For my SP4
If you aren't my Secret Pal, feel free to skip this post as it may bore you senseless. Otherwise, feel free to read on and learn a little more about yours truly!
1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer high- a nd/natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you? I don't consider myself a yarn snob, but do believe I'm becoming one - who doesn't love a great high quality fiber?!? I definitely use Lion Brand and some Red Heart - but it has to be soft. I can't stand squeaky acrylics that leave that coating/film on my fingers - you know what I'm talking about!
2. Do you spin? Crochet? No and No. However, I want to learn both, particularly crochet.
3. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.) I'm allergic to cats, dust and mold ... and my ex-husband ... shhhh!!!
4. How long have you been knitting? For over 25 years.
5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yes, I have an Amazon wish list. Let me know if the link doesn't work.
6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) For candles I like "homey" scents: pumpkin pie, gingerbread, Fresh Grapefruit. For bath products I like clean smells: freesia and Cucumber Melon (from Bath & Body Works).
7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Mmmm chocolate.
8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Cross-stitch, scrapbooking, some sewing.
9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like mostly Top 40/Pop, some Rap, R&B, Rock/Metal, and all things Yanni. And yes, MP3s are welcome here.
10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? My favorite color is purple, but I don't wear it. Clothing-wise I wear mostly black, but I also like blues and pinks. I'm what they call a "summer or cool" color person.
11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? Single mom with 3 daughters (13, 8 and 4 yo). We have two pet turtles - Teenie and Tiny. They are only a couple of inches, not very big.
12. What are your life dreams? (really stretching it here, I know) To go back to college, to marry the man of my dreams (if you've seen him, tell him I'm here) and to be the best mom I can to my girls. Oh, and to knit, knit, knit!
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? As previously mentioned in #1, all things soft!
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Also as mentioned in #1, nothing squeaky.
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s? I don't think I really have an obsession with any ONE thing. I want to learn as much as I can.
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Can't say that I have a favorite, I've done baby blankets, scarves, ponchos, face cloths, hats, mitten (yes, only 1 so far) and I've started a sock.
17. What are you knitting right now? Just finished the Big Bad Baby Blanket from SnB. Current WIPs: a mitten, a sock, scarf, hat, poncho.
18. What do you think about ponchos? I'm working on my 4th. I've done 2 for my 8yo DD and 1 for my 7yo Niece#1. Working on 1 for 13yo DD, then I'll do one for 4yo DD. Haven't done one for me - can't decide if I'd wear it.
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Circulars, but I have straights too, mostly for scarves and face cloths.
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Bamboo all the way, but contemplating the purchase of the Denise Interchangeables.
21. Are you a sock knitter? I wanna be - working on my first pair.
22. How did you learn to knit? Self-taught from books and internet, but also got help/guidance from friends.
23. How old is your oldest UFO? About 2yo, it was a baby blanket for Niece#2, who is now 22 months old.
24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird? Eeyore and Thumper. I'm developing a fondness for sheep - go figure!
25. What is your favorite holiday? It's more a season ... from Thanksgiving to Epiphany.
26. Is there anything that you collect? Nativities, all things Eddie Izzard, Rose Chintz dishes by Johnson Brothers. Oh ... and ... yarn!
