1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?
I prefer to knit with natural fibres if I'm knitting for me but will also knit with acrylic etc where appropriate
2. Do you spin? Crochet?
I crochet occasionally
3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Drawers, bags, cd holders and vases
4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I've been knitting for over 40 years and have tried some fairly advanced projects over the years.
5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
yes on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk
6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
single floral scents ie Rose, Lavender
7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
yes but I also have diabetes!
8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
I enjoy sewing and have a new sewing machine I'm trying to learn to use.
9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I'll listen to most things and use my ibook to listen to music
10. 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 strong colours like red, blue and purple and hate blah neutrals
11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Does a husband count?
12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
yes to everything except ponchos
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
when in doubt I knit with Jaeger extra fine merino. I aslo love knitting with silk.
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I'm having problems knitting with cottons, linens etc due to my arthritic hands
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
lace
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
hats and shawls
17. What are you knitting right now?
Di Gilpin jacket from IK, and several shawls
18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
yes please!
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
circular
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
addis and ebony
21. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Both
22. How did you learn to knit?
from my Mum and Grandmas
23. How old is your oldest UFO?
about 15 years - a Kaffe Fassett vest
24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
cats and labradors
25. What is your favorite holiday?
any where I get to sit in peaceful surroundings, preferably in the fresh air with uninterrupted knitting time
26. Is there anything that you collect?
yarn, needles, vintage patterns
27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Knitters, IK, Inknitters, Vogue, Cast On, Knitting (UK)
28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?
ebony circulars 5mm and the books on my amazon lists
29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
tunisian crochet
30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
No - I can't get gauge ! I take a UK 8.5 shoe
31. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
August 3
Posted by Yvonne at January 7, 2006 11:55 PMYou have a 15 year old UFO? And there was me embarassed to admit that mine's about a year old! I have to ask about the ebony needles. I've never tried them so am wondering what it is that makes them one of your favourites. That's assuming you can explain it, of course. I know how difficult these things can be - sometimes it just a matter of feeling that can't be explained. ~Sharon
Posted by: Sharon J at January 13, 2006 09:46 PMAnd so it starts...
This is going to be so much fun! I really do hope that I will not disappoint.
Just call me "Pally". :)