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1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
hmm.... i do not really like wool. its itchy and makes my skin blotchy :( i wonder if its certain types or all types, but i don't want to invest the money to find out! [i do use it for felting tho]. i'm currently loving some cotton/rayon/microfibre-y blends from my SP7.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
i have an interchangeable needle set that came with a case; i store other needles in a mason jar for easy access.

3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
15+ years; intermediate bordering on advanced

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
amazon, not entirely knitting-related, which i will be updating + posting soon. will be making a knitpicks wishlist soon.

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
raspberry, vanilla, coffee

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
i *love* chocolate... dark especially. oh, and french martinis.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
i'm trying everything. currently remodeling/renovating my house that was a foreclosure; also an accomplished seamstress: hoping to get that website up and running soon; i'm a designer by day, that must be where all the DIY-ing comes from :) i'm also in the process of DIY-ing more or less my whole wedding..... dresses, flowers, invitations, etc...

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
ipod, computer + car stereo play mp3s. usually on rotation... dashboard confessional, r.e.m., death cab, alkaline trio, shins, postal service, mates of state, cake. currently enjoying say hi to your mom, arcade fire, rogue wave, hot hot heat, inxs, nada surf, etc...

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 blues, greys, black, olive/basil-y greens, burgundys; i really do not like yellow, red, purple, bright primaries...

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
currently living with fiance ian with wedding planned for oct '06, with our deaf dog sydney, our 2 cats black & tan, and a handful of fish.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
yes on scarves + mittens/gloves, occasionally hats. i kind of like ponchos but they do not like me. they overwhelm my small frame and i just look silly :P

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
currently summer tops, tank tops, etc.

13. What are you knitting right now?
tank top :)

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
only if they're super cool and unique :) hehe.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
aluminum over plastic. i use circular alot for knitting in round, or fronts + backs at same time, but use straight for smaller projects.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
yarn winder, best knitting invention ever.

17. How did you learn to knit?
self-taught via book

18. How old is your oldest UFO?
so old i don't even remember what it is. i do have a pair of arm warmers with an inch left to finish laying around somewhere.

19. What is your favorite holiday?
i don't really have a favorite holiday...they're all important for one reason or another. i *love* fall tho.

20. Is there anything that you collect?
hmm... not really...

21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
i love alot of the new phildar patterns, but haven't found in the states. i like more simple, fitted, modern looks... phildar, rowan, debbie bliss, etc. no knitting magazine subscriptions yet.

22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
can't think of any right now.

23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
knit a pair last fall but it took so long.. a little tedious for me knitting on #2/3 needles. maybe i'll do a bulky pair next. i'm a size 6.

24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
06/01