Secret Pal 10: Updated

Secret Pal 10 Questionairre

(Updated as we approach the assignment of pals.)

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I tend to lean toward natural fibers: wool, cotton, alpaca. I am not a fan of acryllics.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Currently they are in a cardboard suitcase-type of box. Not exactly chic, but functional.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I learned to knit from a friend/knitter/spinner by using a kit I got at Target. I think I started knitting in October 2005. I would consider myself somewhere around intermediate.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I do, it's pretty limited, but I do: here it is.

5. What's your favorite scent? I tend to like fresh, clean scents. Vanillas and "baked" smells tend to irritate my senses.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I love all things sugary, but am most fond of butter cookies and chocolate/caramel combos.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? Outside of knitting, I am not very crafty. Nope, I don't spin.

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 all kinds of music; not a huge fan of country, but I do like it all.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I am kinda flaky when it comes to color. The real answer is "whatever tickles my fancy at the moment." I tend to like more earth-tone shades of colors such as blues with browns/tans; greens with neutrals. I like it all: I am often drawn to reds and unusual color combos catch my eye. I don't necessarily consider myself a "pastel" kinda girl; but I do like pink.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? My beloved and I have four cats.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I wear scarves, hats and mittens often in the winter.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? It's a toss up between socks and hats.

13. What are you knitting right now? Glee, an argyle sweater and a pair of socks.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I am a sucker for handmade gifts; there is nothing more personal or pleasing to me.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I tend to use circular needles, either bamboo or Addi; but I just got the Knitpicks set and love them. I am anxious to try their smaller needles for socks.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? I own both.

17. How old is your oldest UFO? Right now, probably my pair of ONline socks.

18. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving.

19. Is there anything that you collect? Besides yarn? I am an avid reader, journaler, and movie fanatic.

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 don't currently subscribe to any magazines, but covet Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting and Knitscene. I am just too financially frugal to subscribe. I am also enjoying coming across past issues to add to my collection. As for books, I love knit books, they are like dessert for me: I can never have enough. Lately I have been stalking online the Vogue Stitchionaries and the Interweave sock book (Favorite Socks). When it comes to yarn, I haven't tried any of Scout's Swag, Yarn Pirate or any other indie dyers out there. I'd love to sample their stuff.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I would like to try some basic colorwork incuding stranding. Just am a bit intimidated by it currently. And I have only done minimal cabling. . . that intrigues me greatly.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I love to knit socks. I wear a size 7.

23. When is your birthday? May 12.