Questions for Sock Swap KAL

Here are my responses to the questionaire for the Sock Swap...

What are your foot measurements? My shoe size is 7.5, length from heel to top of big toe is 8.5" and circumference is 8.5".
How long have you been knitting? I've been knitting for about 6 years. How would you rate your experience? Intermediate
What is your favorite color? My favorite color would be anything in the pink or purple color range. Your least favorite color? Bright oranges and yellows.
Do you have a favorite fiber? Wool What type? Merino
Do you have any allergies to certain fibers? No allergies
Do you have an Amazon, or other type of, wishlist? I don't have a wishlist
What techniques, if any, would you like to learn? I'm going to try making socks using something other than a basic pattern, like Jaywalkers or Monkeys.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Yes, I like Raisinetts, chocolate covered gummy bears & juicy pear and very cherry Jelly Belly Jelly Beans. What are your favorite snacks? See above
What is your family situation? I'm married and have a 19 year old son and 1 cat (pic's of her are on my blog)
Do you prefer straight or circular needles? I prefer dpn's for socks, and circ's for most everything else. Metal, plastic or wood? Wood
Besides socks, what are your favorite items to knit? Scarves, lace...things that do not require too much finishing.
Is there a pattern, (sock or otherwise), that you are dying to try? Jaywalkers
Do you like to read? Yes, I read a lot. What are you reading currently? Right now I'm reading the "Diana Cronicles".
Do you collect music? No...I mostly listen to the radio or my CD Player
What kind of music do you listen to? I like 80's rock, like Def Leppard, Journey, Guns n Roses...that kind of stuff.
Is there anything you collect? Teddy Bears and magnets
What are your hobbies, aside from knitting? Gardening, scrapbooking (a little), baking
Are you participating in any other swaps or knit alongs? Yes, the Chevron scarf KAL, ISE4, and a few others.
Do you have a favorite scent? Lilac and pine (like the Christmas tree smell)
When is your birthday? My birthday is August 29th...1967

More socks!

Here is the latest addition to the sock family. This is some yarn I got from Ebay.
Started June 24
Finished June 30

Another pair of socks...

Here is the latest installment to my 2007 sock knitting quest. This is a basic pattern, again...
I used Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock and #2 dpns. The color is Childsplay (I think).

The start of a Chevron

Here she is....the start of a Chevron Scarf. I joined the Chevron Scarf KAL. The yarn is Fleece Artist Merino Sock yarn, colors are Origin and Rainforest. I really like this pattern. It's easy to memorize and you don't need to look at the pattern after the 1st couple of rows. It's good for watching CSI re-runs.

ISE4 Scarf has arrived!

The mail lady brought my ISE4 Scarf today! It came all the way from Canada. I love it! My Pals name is Pat and she has done a wonderful job! She also sent me 2 skeins of Manos del Uruguay yarn, color 108. It's shades of brown and black. I will be making a scarf with this yarn for sure! I also got some other goodies, chocolate, a magnet and some pins. I can't wait for ISE5!

Completed Socks!

Here is a pic of the socks that I'm sending to my Mom for her birthday. I used some KnitPicks Simple Stripes that I had in my stash. I think the color is called Vineyard. Pattern is a Basic top down sock.

Here is a pic of the socks that I just finished...

I used some more KnitPicks Simple Stripes that I had in my stash and a Basic top down sock pattern...these are for me. I think the color is called Sweet Tarts....

See I have been busy...

I'm still here...

I can't believe that's it's been over a month since I have posted anything! I haven't been slacking off though! I have finished 2 pairs of socks and started on another pair this morning. I'll post some pics tonight or tomorrow....stayed tuned.