I have bene having a bit of a break form swaps at the moment as i felt they were taking up too much fo my time and energy and i wasnt having enough left for my own crafting mojo. Whent he second Sock Lovers Swap opened up though i could say no!!!
I chose the theme "kakariki" ( green in Maori) as my inspiration and we had to create yarn that our hubbys would like to wear.
I dyed up 100g paytonyle sock yarn in the colours of our native NZ bush:
I chose the theme "kakariki" ( green in Maori) as my inspiration and we had to create yarn that our hubbys would like to wear.
I dyed up 100g paytonyle sock yarn in the colours of our native NZ bush:
Then i chose some other kakariki inspired gifts, watermelon seeds, dark peppermint NZ chocolate, and some peppermint tea.
I added in a pattern called "No green Socks" and sent it on its merry way! My swappee has allready knit up and finished her socks and they look awsome :)
I received the most amazing swap package in return! In my signup sheet i mentioned that my hubby loves music so thats waht theme my swapper went with!
I received 100g paytonyle dyed in "Rock" inspired colours= silver, red and hints of purple:
I received 100g paytonyle dyed in "Rock" inspired colours= silver, red and hints of purple:
I also received two rock themed mens sock patterns and this awsome guitar fabric bag!
Knitting the yarn up into socks for Rob will have to go on the back burner for a while after my last mammoth sock knitting mission for him, but i have decided to use the Jay Walker pattern when i get around to it!
Knitting the yarn up into socks for Rob will have to go on the back burner for a while after my last mammoth sock knitting mission for him, but i have decided to use the Jay Walker pattern when i get around to it!
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I love both what you sent and received! I wish I could do more swaps i've only done two so far. How do you find out about them? I always hear about them when their done...better luck next time I say!
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