Revealing VikingKnits' Donation

Co-Host Vikki is the creator of VikingKnits, but will soon be relaunching herself as Wild Fire Fibres at her new Etsy Store! Stay tuned to her blog or the store for new details!

Vikki donated a bunch of lovely goodies...


3 skeins of "Cranberry" colourway


2 skeins in the "Sugarplum" colourway


Lovely "bauble" stitch markers


Adorable Sheepie stitch markers


So Sweet Strawberry stitch markers!

Revealing Foreign Strand's Donation

Luciana (who is participating in the swap) was kind enough to send a very valuable donation from her company, Foreign Strand. She sent these gorgeous glass Namaste needles.







If you're looking for hard-to-find products from around the world here in the UK, I would recommend checking out Foreign Strand. Yarns from the USA, gorgeous needles, bags, stitch markers, and other accessories to keep your organised, as well as loads of magazines! If you're already familiar a fan - there is a Foreign Strand Ravelry group that you can join!

Revealing RuinMe's Donation

Sareth of RuinMe Designs creates 'alternative' alternative clothing and accessories.


For the swap, she donated two handmade bags, one big one and one small. The small one has a little purse clipped on the inside.

Revealing Purlescence's Donation

Robynn of Purlescence was kind enough to donate this adorable tape measurer from Lantern Moon. It's a sheepy!

This is one of the items included in THIRD PRIZE in the Weekly Topics Contest!!



They also come in different animals/bugs if you want to get one for yourself or your pal. And there are many other "luxury knitting supplies" in Robynn's online store. From needles and bags to yarn and patterns! Check it out:

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Is the suspense killing you yet?

I'm back in London and tallying up the entries in the Pimp the Swap Contest. I haven't drawn the winner yet, so I thought we should tease you with a bit of yarn pr0n. This is the prize from Posh Yarn - it is the "Laura" colourway.

There will also be a couple goodies added by me into the package for the winner! Who could it be!?!

Call for Donations

As many of you know, the big swap is being planned for January - March. To promote the swap and then keep it interesting during those three months, I am hoping to do a couple contests.

I will be buying some of the prizes myself but I am also looking for store-owners and local artisans interested in donating knitting-related item(s) for prizes. In exchange I would love to put your link/button on the blog page and make sure to plug your involvement as a sponsor.

If you own a local store, or even an Etsy store and are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Monica. Thank you for your consideration.