Last October I participated in Robyn's single socks swap knitting a very cute sock for Bertha and receiving one for myself! This is the one I sent to Bertha. The pattern is Jenny Wren.
Single Sock Swap :: Round 2!
Sign-ups: June 1st, 2009 until June 30th, 2009
Requirements:
- You have two months to knit 1 full size adult sock in your pal’s size. It shouldn't take you that long, but its nice to have the window in case something else comes up...
- The yarn cannot contain acrylic in it and must cost between US$15 and US$25 and the sock pattern must cost between US$5 and US$10. This amount does not include postage. You can spend more if you like but its up to you. [Note from Bea - I don't see any reason why the yarn can't be "bought" from your stash if you have nice yarn in the right colors for your pal. Just make sure it meets the $ requirements as far as value.]
- Your pal will let you know what colors they absolutely love and what colors they totally hate.
- You can send extra goodies in your package when you mail your swap to your pal if you’d like, but it’s not required.
- Once finished you will mail the sock, the pattern (or a digital copy is always nice...), and the remaining yarn to your pal so they can knit their second sock.
This swap is for those who get Second Sock Syndrome or who just want to knit a sock for someone else and receive one back in the mail!
To sign up just email your information to Robyn: sockswap@robynsnest.ca after June 1st, 2009 and before June 30th, 2009.
Info to include in your email:
- your name
- mailing address
- email address
- your blog address
- your ravelry id
- your fave colors
- your most hated colors
- a list of any sock patterns you’ve been meaning to knit for yourself
- a little something about yourself (Basically I said I'm 30, recently married, with two dogs and two cats. Easy peasy to fill that info in.)
- Whether you are willing to ship internationally
- The sock/shoe size you wear (as well as the length of the bottom of your foot, the circumference around your foot at the widest part as well as the measurement of your calf.)
- Preferences for heel type, number of stitches you generally use for knitting socks, and any other information that you think your pal might find helpful.
Finally Robyn says: If you cannot commit yourself, please DON’T sign up then. This swap is not secret, and you are required to contact your pal within 72 hours of pal matches going out. If you have any questions for them at all, this is the time to ask them!
I do hope at least some of you decide to sign up! This swap was fun last time and a great way to get to know some other people.
7 comments:
Sounds fun I wish I had the time!
Oh! I didn't realize she was doing another swap! I had so much fun last time, maybe I will sign up again! I still need to knit my 2nd sock! I'll have to get it done this summer so I can wear them in the fall! I love the yarn & pattern you picked for mine SO much (and I use the pouch almost every day!)
What a neat idea and a fun way to change things up!
Oh, I would totally do this if I weren't hammered with knitting for sock summit! Do you think they'll have another round in the fall? Because I'd definitely do it then -- this sounds like such a fun swap :)
It looks like such a fun swap! Perfect way to avoid second sock syndrome and have fun at the same time.
What a cute fun swap!! I would join but I'm avoiding swaps for now. My goal is to first get my store back up and then I can do swaps again. :)
I pushed sign ups until July 15th. So people have until this Wednesday to sign up. I cannot wait for round 2 to start!
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