Phew. Finished the matches for my SP7 group.
Secret Pal, here's my questionnaire, which you can also find on my sidebar over there on the left. See it? No, lower. There. Click on it, and it will take you to the questionnaire when this post gets buried in the archives.
SP7 Questionnaire
1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?
I don't hate....acrylic yarn is awesome for some things, although I try REALLY hard to stay away from the super rough and scratchy stuff. I love me some merino wool, have just discovered the joy of mohair, and covet alpaca/alpaca blends. Cotton is yummy too!
2. Do you spin? Crochet?
My last SP sent me a drop spindle, a book, and roving, and I am learning! Crochet makes my brain hurt. No crochet for me.
3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Um, they are all kinda tossed in this Rubbermaid drawer thingie. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that.
4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Off and on for about 5 years....Obsessively for the past year. I would consider myself an advance beginner/intermediate.
5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Amazon, and there is a link on the homepage of my blog.
6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Honey, Jasmine, Satsuma/Mandarin Orange, Gardenia. Not Lavender. I am deathly allergic to lavender.
7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Oh yeah. I love Red Vines, Sour Patch Kids/anything sweet and sour, and good chocolate.
8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
Sometimes I need stitch markers, so I bead my own. On occasion, I get all crazy and bust out some Sublime Stitching embroidery.
9. 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 kinds of music, other than pre-fab pop/punk stuff. The more original, the better. My first loves would have to be rockabilly and old-school punk, but my music collection includes everything from The Germs to The Decemberists to Dean Martin. I'm also a huge Queens of the Stone Age fan, and can't live without Bad Religion and Social Distortion. Yes, I can play MP3's.
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 love really rich jewel tones, and the colors of the ocean, blues, greens, greys, etc. I also like purples, reds, and pinks....I'm really not too picky, but am not a big fan of neons.
11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am in a long-term relationship with a wonderful man, who recently moved in with me. We have a 18 month old beagle-basenji mix, General Sampson Rutherford Beauregard Simpson. (Don't ask...long story.)
12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I live in North Florida where most of the year it's so hot and humid I want to crawl into a freezer and never leave. However, in our "winter" it does get a bit chilly, and people go nuts here in the summer with the AC, so I DO wear scarves, wraps/shawls, and not full on mittens/gloves, but pulse or wrist warmers.
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
NORO. I love Noro ANYTHING. The colors make me happy. Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride is another fave. Arucania Atacama. Cascade 220. Artyarns Supermerino. When it comes to yarn, I like to try new things, and I enjoy knitting with anything that I like to touch and is beautifully colored.
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I don't like fun fur and all those bobbly-fuzzy-wacky novelty yarns.
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
SOCKS. I am teaching myself using Magic Loop and lots of patience. Lace. Toys for my friends daughter.
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I'll knit anything, and try to knit anything at least once!
17. What are you knitting right now?
Jaywalkers, a cabled clutch, Flower Basket Shawl, a lace scarf, and contemplating Kate from Knitty.
18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes, of course!
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
Both, although I have been doing a lot of knitting flat on circulars lately.
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
My Denise's are the only plastic I like using, and I prefer bamboo over aluminum.
21. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No. I wish.
22. How did you learn to knit?
Was inspired by a good friend, and taught myself with a "I Can't Believe I'm Knitting!" kit my mom got me while recovering from a serious illness.
23. How old is your oldest UFO?
Eh...those Jaywalkers. A few months.
24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
I love Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Harvey Birdman, the Venture Bros.....most stuff on Adult Swim...Family Guy,American Dad... thats about as in to animation as I get these days. I do like Tinkerbell to a certain degree. I love all animals, but have an affinity for dogs and anything cuddly.
25. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas.
26. Is there anything that you collect?
1940's and 1950's pin up girl art and memorabilia, Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe stuff, Gone With the Wind collectibles, classic Sci Fi books, some Star Wars items.
27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
IK
28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?
Scarf Style... check my Amazon wishlist for lots more. Some fancy-schmancy sock yarn, like Lorna's Laces or Vesper or something along those lines. Circular needles with a small circumference since my Denise's only get so small. Patterns? Oh yes. A few come to mind: Klaralund, this one, this one.
29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Socks on two circulars, color knitting (intarsia and fair isle)
30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Ummmm....Kinda-sorta getting there. I wear a womens US size 7.5. I just measured my foot, and it is 8.5 inches long from heel to the end of my middle toe, and 3 inches wide at its widest point. I've never had a pair of hand-knit socks, so Secret Pal, if you feel brave, socks would be well received!
