No knitting or loom knitting content today, instead, you get to read my Sockret Pal Questionnaire. I have also put a link to it on the side bar---> under the Sockret Pal button.
I am probably the very last person to post the answers--I blame it all on my my kids! You see, it has been said that with each child, a woman loses 1/3 of her brain power, after having 2 kids, I am afraid I am left with only 1/3--definitely not enough to function properly, and to top it all off, I was already a bit mental.
But since a blog post without a picture, makes the blog a bit dull, I'll show you my kool Rhinebeck Bingo sweatshirt Sweetshirt. I got the "player" one but I am only a square...but I really liked it and I had a coupon for $15.00 off and well as you can see, I was weak. I love it (especially if I don't see myself from the back and see my luvhandles): pictures courtesy of Wonderboy :).
Sock-ret Pal Questionnaire
The basics:
How long have you been knitting?
About 1.5 years
Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep?
I consider myself an beginner, but I have tried cables, lace, and I have even ventured out into designing simple socks.
The measurements:
I have a skinny little foot. I wear a size 6.5 in US
size (from heel to toe is about 9-1/4”. Around the ball of my foot my foot measures about 8”
(fiber related) Favorites:
What colors do you love?
I love pinks and blues. I have a terrible passion for Neopolitan color (pinks and browns) and the Earth and Ocean colorway (blue and browns) from Yarn Pirate.
Do you prefer solids or variegated?
I like both, but I tend to get self-stripe yarns
What fibers do you most love to knit with?
Natural yarns: wool, merino wool, cotton blends.
Who do you consider your favorite yarn vendors?
Yarn Pirate, Vesper Sock Yarns, Sunshine Yarns, KPixie
What projects (other than socks, of course*S*) do you most enjoy knitting?
Love felting, and I am getting into knitting garments--especially since I started losing a bit of weight.
(fiber related) Dislikes:
What fibers can you not stand to knit with? Novelty yarns, and ribbons—and 100% synthetics.
To wear? I can’t wear wool—it is too itchy, thus I have to wear merino wool or wool that is really, really soft.
What colors would you never wear? Yellow and/or orange
The Tools:
Plastic or Metal? Bamboo or wood?
Hmmm, well, it all depends on the project I am knitting. But I tend to choose bamboo needles and Addi style needles.
Circs or Straights? Always circular.
DPNs or Magic Loop
? DPNs
Are there any knitting accessories you don't have in your collection but would like?
I would love another mini-Kacha, blockwing wires, and a see through Chibi
The Extras:
Do you have a wish list? If so, please share the link!
I do, it is by Amazon, check the side bar, (I don't know how to link it)
Do you like sweet, sour or salty? (or all of the above? *S*)
I prefer sours, but I do love dark chocolate: Love Almond Joys and Crunch--the dark chocolate crunch J
Do you have any allergies your pal should know about? (Certain foods, smoke, pet hair, etc)
No allergies myself, but my family has allergy to pets.
Favorite scents? Scents you can't stand?
Enjoy soft scents like lavender, vanilla. Any strong perfumes give me headaches.
Do you collect anything (other than yarn and knitting toys of course)?
I collect polar bears and little sheep
When is your birthday? (month and day is fine!)
10/17…coming right up and guess what…it is my 29th birthday J
Do you spin? Dye your own yarn?
I have a wheel, but I have not touched for about 10 months.
I do enjoy dyeing my own yarn—so much fun J
Your favorite author/band/vacation spot, anything you think will help your pal know you better...
Favorite Author: JK Rowling, Robert Skye: any other fantasy will go well with me
Band: American Rejects
Vacation Spot: NY—I used to live there and I wish I was there all the time.
Favorite Show: Smallville and Lost but Smallville a wee bit more