Monkey Sock Swap Three Questionnaire

I've joined yet another sock swap...the Monkey Sock Swap! The swap website is http://monkey-sock-swap.blogspot.com. You can sign up until 31 Aug. and the swap will be between 1 Sep and 15 Oct. Here's the questionnaire:

Monkey Sock Swap THREE Questionnaire

The basics: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? Intermediate

The measurements:
Shoe Size: 7 to 7.5
Foot circumference: 8.5 in around ball of foot
Foot length: 8.5 in from big toe to heel

Yarn Preferences:
What colors do you love? I like pinks, purples and blues in any shade
Do you prefer solids or variegated? verigated
Do you prefer wool, cotton or acrylic yarn? wool
What colors would you never wear? bright orange (unless it's black & orange for Halloween)

What are your favorite brands of yarn? Lorna's Laces, Socks That Rock Lightweight...who am I kidding? I like ALL sock yarn!

Are there any new brands you would like to try? Cider Mill Glacier, Crown Mountain Farms Sock Hop

Cookie A. Patterns:
Which of her patterns have you already knit? The Monkey

Which pattern(s) would you like to knit and don’t already own? Flicker, Pomatomus

Other pertinent information:
Would you be willing to have an international Monkey Pal or do you prefer one in the US? International would be ok

Do you have any allergies? No

Will your knitting be exposed to smoke or animals? just a cat

Are you on Ravelry yet? If you don’t mind having new friends, what is your Ravelry name? I am not on Ravelry