May 16, 2011

It's a Swap!

One of the things I love about Ravelry is the huge community I've become a part of.  I'm finding myself "chatting" with folks as far away as New Zealand and as close as five miles down the road.  Being a new blogger, the site has also brought readers to project: stash and has introduced me to a whole new slew of favorite blogs.  I guess you can tell that I'm a big fan and follower.

Through a terrific group on Ravelry, I'm participating in a yarn swap, one where we had to choose a skein from our stash and send it off to a fellow swapper.  I just received my one skein of Mountain Colors hand-painted yarn and my mind is sparking like crazy.  Don't you just love the colors?

Bitterroot Rainbow

Okay, I was probably a little over-excited when the box arrived, but I couldn't help myself. This is my first yarn swap and when Mark brought the package in from the mailbox, I felt like I was getting the best present ever.  Someone "out there" picked this yarn for me to try and I couldn't wait to open the box.



So, thank you Noreen for being my swap buddy and sending me something I've never worked with before -- I'm really excited.   And I hope Erin is happy with what I sent to her -- she'll be posting about it on her blog soon.

Now I'm off to scour Ravelry and find a one-skein project to knit up.  If you have a suggestion for this one hank, please comment here.  I'm ready and waiting....
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  1. Voie de VieMay 16, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    I'm not certain of the yardage or weight of your particular skein of Mountain Colors handpainted, but maybe a Hitchhiker or some other shawlette/scarf pattern that takes well to color changes?

    Those colors are lovely, btw.

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  2. UnknownMay 16, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    OOOOOH! That packaging is sooo exciting! No wonder you felt like you got the best present yet!
    I wonder what you will make? And how the colors will present themselves as you knit?
    Thanks again for participating in this swap. I want to do it again already!

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  3. ChristineMay 16, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Ooh very nice! Can't wait to see what it grows up to be

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  4. NoreenMay 16, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    I am so pleased you like it, Evelyn. Color changes can be challenging. This is a worsted weight. Maybe...fingerless mitts? A hat...myabe the Amanda Hat on Rav to tame the variegated beast? Oh, geez....I shouldn't get to vote!

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  5. NoreenMay 16, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Hmm. I stand corrected. It comes up on Rav as an 8 ply DK weight. So I amend my prior comment. Oops.

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  6. Marie/Underground CrafterMay 16, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Hats are my favorite one skein projects. After looking at Noreen's packaging, I'm feeling slightly inadequate!

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  7. EvelynMay 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks everyone for great ideas... I think I've settled on a project and will be posting about that soon. To Underground Crafter: believe me, when I got my swap package from Noreen, I instantly thought about my lack of fanfare in sending my swap to Erin! ; )

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  8. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    I did go with the Nigh Duck bag , though the dimensions will be smaller than the pattern because the yarn is a lighter weight. I love how it looks so far and will try to upload a picture tomorrow, it's supposed to be sunny, I hope I hope I hope.
    http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nigh-duck

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  9. AnonymousMay 24, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    It is soooo great that yarn is the "best present ever' because our anniversary is coming up and yarn is so much less expensive than the diamonds I was planning. LOL!! xx

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