Two fun things arrived in the mail since I told you about my yarn acquisitions on Monday. I was able to score some Knit Spin Farm yarn in the Loafing Around colorway from her last update. This is a bread themed self-striping colorway. I couldn’t say no. I’ve been wanting to try her yarn for a long time, and I actually remembered to check in the morning of her update.
A big surprise came in the mail yesterday. My ball winder, a 10 year old plastic Knit Picks winder, was on its last legs. I told John that if he needed a present idea for next Christmas or Mother’s Day I would love a Fiber Artist Supply Co. ball winder. He told me it was a COVID present. It is so much nicer than my old ball winder. It is smooth and fast. Now I need to get a new swift, as mine is currently held together with duct tape.
If you have recommendations for yarn swifts, please let me know. I would prefer something American made, but that might be hard to find outside of a yarn festival.
mildlygranola 
What a lovely gift from your favorite guy!
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He’s a keeper.
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What a thoughtful gift:) Your yarn is beautiful!!
The Loopy Ewe has handcrafted made in Wyoming swifts. https://www.theloopyewe.com/George-Sichterman-Woodwork-George-Sichterman-Woodwork-3CCCA493?p=F8D35AA2-George-Sichterman-Woodwork-Swift-Oak
They’re beyond gorgeous:)
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Thank you! I think I’ll be ordering one as soon as I need to wind more yarn. Maybe that will get me to knit faster?
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What a lovely gift, I need a new swift too, I tried gluing the broken arm of my swift but it came apart. It was 2nd hand with my spinning wheel and was broketn when I got it, but it is a nightmare, so perhaps I will add one to my birthday list.
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You should get a new one. I borrowed a friend’s swift for a bit and now I realize how much nicer it is to wind yarn with a good swift.
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Oooooo! What a lovely gift, and that yarn is gorgeous too!
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Maryland Sheep and Wool is having a virtual festival on Facebook the first weekend in May. I wonder if you could find an American made swift there?
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I’ll check it out! Thank you.
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Oh wow, I’m so jealous!! I’ll need to remember this when my KnitPicks winder dies! I have an Amish-style swift that my husband made me and I love it. Maybe you could find one on Etsy?
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I’ll look on Etsy. I really want an Amish-style swift, and I’ve been trying to get John to make me one. I think I will be waiting a long time for that to happen.
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There was one year when I wasn’t working, so for Mother’s Day I asked for “time gifts” instead of money gifts, and the swift was what he gave me. It’s awesome. Hope you find one!
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John is terrific. What a nice gift.
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He’s a keeper.
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Love the yarn. LOVE THE GIFT
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Love the ball winder! My swift is being held together with yarn and one of the spokes is broken, but it still whirls around! Love the sweater progress.
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Yarn winder envy over here, what a fabby gift! I’ve had a swift on my wish list for ages, but nobody ever seems to take the hint. I might just have to give up waiting and treat myself.
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