Sunday, November 30, 2008
What I'm thankful for
I wasn't sure where we were supposed to post our answer to what we are thankful for, but I thought I would put it on my blog anyway. I am thankful that my son has a roof over his head and food to eat and people to spoil and love him. I can't ask for anything more.
Friday, November 14, 2008
SP 13 questions
So sorry I didn't have this up earlier. Must remember to check the blog.
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love wool, love multi-colored yarn. I use mostly worsted, but would love some sock yarn. I do not like acrylic or synthetic yarn.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
right now I don't have much storage for my circs or dpns. Really all the storage I have is a roll for my straights.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I have been knitting a little over a year and I am compleatly self-taught through books and online resources. I am intermediate and am always trying to learn more advanced techniques.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I have an Amazon and Barnes and Nobel wish list which I will make sure are public.
5. What's your favorite scent?
orange blossom
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Fave candy is sees candy (nuts and chews)
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't really have other crafty hobbys. I do know how to sew very well, but knitting has kind of taken over.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Wow, hardest question ever! I really love Classic rock, a lot of indie stuff that my sister chooses for me, Brett Dennen ahhhhh!!! I am so bad with the fave questions!
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Love coral, plum, terquoise. Don't like neon
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have a two year old and a cat.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves, hats and mittens
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks, bags, baby items
13. What are you knitting right now?
A scarf for my sister, I have a bunch of UFOs right now (very unlike me. I am usually compelled to finished)
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes! Yes! Yes!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Bamboo or aluminum circs or dpns
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
4 months
18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?
Halloween and Christmas are my faves-I can't choose
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Just yarn
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 Knit.1
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
More cables and lace
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes, I wear a size 7 (us)
23. When is your birthday?
December 5
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
redjpa24
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love wool, love multi-colored yarn. I use mostly worsted, but would love some sock yarn. I do not like acrylic or synthetic yarn.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
right now I don't have much storage for my circs or dpns. Really all the storage I have is a roll for my straights.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I have been knitting a little over a year and I am compleatly self-taught through books and online resources. I am intermediate and am always trying to learn more advanced techniques.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I have an Amazon and Barnes and Nobel wish list which I will make sure are public.
5. What's your favorite scent?
orange blossom
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Fave candy is sees candy (nuts and chews)
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't really have other crafty hobbys. I do know how to sew very well, but knitting has kind of taken over.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Wow, hardest question ever! I really love Classic rock, a lot of indie stuff that my sister chooses for me, Brett Dennen ahhhhh!!! I am so bad with the fave questions!
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Love coral, plum, terquoise. Don't like neon
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have a two year old and a cat.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves, hats and mittens
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks, bags, baby items
13. What are you knitting right now?
A scarf for my sister, I have a bunch of UFOs right now (very unlike me. I am usually compelled to finished)
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes! Yes! Yes!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Bamboo or aluminum circs or dpns
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
4 months
18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?
Halloween and Christmas are my faves-I can't choose
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Just yarn
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 Knit.1
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
More cables and lace
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes, I wear a size 7 (us)
23. When is your birthday?
December 5
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
redjpa24
Hello, Blog. I've missed you.
I have sadly neglected my blog. There are no good excuses for this, but life has been busy. I have been a little obsessed with reading books 1-3 of the Twilight saga and am anxiously awaiting the arrival of book four while reading the first 12 chapters of book 5 online. Don't worry Stephanie Myer (I am sure she will be checking my blog) I will be buying the completed version and reading it from cover to cover, but I couldn't wait. I will also be seeing the movie as soon as possible.
I have also been neglecting my knitting. I have been too restless to really look at new patterns and find yarn for them. With my sister leaving and my grandma dieing...well, I just like to be in a good mood when I knit. It is a fun thing for me and I have not felt fun for a couple of weeks. And, because I can't knit hold a book at the same time my aforementioned obsession has set me back (knit wise) as well.
I did send out my books and more swap package today. The dead line is tomorrow. I should also be getting my SP13 pal today! Anyway, all this talk of no knitting makes me want to knit and since I am reading Midnight sun online that should be perfect.
I have also been neglecting my knitting. I have been too restless to really look at new patterns and find yarn for them. With my sister leaving and my grandma dieing...well, I just like to be in a good mood when I knit. It is a fun thing for me and I have not felt fun for a couple of weeks. And, because I can't knit hold a book at the same time my aforementioned obsession has set me back (knit wise) as well.
I did send out my books and more swap package today. The dead line is tomorrow. I should also be getting my SP13 pal today! Anyway, all this talk of no knitting makes me want to knit and since I am reading Midnight sun online that should be perfect.
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