New Yarn Swap Package No. 1/2022

Hello, dear all,

some of you took part in the previous yarn swap package. Everyone joined in with great enthusiasm, and lots of yarn changed hands. New projects have already been made from the swapped yarn by now, too. The ones that come to mind here are Ruth’s igloo or Monika’s cardigan.

Since January is a gloomy month anyway, we can add more fun and excitement to it with a new swap package. The new swap ring works like this:

I would be the initiator of this swap ring and would pack a package with yarn. Beforehand, I’ll ask the participants for their names and addresses by email and compile a list from them. The data will not be published here on CP.

In addition to names and addresses , what will be new this time is that we will also record individual “likes” and “dislikes” . But this is voluntary. Anyone who wants to can use it to let others know what they would like or what they could do without. Each participant then has the option to take that into account. Anyone who does not want to share likes or dislikes will simply be completely surprised.

I will put the list I create into my freshly packed yarn package. I will send it at my expense to No. 2 on the list.

No. 2 on the list receives the package and chooses what she likes from it. As a replacement for the yarns she takes out, she puts yarns of equal value into the package.
No. 2 then sends the package at her expense to No. 3 on the list. The list goes back into the package. And so on.

In the end, the package must always have the same weight, so that everyone has the same quantity to choose from and the postage is the same for every participant. At the end, the package would come back to me and I would destroy the address list.

Where the package currently is, or photos of the “captured treasures,” we’ll be happy to show here in the forum. Then everyone can share in the joy a little. But there will be a new thread for that later.

Summary of the rules of the game:

1. The package must not weigh more than 5 kg so that DHL postage remains the same for all participants.
2. Every ball of yarn must have a label.
3. Several balls of yarn of the same type only need one label.
4. The yarns taken out are always replaced with qualities of equal value.
5. Only yarn (any kind) should be swapped (no needles, books, fabrics, trims, etc.).

Anyone who would like to join in can sign up here in this thread.

If you have any other notes, suggestions, or questions, you can also write them here.

Warm regards, Ina

I'll also put the weight of the swap package up for discussion. It was a bit tight in the last swap round.

The DHL box dimensions are the same for both packages (120 x 60 x 60 cm); they differ only in weight and postage.

Would you like:
(up to) 5 kg for 5.99 euros or
(up to) 10 kg for 8.49 euros?

Of course, you can also ship with Hermes. But I'm not that familiar with their rates. And DHL will also pick it up if you want.

Best regards, Ina

Oh, that’s great—I’d love to join in again. Thanks, dear Ina, for organizing this so wonderfully once more. :)

I’d be in favor of a parcel option costing up to 5.99 euros. Otherwise, it would become too heavy and also contain too much. That’s what I found last time. Plus, the shipping cost is affordable for everyone that way.

It’s good that you mention exchanging only yarn. Last time, with all the other extras, the weight probably went over 5 kg, which doesn’t have to be the case.

So I’m looking forward to it. And I’ll be happy to list my preferences too.

Best regards, Monika

Oh, Ina, that’s so nice to read. Thanks for organizing everything again. 💖

I’d absolutely love to join again.
I’m happy to let myself be completely surprised—during the last swap, I saw and admired so much yarn that I wouldn’t have noticed in a “regular” store. I knit a lot with very fine yarn, around 400m/100g. So a little surprise is just great....

Hi Ina, I’d love to join in here.
Just one question regarding equal quality… what needs to be taken into account? Not everyone will have this specific yarn available to trade.
As for shipping, I’d agree with Monika and suggest €5.99.

Best regards, Ines 

Hi Ines.....
I also struggled a bit with the “same quality” part in the first swap package. ... Of course, you don’t have the exact same yarn at home.... but if you take something out, you should make sure to put something of equal value—for example, in terms of price—back in. You don’t want it to end up filled with nothing but “special offers from Tedi”..... 🙈  
I’m already looking forward to the swap...

How wonderful, dear Ina, that you’re willing to take on the effort of organizing this again. Thank you for that.
I’d love to participate this time.

I think the €5.99 shipping fee is fine.

I have one more idea.

Last time, I noticed that the package seemed to get heavier and heavier. It arrived at my place already at the higher postage rate, and I had to stick with that rate. Otherwise, I would have had to take out more yarn than I put in. And that’s not the point, after all.

That’s why I’d suggest that everyone make sure the weight really doesn’t exceed 5 kg. Ina, maybe you could pack the first package so that it weighs just under 5 kg. That would make it easier to stick to the limit.

Unfortunately, I won’t be participating this time because I don’t have any suitable yarn to swap. I do have more than enough scraps, but they’re just small amounts of the same type and mostly without labels. But I’m really looking forward to following your thread with the pictures and am already excited to see what everyone creates with the swapped yarn!

