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1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
I don't have a main favourite but like anything soft and washable. Anything that is aran to bulky is the best for my knitting board.
2. What fibers do you absolutely not like?
I don't like fluffy mohair as it gets in your nose and you sneeze for ages!! It's always a mess and definitely not a favourite.
3. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
An old cosmetic bag. I had it and I only store my hooks and needles but would love another bag. I even took my Hubby's shaving bag for anchor yarn! LOL :)
4. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?
I used to knit with needles but with Raynaurds I can't do it any more. Now I just use Circular Looms and a Knitting Board. I knitted for over 10 years before I lost the control of two fingers.
5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Amazon, it's under Simon Draper, then my list is Gray's Wishlist (one word)
6. What’s your favorite scent?Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
My favourite scent is Vanilla, Nag Champa, Violet, Lavender, .
Sweet Tooth, not much of one, Turkish delight, Chocolate Violet, Wintergreen Sweets.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do?
Make Jewellery for friends and Secret Pals :)
8. Do you spin? Dye?
I both Spin and Dye, new but I'm lovin' it and getting better each day I practise!
9.What kind of music do you like? Country, gospel, pop, rock, 60`s and 70`s. Can your computer/stereo play MP3s?
I enjoy, classical, Christian Rock, Chanting for Meditation, Soft Rock, 80's Music. And yes my computer can play MP3's
10. What’s your favorite color(s)?
Lime Green, Purples, Pinks, Pure White, Black, Grey, Solid colours, Some nice mixed colours.
Any colors you just can’t stand?
Browns, Tans, Chocolates, Dark Greens, Dark drab colours.
11. What is your family situation?
Married, going on nine years. Simon
12. Do you have any pets?
One dog, 3 snakes, 1 hamster, 2 chipmunks. Sadly we put our Staffie down on New Years Eve.
Are you allergic to any pets?
Cats, bunnies, birds, shaggy dogs, any animal with heavy dander.
13. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens. ponchos?
I love scarves very long No hats, or ponchos but I also love fingerless gloves!! (7 3/4 inch size for fingerless gloves)
14. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Blankets, fingerless gloves, jumpers, doggie clothes :)
15. What is on your needles right now?
A late jumper for my Hubby, and some gifts for swap people.
16. Do you read knitting books? What kind of books i.e. technique, pattern, fiction?
I'm trying for Circular Loom books or Long Wooden Knitting Boards.
17. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
They are the most treasured gifts I could receive.
18. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum? plastic?
None of the above but would like to learn to crochet but need a size 4 or 5 hook.
19. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
I don't own either of them, but Hubby is talking about getting me a swift
20. How old is your oldest UFO?
I don't have any :)
21. What is your favorite holiday?
Yule
What winter holiday do you observe?
Yule, Winter Solstice
22. Is there anything that you collect?
Buddha statues, Wind-chimes (Chinese chars on them or dolphins or Buddhas.
23. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on?



24. What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn?
I'd like to learn crochet and cables on the knitting board
25. Are you a sock knitter?
Not yet but I hope to be one day in the future!
What are your foot measurements?
13 women or 12 men American
26. When is your birthday?
17 July
27. Are you on Ravelry?
Yes
If so, what’s your ID?
ChipmunkMomma13
28. Are you on KnitPicks Knitting Community? What’s your username? No to both