Wool Swap Parcel, Part 2

Dear users, dear authors,
here is Part 2 of the user-organized wool swap parcel activity.
You can read the earlier posts via the link.
Wool Swap Parcel

Well, everyone, the huge swap package has finally arrived here too. It must have had wings, because it was actually supposed to arrive on Monday… yay. It took me more than two hours to unpack, sort, and repack everything. The box is simply no longer usable. So I picked out a new one that’s actually quite a bit lighter.

The funny thing is that the contents seem to have undergone some kind of miraculous wool multiplication. It definitely won’t be going out weighing just 5 kg. I’ve repacked everything and weighed it all. The yarn alone weighs 4477 g. On top of that, there’s a bag with needles and odds and ends weighing 311 g. Then there are decorative ribbons weighing 114 g. And, of course, the box weighs 686 g. Together, that comes to exactly 5588 g. :))

This is what the package looked like when it was still sealed:



And I’ve now picked out this yarn plus two needles:



I already know what I’m going to make with some of the skeins. But I won’t reveal that until they’re on the needles.

I was especially thrilled about the little surprise from Andrea. It’s soooo cute!! Take a look:



On Tuesday, the package will go back to Ina. Ina, I hope you enjoy the contents. I’ll definitely be joining the next swap again. The anticipation alone makes it worth it, and the excitement builds with every new recipient.

Yes, a package like this has to withstand quite a bit when it travels through so many hands. It’s great that each of us found something suitable. I’m always happy when I spot my own yarn in the photos, and I’m excited to see what it will become.

Ina, I’m curious to see if any of your original yarn will make its way back to you...

Dear Ruth, I’m really excited about this, too. So far, I’ve recognized many of my skeins.

Yes, Monika, that was a lovely surprise from Andrea. Absolutely enchanting!

Best regards, Ina

Good evening,

ruthk, I feel exactly the same way. And everyone found something for themselves, which is great.
I’m also curious to see what kind of yarn Ina will be receiving now.
Monika, you’re welcome. I’m glad. I was happy to do it.

I’ll definitely join in again next time. It’s just fun.

Well then, good night

I noticed there’s a “second part”... and I was already wondering why I hadn’t “heard” anything for so long. ...
I’m curious to see what Ina will receive. I’ll be joining in again next time. 

So, the huge package was mailed today and is now on its way to Ina. I’m curious to see what she thinks of it. It definitely looks gigantic. Unfortunately, I didn’t take a photo before sealing it up. Maybe Ina can do that then.

It was a great project, and I’m already looking forward to the next one.

Yesterday, I knitted a gauge swatch with the soft pink yarn (the thick skeins). It’s super fluffy. It goes well with some leftover gray merino yarn, and I’m thinking about knitting a sweater out of it. Otherwise, a vest would be pretty nice, too.

I’m already so excited to see what Ina will get, even though I’m not participating myself.
Those were some great swap events you guys put together. If the timing works out, I’d love to join in next time.
Best regards, Marlies

Hi everyone, I read about this great swap campaign and am totally excited about it. I’d love to participate in the next round. Stay healthy, everyone.

Hello everyone,

today we’ve come full circle—the swap package has returned to where it all began.

I just couldn’t stop marveling at it. Except for a few skeins of thicker yarn that I had contributed, everything was new to me and very, very exciting. After breakfast today, I took my time examining everything closely—looking at it, touching it, holding it against my delicate neck—and ideas about this or that yarn immediately started forming in my mind.

There were also a lot of crochet hooks. I’m now very well-stocked with those. So you can see what I received, here’s a big group photo. It barely fit on my table. Maybe you’ll recognize your own yarns? (Right-click on the image and open it in a new window—then you’ll be able to see everything better.)



You were curious to know which of my items had made the rounds and hadn’t appealed to anyone. I’d be happy to show you those, too. They’re mostly thick yarns, but they’re also very beautiful. Well, I guess they just wanted to stay with me.



Monika, who sent me the package, also included some lovingly selected extras: Uta Winkler’s book *Grandma Tells Funny Animal Stories*, which she helped bring to publication together with the author; some chocolate; and a good-luck charm in the form of a little angel in a snow globe. Everything was chosen with such care and is truly enchanting. It warms my heart :-) Thank you, dear Monika!





So, my dears. That was our November swap package event. I hope everyone had fun.

In January, we’ll be launching a new yarn swap. Until then, you can already start sorting and collecting. We’ll discuss all the details when the time comes. Until then, I wish everyone who’s been following along and cheering us on in this thread a wonderful time. Enjoy the Advent season and have a wonderful Christmas. We’ll catch up again :-)

Warm regards from Ina

The whole swap lasted almost exactly 4 weeks. It sure went by fast! It was fun. Thank you so much, Ina, for organizing it!

We were all on the edge of our seats wondering what Ina would receive. It really is quite a lot, and what a selection!
I had a blast, too. I’d love to join in again next time.

Thank you, Ina, for sharing this. What a lovely gift from Monika. Sweet angel.

Well then, everyone, have a wonderful time here, don’t stress about your Christmas preparations,

and I’ll see you again

soon. Best wishes, Andrea

P.S. I have to head off to my late shift right now

That’s quite a great “haul” that arrived at Ina’s place.

You’ve definitely earned those extras from Monika, dear Ina. You had a great idea—it was almost like a surprise egg for me (even though I was only participating virtually)—and I’d love to join in next time.

Best regards, Marlies

Dear Ina,

Yes, I also think that you deserve this little extra. The idea alone, the preparation, and overseeing something like this all take time, effort, and love. So I'd like to say thank you again, and I'd be happy to join in again in January.

Until then, I wish all of you a lovely Advent and Christmas season. We'll stay in touch here, after all.

Warm regards to everyone from Monika

So, everyone, I’ve now started knitting my first project using the swap yarn. It’s going to be a cardigan for me—a cozy, soft one made from alpaca yarn. I used 2.5 large balls of pink and one ball of dark purple. I’ve also added some gray merino wool to make it work out.

This is how far I’ve gotten so far.




Maybe some of you will recognize your yarn. It’s the bottom four skeins here in the photo.

The colors go together really well. I’m curious to see what the jacket will look like when it’s finished. 💖

Steffi, and I’m curious to see if I can figure out who I have to thank for this beautiful yarn. ;-)

Not me 🙈😇🙈

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
to all of you....

I’ve now finished knitting this jacket from the beautiful pink and purple alpaca yarn. Since 350 g wasn’t quite enough, I added 3 more skeins of my own. Now I just need to find the right buttons.

I’d really love to find out who I have to thank for this beautiful yarn—feel free to send me a private message. There were 2 1/2 large pink skeins and 1 dark purple one.

Your swap-wool jacket turned out beautifully, Monika! Have you figured out yet who the wool was from?

It was easier for me because I received the first package. That was all from Ina.

Today I can also show you a project I made with the swap wool. Maybe you remember—this was the wool I took out of the package:

I used the light blue Katia yarn (front right in the picture) to make the igloo:

When I saw the yarn, I immediately thought of ice and snow. For the penguins and the snowman, I used up some leftover yarn I had lying around. Now the winter scene is sitting in my hallway, welcoming visitors. (I had to take down the Christmas decorations, but it’s still too early for spring decorations!)

Oh, that’s so cute, Ruth. The adorable penguins and the snowman are absolutely charming. It’s really a great idea. And a Kuscheliglu is something truly special, too.

Unfortunately, no one has come forward yet to tell me who I have to thank for this beautiful yarn. The jacket is wonderfully soft and warm. It feels fantastic to wear.