Secret Pal 8 Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? Bamboo, cashmere, alpaca. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Itchy acrylic.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Needle case and large tin

3. How long have you been knitting? Since December 2004. Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Intermediate

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yes!

5. What's your favorite scent? Cinnamon apple, vanilla, and anything flowery

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes! Favorite candy? Snickers, jelly beans, Crunchie, Werther's, Payday

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? A little crochet, gardening, cooking, baking. Do you spin? No.

8. What kind of music do you like? Jewel, Bon Jovi, Goo Goo Dolls, Daniel Powter. Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? Yes.

9. What's your favorite color? Blue! Any colors you just can't stand? Bright pink, orange, lavender, and anything murky

10. What is your family situation? Married, no kids. Do you have any pets? Two cats.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes

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

13. What are you knitting right now? Cardigan for my MIL. UFOs: shawl for myself, sweater for myself, socks for myself

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Either is fine. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Bamboo or wood.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? A small ball winder.

17. How did you learn to knit? My sister taught me.

18. How old is your oldest UFO? Almost a year old.

19. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas (or my birthday)

20. Is there anything that you collect? Other than yarn and knitting needles, not really...

21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? Handknit Holidays, ebony or glass needles. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? None.

22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Knitting socks on double pointed needles, entrelac

23. Are you a sock knitter? Not really, still haven't finished my first pair. What are your foot measurements? Size 7

24. When is your birthday? June 18.