1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Actually I seem to like most! Even acrylic blends, as long as they are soft! I am not crazy about super fine sock yarns...those US1's are too small!
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I usually keep my Straights and circs in their pouch in a couple of tin containers
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 only been knitting a couple of years. I have not mastered intarsia. But I can knit socks! I consider myself intermediate
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? My Amazon list is in serious need of updating!
5. What's your favorite scent? Since it is almost Spring, I like citrusy scents and I love the exotic coconut from Bath and Body!
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Chocolate!
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I make jewelry on the side and would love to learn to spin. I think I would like to start with a drop spindle!
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Acoustic, Folk music, fun stuff! But I am not much of a music person, like it on but can never tell you the name!
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? Really into pinks right now. But I like just about all colors!
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a husband and 15yo daughter. 2 Dogs, several cats, 2 rabbits, 2 ducks, chickens and guineas...
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes, to all! Including the poncho! Too funny!
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Right now I am obssessed with socks! moving on to cotton blends since it is almost Spring!
13. What are you knitting right now? Socks!
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Definitely!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Depends on what I am knitting. I really like bamboo, but lately with socks, I am much faster on aluminum.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? I own a winder and a very old swift. I need to update my swift. It is really different and does not hold all skeins of yarn!
17. How old is your oldest UFO? I have a couple of sweaters that are on my to finish list!
18. What is your favorite holiday? All of them!
19. Is there anything that you collect? Vintage Art Supplies and yarn of course!
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 am dying to try circ socks, I want to try out the lighted needles, but can never decide what size! Too bad they do not make dpns! I like to hunt for mags, so I have no subscriptions. And I like books but I cannot think of any particular book right now!
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Intarsia and circ sock knitting! 22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I wear a women's 10, I will have to measure!
23. When is your birthday? 6.17 I will be 37!