Secret Pal 11

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Lorna's Laces (any weight.) I do not like acrylics and mohair.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
A vase for straight needles, a binder with plastic pockets for circular and dpn's.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I learned when I was about 14 years old. Advanced.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, link on my blog.

5. What's your favorite scent?
Citrus.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
No, but my kids love chocolate.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I do not spin (yet), and no other crafts.

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 to listen to Italian music, and yes.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Purple. I can't stand neon colors.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married with two kids. No pets.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
No.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks.

13. What are you knitting right now?
Look here.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes, but not knitted. I rather get the yarn.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Aluminum for straight needles, bamboo for dpn's.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes, both.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
About two years, it is in time out now.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
I do not have a favorite.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
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 subscribe to IK. I have been wanting the "Just Not Socks" books for a long time.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
No.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes. 9" long, 8" circumference.

23. When is your birthday?
December 3rd

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
YES ...... lux2night

Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire - Second Years

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? Gryffindor

2. Shoe size? Foot length? Foot circumference? US 9, 9 inches, 8.5 inches

3. List your three favorite sock yarns.

a. Lorna's Laces

b. Artyarns Supermerino

c. Koigu

4. Would you like to try a new brand of sock yarn? If so, which brand? Yes, and surprise me!

5. Do you prefer variegated or solid sock yarn? Solid

6. What colors would you like to add to your sock yarn stash? White, red

7. What kind of sock patterns do you gravitate toward? Lace? Ribbed? Fair Isle? Lace

8. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, animals, etc.) No

9. Will your socks be exposed to cigarette smoke or animals as you knit them? No

10. Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal? Yes

Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into?




Which Hogwarts house will you be sorted into?



2. Shoe size? 8.5
   


3. Foot Length? 9.5
   


4. Foot Circumference? 8
   


5. List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length.
a. Clover Bamboo 7" 2.5 mm (US #1.5)
b. Brittany 5" 2.25 mm (US #1)
c. Bryspun 7.5" 2.75 mm (US #2)


6. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length?
   I would love to try the Crystal Palace or the Lantern Moon needles, any size between US #1 and #3 is fine.


7. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference?
   I am Gryffindor.


8. Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal?
   Yes

The Official L&V Pr0n Exchange

1. What kind of fibers do you prefer?
Merino
2. What kind of weight do you prefer (sock, worsted, bulky)?
sock
3. Do you spin?
no
4. Do you crochet?
no
5. Are there any books, patterns, magazines would you like to own that you don't?
I have a Amazon wish list.
I am looking for Knit Style Fall 2006 (the one with the central park hoodie).
I subscribe to IK.
6. Are you participating in any themed a-longs like the Project Spectrum?
Yep, Project Sprectrum
7. Do you have a wishlist on Amazon.com or Half.com? (provide a link)
Link on my blog - in the right side bar.
8. Any Etsy stores that you would love to get something from?
I have favorites in my etsy profile (username: lux2night)
9. What other crafty things are you involved in (quilting, drawing, painting)?
Just knitting
10. What is your favorite sort of scent?
Citrus
11. Do you have a sweet tooth and what kind of sweets do you like best?
Not really, but my husband would like you to know he loves dark chocolate.
12. What kind of music do you like?
Italian
13. What do you like to knit? And for whom?
About everything. I would love to knit for myself, but I always manage to make everything for everybody else.
14. What sort of things do you like to collect?
Yarn
15. Do you want needles? And what kind do you prefer?
DPNs bamboo, small sizes.

Secret Pal 10

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love to knit with merino, silk, and alpaca. I not like acrylic because it makes my hand itch - even the 80/20 wool/nylon blends bother me sometimes. And I do not care for mohair.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I store my straight needles in a vase, and my circulars/dpn's in a binder.

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 for longer than I care to admit - my mom taught me. Advanced.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, link on the right sidebar of my blog.

5. What's your favorite scent?
Citrus and almond.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Nope, but my husband would like you to know he loves dark chocolate, and my kids would take anything.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
No and no. Should I learn how to spin?

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Yes, it does. I mostly listen to Italian music.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Any warm color is fine with me. Can't stand neons.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married with two kids. No pets.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes to scarves and half mittens/gloves. No hats, no ponchos.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks.

13. What are you knitting right now?
Click here.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes, if not knitted - I rather have the yarn.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Straight aluminum.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes, both.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
14 months, but I am basically done with it - I just need to attach the sleeves and the buttons!

18. What is your favorite holiday?
My kids' birthdays

19. Is there anything that you collect?
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 subscribe to Interweave Knits. Books are listed on my Amazon wish list.
I would love to have sock blockers, and those short Addi Turbo to knit socks with one circular needle.
As for yarn, I would love to try Crystal Palace Bamboozle, Panda Cotton, and Panda Wool.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
No

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes. 8.5 inches long and circumference.

23. When is your birthday?
Dec 3rd

Secret Pal 9

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love merino, silk, and anything that is not scratchy. I can't stand acrylic.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a vase where I keep my straight needles, and I binder for my circular/dpn's. One of my previous pals send me a beautiful needle holder.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Since I was a teenager. Advanced.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, on the right sidebar of my blog.

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
Citrus, nothing too sweet. I do not care for candles.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Sour gummy.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I tried to spin and I gave up. No other crafts.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Yes, my computer can play anything. Music I can listen to while I ran is great.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Purples, blues, and reds. I can't stand neons. Greens and yellows make me look green.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married with two children, no pets.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
No hats and no ponchos.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Pretty much everything.

13. What are you knitting right now?
Look here.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Straight, aluminum.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes, both.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
One year.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
My kids' birthdays.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Duh, 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 subscribe to IK Knits. Books I would like are on my Amazon list.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
No,

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes! L = 9.5 in, C = 8.5 in

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
Dec 3rd

Sock-ret Pal Questionnaire

The basics:
How long have you been knitting? Since I was a teenager
Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep? I could probably knit a pair in my sleep

The measurements:
While your pal may ask for some additional info to ensure a great fit, please provide your shoe size, or any other fitting related info you think is pertinent.
I wear a US woman 8.5
(fiber related) Favorites:
What colors do you love? Purples and reds
Do you prefer solids or variegated? It does not matter
What fibers do you most love to knit with? Natural fibers
Who do you consider your favorite yarn vendors? I work at my LYS, so I have to put that that: Full Thread Ahead
What projects (other than socks, of course*S*) do you most enjoy knitting? Everything

(fiber related) Dislikes:
What fibers can you not stand to knit with? To wear? Acrylic, I can't knit with. And I can't wear itchy wool.
What colors would you never wear? Neons

The Tools:
Plastic or Metal? Bamboo or wood? Everything but plastic.
Circs or Straights? Straights
DPNs or Magic Loop? DPNs
Are there any knitting accessories you don't have in your collection but would like? Blocking pins

The Extras:
Do you have a wish list? If so, please share the link! On the right on my blog
Do you like sweet, sour or salty? (or all of the above? *S*) Sour
Do you have any allergies your pal should know about? (Certain foods, smoke, pet hair, etc) No
Favorite scents? Scents you can't stand? Citrus, nothing too sweet
Do you collect anything (other than yarn and knitting toys of course)? No
When is your birthday? (month and day is fine!) Dec 3rd
Do you spin? Dye your own yarn? I do not spin, but I do dye my own yarn
Your favorite author/band/vacation spot, anything you think will help your pal know you better... I usually go back to Italy for my vacation, but we went twice to Hawaii and we loved it.