As the title suggests, here is my questionnaire for Secret Pal 11. Obviously, if this is "been there, done that", skip on. We're off to visit Barkerville tomorrow, and I hope to have lots of knitting to show for my time in the truck!
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I made a pair of socks from Rowan Cashsoft that I love, and I really like Panda Wool; any soft, natural fibres are all good. I'm not a total yarn snob, there are lots of synthetics that I like, but I hate anything novelty-ish or squeaky.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? My straights are in a glass jar, my DPNs in a little pitcher, and the circs in a basket.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I've been knitting about a year and a half. I'd call myself an intermediate knitter.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I have an Amazon.ca list
5. What's your favorite scent? The ocean, or the air just after a rainstorm.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Chocolate, chocolate, more chocolate.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I spin, but try to restrict myself to these two hobbies. There's only so much time, and so much to do!
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 huge variety of music. I find music extremely significant, and love stuff with meaningful lyrics.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? Green, turquoise, blue - anything in that general area is my favourite, but I love most colours. I'm not a big orange/yellow fan.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? Married, three kids, one dog.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Right now, I'm on a big sock thing.
13. What are you knitting right now? Blue Sky Eyelet Cardigan, sweater for my son, two pairs of socks, shawl for my mum.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Definitely!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer circulars to straights, but use them both. I'm really into bamboo right now, although it can be tricksy to find up here.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes
17. How old is your oldest UFO? A year?
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
19. Is there anything that you collect? Teapots, seashells
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I've been longing to try Koigu - it drives me crazy that it's a Canadian yarn and I've never been able to get my hands on it! I subscribe to Interweave Knits.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I have the book Socks Soar on Circular Needles, and I really want to try this one out. I am longing to try knitting lace, with real lace-weight yarn, but am completely intimidated by it.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes, I wear a ladies size 8 (North American sizes)
23. When is your birthday? July
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Not yet, but soon!
Hey! I collect teapots too. Sadly, my son just told me that the store in Grand Cayman where he's been picking up little miniature enamelled ones for me isn't carrying them any more. The chances of him trying to find another source as he tootles around the Caribbean are slim to nil. I'll have to switch to collecting precious gems instead.
re: laceweight: Just go for it! Just remember that it looks like a misshapen lump on the needles, and blocking is one of the wonders of the world.
Posted by: Judy G. | August 06, 2007 at 08:00 PM
Look me up when you arrive at Ravelry!
Posted by: Barbp | August 07, 2007 at 06:33 PM
Teapots are great aren't they ? I have quite a few and if a lid gets broken I use them as vases . Holly adores real china tea-cups.
Posted by: angie Cox | August 08, 2007 at 10:29 AM
Look me up too when you get on Ravelry :)I am under Eluned which is my middle name
Posted by: Anne | August 09, 2007 at 12:32 AM
Oh wow - I really am out of the loop. I didn't even know there was going to be an SP11. I hope you have a wonderful time with this one. I know SP10 was great for me.
Posted by: Kristy | August 11, 2007 at 12:42 PM