Secret Pal 8 Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I am enoying knitting with Art yarn. I like almost anything with natural fibers. I was knitting
Tempting II with Rowan calmer which I love. I'm dying to try some
misti alpaca.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Right now they are in a shopping bag pending organization into a case
3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I've been knitting for about 2 1/2 years. I guess I would be an intermeditate.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I do now!
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
I love lavendar and florally or citrusy scents.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
YES!! Cherry blow pops and milk chocolate with caramel.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I used to bead, but I am currently all about knitting. Not a spinner...yet
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I like modern rock and old school rap. I can handle MP3s
9. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
Currently pink. I'm not a big fan of yellow or orange. I tend to prefer bright colors over pastels (with pink being the noted exception) and black is always a good staple.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am single with a cat, Lillie
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
All of the above
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Usually whatever I am working on at the time
13. What are you knitting right now?
A big bad baby blanket from Stitch and Bitch, a
Clapotis, and #994
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Very much. I think people who are crafters appreciate them more.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Addi turbos
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
no
17. How did you learn to knit?
I've started and given up knitting many times. This last time, a friend refreshed my memory.
18. How old is your oldest UFO?
About a year.
19. What is your favorite holiday?
Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving
20. Is there anything that you collect?
ladybug stuff, Hello Kitty
21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Pretty much any Rowan magazine, Scarf Style, and A Gathering of Lace
22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Cables and sock knitting
23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Not yet...I don't know. I wear a 6 1/2 shoe.
24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
08/11