31. When is your birthday?
April 15th
I don't hate....acrylic yarn is awesome for some things, although I try REALLY hard to stay away from the super rough and scratchy stuff. I love me some merino wool, have just discovered the joy of mohair, and covet alpaca/alpaca blends. Cotton is yummy too!
2. Do you spin? Crochet?
My last SP sent me a drop spindle, a book, and roving, and I am learning! Crochet makes my brain hurt. No crochet for me.
3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Um, they are all kinda tossed in this Rubbermaid drawer thingie. I'm a little embarrassed to admit that.
4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Off and on for about 5 years....Obsessively for the past year. I would consider myself an advance beginner/intermediate.
5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Amazon, and there is a link on the homepage of my blog.
6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Honey, Jasmine, Satsuma/Mandarin Orange, Gardenia. Not Lavender. I am deathly allergic to lavender.
7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Oh yeah. I love Red Vines, Sour Patch Kids/anything sweet and sour, and good chocolate.
8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
Sometimes I need stitch markers, so I bead my own. On occasion, I get all crazy and bust out some Sublime Stitching embroidery.
9. 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 kinds of music, other than pre-fab pop/punk stuff. The more original, the better. My first loves would have to be rockabilly and old-school punk, but my music collection includes everything from The Germs to The Decemberists to Dean Martin. I'm also a huge Queens of the Stone Age fan, and can't live without Bad Religion and Social Distortion. Yes, I can play MP3's.
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 love really rich jewel tones, and the colors of the ocean, blues, greens, greys, etc. I also like purples, reds, and pinks....I'm really not too picky, but am not a big fan of neons.
11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am in a long-term relationship with a wonderful man, who recently moved in with me. We have a 18 month old beagle-basenji mix, General Sampson Rutherford Beauregard Simpson. (Don't ask...long story.)
12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I live in North Florida where most of the year it's so hot and humid I want to crawl into a freezer and never leave. However, in our "winter" it does get a bit chilly, and people go nuts here in the summer with the AC, so I DO wear scarves, wraps/shawls, and not full on mittens/gloves, but pulse or wrist warmers.
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
NORO. I love Noro ANYTHING. The colors make me happy. Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride is another fave. Arucania Atacama. Cascade 220. Artyarns Supermerino. When it comes to yarn, I like to try new things, and I enjoy knitting with anything that I like to touch and is beautifully colored.
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I don't like fun fur and all those bobbly-fuzzy-wacky novelty yarns.
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
SOCKS. I am teaching myself using Magic Loop and lots of patience. Lace. Toys for my friends daughter.
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I'll knit anything, and try to knit anything at least once!
17. What are you knitting right now?
Jaywalkers, a cabled clutch, Flower Basket Shawl, a lace scarf, and contemplating Kate from Knitty.
18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes, of course!
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
Both, although I have been doing a lot of knitting flat on circulars lately.
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
My Denise's are the only plastic I like using, and I prefer bamboo over aluminum.
21. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No. I wish.
22. How did you learn to knit?
Was inspired by a good friend, and taught myself with a "I Can't Believe I'm Knitting!" kit my mom got me while recovering from a serious illness.
23. How old is your oldest UFO?
Eh...those Jaywalkers. A few months.
24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
I love Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Harvey Birdman, the Venture Bros.....most stuff on Adult Swim...Family Guy,American Dad... thats about as in to animation as I get these days. I do like Tinkerbell to a certain degree. I love all animals, but have an affinity for dogs and anything cuddly.
25. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas.
26. Is there anything that you collect?
1940's and 1950's pin up girl art and memorabilia, Bettie Page and Marilyn Monroe stuff, Gone With the Wind collectibles, classic Sci Fi books, some Star Wars items.
27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
IK
28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?
Scarf Style... check my Amazon wishlist for lots more. Some fancy-schmancy sock yarn, like Lorna's Laces or Vesper or something along those lines. Circular needles with a small circumference since my Denise's only get so small. Patterns? Oh yes. A few come to mind: Klaralund, this one, this one.
29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Socks on two circulars, color knitting (intarsia and fair isle)
30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Ummmm....Kinda-sorta getting there. I wear a womens US size 7.5. I just measured my foot, and it is 8.5 inches long from heel to the end of my middle toe, and 3 inches wide at its widest point. I've never had a pair of hand-knit socks, so Secret Pal, if you feel brave, socks would be well received!
31. When is your birthday?
April 15th
Sarah, you are forever my secret pal, whether or not I get assigned to you ;)
Posted by: Stacey | January 11, 2006 at 01:10 PM