SP10 Questionnaire

These are modified slightly from the SP9 questions so that as my tastes change, they are reflected here :o)

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I don't have any favorite yarns from a company (yet) but I do have some slight fiber preferences. Absolutely love cashmere, I mean who doesn't? For the most part I can probably knit with anything, except for cheap acrylics. I don't mind acrylic blends, but if it isn't even nice to touch on the ball, I most likely won't want to knit with it. I also have no use for fun-fur.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have cases for everything. I have a case for my Options, a case for circs, long straights,a dn short straights.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
History: I learned to crochet by teaching myself single chains 8 years ago. I was frustrated that I could never find good crochet patterns and everything was knit, so I decided I had to learn how to knit to make all the cool stuff. I tried teaching myself from a book 5 years ago, and that failed when I couldn't figure out how to cast on. Almost 2 years ago a group at school got together and learned to knit. I've been doing it since. I would consider myself intermediate. I am not intimidated to try new things with knitting.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Unfortunately, no. And if I did... it probably wouoldn't be updated.

5. What's your favorite scent?
I love Indian scents, and also floral scents. I am not too much a fan of overly citrusy smells though.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I love chocolate. Unfortunately I can't have hard candies, but sweets are always good.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't spin. Too poor to get into that hard core. I paint though, but not as regularly as knitting. I also draw and color, I cross stitch, and I love love love cooking. Just about anything crafty is on my to-do list.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I love all types of music... seriously. I am big right now on anything I can dance to. I am also ashamed of my very small Arabian music collection. Shakira, Jurassic5, Gorillaz, Gnarles Barkley, D.Mode, John Mayer, and Corrine Bailey Rae are some of my tops right now. The one person I can't stand? Dave Matthews (unless it is with Jurassic5 or Blue Man Group). And yes, I can play mp3s :o)

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I love the cool colors; blue, purple, green. Pink is the color I am most selective about, since in many cases I don't care for it.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am married and have 2 cats. They are my babies and are so spoiled... yes, I knit a kittypi for them. I also have a 60g fishtank with angels, a pleco, loaches, and red tailed black sharks to name a few of the species.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
scarves, hats, mittens: yes. Poncho: no.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I love socks. I like using my knitting for creativity as well as meditation. So in some cases I like knitting things with many techniques/patterns, then there are times when I just want endless stockinette.

13. What are you knitting right now?
I am busting my stash away with a cabled blanket. Once I finish, I'll get a whole drawer in my knitting dresser.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Love it!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I have become a huge fan of the Knit Picks Options. I still like Addi Turbos for sock knitting, and my other needle of choice would be bamboo. I don't use straights too much any more. Almost everythig I do can be done on circs, and it feels better on my wrists anyhow.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
I am lucky to have both.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
I am monogomous. If there is a UFO in my stash, it is because I have decided that yarn is hideous and I will never finish it out of disgust for whatever reason. It *is* possible for someone to have no UFOs and only one (or two) WIP! :o)

18. What is your favorite holiday?
I love Christmas. I don't know. Not necessarily the gifts, but things just feel different around that time. The winter atmosphere. And the massive amounts of food and cooking. Aww comfort foods.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
I am a packrat. I collect everything I get. Things that smell good, yarn, I love anything by Amy Brown, candles, potpourri, little scented tarts that you can put in a burner and let fill the house with yummy smells for hours. Also, anything belly dance related.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Hmm. Well, I have a subscription to Interweave knits, and am intrigued byRowan. I have a few knitting books: Sensational Socks, Fabulous felted bags, Vogue Stitchionary1 and 2, Vogue Knitting on the Edge/Beyond the Edge, SnB Handbook and Happy Hooker. I am always welcoming new books.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Knitting backwards and how to knit with two colors at once. I just haven't gotten into a project that required either yet, so I haven't gotten around t learning them.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I love sock knitting! I've made 2 full pairs now (I know, I'm still new to it but I think I am pretty good!) Circumference: 8 1/4" Heel to Toe: 8" Toe: 1 1/4" Heel Height: 2 1/4" Calf: 11"

23. When is your birthday?
08/22