Ah, okay, that’s what I figured—then I can join in with a clear conscience, haha… While sorting through things last time, I found some yarn that I definitely won’t be using for myself anymore, and the amount is too much for smaller projects. I’m really excited… and yes, Ina, a big thank you from me too for all the work you put in.

Hi Ina,
I’d love to participate this time, too.
€5.99 for shipping (up to 5 kg) is fine.

How does this work now?
Should I send you a separate message with my address...?
How do I get the address for the “next person”?

Thanks for organizing this 😘—I think it’s a great idea 👍

Hi everyone, I’m starting to gather all the participants now. That includes everyone who signs up here in this thread.

Once we have enough participants, I’ll send you a message here on CP with further instructions. So for now, all you have to do is wait.

Best regards, Ina

Wait and see 🙈 it’s like waiting for Christmas without an Advent calendar 😇😂😇
I’m already looking forward to it....

Hi everyone,

I won’t be participating this time either. I’m in the same boat as Ruth—I don’t really have anything to swap right now.

But I’ll be happy to watch you all. Who knows—if there’s a third package, I might join in again

Just as a note, so far the participants are:
Monika, Steffi, Ines, Marlies, Susanne, and me.

Who else would like to join in? Maybe you’d like to take another look at our yarn haul from the last swap package? You could have that much excitement, anticipation, and new yarn too if you join in.

So we’ll stick with the 5 kg package for 5.99 euros.

Best wishes, Ina

Hi there, everyone interested in swapping!

I just read this here, and I’d love to join in again. It was soooo much fun.
The 5-kg package is fine. I’m already looking forward to it.

Thank you, Ina, for organizing all of this for us.

Best regards,
Andrea

Hi, I've only just come across this and would love to join in. Best regards, Nadine

Hello everyone, that brings us to 7 already:
Monika, Steffi, Ines, Marlies, Susanne, Andrea, Nadine, and me.

Okay, cool—so do I have to send the package back to you, dear Schnuckelina? And do you guys have specific shipping services you use? I have Hermes and DHL

Hi Nadine,
it depends on whether you’re the last one—or if someone else decides to join in 😉

Hi everyone,

if there’s still room on the list, I’d love to join in this time :-)
If not, then next time...

Best regards, Marion

Hi everyone, I’m going to take a chance—I loved reading along last time :D—and would love to join in!
Is there a specific type of yarn we’re supposed to use, aside from making sure they’re as similar as possible? Like, acrylic, cotton, or bobble yarn?

Best regards, Julia

Hello everyone,

I'm happy that so many of you are taking part. By now we would be 10 people in total:
Monika, Steffi, Ines, Marlies, Susanne, Andrea, Nadine, Marion, Julia and me.

We'll wait until Friday evening to see if anyone else decides to join. I'll send you a personal message over the weekend with more details. Until then I'll pack my yarn parcel so that the swap ring can start on Monday.

Best wishes, Ina

@kischi81 - it doesn't matter whether you ship with DHL or Hermes. 5 kg is still 5 kg, and you'll be covering the postage.

@Julia - yes, which yarn you put in is up to you, but it should be as equivalent in value as possible. But it would be nice if I didn't end up with only 5 kg of acrylic yarn at the end of the swap ring ;-)

Hi Ina,
I’d also like to take part.
I followed the first swap package here on the forum, and I think it’s a great idea.
So if there’s still a spot open, I’d love to join in.
Best regards
Petra

Dear Petra, you’re in too!

Okay, that’s it. The registration deadline is over. Now we can get started!

Our new swap ring includes 11 people:
Monika, Steffi, Ines, Marlies, Susanne, Andrea, Nadine, Marion, Julia, Petra and me.

Everyone will receive a personal message over the weekend. And I’m going to start putting the package together now. Yesterday I already gathered all the possible candidates. Now the task is to choose just under 5 kg of them today in daylight.

I wish you all a lovely weekend and send very warm greetings to everyone - Ina

I hope you all have fun, and I’d love to see some photos 

Dear Ina, you’re the best!!!

I’m already so excited.

Thank you, dear Ina!
I’m looking forward to it.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone.
Best, Petra

A big thank you from me too, dear Ina,

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
Warm regards, Ines 

I'm already looking forward to it too, thank you, dear Ina

Wishing everyone a peaceful rest of Sunday

Warm regards
Andrea

Thank you from me, too, dear Ina. I think it’s wonderful that you’re giving us all this special treat. After all, what could be nicer—and more exciting—than a surprise yarn package?

I’m really looking forward to it.

Dear Ina, 
last Friday was probably the deadline for us to get in touch. If possible, I’d still like to join the yarn swap. ☺️
Best regards and many thanks for organizing this
Petra