The Yarn…

1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both? I do both

2. What is your favorite one-skein project? socks! What item do you find you knit the most of? socks

3. Do you like using a particular type of needle or hook? (wood, metal, straight, circular) Is there something you’ve been wanting to try, or a particular size you always seem to be short on? Circular. I do not not need any needles.

4. What’s on your needles\hook right now? Amused from Knitty What’s your oldest UFO (unfinished object)? A helmet liner started 2-3 years ago.

5. What are your favorite types of yarns? Are you allergic to any yarns, or just hate working with something? Anything type/brand of yarn you’ve been dying to try? handpainted sock yarns from indie dyers are my favorite. I don’t like working with cotton.

7. What are your favorite colors? Brights? Pastels? More muted colors? Variegated? Are there that make you want to stab yourself in the eye with your needles? Jewel tones, purple, hot pink, turquoise. don’t like really lime green

8. What is your favorite knit accessory, your fancy needles? stitch markers? your yarn cutter? What do you have TOO many of? What do you wish you had? I love stitch markers.

The Chocolate

1. Do you prefer boxed/packets, or something homemade? either one

2. Marshmallows or whipped cream? marshmallows

3. Do you use any ‘add ins’? sometimes butterscotch or peppermint schnapps, LOL

4. Are you a year round cocoa drinker or just in the winter months? winter

5. Do you like flavored cocoas or are you just a ’straight chocolate’ kind of person? I like flavored ones

6. Do you enjoy cocoa from restaurants or shops like Starbucks? What are some of your favorites? peppermint from Starbucks

7. You’ve just made the perfect cup of cocoa – is it in a thick mug, or a thinner cup? Where would you sit to drink it? thick mug. on the sofa with my knitting

8. You’re enjoying that perfect cup, what treats will you enjoy with it? Are they sweet or salty? Crunchy? Soft and flaky? biscotti, gingerbread cookies, sugar cookies

It’s all YOU!

1. Do you have other hobbies like spinning or scrapbooking? sewing, machine embroidery

2. Do you collect anything? refrigerator magnets and mugs. Searching for a Starbucks “cabled” mug

3. What is your favorite part of Winter? Christmas

4. What sort of scents do you enjoy? vanilla and lavender Any difference in what you like for your house versus what you like for your body? no

5. Are you allergic to anything? strong, flowery smells and smoke make me cough or give me a headache

6. Are you on Ravelry? yes What’s your ID? pknitsox

7. How would you spend an ideal winter afternoon/day? knitting or reading

8. What’s your favorite animal? cat

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Plastic rolling drawer thingie

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Taught myself about 30 years ago, Intermediate skills

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

5. What’s your favorite scent? lavender

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes. Favorite candy? chocolate

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Sewing, machine embroidery, beading
Do you spin? No

8. What kind of music do you like? Celtic, bluegrass. Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? Yes (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

9. What’s your favorite color(s)? Turquoise, hot pink, purple Any colors you just can’t stand? not fond of overly green yarn

10. What is your family situation? Married Do you have any pets? Six doggies

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? No

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? SOCKS!! also entrelac

13. What are you knitting right now? Entrelac scarf, Feather and Fan socks, Carolina socks, Knitting Pure and Simple Shaped Cardigan, Ariann (in timeout), Irish Hiking Scarf

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? both

17. How old is your oldest UFO? 6 months

18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

19. Is there anything that you collect? mugs-I drink tea

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? IK, Vogue Simply Knitting

21. Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn? toe up socks-short row heels. I am still mentally blocked on that.

22. Are you a sock knitter? Yes. What are your foot measurements? size 7

23. When is your birthday? 6-15

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what’s your ID? pknitsox