Here's the list of questions for the swap! Have fun! Please post this to your blog and make sure your pal and I can easily find it!
- Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft? Knitting for 3 years
- Do you spin? What type of spinning? YES - new spinning wheel - NEED fiber!!
- What are your favorite yarns/fibers? What are your least favorite yarns/fibers? Favorites: merino, wool, alpaca, tencel, bamboo - I love handpainted sock yarns or other yarns with variegated repeats. Currently in love with Noro and collecting more Kureyon for my Lizard ridge. Other favorites include STR, koigu, Misti Alpaca, malabrigo, schaeffer yarns, Claudia Handpainted, Shibui, Fleece artist/Handmaiden, Zen Yarn Garden, DIC Smooshy. Things I avoid include acrylic and mohair (unless it is blended with a natural fiber) - dislike viscose /rayon/ and other synthetic fibers.
- What are your favorite colors? What are your least favorite colors? My favorite colors are autumn hues or jewel tones - I like rich colors - dislike pastels
- Are there any yarns/brands that you are dying to work with but never have? Have never tried any handspun, Sundara, Colinette Jitterbug, new Noro Silk garden sock yarn, STR Ravens series colors, DIC Classy, Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (for a Rusted Root), Sheep Shop
- What is/are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet? I always have socks on the needles, and alternate with another larger project (sweater, shawl, etc), and then another small travel project like a scarf or mittens or hat. I usually knit garments but do have a few toys/accessories on my list that i just haven't gotten to yet. I do not knit bags.
- What are you currently working on? Anything you plan to work on this summer? See blog for current WIPs. For summer knitting I plan to work on my Lizard Ridge, continue with my pair of socks a month challenge, and maybe start a lace shawl of some sort.
- What is your favorite FO? (Post a pic if you would like.) Sorry too hard to choose one - I love my chevron scarf, my peekaboo mittens, and my current Noro striped scarf (which is still a WIP)
- What is your oldest UFO? Baby Bolero from Debbie Bliss knitted in Phil Eponge - heading to the frog pond
- Are there any techniques that you want to learn? more advanced lace knitting, steeking (yikes!!)
- Are you on Ravlery? What's your ID? Birdee
- Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? yes, size 7.5 shoe (but I like a short cuff)
- Do you collect anything? yarn and knitting bags
- Do you have a yarn winder and/or swift? yes
- Do you love sweets? What are your favorites? chocolate - 'nuff said
- What are your favorite scents? none
- Where do you keep your needles/hooks? various cases
- Do you have a wishlist (Amazon, Etsy, etc?) yes etsy favorites; amazon wish list;
- Having a birthday this summer? June 28
- Are you allergic to anything??? Please let your pal know! Cats
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