Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Secret Pal 15

What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? soft wool, natural fibers, 100% cotton, sock yarn.

What fibers do you absolutely not like? acrylic, mohair, scratchy wools

What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? case

How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? 5 years. A friend taught me.
Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? intermediate


Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? no


What’s your favorite scent? lilac, lavendar, lemongrass

Do you have a sweet tooth? YES.
Favorite candy? milk chocolate, M&Ms


What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? knit

Do you spin? NO Dye? YES

What kind of music do you like? different types
Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your
buddy wants to make you a CD) Yes

What’s your favorite color(s)? Red, grey,chocolate brown. Any colors you just can’t stand? black, yellow, orange, green

What is your family situation? Married with 4 girls

Do you have any pets? NO Are you allergic to any pets? Yes

Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or
ponchos? Yes to all

What is/are your favorite item/s to
knit? socks, baby items (my youngest is 10 months)

What is on your needles right now? too many things to count

Do you read knitting books? yes when I have a chance. What kind of books i.e. technique, pattern, fiction? varies mostly love stories or mysteries

Do you like to receive handmade gifts? yes of course

Do you prefer straight or circular needles? either is fine
Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? bamboo

Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? yes


How old is your oldest UFO? lost track

What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
What winter holiday do you observe? Christmas/New Years Eve

Is there anything that you collect? miniature items, journals especially handmade ones.


Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? hand dyed sock yarns of any kind

What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? all of them

Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn? no, not at this moment

Are you a sock knitter? Yes
What are your foot measurements? I wear a woman's size 6 shoe.

When is your birthday? June 28

Are you on Ravelry? Yes
If so, what’s your ID? MrsV

Are you on KnitPicks Knitting Community? no
What’s your username?