Birthday swap 2012, Ravelry

Swap packet I got from my English partner in the Birthday swap 2012 at Ravelry.

Angel swap, Christmas swap 2011

After my original German partner flaked on me in this swap, an angel from Australia offered to send me this wonderful swap. I just love all the yarn and the cup cosy is also very nice and soft. Thanks a lot. You are my angel. :)

Just yarn, January swap - Ravelry

Got this lovely packet from a lady in Texas. Thanks a lot.

Inspired swap- Ravelry

I got two books from my amazon wish list. Thanks a lot.

Just yarn swap - Ravelry

Thanks a lot to Fairywool in Ireland who sent me this lovely packet. Looking forward to try the yarn she sent me.

Secret Santa 2011 - Ravelry

I also joined Secret Santa swap at Ravelry. My packet arrived from Germany, but I don`t know who my Secret Santa is. In case you read this: Thank you so very much. :)

Four Season Swap 2011 - Ravelry

This was the final packet from my swapper hpsmum in England. I have really enjoyed the 4 packets she has sent me through this year. Thank you dear swap partner.

Christmas swap 2011 - Ravelry

I got this lovely packet from linknit in the US. Thanks a lot. Can`t wait to try the yarn you sent me.

Ho Ho Ho Christmas swap 2010

This is the packet I got from my partner dogrose in England. Thanks a lot for the lovely scarf I got in my wrapped gift and for the rest of the goodies you sent me.

Hemmelig venn oktober - facebook

Dette var min hemmelige venn gave for oktober. Min venn er fortsatt hemmelig, men takk skal du ha om du leser dette.

October secret pal swap at facebook. My pal is still a secret.

Blue swap - Ravelry

Kathyr65 in USA sent me this lovely BLUE packet. There is a blueberry jam as well but it was in the fridge by the time the photo was taken. Thanks a lot for a fab packet. It made my day.

Swap I have received

More info later.

Swap I have received

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Birthday swap 2010 - Ravelry

This is the lovely packet I received from tricemarie in this years Ravelry birthday swap. Vogue knitting magazine, sock pattern book with lovely patterns, lovely soft yarn, m&m`s (my fave), tea, a scarf pin, a cute card and most of all a wonderful soft scarf which I can`t wait to wear as soon as it gets colder. Thanks a lot.

LYS # 4 swap - ravelry

Here are the goodies I got from danioma today. Thanks a lot for a wonderful packet.

I received all those goodies. Chocolate is already gone. Me and hubby enjoyed them). Can`t wait to try the hot drinks.

I love the colors at the yarn. Can`t wait to make socks from it.

Sock kit swap - Ravelry

This lovely packet came today from JustAli in England. I love the socks color and pattern. First time I`ve had sock yarn in a knitted roll. Never seen anything like that before. I love the pattern Ali enclosed. Think it will be my Easter knitting. Thanks a lot Ali for a wonderful packet. You made my day.

Favorite color swap - Ravelry

This white color packet came from NrsMoo from USA. Look at the lovley soft baby llama yarn. I have already found a pattern to use it for. Thanks also for all the other lovely stuff you sent too. I love it. Thanks a lot.

World Yarn Swap - Ravelry

Today a packet from mandli in New Zealand arrived. This must be my first touch of New Zealand yarn and I can`t wait to try it out. Just have to find the right patterns for it. I also got a knitted dishcloth, stickers hand-cream and Kiwi chocolate. Thank you so very much.

Secret Pal 15 - Questionnaire

What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely not like? Love superwash, wool, alpacca, cotton. Don`t like arcylic.
What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? bags
How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? 30+ yrs, intermediate to advance
Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? yes Amazon
What’s your favorite scent? vanilla, cucumbermelon, blueberry, vanilla, coffee
Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? chocolate with nuts, M&Ms
What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? Cardmaking. I don`t spin
What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Love country music, music from the 60`s-70`s. Yes it can play MP3s.
What’s your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand? Love white/offwhite, icyblue, smoked pink, burgundy, bluegreen, also love multicolors. Don`t like neon colors.
What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? Married mum to two girls age 28 and 15. No pets at home.
Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Scarves and mittens
What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? socks, mittens, mitts, hats, scarves, shawls
What are you knitting right now? socks, shawl, tunika, scarf
Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Sure
Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Use 5 needles and circular, bamboo and aluminium
Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? yes
How old is your oldest UFO? Don`t remember
What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe? Christmas. Christmas and Easter.
Is there anything that you collect? Souvenir thimbles, cute notecards and stickers, patterns.
Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? Socks pattern books, esp Cookie A s book. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? None
Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn? Toe up socks and knitting two at the same time
Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I`m a sock knitter, foot 21.5 cm
When is your birthday? July 13th
Are you on Ravelry? If so, what’s your ID? Yes, I`m Aurora