Eat.Knit.Sleep

1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?
Somewhat. I need fibers that feel nice and I don't like most 100% synthetic fibers. I am knitting a scarf out of Wool-Ease now, and I would prefer 100% wool.

2. Do you spin? Crochet? I don't spin but am interested .

3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Nothing now, which is actually a bit of a problem.

4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I've been knitting regularly for about a year. I think my skill is starting to move from beginner to intermediate.

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?   Here

6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) I like vanilla (if it isn't too sweet), lavender, citris and fresh scents like mint and rosemary.

7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I like anything gummy and dark chocolate. No nuts please.

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? I'm interested in getting into sewing but don't know where to start.

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 a whole lot of everything besides mainstream rap and country.

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 greens, blues, reds, and purples a lot. I don't really like neon colors.

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I live with my boyfriend, his 16 year old cousin, and our Boston Terrier, Oscar.

12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes, no but I should, no but I should, no.

13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? Good question. I've really enjoyed knitpicks merino style, Noro, Lorna's laces, koigu.

14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I probably wouldn't like fun fur.

15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s? Socks and sweaters.

16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Probably socks.

17. What are you knitting right now? A scarf for Patrick (the cousin) and some socks.

18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes.

19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Circular.

20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I love my Denises, and addis. I use bamboo DPNs, but mostly work with 2 circulars now.

21. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes.

22. How did you learn to knit? My mom taught me when I was a kid and it didn't stick. I re-taught myself from the Stitch N' bitch book about a year ago.

23. How old is your oldest UFO?

A month.

24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird? Wallace and Grommit. I like elephants and boston terriers.

25. What is your favorite holiday?
Thanksgiving -- good food and no religious content.

26. Is there anything that you collect? Clutter and yarn apparently.

27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Interweave Knits.

28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? Um, I'd love to try more Noro, and more of the handpainted sock yarns. I'd love Sensational Knitted Socks and I'd love to see a Rebecca magazine.

29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I'd like to learn cabling and maybe fair isle. I'd like to get better at lace and on finishing techniques.

30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Yes, I am. I wear a women's 8/5.

31. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) November 9. Scorpio all the way.