Magic Yarn Ball Again....

Years ago I made these as party favors for my daughter's birthday party but instead of yarn I used rolls of paper streamers. The kids had a great time and all the mess was at their house when it was unwrapped.

This sounds like so much fun!

I found pictures of Magic Yarn Balls from another swap here:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/magicyarnball/pool/

And here:

http://whipup.net/2006/04/25/kids-yarn-project-the-magic-wool-ball/

:)

Thanks lotusbeans for the great links. I put one picture up that I liked, but there were TONS of great ideas on the flickr.com site. Everyone should check them both out for Great ideas. The party favors idea is really fun also. =) I may have to try that out sometime. I especially like the idea of the mess being at the other kids house. =)

Oops! I didn't realize my sister was logged in and not me when I was commenting on the above ideas. Sorry if there is any confusion. Elizabeth Wedin is imyorhuckleberry's sister (who also lives with me) -Angie

Oh wonderful I saw a mention of this idea when reading through someones Swap-bot feedback and thought I would LOVE to do that thanks so much for setting up this swap!:0)

Do you think it would be too haughty to say no cheap acrylic yarns? I know I would love to receive nice fiber from this... and maybe others feel the same. What do you think??

Yipee!! I was in the last magic ball swap and LOVED it. I have made two more for Secret Pals since the swap and am really looking forward to a repeat. I agree with Tod Sahonchik though that acrylic is not nice to knit.

P.S. Is a single yarn okay though as that would be easier to use for a small project, or do you want it to be all in various lengths of different yarn.

The first magic yarn all swap was fantastic. Mine came all the way from Portugual. How awesome is that . I am looking forward to another one!

Hello Everyone! As this is the first magic yarn ball swap I have ever been in I just assumed that they always had different yarns cut into different length wrapped together. I think for this swap you can do either just one yarn or various lengths. Maybe in the future I will do a magic yarn ball swap with just one type of yarn. I agree, please include nice fibers in your yarn ball.

I was going to cut down on my swapping but I can't skip this one! Yeah for natural fibers :)

I really want to join this one, but I'm going to be in the middle of moving, and driving the whole time so I might not be able to check my emails. If you could extend the date by just a few days for send outs, it would be awesome, because I really want to do this one!

is this swap themed or is there things for the knitter only?

i know you sais whatever but...

Sure, Stephanie I can extend the mail-by dates by a couple of days. By the way welcome ahead of time to the Northwest! (I live in Mount Vernon, Wa an hour north of Seattle).

Artsydoll- It isn't really themed, you just use a nice yarn, or a ton of pieces of nice yarn and wrap up any little things. Knitting related things are always great, but really any crafty thing or cute stuff, good stuff to eat (as long as it is wrapped), or anything else little that you can thinkg of to include. Have fun! -Angie

I was thinking it'd be one skein of yarn, then I'd wrap stuff in it as I go...wouldn't it be more difficult if it were a bunch of yarns of different lengths? Plus, it'd be more difficult (for me anyhow!) to knit with if it were more than one yarn - you'd never know when it was going to suddenly end!

Sorry, but part of the point of a magic yarn ball swap is to use up your extra odds and ends of yarn. Please check out this site for ideas on what to do with it: http://knittersreview.com/articlehowto.asp? article=/review/profile/010726_a.asp

If a person wants to only use one type of yarn that is fine, but generally you use lots of different kinds hooked together and you just keep knitting when it changes to a different yarn.

Ah, I understand now - you're combining the two types of "magic yarn balls" - one that is magical because of what's in it (surprises), and the one that uses up all your old yarns pieces (magic being the different yarns). All the other swaps I've seen have been one skein types with goodies, not the multiple yarn types.

Oooh, this will be fun! I was in the first swap and really enjoyed it.

It was a nice surprise to look at this swap and see the photo - 'tis my photo and the yarn ball I sent my partner! :)

This so FAB! I've got mine done, balled up and ready to be shipped!! woo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has anyone made a button (for blogs etc) for this swap. I just signed up as I think it is such a cute idea (and much easier for me to do than the next round of Secret Pal), but I'd love a button to advertise it on my blog...

I love the idea of natural fibers for this swap. I also think it might be a nice ides to limit the number of different types of yarn to two or maybe three, just so we will get a good sized length of yarn.

I am thrilled to find this as I missed out on the first of these swaps

I was also disappointed not to participate in the first swap. Thanks for hosting a second! I think this is one of the more creative ideas out there.

ok! mine's ready to go w/a disclaimer that I am not yet a knitter and I don't have much yarn just hanging around. So I used what I had because it's nice though it's not natural.

I do love how it turned out. That has to count for something. :)

Is there going to be a questionnarie?

Ihave made some lovely 'stash scarves' by knitting (or crochetting lengthways. Use a different yarn for each row and leave the ends dangling as the fringe.

I found an idea at one yarn shop and thought it would be fun to make my yarn ball everything needed to make it. Would something like that be okay? Or should it not be defined as a specific project. It would also mean all one color yarn, too, but a whole skein. I thought it could be the magic ball that teaches a technique. I have severeal ideas so if this doesn't sound like a good idea, then let me know. I think this swap will be lots of fun and I am really looking forward to it!

I've not done a magic yarn ball before, so the more stuff I read here the more confused I've become. My partner's getting 100+ yards of a single color with a bunch of surprises inside and a hopefully enjoyable center.

If this isn't what she expected, I apologize.

Peety, Sounds like you've got it figured out. =)

ok, i'm confused! My ball is oddments of yarn. I tried to give blocks of the same color though :)

I just had a look at the list of participants, hope there's not really that many "not sendt" as it seems like at the moment... I'm patiently waiting for my magic yarnball, but I know it may take some time to get her if it has to travel overseas to me...

I received my package from Charlotte F and it was spectacular!!! So many wonderful goodies packed in that ball of ribbon tape yarn it's as if she knew me because it is everything I like. You spoiled me very nicely :-) Thank you sooo much!

I just finished unwrapping my yarn ball from Kim! I love it all. Two balls of Knit Picks sock yarn and all kinds of knitting related goodies. I needed them all too!! Thank you Kim:)

I just this second finished unwrapping my amazing Yarn Ball from Deb A. I am truly truly thankful for all the goodies/treasures and the most amazing soft wonderful Baby Alpaca Yarn. Thank You Thank You Thank - Shelley :o)

Leanne! Thank you so much for the wonderful, awesome goodies. LOVED the Japanese tiny scissors, the pin cushion guy and all the knitting goodies as well as the beautiful hand spun yarn. Like your pin says "Knit till you die"

Thank you Tanya for my yarn ball! Very sweet things. I love the large buttons and can't wait to try the tea.

=( I still haven't received mine... Swap-pal, are you out there??

I haven't received anything yet :(

I got mine! Joanna- did you email your partner? Click on "rate your partner" and there's a way to contact her/him.

I sent a message so I am hoping....

I haven't received my yarn ball either... I hope it hasn't been eaten by the post office! lol

i would love to do this but it's over.=(