Sunday, August 12, 2007

I signed up to do Secret Pal 11. I think it will be a lot of fun to get to know someone new and spoil them with treats.

Here is the answers to the Questionnaire.

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I don not have a favorite yarn yet but due tend to work with wool. I do not like fun furs or any yarn with angora since I am allergic to bunnies.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I use the case my Denise needles came in and I am still looking for something to buy or make to put my other circulars in.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I've been knitting for almost two years now, a very good friend from college taught me the basics. I would say I'm an advanced beginner.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I have an amazon wish list.

5. What's your favorite scent? I like Lavender, jasmine, and honeysuckle.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I love candy and sweets too much. My favorites are dark chocolate, jelly bellys, and jolly ranchers.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? Nothing right now.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like mellow music and can play MP3s.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I like purple, pink, tan, green, and blue. I'm not a fan of neon colors.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I'm married and have a baby girl and big fat cat.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I like scarves, hats sometimes, mittens rarely and have never worn a poncho.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? My favorite thing to knit is baby blankets since that is all I've been doing since my sisters have had or are going to have a baby this year.

13. What are you knitting right now? Right now I am knitting a baby blanket, a sock, a baby sweater, and a wash cloth.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I enjoy handmade gifts very much.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer circular needles in plastic or aluminum since I have not tried bamboo ones yet.

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

17. How old is your oldest UFO? A purse that is going to be frogged again.

18. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving

19. Is there anything that you collect? Not anymore but I do have a large collection of frogs.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Maybe The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns by Ann F. Budd. I have a subscription to Creative Knitting.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I want to learn more on knitting socks with one circular needle.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Took a class and made one but not doing so well on the second one.

23. When is your birthday? December 30th

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? no.

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