Secret Pal 6 questions

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?

I think it is kind of hard to be a snob now’days, isn’t it? I do prefer the natural fibers, you know I do. But that isn’t to say that I haven’t knitted with Homespun… I think all of us have, come on, you know it’s true.

You know, I was pretty verbose… Look in the extended for the whole answer. 2. Do you spin? Crochet?

No, and that is wrong. I really would like to learn how to crochet. Seriously. And spin, but crochet more. I’ve found a scarf pattern that is crocheted that I’d really like to make.

3. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.)

Ok, so here we go… Cats. Smoke. Roses. Jasmine. Lavendar. Most perfumes.

4. How long have you been knitting?

This time? For the past 5 years. I picked it up again after a long period of non-knitting… I learned when I was 10 or so.

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?

You know it… Take a look over to the left. Wishing.

6. What’s your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)

I’m really liking the perfume I bought in NYC. It’s called Sugar. It’s a very fresh smell. I love vanilla, and verbina. Verbina is a new thing, I have a friend who likes it, so I gave it a try, and now I like it too!

7. Do you have a sweet tooth?

Anything milk chocolate. Chocolate Bar in NYC had this candy bar that is peanut butter fudge chocolate with carmel filling. Can you say yummy? See’s I adore, and summertimes are my favorite. I also like this Austrialian Red Licorace that you can get at Trader Joes. But it’s addicting.

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?

I like to scrapbook, although now that I’ve found snapfish, I don’t know if I’ll do things the same way again. I also love decorating my house. I love the “modern” feel.

9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

I’ve been listening to Keane a bunch lately. John Mayer, REM, The Doves, Counting Crows, The Wall Flowers, Liz Phair, Lisa Loeb… I do like a folk’ier sound.

10. What’s your favorite color? Or–do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can’t stand?

You know, I like lots of colors. Obviously, I like pink. I like all shades of pink. But I like true reds, and dusty colors. I adore tweeds. Not super keen on yellow. Sorry.

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?

It’s just me and Daisy Do. She is starting to get old now. But my puppy is the cutest puppy in town.

12. What are your life dreams? (really stretching it here, I know)

Yeah, no. Not worth it. Gonna say to graduate with my Masters within the next 2 years.

13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?

I love wool. Adore it. One of my favorites is Rowan Kid Soft, which is discontinued and I have a ton of. I also love Schaefer Elaine. More than that, I love trying new things.

14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?

I’m not a huge cotton fan. But if you want to try to convert me, I’ll give it a second chance.

15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?

I’ve been knitting flowers lately. I don’t know why, but people seem to like them. I’m also always knitting a blanket of some sort. I really want to knit a sweater for myself this winter. Oh yeah, I love to felt!

16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?

Right now, purses and flowers.

17. What are you knitting right now?

Really, I have to list all the things I’m working on? Ok… I have 2 blankets going. One baby sweater. A scarf in a lace pattern. 2 purses for felting. Hmm. I’m sure there is something else. Oh well.

18. What do you think about ponchos?

I ADORE ponchos. I wear one every day at work for warmth. I find it’s warmer than a sweater. And, I can wear it over my sweater when the girls have the air up to high, or the heat not high enough.

19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?

I prefer circular. Straight get in my way.

20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

I love bamboo. It just warms in my hands, and doesn’t make a lot of noise.

21. Are you a sock knitter?

God no. I hate knitting socks. Seriously. Hate it.

22. How did you learn to knit?

I can’t remember if it was my mom or at Girl Scouts. It was so long ago… I don’t remember things that long ago.

23. How old is your oldest UFO?

Going on 18 months now. I hate that blanket. You know what is sad? It’s 90% finished.

24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?

Yeah, not so much on this. Seriously. But I like things with daisy’s on them.

25. What is your favorite holiday?

It’s all about Christmas for me! LOVE IT!

26. Is there anything that you collect?

Modern and Post Modern furniture. Tickled Pink / Heavenly Days dishes. Funky earings. Braclets (more like 7.5 inches than 7).

27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?

What don’t I subscribe to? I get them all. But I adore Rebecca, and I don’t have many issues.

28. Any books out there you are dying to get your hands on?

Hmm. Sally Melville, the Purl stich. Any Rebecca magazine.

29. Any patterns you have been coveting, but haven’t bought for one reason or another??

Patterns? No, not really. I just have to figure out how to get the ones I like to fit. smile