Welcome Secret Pal and thank you,

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Still new to knitting and haven't had an opportunity to dislike anything but I do love soft acrylics when I crochet. *like the feel of cashmerino.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Currently all needles/hooks are in their original packaging in my tote bag , except for the ones my dd has on her projects.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I am a beginner.  I learned to knit when I was 12yos from a friend of the family.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yes, I have an amazon and cbd wish list.

5. What's your favorite scent? Sunflowers and a newbie ~ Sensual Amber (personal); for home ~ fresh linen or vanillas.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Yes, anything chocolate ~ Cadbury Dairy Milk is a fav.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?  Do you spin? I crochet, cross-stitch, sew, make wreathes and I'm learning to draw.   I don't spin but maybe one day.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Mostly classical along with christian rock and contemporary.  My computer/stereo is MP3 equipped.

9. What's your favorite color(s)?  Any colors you just can't stand? Red, red, did I mention red. I don't really have a color I can't stand ~ I love color especially bright ones.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am a wife and mother of 3, whom I homeschool.  We have a 2yo german shepherd mix named "poochie."

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes, especially scarves and hats.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Don't have one yet.  I am working on my first project since learning years ago. *Baby things ;D

13. What are you knitting right now? A child size scarf ~ done.  *Child's sweater and socks.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes, these are special gifts.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?  Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I don't know yet about straight or circular, have only used straight.  I do prefer aluminum but don't mind using the others.*Would like dpn bamboo.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Yes, my two hands and those of my children.  All jokes aside, no.

17. How old is your oldest UFO? Not counting items in storage ~ hmm, almost 2 yrs old.

18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

19. Is there anything that you collect? Lighthouses, books, band shirts/buttons.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Not sure what I need since most I own was for homeschooling or my oldest dd.  I'll need to take an inventory and post it.  Haven't really been looking and will update later regarding books and yarns.  I only have e-magazine subscriptions and borrow anything else from the library.  I currently get Lion Brand updates which I enjoy.

*Update :  Books ~ see my crafty wishlist; Yarns ~ sock, bamboo and silk; Needles ~ bamboo

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Cable stitch (done) and felting.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? Not yet but am anxious to learn ~ started my first sock today.  Heel to toe - 9.5"; Toe to ankle - 7.5"; shoe size 7.5/8

23. When is your birthday? Nov 12th

Updated 3/27/07