1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
My favorite yarns are merino wool, cottons, wool blends. Specifics I like: anything by Lisa Souza, Socks that Rock, Rowan. Acrylic mixed with natural fibers are ok if they give it soft smooshy texture (like Rowan Cashsoft, Tapestry or Calmer)
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
A cloth needle roll, my Knitpicks case, a plastic storage bin for my circulars
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 about 3 years, took a class then joined a group that met weekly until everyone kinda went their own way. I am probably a fearless advanced beginner/intermediate - haven't tried a sweater for myself yet.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, need to check and update my Amazon list - the list is HERE
5. What's your favorite scent?
I am allergic to a lot of heavy floral scents. Like some fruity scents like strawberry, apple, or light single floral scents - rose
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
A large one front and center!! Love milk chocolate, or mixed with caramel, mint or peanut butter or, or, or...
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I knit and crochet primarily. Really want to quilt. Don't have a yen 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)
Only one around without an iPod, probably can play CD on my computer, listen to cable TV's music - jazz, old rock and roll, Christian, classical, swing
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like jewel tones - fuschia, turquoise, bright colors. Pastels, yellows oranges and lime greens aren't great on me.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married for 34 yrs, 3 grown children in town, recently lost our Schnauzer of 13 yrs.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves and hats - yes
Mittens – no, no fingerless gloves
Ponchos – no, but love shawls - I am "fluffy" so need longer ones
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Learning socks and shawls, baby items for friends and relatives, scarves, dishcloths for quick gifts
13. What are you knitting right now?
A baby sweater, a baby hat, starting a shawl in my LYS KAL
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
They are great - appreciate the time someone spends on me.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I use circulars primarily – have some in bamboo, and my Knitpicks options
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No, unless you count my living room chair!
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
The baby sweater is maybe 1 mo old.
18. What is your favorite holiday?
I love holidays - like to decorate for them.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
T-shirts from places I visit, like postcards from different places
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 don't have any mag subs right now - they have not been in the budget. But I enjoy them a lot. I really enjoy books too.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I haven't mastered mitered squares, entrelac, am in the process of working with laceweight yarn for the first time.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I am new at knitting socks. I have a large foot - size 9 1/2 WW
23. When is your birthday?
January 15
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
kn1tg1rl - working on my inventory of books, yarn etc. Become my friend!
