30 Things

Kerrie at Hipknits has a competition going to celebrate her birthday - so never being one to resist a party I thought I'd better join in!

1. I'm the eldest of 4 girls
2. I have 4 nieces and 1 nephew
3. I live at No.4
4. It would take me 4 lifetimes to knit up my stash (more like 40 according to Matt)
5. I hate bananas
6. I love mangos
7. I've worked for the same employer for 30 years - I hate to quit until I have a project totally finished to my satisfaction.
8. I've been married to the same man for 25 years!
9. I enjoy spending time alone - especially with my lace knitting
10. I usually carry at least 1 knitting project with me whenever I go out, sometimes 2 or 3
11. I use a Palm to record all the yarn requirements for favourite patterns
12. I prefer to knit on circulars
13. I regret that I never learnt how to make bobbin lace from my Gran
14. I am hard of hearing
15. I love purples, reds and blues.
16. I enjoy talking to anyone about knitting
17. I knit at the bus stop, on the bus, in the pub etc
18. I hate housework
19. I'm supposed to be studying for another qualification but can't concentrate in this heat
20. I don't like the heat unless I'm near water and can go for a swim
21. I enjoy cooking, especially when I have time to experiment
22. The best things that I bake are chocolate brownies
23. I'm diabetic so shouldn't eat them
24. I enjoy the challenge of knitting lace, I've bought the Wedding Ring Shawl pattern but may save knitting it for my retirement!
25. I have a loose gauge due to arthritic hands
26. I've never managed to knit a pair of socks
27. I'm the Social Inclision and Outreach Officer for the Knitting and Crochet Guild
28. I enjoy pottering around new places
29. I enjoy searching through charity shops for vintage patterns
30. I'm going on tour in the autumn with the Knitted Garden