SP10 Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I really like Merino at the moment, and i am of course building the world's largest stash of sock yarn!! I don't like mohair, or eyelash/novelty type yarns but i am happy to knit with acrylic/blends.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a vintage knitting bag that holds all my straight needles, my addis are stored in the free zipped pouch thing that came with Simply Knitting and crochet hooks are in an old cigar box :oD

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
My Grandma taught me to knit when i was little, and i learned to crochet then too. I took a break of about a hundred years and picked up crochet to make a waistcoat for a 70's weekend at Butlins, caught the bug, made lots of cloche hats, beanies and shawls... progressed to ponchos... then i picked up the knitting needles again and am now addicted to sock knitting!
I would say i am probably an intermediate knitter, i can make a few changes to a pattern but couldn't design one myself!

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, Amazon wishlist is on my sidebar, along with a few other things i am lusting after!

5. What's your favorite scent?
Vanilla... Lavender... Citrus... Apple... Rose...

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Yep, but as i am caffiene intolerant i can't eat too much chocolate :o(
I love savoury snacks though ;o)

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I crochet, try my hand at card making, i make stitch markers and row-counting bracelets and other small jewellery items. I love to garden and have a veggie plot at the end of the garden :o)

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 a LOt of different stuff! Definitely anything 80's - Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, Def Leppard, Iron Maiden, Sisters of Mercy. Ska, punk and anything "alternative" also floats my boat. I love The Levellers, The Men They Couldn't Hang, New Model Army. I alos like a lot of the "new" bands... Kaiser Chiefs, Fratellis, The Coral, Kasabian.... DON'T like hiphop, dance, drum n bass!

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Favourite colours are orange, purple, scarlet and pink seems to be sneaking in a lot! There's nothing i don't like, except probably yellow as a solid colour but it's ok in small does or in the right mix

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Me and Bloke, no kids, one dog, two rats :o)

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes, Yes, Yes and Yes :o)

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Socks, socks and socks! :oD
I am also partial to crocheting Mile-a-Minute blankets and knitting Gnomes :o)

13. What are you knitting right now?
I have socks, a gnome and a panta on the go right now, plus various small things for swaps and stuff :o)

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I do! I think there is nothing nicer than receiving a handmade gift in fact :o)

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I prefer circular needles, straight needles get caught on my bosoms ;o)
I use cheapo bamboos i got on eBay from HongKong and addis depending what i'm making.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
I do, i have both

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
About 4 years old, but i have some of my Mum's that are about 9 years old!!

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Don't think i have one! Christmas i guess, it's the only thing i really celebrate other than birthdays.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Clutter? Does that count? :oD
Shaun the sheep, Diddl and friends and ratties :o)

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
All books are in my Wishlist which i update regularly ;o)
I've seen the HiyaHiya needles which i would love to try and of course Knitpicks.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Plenty but i am holding off learning anything new because i don't have enough time for the things i do now!

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes, i am :o) I am a UK size 6, european 39

23. When is your birthday?
2nd September