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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Knitters' Hot Socks Swap-ARE WE DONE YET?!  |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 06:23:34 AM
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Welcome to the MJF Knitters' Hot Socks Swap! This is a repeat version of a Swap-Bot Swap of the same name run by Laura over at Indie Knits (http://indieknits.typepad.com). So many Farmgirls have expressed interest in doing a sock yarn swap, so here we go!
Here's the deal: Send enough sock yarn for your pal to make a pair of socks, and their favorite hot drink (tea, coffee, hot chocolate).
Minimum requirements:
* Enough sock yarn to make a pair of adult sized socks
* Some tea/coffee/hot chocolate (whatever your pal prefers)
* At least one other little treat (for example a set of knitting needles, chocolate or body lotion)
HOW TO SIGN UP:
Send an email to me (sockswap AT yahoo DOT com) with the following information:
* Your full name and MJF screen name
* email address
* mailing address
* answers to the following questions:
1. What do you prefer - solid, variegated or self-striping?
2. Favorite colors?
3. Are you a beginner, intermediate or experienced sock knitter?
4. Tea, coffee, or hot chocolate - what's your favorite? If coffee, what do you use to make it and do you prefer whole bean or ground?
5. Do you have a fiber preference? (i.e. Are you a yarn snob like me?)
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST SIGN-UP BY EMAIL AND PROVIDE THE INFORMATION REQUESTED ABOVE. IF I DO NOT RECEIVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE.
Sign-up closes on December 31st, and packages should be mailed by January 15th.
FAQs:
Q: Who can join?
A: This is open to all MJF Farmgirls on this forum including our international girls.
Q: How much yarn should I send?
A: Please take the time to check the yardage and ensure it is enough to make an average sized adult pair of socks (around 400m/435 yards).
Q: How will I know who my pal is?
A: After sign-up closes, I will e-mail you with your partner's mailing information and yarn/hot drink preferences.
Q: What happens if I can't send my package by January 15th?
A: Please do not sign up unless you can commit to this deadline. That said, I will completely understand if life gets in the way and you need a bit of extra time. Just drop a line to your pal and to me as soon as possible!
Q: How much should I spend on my pal?
A: This is up to you. However, I would suggest a minimum spend of $30, NOT including postage.
If there are other questions, let me know here. Okay Knitters, here we go!
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
Edited by - cmandle on Mar 05 2007 11:49:03 AM |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 3:02:07 PM
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I have to be in on this one too..although I have to say that I am glad it is after Christmas that it is due..whew!!! emailing you Catherine!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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brightmeadow
True Blue Farmgirl
2045 Posts
Brenda
Lucas
Ohio
USA
2045 Posts |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2006 : 5:35:06 PM
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Wahoo Sock Yarn Swappers! We've got a good little group going here:
1. BlueAppleFarm
2. Aunt Jenny
3. brightmeadow
4. Nicie
5. (and of course, ME!)
Keep 'em coming, Farmgirls. There's plenty of time to sign up still and join the swapping fun!
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2006 : 6:00:01 PM
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OOOOH, this is gonna be fun...
Jana |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 10:50:48 PM
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Hi Catherine,
I'd love to join in, although we don't have anywhere near the variety of sock yarn you have over there!! There are a few lovely producers here, though.
I'll send you an email now,
Best wishes,
Jayne |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
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ktknits
True Blue Farmgirl
582 Posts
Kathy
Northwest Indiana
USA
582 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2006 : 06:27:40 AM
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"sock" is my middle name--I'm in!
Kathy |
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BlueApple
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Julia
Oregon
USA
430 Posts |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
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GRITSgal
Farmgirl in Training
44 Posts
Jamie
Cave Spring
Georgia
44 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 11:25:15 AM
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| already sent you an e mail. I am a fan of knitting socks. :drool: |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 1:15:50 PM
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Got your email Jamie, you're in! Any others? There are still a few weeks to join in the fun!
And to respond to another conversation going on about swaps on this forum, please note:
If you are not sure that you will be able to follow through with this swap, IT'S OKAY TO DROP OUT before the sign-up date of December 31. We'll all understand if you need to drop due to overcommiting (or whatever the reason!), but we may not be so understanding if someone's swap partner goes missing!
Thanks Knitters! Can't wait to swap!
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 07 2006 : 3:41:15 PM
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KitchenWitch, got your email too - you're in! What questions do you have? Post them here or email me separately. :)
Keep 'em coming, Farmgirls! What a great list we have so far!
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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KitchenWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
98 Posts
Kristina
Santa Fe
New Mexico
USA
98 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2006 : 10:24:09 AM
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Catherine:
Since I'm new to swapping, I don't want to assume anything--I know how that can end up hurting everybody!
Basically, I want to be sure I understand what's expected of me (so I can deliver that and more... ;)
I presume the package we mail on 1/15 includes a yarn that matches what our partner would prefer (and enough of it to knit up a pair of adult socks), their favorite hot beverage, and something extra. Are we knitting our socks after 1/15 and then sending them back? Do we knit the socks before we send them on 1/15? Or do we just send the yarn, etc. and let our partner knit them up and keep them?
