to my secret pal 8

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I am getting tired of the fun fur or the cha cha stuff. i love to felt... so i think i would say my fav is either soft stuff for kids or wool.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? nothing currently... a box? haha

3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I would say i am a beginner-intermediate. better than beginner, but not sure if i would call myself intermediate yet...have not had a whole lot of time to knit in the last few months so i am probably rusty.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Not currently, but would make one if my pal wishes

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) vanilla or fresh sents like fresh rain or stuff like that.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
yes i have a candy weakness... i am just starting to be able to eat candy again so trying new things (just got my braces off)

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
i don't spin. my DIY are planning my wedding/invitations, and working on my house. and quilting and scrapbooking

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
yes my comp can play mp3s and so does my stereo. i listen to top 40 and country

9. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
i love fall/autumn colors and bright/dark/vivid blue green and majenta or purple.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
two dogs, allergic to cats. no kids. maybe moving in the next 2 months... ask if you have any other questions

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?1yes to all... i really want to make myself a poncho.. or have one made for me. i have always wanted one, just not gotten around to it

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? bags i think. then scarves adn i am trying a little sweater for my nephew

13. What are you knitting right now? a bag to be felted

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? i love handmade gifts. lots of thought goes into those.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? straight and circular... does not matter. but bamboo is best for me. does not melt when i move! and i can take them on the plane.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
no

17. How did you learn to knit?
my mom taught me in 3rd grade when i lived in the Netherlands. then i retaught myself a few years ago

18. How old is your oldest UFO? about 8 mo now

19. What is your favorite holiday?
hm hard question... 4th of july? xmas? thanksgiving? hard to choose

20. Is there anything that you collect? beanie babies

21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? stich and bitch 2... i think that is what it is called. i absolutely love stich and bitch

22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? cable-ing. i dont know other stuff original or new.
23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? i have tried, wish i could... one thing i would love to learn. what do you mean foot measurements
24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) 04/25.... you just missed it!!!!