How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?
I am a self-taught knitter and have been knitting since October of 2006.
Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I would consider myself an intermediate knitter who is always up for a challenge!
What are your favorite colors? Any you dislike?
I really love all colors, especially reds, turquoises, greens and purples. I don't like mustards or olive greens.
Do you like Latvian type patterns? If so, what are your favorite patterns?
I love all of the the Latvian type patterns, but no real favorite.
Do you desire mittens for yourself, your "special someone else" or your child?
For me!
What is the measurement from your wrist to the tip of your longest finger?
About 7.25 inches
What is the circumference of your hand at it's widest point?
About 7.5 inches
What other things do you enjoy knitting?
I also enjoy knitting socks, sweaters and hats.
What sort of needles do you enjoy working with? (straights vs circs, bamboo vs aluminum)
I really enjoy working with wooden and plastic needles. I mostly work with my Denise needles for Hats and sweaters, and wooden Brittany DPNs and Pony DPNS for socks and mittens.
What’s one project you’ve not yet tried but are dying to make?
The Bird in Hand mittens, Clapotis, and The Firestarter socks.
What’s one yarn you’ve not yet tried but are dying to work with?
Koigu, I have never used it, but have always wanted to.
What other hobbies do you have? Do you spin? Sew? Garden? Cook?
I sew, bake and cook.
Besides yarn, do you collect anything?
I love Matroyshka dolls, especially weird ones. (Like the Elvis set I have.)
What kind of goodies do you enjoy? Sweets? Salty? Anything you hate or are allergic to?
I enjoy baked goods, hot chocolate, and sweet/salty combos. I don't have any food allergies, and the only things I don't like are liver, kidney and blood pudding. ugh.
Do you have any kids? Pets?
No kids and two dogs.
What is your favorite part of Winter?
Snuggling up under the blankets with my sweetie, building snowmen and playing in the snow with the dogs.
What is your least favorite part of Winter?
The endless gray skies.
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
No More Humdrum Mittens (Re-post)
NO MORE HUMDRUM MITTENS QUESTIONAIRE
1. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?
I have been knitting for a little over a year now, and I am self-taught. I learned through the videos on the internet and the back instructional sections of knitting magazines.
2. Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I would consider myself to be an intermediate knitter that accepts challenges.
3. What are your favorite colors? Any you dislike?
I LOVE reds and turquoises and purples, the only colors I don't really like are olive greens and mustard yellows.
4. Do you like Latvian type patterns? If so, what are your favorite patterns?
I do like the Latvian patterns, however I do not have a favorite style. Although I can say that I do not like the fringed bottoms I see on some of the styles. I'm a no fringe kinda gal.
5. Do you desire mittens for yourself, your "special someone else" or your child?
I know it sounds a bit selfish, but I'd like the mittens for myself. I've never really owned mittens before, mostly because until recently I lived in VERY warm states.
6. What other things do you enjoy knitting?
I enjoy knitting socks and sweaters and hats, of all kinds. I have been on a sock kick recently, but I am also enjoying the sweaters that I have going on as well.
7. What sort of needles do you enjoy working with? (straights vs circs, bamboo vs aluminum)
For socks I like working with DPNs, for sweaters and hats I work with circulars. I recently purchased some Brittany wooden needles for my socks and fell in love with them! Although, I have been trying to hunt down some swallowtail casein needles to try them out.Usually ai Work with my Denise needles for the Circs and Pony needles for my DPNs.
8. What’s one project you’ve not yet tried but are dying to make?
The embossed leaves socks from IK, possibly something entrelac, the lace leaf pullover by Teva Durham. Something entrelac or fairisle. Umm...that's all I can think of. I really just enjoy knitting anything, except shawls.
9. What’s one yarn you’ve not yet tried but are dying to work with?
I have been dying to work with Alpaca, cashemere or a wool/silk blend. I also would like to try working with some Socks that Rock yarn from Blue Moon, I love their Christmas themed colorways.
