Wednesday, January 13, 2010
I've decided to participate in the Secret Pal Swap again. I had such great partners in the last 2 rounds I couldn't resist.
What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely not like? I love natural fibers, soft wools and cotton. I am not a fan of acrylic yarn
What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a basket for my circular needles and a vase for my straights. I need a better option for circs
How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I learned to knit in 2002, so 8 years. I consider myself intermediate, I could always learn more.
Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I have an Amazon and Etsy wishlists. I also have a Babies R Us registry.
What’s your favorite scent? I love citrus scents. I also like lavender and cinnamon.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I have a huge sweet tooth. I love toffee, peppermint chocolate. My husband is English, so any English candies are always a treat for him.
What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I sew and have a dying business. I don't spin and am not really interested in it.
What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like alternative, surf guitar, and rock. I can play mp3s
What’s your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand? I love blues and greens (think sea colors). I prefer vibrant colors over muted. I'm not a fan of orange.
What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am married and expecting my first child (April 12). We have an 8 1/2 year old Black lab.
Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I wear scarves, hats and mittens. No ponchos!!!
What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I love to knit socks. I also knit sweaters and am really getting into cute dishcloth patterns.
What are you knitting right now? I'm working on the Raha Scarf out of quiviut, Drop Stitch Cable Cardi out of Peruvia, Oktoberfest Socks, Great American Aran Afghan, and Kris Knits Dishcloth January KAL
Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I love handmade gifts
Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer circular needles. I was introduced to addi turbos recently and am slowly replacing my needles.
Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? both
How old is your oldest UFO? 4 years old
What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe? I love Halloween. I celebrate Yule and Christmas.
Is there anything that you collect? I collect funky salt and pepper shakers. I would love to get seasonally themed ones, like flowers or suns for spring/summer.
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 love Yarn forward in the UK. I have a lot of books in my wishlist on Amazon. I have some patterns in my wishlist on Ravelry, and will update the patterns I have. I love Ysolda's patterns. I already have WLK 1 and 2.
Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn? I would like to improve my color work skills
Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes
When is your birthday? November 12
Are you on Ravelry? If so, what’s your ID? Yes, surfdonna
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