Information for secret pal
. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? I like anything soft or interesting, no prejudices.2. Do you spin? Crochet? I don’t spin, but I crochet.
3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? A desk drawer. Actually, a messy desk drawer,
4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I’ve been knitting for two or three years, and am almost an intermediate.
5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? No.
6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) I like subtle, soft scents, nothing too strong.
7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Chocolate, especially dark chocolate.
8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? I sew many of my clothes.
9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like almost any kind of music except rap, hiphop, and country (but if it’s really, really good I’m willing to give it a try). No MP3s – I’m not that technological yet.
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 like warm colors, no pastels.
11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a husband and grown children. Two cats.
12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes! I live in a cold climate.
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? I like natural fibers.
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I like mohair but can’t wear it because it makes me itch.
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s? My resolution this year is to learn to knit cables without swearing.
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Baby clothes for my wonderful grandson.
17. What are you knitting right now? A sweater for myself, a sweater for a friend’s child.
18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes!
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Circs.
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Plastic.
21. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? I just bought a swift yesterday. Hope I can make it work.
22. How did you learn to knit? First I learned in school, then my mother tried to teach me, then my mother-in-law tried to teach me, and I finally learned in a knitting group.
23. How old is your oldest UFO? I’m doing pretty well – just a few months.
24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird? Grommet.
25. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving.
26. Is there anything that you collect? Not intentionally, but I seem to keep getting knitting books.
27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? None yet.
28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? Nothing I want that much.
29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Cables (see above). Lace. Socks.
30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Not yet. My foot is 9 ½ (American size).
31. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) 5/21
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