Wednesday, March 5, 2008

The Big Bag KAL & Swap Questionaire

Do you knit, crochet, or do both? For how long? Both...crochet for about 10 years & knit for about 7 years.
What other crafts do you do, if any? Cross-stitch, scrapbooking.
What are your favorite colors? Colors you loathe? Favorites are shades of pink, green, purple. I don't like really bright colors like neon orange or yellow.
Favorite yarn brands? Fiber types? Yarn you can't stand? I don't really have a favorite. I like Noro for felting and most socks yarns. I don't like yarn that sheds too much or is too "fluffy".
What is your favorite type of item to knit/crochet? I like to knit socks, scarves and bags
What kind of needles do you like? (i.e. circular, straight, metal, bamboo, etc.) bamboo dpns for socks, circular's for most everything else...bamboo or metal. I like the Knitpicks interchangeable's.
Any knitting tools you lack but crave? I can't think of anything right now.
Patterns you've been dying to get but haven't yet? I'd like to try some of the Noni bag patterns.
Do you drink coffee, tea, cocoa? Flavors you love/hate? I drink tea. I like mostly all flavors except Earl Grey.
Favorite sweets & snacks? Favorite sweets would be gummy bears. Favorite salty snack would be Cheddar Cheese Combos.
Any pets, kids, spouses? Spouses that act like pets or kids? (j/k) 1 cat, 1 son & a spouse. And yes, he does act like a kid.
Favorite things to knit/crochet for the above, if applicable? I have knit my son a couple of "skull caps".
What kinds of books do you like to read? Favorite authors or genres? I like mystery's and humor. Don't really have a favorite author.
Do you collect anything? (besides yarn! LOL!) I collect Cherished Teddies and other bears in general and magnets.
What, if any, are your non-craft related hobbies? Sudoku. And I like to bake occasionally.
Scents you adore? Scents that make you gag? I like lavender, lilac, and Christmas pine scent. I don't like any smell with vanilla in it.
What is your idea of a relaxing time? Knitting with my stitching friends, listening to music and a good cup of tea.
Oh yeah, are you on Ravelry and if so, care to share your Ravelry ID? My Ravelry ID is magnifiknitz.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Secret Partner. Can't wait to get started and start spoiling. Nothing better than a bag of goodies, and a handmade bag at that!

Your Big Bag partner.

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