Secret Pal 7 Questionnaire

1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand?
***yes, I've become one. I have tons of Red Heart that I use for charity projects though.
2. Do you spin? Crochet?
***no to spinning, yes to crochet.
3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
***have a small hook container (from a Vanna White series), and the needles are just floating around the apartment.
4. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
***since I was around 8, off & on. mostly a beginner.
5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
***yes, and at Knitpicks and Herrschners.
6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
***vanilla, rose, lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary.
7. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
***very much so, though the diabetes limits how much i can have. love milk chocolate (solid), lemon drops, and sweettarts.
8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
***none
9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
***heavy metal, swing, c/w. nope, just regular cds.
10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?
***pinks, grey, purples, greens. HATE orange!!
11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
***live w/ Gary and our 3 cats.
12. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
***wear all but ponchos.
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
***alpaca blends, merino wool. anything soft.
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
***fun fur. see no reason for it.
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
***lately been working on blankies for dogs (boxers) and some charity hats and scarves.
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
***scarves and afghans
17. What are you knitting right now?
***a scarf
18. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
***yes
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
***straight
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
***bamboo.....but i LOVE my Lantern Moon needles!!!
21. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
***nope
22. How did you learn to knit?
***an aunt taught me.
23. How old is your oldest UFO?
***maybe a year.
24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird?
***Eeyore, Nightmare Before Christmas, Chococat.
25. What is your favorite holiday?
***Christmas
26. Is there anything that you collect?
***pez dispensers, cool pens
27. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
***get Interweave
28. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?
***more baby alpaca yarn, some Lorna's Laces yarn (would love enough Angel to make a scarf), Classic Elite Lush, and Lantern Moons (only have size 10 1/2)
29. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
***none come to mind except lace work.
30. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
***nope yet. 9 1/2 " long, wear size 9 1/2 or 10 shoe.
31. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
***7/16.