Tuesday, May 02, 2006

For my SP8

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I do not like acrylic yarns. My favorite fiber is merino.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a 3 rings binder with clear pastic pouches.

3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I have been knitting since I was 14 years old. I am an advanced knitter.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, it's on my blog in the right bar.

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Citrus. I do not care for candles.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I like sour candies, the gummy type.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I hand dye yarn, but I do not spin. I tried and did not like it.

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. I mostly listen to Italian music.

9. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
I love purples and reds. I do not like neons at all.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Husband and two kids.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I knit everything.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks. But I am in a shawl mode lately.

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

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I rather receive the yarn to knit something, so no to handknit. Yes, to everything else.

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

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

17. How did you learn to knit?
My mom taught me.

18. How old is your oldest UFO?
Six months?

19. What is your favorite holiday?
My children's birthdays.

20. Is there anything that you collect?
Duh, yarn!

21. 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 Knit. I would love to try Fleece Artist Merino Sock.

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

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

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