Monday, August 06, 2007

SP 11 Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I mostly knit socks ... so sock yarn! Normally a wool/nylon combination ...

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I usually have a pair of socks on all my needles ... so they don't really get stored away ... lol ...

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I would consider myself and intermediate-advanced knitter ... I've been seriously knitting for about 3-4 years now, I think ... and am mostly self-taught.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? not yet ... but if I get one I will let you know ...

5. What's your favorite scent? I love vanilla and spicy scents ... don't care so much for floral or fruity scents ...

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? not really big on candy ... but I do like Almond Joys and Nut Goodies ...

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? Right now knitting is my one and only passion ... and I have a drop spindle, but it really hasn't caught my attention too much ...

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) My computer can play MP3s ... I love all sorts of music ... from classic country (which I particularly love!) to reggaeton ...

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? LOVE purple!!! don't really care for yellows and greens ...

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am a single mother to two children ... we have cats ...

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Nope ... don't wear any of these ...

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? SOCKS!!!

13. What are you knitting right now? several pairs of SOCKS!!!

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I am happy with whatever I receive ...

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I use addi turbo circulars ... mostly 40- to 47-inch since I do my socks magic loop, two at a time ...

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? I have a ball winder but no swift ...

17. How old is your oldest UFO? maybe a year???

18. What is your favorite holiday? I guess I really don't have a favorite holiday ... sometimes they make me sad, even though I shouldn't be ...

19. Is there anything that you collect? I collect monkeys and sheep ...

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I have a subscription to Interweave Knits ... I would love to try some Sea Wool and Wollmeise (not sure I spelled that right) ... there are others ... and I will add them or let you know when I think of others ...

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I would like to do some fair-isle knitting someday ...

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Sock Knitter for Life! lol ...

23. When is your birthday? April 13, 1976

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Not yet! But hopefully soon!!!