Secret Pal 9 Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I prefer natural fibers, like silk, alpaca, merino, cashmere. I really have a thing for tweeds. I am not a big fan of novelty yarns and acrylics. I figure that if I am going to spend so much time on something, it should be a nice quality and feel great, and I want know that it is something that is going to last.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a tin that holds everything somewhat together on my bookshelf.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
My friend and I taught ourselves to knit on a road trip across the USA in the summer of 2004. We used the Stitch N' Bitch book and listened to Harry Potter on tape for two weeks. I came back with a matching ribbed scarf and hat set and a serious knitting habit. I am not intimidated by any pattern or technique, so I would say I am an intermediate since I've only been doing this for 2 years.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes. Amazon.
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)I tend to like scents that are "green tea" or "water" themed. I don't like single-flower scents in general or vanilla at all. Really strong scents give me a headache.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I am not all that into hard candy. I like chocolate.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I do some sewing. I also like making beaded jewelry.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I really like music from other countries- especially fado and tango, and for some strange reason rap in French. I also really like dance music that incorporates rhythms and beats from India. For American music, I like folk and jazz (especially avant-garde). I can play MP3s on my computer and Ipod.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
To wear? In winter: black, charcoal, winter white, eggplant, greens and blues. I can't wear orange or yellow near my face, but accessories can be pretty much anything.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I live with my husband and our Boston Terrier, Mobi Ramekins
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I wear scarves and wristwarmers/fingerless gloves pretty much all winter. Love berets.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I love doing sweaters with a great texture and shape.
13. What are you knitting right now?
Finishing up a pair of fingerless gloves and starting an Aran knit sweater for me.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Definitely
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer bamboo circs
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
no
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
ummm... don't have one at the moment
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Easter for the chocolate, Thanksgiving for the food and family, Christmas for the ambiance
19. Is there anything that you collect?
I like things from other countries- things I get on my travels or gifts from friends
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 Rowan's magazine. Check out my wish list on Amazon for dream books.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I wish I had the patience and concentration to do lace knitting.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I haven't yet, but only because I haven't found the right sock yarn yet. I wear a size 5 1/2 American 36 European
23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) December, 28