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

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