1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Generally I like natural fibers. I guess I avoid Red Heart, but there is some Lion Brand that seems nice.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Hmm…my circular needles are in a draw and my straight needles are in an old jar.
3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I’ve been knitting for about 3 years. I would consider myself an intermediate knitter.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yes and it’s probably time to update it.
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) Fresh, clean, natural scents and florals.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? YUP
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I do a number of things...paint, rubber stamp, a little sewing...I'll try anything that has me using the creative side of my brain. I don’t spin, but I love watching others do it.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I LOVE MUSIC! All kinds...my least favorites are rap and country, but even then I like bluegrass. My most favorites are folk or "alternative adult" at least that's what my digital music station says. I love dance music, dance remixes, 80's revived. Yes, I can play mp3s. Musicians I like...Dave Matthews, Patti Griffin, Sarah McLachlan, They Might Be Giants, and many others.
9. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand? I love deep, natural colors...olive, sage, purple, red...fall colors. But I also like when unexpected shades are mixed in with those colors...so the darker colors mixed with a hit of pink, lavender, or light blue.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I'm single, but in a relationship. No kids, but two fabulous cats. Oliver and Kuba
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes, to scarves, hats and mittens. I have a poncho that I love, but will probably not knit any more.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Don’t have a favorite.
13. What are you knitting right now? Socks and a washcloth
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes, love them.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? No preference.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? No, but a person can dream.
17. How did you learn to knit? I won knitting lessons at my church auction and was taught by someone who is a very good friend now.
18. How old is your oldest UFO? About 2.5 years. It’s a bag that I just didn’t love, but will finish eventually.
19. What is your favorite holiday? I don’t think I have one, but Thanksgiving is pretty special.
20. Is there anything that you collect? Not really.
21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Nope.
22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I need to learn to turn the heal on my sock.
23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes, newly. I wear a size 8.5-9 shoe.
24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) 12/17