/r/Yarnswap

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Tired of having the same crochet/knitting book for years and want to swap for a new (used) one? Want to trade some yarn that you thought you would want but don't anymore? Why not put up a post to try to find a person that would like to trade a book, yarn, or a pattern?

EACH PHOTO IS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A HANDWRITTEN NOTE WITH YOUR USERNAME AND TODAY'S DATE.

For your safety please use "goods and services" while transferring funds.



Tired of having the same crochet/knitting book for years and want to swap for a new (used) one? Want to trade some yarn that you thought you would want but don't anymore? Tired of a pattern that you bought and eying another? Why not put up a post to try to find a person that would like to trade a book, yarn, or a pattern?

PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR LOCATION AND PRICE IN EACH POST. EACH PHOTO IS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE A HANDWRITTEN NOTE WITH YOUR USERNAME AND TODAY'S DATE.

For your safety please use "goods and services" while transferring funds.

There are two types of posts:

Please set up the title of your post like this:

  • [WANTED][US] Book: Knitting for Dogs by Kristi Porter
  • [OFFERED][US] Yarn: Aubergine acrylic/wool 70/30 blend

The text of the post gives the details of the item that is in the title and give details of what you are willing to trade for the title item.


example of a post:

[OFFERED][US] Book: Knitting for Dogs by Kristi Porter

I don't like dogs and somehow got this from a friend. I am willing to entertain any books that are for throws/afghans.


Trades are worked out between the two participants and the moderators are not involved. Any scammers will be banned from this subreddit.

Suggestions are always welcome.

Inspired by /r/gameswap

/r/Yarnswap

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8

Paintbox cotton lot

10 balls of 100% cotton in two blues. Asking $30 plus shipping. I accept Venmo

6 Comments
2025/02/02
02:57 UTC

4

OFFERED: More destashing, knitting & crochet books

4 Comments
2025/02/01
13:45 UTC

1

February 2025 Confirmed Trade Thread

Submit your trade confirmations below

How Does This Process Work?

Note: Trade confirmations may take a few minutes as the bot processes the confirmation.

After completing a trade, adhering to the rules listed above, either party involved should make a top-level comment (i.e., comment on the post, not on someone else's comment) declaring the trade. In this comment, tag the other Redditor by typing their username, including the leading u/. This action serves a dual purpose: it notifies the other Redditor to confirm the trade, and it alerts u/YarnSwapper to monitor for the confirmation. The other Redditor should then reply to this comment (i.e., do not create another top-level comment; instead, reply to the initial comment) to indicate that the trade was successful.

Important: It's advisable to WAIT until the trade is successfully completed—meaning all money/items have been properly exchanged—before posting your confirmation.

Example:

  1. u/NitroFish44 comments: Sold yarn to u/thisisreallytricky

  2. u/thisisreallytricky replies: Confirmed! I'm going to make my dog a sweater with it! She'll look so cute!

  3. u/YarnSwapper replies to u/thisisreallytricky's comment indicating that their trade counts have been updated.

FAQ

  1. The bot mentioned that additional information is required. What should I do?

If this occurs, it suggests that the bot couldn't find enough information to confirm the trade. Please message the moderators, who can review and approve the trade by replying Approved to your trade comment.

  1. The bot didn't respond to my comment. What's wrong?

Did you comment Confirmed? If not, add a NEW comment reply stating Confirmed. Avoid editing the existing comment. If you did reply Confirmed but received no response, please message the moderators. The bot might be experiencing issues!

  1. I have multiple trades to confirm this month; should I post them separately or in a single post?

You should post them separately, individually tagging each Redditor. The bot does NOT allow batch confirmations. If you tag multiple users, whoever responds first will be the only user who is able to confirm. Any other user who attempts to do so will receive a message that the trade was already confirmed.

  1. I forgot to confirm a trade last month! Can I confirm the trade this month?

Yes; you have 60 days after starting a transaction during which the bot will automatically accept a trade confirmation. If the trade is older than 60 days, you might be asked by the bot to message the moderators. Feel free to post again in the current month's trade thread even for a previous month.

15 Comments
2025/02/01
00:01 UTC

9

7 Patons Classic Wool Worsted $35 shipped

Non-smoking, cat-friendly (not near yarn) home. If interested, send a message with your PayPal/Venmo details. Thank you for looking!

4 Comments
2025/01/31
23:38 UTC

3

7 Cascade Yarns Anchor Bay Cotton / SW Merino $60 shipped

Non-smoking, cat-friendly (not near yarn) home. If interested, send a message with your PayPal/Venmo details. Thank you for looking!

0 Comments
2025/01/31
23:34 UTC

8

14 KnitPicks Swish Worsted Superwash Merino $80 Shipped

Non-smoking, cat-friendly (not near yarn) home. If interested, send a message with your PayPal/Venmo details. Thank you for looking!

0 Comments
2025/01/31
23:28 UTC

5

ISO sock yarn (specifics in post)

Hi! My go to sock yarn for years has been Kroy Patons since it’s been easy to find, usually on sale, & most importantly, has held up beautifully being washed/dried/worn to death by my husband! My local store stopped carrying it, however, & I’m on my last 2 skeins.

If anyone has any Kroy Patons sock yarn sitting in their stash, I’d love to take it off your hands! Color doesn’t matter, would love a pair of skeins but one is perfectly fine too.

Side note, if anyone has a recommendation for other sock yarns that hold up as well, I’m all ears! I have some KnitPicks Stroll that is nice to knit with but felts really badly even when handwashing, & the cables I spent hours on look awful now 😭

Thanks much!

Edit: forgot to add, I was mostly looking to purchase! I keep a pretty small stash so I’m not sure how much trading fodder I have, but if there’s something you’re looking for, feel free to let me know, we may get lucky 😂

17 Comments
2025/01/31
20:22 UTC

2

WANTED: KnitPicks Wool of the Andes Tweed in Picket Fence

I just need one, maybe two balls at the most but it’s been back ordered on the website for almost two months now.

0 Comments
2025/01/31
19:30 UTC

10

Small destash

Lot 1: Iinouiio recycled wool, DK, 3.5 balls ~ 450 yards: $20

Lot 2: Berroco Providence in 1107 Ives, 65% merino + 20% baby alpaca + 15% silk, DK, 4.5 balls ~ 850 yards: $25

Will offer $5 flat rate shipping in the US.

2 Comments
2025/01/30
21:53 UTC

7

Wool / Mohair / Silk Bulky Handspun Yarn Lot - open to offers!

1 full skein (around 5oz), with the rest being half skeins (around 2oz each) for a total of 1lb 5oz of Bulky handspun yarn.

From a non-smoking, cat-friendly (not near yarn) home. If interested, send a message with an offer!

4 Comments
2025/01/30
20:34 UTC

3

Rico Design Superba Tweed 4-Ply Cream

I’m running out of yarn but I need a little bit more to finish my project. From Canada would be best.

0 Comments
2025/01/30
18:05 UTC

1

ISO Lion Brand Hue and You

I’ve discovered that I love it!!! Anything you are willing to part with below retail preferred. :)

1 Comment
2025/01/30
16:02 UTC

2

Looking for Brushed Boucle medium weight 4 yarn in white.

I have green and purple red heart symphony of the same type and cannot find anything similar in a white. Anyone have any to sell, or trade, or for me to look? Would need at least 10 skeins.

1 Comment
2025/01/30
15:59 UTC

21

Random Yarn Destash Bundle

4 Comments
2025/01/30
13:28 UTC

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