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1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I like to work with all kinds of yarn, I am making a skirt with Bernat Cool Crochet and realize that (obviously) it is easier to work with a yarn that easily slides off that one line some wools that sometimes get stuck.
I don't think I've experimented enough to have found a fiber I don't like.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I store them in a pencil case, the ones that fit, and the ones that don't fit in a big plastic box.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I've been knitting for about a month, I taught myself from online movie tutorials and with the help of my dad (who also taught me how to crochet). I am very much a beginner.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No, I don't, I am the only one in my family that even is online!

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
Vanilla and vanilla blends.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Do I ever! But its more like I'm a chocohalic and no, I won't be going to a 12 step program!

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Crocheting, beading/jewelery making, painting, drawing, card making... I'll do just about anything!

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Latin Pop, top fourty, whaterer is popular.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Green, purple, pink, brown, and a shade of orange that is like a pupkin. I'd rather not deal with floresent colors.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am married, have two kids, one's 2 the other is 2 months old and we have a dog, but he's currently at my dad's because he got lonely... my dad not the dog.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I wear ponchos and will be wearing mittens, I have hats and scarves but don't usually remember to put them on, but because of my job, I will be using them. We will spend a lot of time outdoors in the evening and night.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I like to make clothes. I am currently working on a ...my first blanket.
13. What are you knitting right now?
Well, I stopped all projects to make 2 baby blankets for friends of friends babies. They both have to be done by the 7th.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Of course! Those are the best! (other than gift cetificats to arts and crafts stores and the LYS!!)

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Right now I've only worked on straight bamboo needles and love them! I hope to soon work on round plastic ones.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Two and a half months old.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
I don't have a favorite holiday. We have only recently started celebrating them so I am not sure about holidays, yet.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Do patterns and stiches count?
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I really want the RD Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches, the Optima needle set from knitpicks, and any other stitch book or guide. No current subscriptions.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
ALL!

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
No, I barely make booties.

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
11-05