be posting pics as soon as the sisters get home and show me which cable to use :teehee:

So, what did I get?
6 beauuuutiful stitch markers
a ball of Austermann Step sock yarn in brilliant colours!
a ball of Mondial Oltre - cool spanish wool!
Addi Turbo needles
Chocolates
Tissues - very useful, I have the sniffles
And Silver's Sock Tutorial all printed out so I can practise away from the computer!

Thank you Sig, and the kittens thankyou too - the tissue paper is a new toy for them lol!

[sig]

Uff! i'm glad you like your package... it's so hard to shop for someone if you don't know them!:oops::mrgreen:
I have to go home know, I'll answer your pm this afternoon. I'm soo excited!:blooby:
Nobones, you did a great job pairing all of us up! :thumbsup:

[PandoraKnits]

I am sending out the package today or tomorrow! It's on it's way (very, very soon)! I'm excited...:hug:

[Catz]

A clue...let me think....I'm not in the UK! Did that
give too much away...I bet you'll guess who am I now!
:teehee:

your pal...

Are you by chance in Europe?

[tarrentella]

THANK YOU LAPTOP KNITTER!!

i got my package today (bet you can't guess who from?):woohoo:

I was xpecting a package anyway (some books i had ordered) so when the postman knocked i was fairly blase. then he handed me TWO parcels, and all composure crumbled.:woot:

I got inside tore thee paper off and found a beautiful bundle inside.:heart:

sorry i seem to be having serious amounts of FAIL with adding pictures so instead you can see things here: http://dur.facebook.com/album.php?aid=11941&l=b686d&id=569514888
there was a ball of Austermann Step (with aloe vera -nice for my excema how thoughtfull)
two balls of Patons orient in a gorgeous green shade
a ball of Sirdar click (its so soft!) in a very nice aubergine purple (it matches the sweater im wearing today, psychic or what!)
two skeins of Lorna's Laces Shepards Sock Yarn in shades of green and brown (i've drooled over this for ages)
a set of beatiful pearl stitch markers
a Sirdar pattern
2 products from Lush (it made the whole package smell lovely!)
and chocolate truffle flavoured coffee from Whittards (who told you i was a whittards junkie?)

the first thing i did after unwrapping it all was find my camera! the second thing was make a cup of coffee!:teehee:

what an amazing gift to recieve. you have outdone yourself Laptopknitter. thank you.:hug:

[DQ]

Lovely parcel! :cheering:

[Nobones]

That's an impressive package! Everyone has been so thoughtful with their choices for their packages it's been really lovely to see. I wish I was playing now!

Has anyone who has had their packages started a project with their yarn yet? Love to see what your doing if you have.

[ritaw]

What a lovely parcel!!

[AngMac]

Thank you PandoraKnits! I got my package today! cloud9 She totally spoiled me.

I received 3 skiens of Patons SWS, 2 skeins of Lang Yarns JaWoll sock yarn, the Pursenalities Book, knitted Fingerless Mitts, and wonderful stitch markers with my username.

I love everything! I have an obsession with felted bags so the book is just perfect and the yarn colorways are exactly what I like. The stitch markers are just fantabulous! The fingerless mitts came at just the right time because we just got snow here yesterday and its quite cold outside.

Thank you so much PandoraKnits!!!! :cheering:

Here are some pics of my fantabulous haul:

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/angmac_01/100_0415.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/angmac_01/100_0418.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/angmac_01/100_0419.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/angmac_01/100_0417.jpg
http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m308/angmac_01/100_0416.jpg

[cdjack]

What adorable stitch markers! :inlove:

[DQ]

Has anyone who has had their packages started a project with their yarn yet? Love to see what your doing if you have.

I have! I made one of the hat patterns. Here's my son modelling it for me...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/DQ-Minx/shanemodelshat.jpg

The jumper he's wearing was made by my mother in law :)

I also made Rita a little birdy from the animal pattern book to say thank you. I don't have a picture of that though.

[Eccie]

oh I like the rolled brim!

