Bring your yarn to one of our collection dates before the event.
Our team will check everything on site and only accept yarn that meets the criteria.
We only accept:
_Maximum 12 balls / skeins per person
_Unopened, unused balls / skeins
_With original label
_Clean, odor-free, in perfect condition
_Natural fiber qualities (no more than approx. 30% acrylic)
We do not accept:
_Started balls or partially knitted skeins
_Yarn without label or with damaged label
_Heavily tangled, dirty, or yarn that smells of smoke / perfume
_100% acrylic yarn
For each accepted yarn, you receive tokens.
Tokens are our currency for the swap.
The number of tokens depends on the following:
_Material and quality
_Original price and value
_Quantity (yardage / weight)
At the event, you can use your tokens to discover and swap for new yarn.
Browse, find new treasures, meet fellow yarn lovers, and go home full of fresh project motivation.
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Drop off your yarn
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Receive your tokens
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Swap on May 3rd
To drop off yarn for swapping, you need a valid event ticket.
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Buy your ticket
how it works
Dropped-off yarn cannot be returned.
Any yarn not swapped at the event will be donated.
Spaces are limited.
IMPORTANT TO KNOW
Collection Dates
REGULAR COLLECTION DATES
First Collection:
Saturday, April 11th 2026
11:00AM - 2:00PM
inioma, Preyergasse 20, 8001 Zurich
Second Collection:
Monday, April 20th 2026
5:00PM - 8:00PM
inioma, Preyergasse 20, 8001 Zurich
LIMITED COLLECTION DATE
(with pre-registration only, opens in April, limited spaces available):
Sunday, May 3rd 2026
9:30AM - 11:00AM
Kaufleuten, 8001 Zurich
Give Your Handknits a Second Life
Have you knitted something beautiful that no longer fits your size, your style or your colour palette?
At our event, you have the opportunity to sell your own handmade knits and let them find a new loving home within the community.
HOW IT WORKS
This is a self-service area and is not supervised.
We will provide:
A clothing rack, hangers and tags to fill out
On the tag, you will include:
Designer, Design name, Yarn brand and fiber quality, Your price, Your name and
your phone number for TWINT payment
Buyers will be instructed to contact and pay you directly via TWINT.
IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
_Only self-made, handknit items are allowed
_No reselling of purchased clothing
_Items must be washed, blocked and de-pilled
_only pieces in beautiful, ready-to-wear condition
This is about celebrating craftsmanship and giving thoughtfully made garments a second life.
Your unsold items can be taken home at any point during the event.
Any items left behind will be donated.
Absolutely. The Yarn Swap is a community event. There will be other beautiful things to discover and plenty of space to connect.
Only in exceptional cases. Our yarn swap is curated, and we strongly ask all participants to drop off their yarn at one of the official collection dates before the event.
There is a very limited drop-off window on the event day from 9:30 – 11:00 AM. This option is only available with prior registration and pre-approval of your yarn. Space is extremely limited, and we cannot accept unregistered or unapproved yarn on the day.
This collection slot is intended for participants travelling from afar who truly cannot attend a pre-event drop-off. A valid event ticket is required.
No. The yarn we accept for the swap must be unopened and unused, with the original label. This is our most important rule to keep the swap transparent and fair for everyone.
You can bring a maximum of 12 balls or skeins per person. Please select your most beautiful pieces carefully — quality over quantity.
Not newly purchased, but new, yes. We only accept unopened, unused balls or skeins in perfect condition. Started balls, partially knitted skeins, already caked up/wound yarn or leftover yarn from projects cannot be accepted.
Yes. Every skein must have its original label (ball band) intact and undamaged.
Yarn without a label or with a missing/damaged label cannot be accepted, as we need clear information about fiber content and yardage.
We focus on high-quality natural fibers. Yarn should contain no more than approximately 30% acrylic. We do not accept 100% acrylic yarn.
All yarn must be:
• Clean
• Odor-free (no smoke or perfume smell)
• Untangled
• In perfect condition
Heavily tangled, dirty, or strongly scented yarn cannot be accepted.
Our yarn swap is curated to ensure a beautiful, fair experience for everyone. By maintaining clear quality standards, we create a space where all participants feel excited to swap and discover new treasures.
Everything left over will be donated. That way, every skein gets a second chance.
No. Once dropped off, the yarn enters the swap. This ensures everything stays fair and clearly regulated.
Once the yarn has been handed in, it cannot be returned. Please decide consciously before participating.
That depends on the yarn. We evaluate based on a clear system (material, original price, quantity). You’ll receive your tokens directly at drop-off and can later go treasure hunting with them.
No. Tokens are our swap currency and are only issued to people who have dropped off yarn.
Tokens are valid as swap currency on the event day and cannot be exchanged for cash.
Tokens are not personalized and can be gifted to a friend or shared with other visitors at the event if you do not find anything for yourself. Sharing yarn joy is always encouraged.
Please stay home and recover. Tokens are only valid on the event day and cannot be transferred or refunded. Event tickets are non-refundable.
As much as we love dogs, unfortunately they are not allowed at the event.
Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on site. Cozy swap moments guaranteed.
There will also be yarn and accessories available for purchase. Many like-minded people will be there, making it a beautiful community day.
