Questions from my Secret Pal
If you could only knit with one color for the rest of your life, what color would that be?
If I could only knit with one color it would be any shade of blue.
If you were far into a project and then noticed a mistake near the beginning what would you do?
Depending on the project I would either start all over or make the mistake part of the pattern.
Are you the type of knitter who has multiple projects going? Or one at a time?
I usually have 2 -3 projects going on at once.
Where is the most unusual spot you have ever knit?
It's not unusual, but at a baseball game.
Do you use Stitch Markers?
Not usually.
How do you organize your projects?
I never organize my projects.
I have multiple knitting bags.
How do you organize your yarn?
I organize my yarn by color.Are you a reader? Do you have a favorite author?
I love to read but do not have a favorite author. I just got hooked on the Janet Evanovich books.
Do you have a favorite singer or type of music?
I love all kinds of music except Rap and Country. I love Stevie Ray Vaughn.
What is your favorite snack – savory or sweet?
My favorite thing to snack on is cukes with feta cheese and balsamic vinegar.
Favorite restuarant?
Chinese
Do you have any hobbies that aren't crafty? Garden/House Plants? Cook/Bake?
Nope
Is there anything you would like me to know?
I think you pretty much covered it all.
Enquiring minds want to know more about you.
That's pretty much it. I am working on a shawl and vest right now.
Later.
Contest Questions
My hostess for SP11 is having a contest to kick off this round of Secret Pal.
Here are the questions:
1. What is the one knitting accessory you could not live without? I don't think I could live without my row counter.
2. If you're heading on vacation, do you take knitting with you? If so, how much and what type of project? I do try to take knitting with me on vacation. I will take a small, non complicated project such as a scarf.
3. Where have you travelled to that you'd consider your favorite spot? I think my favorite spot is Hawaii. Some of those small private beaches that I was taken to are just divine!
4. What is your favorite knitting book at the moment? Do you own it? Victorian Lace Shawls and yes I own it.
5. Do you listen to podcasts? Which is your favorite(s)? I don't really have time to listen to podcasts. When I did I was listening to BoogaJ's.
On the knitting front, I am working on a shawl and a sweater/shrug. Not much else going on. I have been really busy with work and helping my cousins move.
Later
Secret Pal 11 Questionnarie
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I like most fibers except fun fur and eyelash.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I use my Denise needles, but my straights I put in wine bottle holder.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I have been knitting for about 5 years now and I learned from a wonderful woman. My skill level is intermediate/advanced.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I do, but I have not updated it in quite some time.
5. What's your favorite scent?
I love anything fresh and clean/citrus
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Doesn't everyone? I love chocolate truffles
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't do anything else besides knit. I do know how to spin, but I do not do much of it.
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 pretty much everything except Country and Rap. If someone wants to make me a CD that's great but no MP3s.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like all colors.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have a roommate and no pets.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I love scarves and hats, gloves - no ponchos.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I am big into lace shawls right now.
13. What are you knitting right now?
A shawl.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Doesn't everyone?
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I love, love, love my Denise Needles!!!
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
yes and yes.
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
I do not have a UFO.
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, because I love to give people gifts.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Knitting books and Magazines and yarn.
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 have everything I want (I think) I subscribe to IK.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Faire Isle
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I am a sock knitter. My foot size is 7-1/2 - 8
23. When is your birthday?
October 8th
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
As of today there are 500 people ahead of me.
I am also allergic to Cats (very much so).
Hope this helps!!!