Sorry to everybody for being boring, but I am supposed to post a questionnaire on my blog for a secret pal exchange I signed up for. (I'm actually late - sorry, secret pal!)
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I like soft wools and wool blends, but I am not a big fan of scratchy wool. (Lopi, Kuryeon, etc.) I love alpaca and alpaca blends. I only use cotton for dishcloths. I don't mind man-made fibers if they are soft, but I do not like squeaky acrylics, linen, hemp, or mohair.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a hanging circular holder in my closet. My crochet hooks are in a yellow plastic pencil case. My straights are stuck in a box somewhere - I never knit with straights! My sock needles are in a little Piddleloop pouch that Karen gave me. A lot of my needles ride around in my knitting bag "just in case".
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
My mom taught me basic back-and-forth knitting when I was 7. Since then, I've picked things up from patterns and books. I guess I'm advanced, although it sounds smarmy to say so!
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Nope. I am no good at waiting for someone else to buy me a book I want. Books and yarn - can't live without them!
5. What's your favorite scent? Ummm...vanilla?
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? BIG sweet tooth and it's all about the chocolate!
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I crochet once in a while. I dye yarn and fiber. I spin on my Mom's old wheel.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Easier to tell you I don't listen to country or Christian or rap. Otherwise, I probably like it. I have iTunes on my computer.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Favorite color is blue but red is my favorite color to wear. I'm not a fan of bright neons or beige/tan.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Husband and two daughters - 18 and 12. No pets.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves and mittens. Hats look weird on my giant head and my kids do not allow poncho-wearing.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks with 4 DPN's and sweaters in the round.
13. What are you knitting right now?
I am halfway through a pair of socks but I am momentarily obsessed with an afghan I am crocheting.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Wooden/bamboo circulars and double-pointed needles.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes, both.
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
If I haven't touched it for over a year, it moves from UFO to abandoned. My Kauni sweater has been languishing untouched since before Christmas.
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas!!
19. Is there anything that you collect? Just yarn and books.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Ummmm...I generally spoil myself and buy things I want when I want them. There are lots of cool sock yarns I haven't tried yet. I subscribe to Vogue Knitting and Interweave Knits, also Spin-Off. The other knit mags don't interest me.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I am enjoying Cat Bordhi's sock book - it is fun to learn a new way to do things. I think I've tried most knitting styles - I know how to knit intarsia and entrelac, I just don't like to.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? 9" long and 8.5 " circumference
23. When is your birthday? April 25th
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? yodaknit
That's all - back with actual blog stuff soon.