Tuesday, May 02, 2006

This post is for my Secret Sister to see.

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Wool,and wool with other fibers. Don't like Red Heart yarn.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? A Basket

3. How long have you been knitting? About 5 years. Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Somewhere in the intermediate range.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? No, But I just ordered Big Girl Knits

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) Vanilla, and I shower not take baths.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Yes, Deep Dark Chocolate

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I read and read and read. No, don't spin.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I'm 56 and I like the oldies, 1950-1960 rock. Have MP3 player, and can listen on Computer.

9. What's your favorite color? Blue Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand? No orange, and not much yellow

10. What is your family situation? Married, 3 Kids all grown and gone. Do you have any pets? No, my poodles died, and hubby said no more.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes, but I am 6 ft. tall, and quite heavy. Wear 2x or 3x. Also have big head and hands.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Don't have a favorite yet. Want to learn to knit socks on 2 circulars next.

13. What are you knitting right now? Fingerless gloves, and a baby blanket.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Circular, small sizes. Need 2 each size 2, 3, and 4 in 16" length. Not plastic.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? No, but would like.

17. How did you learn to knit? Taught myself years ago, made a baby blanket that turned out the size of a doll blanket. Never knitted till about 5 years ago, I took an online class to learn about gauge. Been knitting since.

18. How old is your oldest UFO? 3 months

19. What is your favorite holiday? Like them all.
20. Is there anything that you collect? Snowmen, but only cute ones.

21. Any books, Mason Dixon Knitting yarns, needles See Above or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? Yes, it's from Knitpicks.com/224, Traditional Fair Isle with a Twist. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Don't subscribe to any at the moment.

22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Intarsia.

23. Are you a sock knitter? I want to be.What are your foot measurements? I wear a Woman's size 11, or a Men's size 9.

24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) 02/25

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