[Eccie]

That's an impressive package! Everyone has been so thoughtful with their choices for their packages it's been really lovely to see. I wish I was playing now!

Has anyone who has had their packages started a project with their yarn yet? Love to see what your doing if you have.


I made my first ever dishcloths with the cotton I received. Here is a pic of one, the others are in use :P I love them, they work so much better than the flimsy store bought one i was using.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2029/2194386157_be5ee3703d_m.jpg

[DQ]

It looks great! :cheering: Must make doing the dishes a little bit nicer ;)

[ritaw]

I have! I made one of the hat patterns. Here's my son modelling it for me...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/DQ-Minx/shanemodelshat.jpg

The jumper he's wearing was made by my mother in law :)

I also made Rita a little birdy from the animal pattern book to say thank you. I don't have a picture of that though.

The hat looks great Jen . Your son is an absolute cutie pie. I could just cuddle him all day lol.
My Birdie is very cute. :hug:

[Nobones]

What a handsome young man you have there! Love the hat, my favorite colour.

The dish cloths are lovely, I like the pattern I made my step-mum some but she says they are too nice to use!

[GiddyKnitter]

Nice hat and very cute little boy x

[*KnitPixie*]

Oh Pal.......guess what you can start stalking the mailman because I am sending out your package tomorrow morning:happydance: Woohoo I am so glad I am finally finished making/buying everything for this swap, I was starting to get nervous:teehee: We have plenty of time still but you see I am usually pretty quick to send my package out so this is late for me:)

[Catz]

My package arrived this morning as planned :cheering: I have some gorgeous cream superwash wool. Enough to do a stole pattern or a shawl pattern that was included. Also a bar of chocolate which is almost gone already. Its delicious. I also got a set of hand made stitch markers in silver and blue.


Thank you so much Libbie (Gargoylelib)

I've already started trying to do the stole. It looks a right challenge which I love to have :roflhard:

[gargoylelib]

My package arrived this morning as planned :cheering: I have some gorgeous cream superwash wool. Enough to do a stole pattern or a shawl pattern that was included. Also a bar of chocolate which is almost gone already. Its delicious. I also got a set of hand made stitch markers in silver and blue.


Thank you so much Libbie (Gargoylelib)

I've already started trying to do the stole. It looks a right challenge which I love to have :roflhard:

Wow, it did get there fast! :cheering: Hope you enjoy everything!
I am going to print a copy of that cabled stole for myself. I don't wear things like that but it just looked so interesting I have to try it!

Libbie :)

[Limey]

The hat looks great Jen . Your son is an absolute cutie pie. I could just cuddle him all day lol.
My Birdie is very cute. :hug:


Oh, what a lovely, little lad!

What's his name and how old is he?

Love that shade of wool for the hat.


All the Best

Ellie

[ahkatelier]

I have been so stressed. Thought there was lots of time, then went back to work. Finally found the last pattern I wanted to send. Hope she likes everything...
:aww:

[DQ]

Oh, what a lovely, little lad!

What's his name and how old is he?

Love that shade of wool for the hat.


All the Best

Ellie

His name is Shane and he's 2 :mrgreen:

Rita has to get the credit for the colour of the hat. She has great taste! :yay:

[cdjack]

:cheering: :woohoo: :woot:



I'll start stalking the mailman, Allison.

I've planned on meeting my swap partner next week. Turns out she goes to college about twenty miles away from my house. Small world..

[Nobones]

[quote=cdjack;104657 I've planned on meeting my swap partner next week. Turns out she goes to college about twenty miles away from my house. Small world..[/quote]


Wuh Who! Another swap meet up! Sounds like fun.

[PandoraKnits]

I'm so so SO happy you like everything! I'm a little addicted to making the stitch markers. They're so easy and you can impress people with them very easily. The SWS knits up very soft, and - I have to warn you - it's HARD to felt it! Not mechanically, it felts well and easily, just hard to make yourself do it because it feels so soft when you're working with it. But it stays soft after felting so it's ok... :)

[knitpurlgurl]

Okay, I've had my swap partner's stuff all packaged up and ready to send out - but DH has been out of town and unfortunately, because of my work schedule, the post office has been closed when I leave in the morning and closed when I get home in the evening. So, finally tomorrow morning I will mail out my swap partner's package! I can't wait for her to get it! I hope she likes it!!

