1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you?
Definitely all the same to me. I do have some mohair to knit a jumper in but have never used it before so still a bit wary.
2. Do you spin? Crochet?
Don’t spin. I’d like to be able to but I don’t think I’ll ever get round to it. I can crochet but has been a while.
3. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.)
No.
4. How long have you been knitting?
Erm
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 citrus smells and rose. I also like the smell of lavender but is not something I’d want something too permanent smelling of.
7. Do you have a sweet tooth?
Yes to the extent that I think I was Bertie Basset in a previous life!
8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
I’ve bought myself a cross-stitch and rug making kit to have a go at. Not sure how well I’ll talk to at the moment though.
9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Quite a mixed range. Not so fond of 1990s onward though. Yes I can play everything.
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 green but not lime (bit too bright for me to wear), also like blue and some oranges. I loathe pink with a vengeance for myself.
11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
With partner of almost five years. At the moment we have two cats (Cairo and Lara), two rabbits (Dobbie and Winkie) and a gerbil (Titch).
12. What are your life dreams? (really stretching it here, I know)
Does winning the lottery count? Would like to eventually have a nice thatched cottage with a white picket fence, roses covering the house with a few Labradors and cats to keep me company while I knit all day.
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
No particular preference.
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I am not too fond of the current UK fashion yarns (Sirdar Dune, Fizz etc).
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
Buying yarn! After that and more realistically is jumpers/baby clothes.
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Usually end up doing jumpers/tops. If I am looking for an easy knit then I do blanket squares.
17. What are you knitting right now?
I am currently doing a Patons Cargo jumper (see earlier entry on blog for pic) in “Nordic” which is a lilac colour. When I have finished that then I’ll be doing one in Thyme (green). Both of these are for a friend at work.
18. What do you think about ponchos?
They’re okay as long as not made using designer yarns and wouldn’t particularly wear one for myself.
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
No preference but mostly use straight.
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Again no preference.
21. Are you a sock knitter?
I’ve manage to resist the pull on this one although I have it on my list of to do things.
22. How did you learn to knit?
Mum/nan taught me when I was about 9 or so. I remember getting upset at first getting to grips with it all.
23. How old is your oldest UFO?
I inherited a pair of gloves when my nan died so these are about 20 years old. My own UFO though is a balaclava I made about 4-5 years ago which I’ve never got round to sewing up.
24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
Simba from Lion King is my favourite character. As for favourite animal. I like Labradors and caramel dutch rabbits (see Sixpence’s pic).
25. What is your favorite holiday?
I don’t really do holidays but the times I go away I prefer a doing/seeing break as opposed to sunbathing. Seasonal holiday I like Christmas - think its the kid in me.
26. Is there anything that you collect?
I’m into Dr Who, Enid Blyton, Star Wars but am a natural hoarder.
27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I only read Simply Knitting and Knitting.
28. Any books out there you are dying to get your hands on?
Not that I can think of unless there has been one which gives infallible instructions for intarsia.
29. Any patterns you have been coveting, but haven't bought for one reason or another??
No I usually think about what I want to knit and then look around for a pattern.
30. What are your foot measurements, and what kind of socks do you like?
UK8. I wear plain black/navy socks for work but do like character socks/days of weeks etc.