Sorry--as a newbie, I want to be sure I get this right so I don't disappoint anyone participating. =)
(Aren't you sorry I asked?!)
Thanks! I'm so excited to be participating!
Kristina
Live deliberately, simply, abundantly. Remind your neighbors how to thrive. |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 08 2006 : 12:29:32 PM
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No, I'm thrilled that you asked! Questions are great. Here are the answers:
Each swapper is to send a package filled with all of the goodies as listed in the first post based on their partner's preferences by January 15th. (Your partner and her preferences will be emailed to you on January 1.)
That's it. No other strings attached!
The knitting is left up to the recipient to do at their leisure and to keep for their very own (or to gift to someone of their choosing, always Knitter's Option!). One other small string for when packages start arriving is that it would be awesome to see photos of everyone's packages, but that's certainly not a requirement.
As to whether we'll be swapping with the same person or with different people, that depends on how many 'girls sign up. If we have an even number, we can swap in pairs (Farmgirl A gives to Farmgirl B - Farmgirl B gives to Farmgirl A). But if we have an odd number of 'girls, then we'll swap a bit more randomly (A gives to B, B gives to C, C gives to A kind of thing). Either way, I'm printing out all of your information and putting it in a hat for dear hubby to decide!
More questions? Keep 'em coming!
More swappers? Sign up today! You have 23 days left to join!
Catherine :)
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 09 2006 : 08:42:36 AM
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C~ count me in! I will send you an email with all of my info soon!
This sounds like tons of fun!
K~
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 12:06:14 PM
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We're an even dozen right now, anyone want to make it a Baker's Dozen?
Kate - got your email and you're IN! Here's the current list:
1. cmandle
2. BlueAppleFarm
3. Aunt Jenny
4. brightmeadow
5. Nicie
6. Jana
7. daffodil dreamer
8. ktknits
9. GRITSgal
10. bybiddie
11. KitchenWitch
12. katiedid
More swappers are welcome to sign up, you still have three weeks to think about it before the fun begins!
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 12:45:22 PM
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And we have a Baker's Dozen!
13. momof2jrt
Denise, you're IN! Thanks for the email. I've got everyone's questionnaire replies stored away for our big swapping fun to start in January. Until then, keep 'em coming Farmgirls!
Knittily Yours,
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 10 2006 : 12:51:51 PM
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One more thing in response to the topic of swaps and who can participate:
This swap is open to ALL MJF Farmgirls currently registered with the site. Newbies, Farmgirls at Heart, AND True Blues. International too.
We're trusting that everyone is as excited about sock knitting as the next swapper and won't let any Farmgirls down!
December 31 is the deadline for sign-ups/withdrawals.
So if you're thinking about signing up but were worried about whether or not you're too "fresh" on the forum, don't worry about it and just sign-up today. Welcome to the Hot Socks Swap!
Catherine
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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Knittymama
Farmgirl in Training
19 Posts
Knittymama
Minneapolis
MN
19 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 3:39:48 PM
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Catherine,
You knew you'd get me over here this way, didn't you? :-)
Okay, this is my first official post and notice to say I'm in! E-mailing you now.
Knittymama
http://knittymama.blogspot.com |
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cmandle
True Blue Farmgirl
846 Posts
Catherine
Minneapolis
MN
846 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 3:43:18 PM
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Oh yeah!
Everyone: I'd like to introduce Knittymama! She is a Knitter and Swapper Extraordinaire and recently hostessed the Knitters' Coffee Swap that I've been raving about. She's also a charter member of the Urban Farmgirls Chapter of Minneapolis!
Welcome Knittymama! (Yes, of course...I *totally* knew that you'd come!)
Catherine :)
p.s. Head on over to the Welcome Wagon to properly introduce yourself there...the 'girls would love to meet you!
http://yogurtandgranola.blogspot.com |
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katiedid
True Blue Farmgirl
601 Posts
Kate
West Jordan
Utah
USA
601 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 5:46:58 PM
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Rebecca...warm FarmGirl welcome to you!!
Any friend of C's is definately a friend of mine!!
You will love being one of the FarmGirls, this group of gals rock!!!
Seriously, we are so glad to have you. I looked in at your blog, and I love the cute sweaters you did for your boys for the holiday...even if they are made of yarn!!! (your boy cracks me up..I have a 3 and a half year old daugher, she literally RUNS our household)
Love and light to you, new friend
Kate
my new blog http/www.theknifemakerswife.wordpress.com |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Dec 11 2006 : 6:21:39 PM
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Welcome Rebecca!! However Catherine got you here I am glad she did! You will fit in with this group great I bet!
Loved your blog!!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Dec 13 2006 : 10:32:19 PM
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Welcome Rebecca! I loved your story about Little Man and the sweater! My little man is over two now and just starting to say ítchy!' when I put a handknit jumper on him. I feel like asking him, doesn't he understand the time, effort and LOVE that went into that garment! No, he just says itchy and tries to rip it off! Socks are OK with him though - don't know why they aren't itchy as well!
Can't wait for the swap - I have some yarn being handpainted as we speak so I can try it out to see if it is good to send to someone.
Best wishes and happy knitting,
Jayne |
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