[Samsam]

I like the cloth you made out of the cotton I sent Eccie!

[threesmom]

I'm excited! - I have almost everything I need for my partner's package - I just need a little time to dye a bit of sock yarn! ...

[Pennie]

Thanks gardenBud!!! I'll send a pic soon of all the lovies i get! I already have idea spinning through my mind...now if it would just stop snowing.....

[Nobones]

How are people getting on? Having fun shopping?

Any problems/questions?

[knitpurlgurl]

'Sent my package out today! USPS says it will get ther either Thursday or Friday!! Yea!

[Lisa1216]

My package went out today too!! Hopefully it will be there by the end of the week!

[mwhite]

Thanks gardenBud!!! I'll send a pic soon of all the lovies i get! I already have idea spinning through my mind...now if it would just stop snowing.....

That is not all, by any means! I have a package that will go out on Friday or Saturday! I just didn't want you to feel slighted and the lady at your LYS was so sweet and helpful. Hope you'll enjoy!:muah: Mary

[LauraD]

I have not sent my package yet...but it doesn't have very far to go...hint hint

[twowackykids]

Knitpixie rocks. Here's why:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2364/2212345165_233d23d0a4_m.jpg
There's so much cool stuff. Notebook, Jaywalker pattern, card, crochet hook (small for sock knitter's like me), yarn cutter (I love yarn cutters. They are all over my house), chocolates, earrings, stitch markers, smelly good stuff, a cool box, carmel & chocolate popcorn (YUMMY!), a neat bag for holding notions, a basket, a homemade drawstring bag (for holding my next project), mouse toys for my cats Gato and Bob, and YARN! [See below]. I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff too; there's just so much coolness going on!

I'm totally stoked and can't wait to start on the jaywalkers with the handpainted at the top. They will look awesome.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2069/2212345239_80cabec7f7_m.jpg

Gato was feeling the love right away by knocking the empty box off of the chair and playing in it. She is actually playing with the toy mouse, but you can't see because it's under her.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2123/2213138478_814f63fe50.jpg?v=0

Here's Bob playing with his toy. He FREAKED out, attacked the mouse then attacked the table. It was awesome:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2296/2213138416_ccf05df124_m.jpg

So thanks Aimee! You are the coolest swap partner EVER!

[a.shin.grace]

My internet's been down for a while so I couldn't post to say my package arrived.

I'll post a picture a little later, but I got 2 things of sock yarn and a sock pattern. Yay socks!

I still don't know who my swap partner is...!! The emails were signed Pennie but the return address said Jennifer..!! sneaky sneaky.

[knitpurlgurl]

Knitpixie rocks. Here's why:
There's so much cool stuff. Notebook, Jaywalker pattern, card, crochet hook (small for sock knitter's like me), yarn cutter (I love yarn cutters. They are all over my house), chocolates, earrings, stitch markers, smelly good stuff, a cool box, carmel & chocolate popcorn (YUMMY!), a neat bag for holding notions, a basket, a homemade drawstring bag (for holding my next project), mouse toys for my cats Gato and Bob, and YARN! [See below]. I'm sure I'm forgetting stuff too; there's just so much coolness going on!

I'm totally stoked and can't wait to start on the jaywalkers with the handpainted at the top. They will look awesome.

Knitpixie is so creative! This was my first swap. I have gotten so many ideas from all of you creative geniuses for the next swap I try!

[Samsam]

Knitpixie did a great job! boy your cat is adorable :)

[Sanibelle]

Partner -

Here is a clue for you:

Su paquete está en el correo

Seu embrulho está no correio

Din pakke er i posten

Ihr Paket ist in der Post

Uw pakket is in de post

Since you are such a good detective , I know you will figure it out!!!

[ritaw]

What a great package and i just love the Pussy cat . So cuuuuuute :)