I actually jumped up and down Sunday night when the auction closed (ebay) and after waiting almost 2 years I think ? and not being able to decide where to buy from I just DID IT and GOT IT.
My DH told me to play the ebay game and wait til the last minute which I don’t really like to do but I noticed these Glimakra swifts did go for quite a difference in price and I waited til the last 10 minutes and got it (OH I WANTED A GLIMAKRA SO BAD!)
for $51. Plus shipping $13 but still a lot better than some stores.
:roflhard: Well geez! I can’t help it if my goal in knitting business is to be somewhat altruistic! That swift just so rocks …I couldn’t mark it up as much as some places.
I’m sure you could sell the metal swift on ebay or some such venue
Please allow me to show my stupidity. What is a “swift”, and what is it used for?
I’m a not-so-experienced knitter, so some of the things that are talked about here I don’t have a clue of - but figure asking is the best way to learn. :oops:
A swift is a device used to aid winding yarn. Have you ever bought yarn in a “hank” yet? It has to be wound in a ball to be able to knit from it…otherwise you end up with a huge mess! It’s easier than having a loved one sit there with his/her arms spread open rotating as you wind the ball :roflhard:
Not necessary at all, but certainly a nice accessory, especially if you buy yarn in hanks.
Oh geez, Kemp, that’s a great price. If I’d known about the free shipping and price… oh well too late. for me anyhow. I will post a pic of it IN ACTION.
Boy do I have a lot of skeins to do, some 2 year old etc.
Now I have to go figure out the Fed Ex tracking thing that I’ve heard you all talk about…
…I couldn’t mark it up as much as some places.