10. What other hobbies do you have? Do you spin? Sew? Garden? Cook?
I enjoying baking, cooking, photography and sewing. I also love to entertain and go for hikes with our dogs when the weather is nice, and this year is the year I am going to learn to ski and snow shoe!
11. Besides yarn, do you collect anything?
I like to collect oddities, kitschy/tacky things that I can place in various places around the house, they make me laugh. I have a poodle ornament that hangs around and is all coated in feathers. It's so tacky it's cute!
12. What kind of goodies do you enjoy? Sweets? Salty? Anything you hate or are allergic to?
I have a HUGE sweet tooth. I love cupcakes and candies and chocolate, and sweet combined with salty things too! I'm a food nut!
13. Do you have any kids? Pets?
I have no kids, but I do have two dogs and a live-in boyfriend.
14. What is your favorite part of Winter?
The mugs of hot chocolate while you're inside watching the snow come down, warm fires, the holidays and time with family.
15. What is your least favorite part of Winter?
Finals and the never ending grayness that lasts until April!
1. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?
I have been knitting for a little over a year now, and I am self-taught. I learned through the videos on the internet and the back instructional sections of knitting magazines.
2. Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I would consider myself to be an intermediate knitter that accepts challenges.
3. What are your favorite colors? Any you dislike?
I LOVE reds and turquoises and purples, the only colors I don't really like are olive greens and mustard yellows.
4. Do you like Latvian type patterns? If so, what are your favorite patterns?
I do like the Latvian patterns, however I do not have a favorite style. Although I can say that I do not like the fringed bottoms I see on some of the styles. I'm a no fringe kinda gal.
5. Do you desire mittens for yourself, your "special someone else" or your child?
I know it sounds a bit selfish, but I'd like the mittens for myself. I've never really owned mittens before, mostly because until recently I lived in VERY warm states.
6. What other things do you enjoy knitting?
I enjoy knitting socks and sweaters and hats, of all kinds. I have been on a sock kick recently, but I am also enjoying the sweaters that I have going on as well.
7. What sort of needles do you enjoy working with? (straights vs circs, bamboo vs aluminum)
For socks I like working with DPNs, for sweaters and hats I work with circulars. I recently purchased some Brittany wooden needles for my socks and fell in love with them! Although, I have been trying to hunt down some swallowtail casein needles to try them out.Usually ai Work with my Denise needles for the Circs and Pony needles for my DPNs.
8. What’s one project you’ve not yet tried but are dying to make?
The embossed leaves socks from IK, possibly something entrelac, the lace leaf pullover by Teva Durham. Something entrelac or fairisle. Umm...that's all I can think of. I really just enjoy knitting anything, except shawls.
9. What’s one yarn you’ve not yet tried but are dying to work with?
I have been dying to work with Alpaca, cashemere or a wool/silk blend. I also would like to try working with some Socks that Rock yarn from Blue Moon, I love their Christmas themed colorways.
10. What other hobbies do you have? Do you spin? Sew? Garden? Cook?
I enjoying baking, cooking, photography and sewing. I also love to entertain and go for hikes with our dogs when the weather is nice, and this year is the year I am going to learn to ski and snow shoe!
11. Besides yarn, do you collect anything?
I like to collect oddities, kitschy/tacky things that I can place in various places around the house, they make me laugh. I have a poodle ornament that hangs around and is all coated in feathers. It's so tacky it's cute!
12. What kind of goodies do you enjoy? Sweets? Salty? Anything you hate or are allergic to?
I have a HUGE sweet tooth. I love cupcakes and candies and chocolate, and sweet combined with salty things too! I'm a food nut!
13. Do you have any kids? Pets?
I have no kids, but I do have two dogs and a live-in boyfriend.
14. What is your favorite part of Winter?
The mugs of hot chocolate while you're inside watching the snow come down, warm fires, the holidays and time with family.
15. What is your least favorite part of Winter?
Finals and the never ending grayness that lasts until April!
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