I'm long over due posting pictures from the Autumn Coffee swap, but I don't have my memory card from my camera near by and I have to get to bed soon. After Christmas I will post a bunch of pictures.
But right now I have to post the questionnaire for another swap!! I love swapping because I love trying to come up with fun stuff for my pals. So without further ado:
The Warm Ewe Up Winter Yarn Swap Questionnaire:
Do you knit or crochet, or both? How long have you been at the craft?
I knit. I've been knitting regularly since about 2005, but learned when I was 10. The very first post on this blog has a little background for you. I would like to learn to crochet, the Babette blanket is calling to me, but haven't been able to get the hang of it so far.
Do you spin?
"Yes"... I have a wheel and have spun a couple skeins (and has some still on the bobbin!), but knitting has taken back over for the past several months. I'd love to get back into it though.What yarns/fibers are your favorites?
Alpaca! I love alpaca... it's so soft! I also like sock yarn, but I have a lot of it.
What yarns/fibers do you not like?
I have become somewhat of a yarn snob in that I don't care for a lot of the man-made yarns (that's part of the reason I haven't finished an afghan I started a while ago--it's made out of Red Heart). I also am not a fan of yarns with a lot of halo (ie most mohair)... it's just not my style.
What yarns/fibers would you like to try but haven’t?
I have to admit I've tried a lot of what I would like to. I'm always open to new indie dyers though, I haven't tried many of those.
What are your favorite colors? Colors that you don’t like?
I love love love deep red. I am also really into blues and greens lately. As far as what I don't like... I would prefer to stay away from pinks and purples. They can be OK in combination with other colors, or in muted tones, but I'm really not a fan.
What are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet?
I've been knitting a lot of shawls and socks lately. I like socks because they're easy to take around, and I like shawls because I like the complexity and following the charts. I really like to knit just about anything though!
What are you currently working on?
Christmas projects! Haha... umm... a couple shawls, a couple scarves, hats, a cardigan, etc etc.
What is your favorite FO? (Please post a picture if you have one.)
My favorite FO so far is the Icarus Shawl I knit for my Grandma last Christmas (look in my Ravelry projects for pictures!)
Are there any techniques that you want to learn?
I want to knit mittens! I bought myself a kit and a few patterns.... it's what is next on the docket for 2009. I also would love to learn how to knit continental.. I just can't get the hang of it.
Do you have a yarn winder and/or swift?
I am lucky enough to have both!
How do you store your needles/hooks?
I have KnitPicks Options that came in their own binder. My DPNs are in a little case that I sewed myself, as are the few straights that I have.
Do you collect anything?
When I lived in Germany I picked up the cardboard coasters that each bar/brewery had... I have quite a large collection of them. I also like butterflies a lot.
Do you like sweets?
Hahahah........ YES. Milk chocolate is a weakness of mine-- especially with hazelnuts.
What are your favorite scents?
I like the spicy scents (cinnamon, etc) and clean scents (cucumber melon, "rain", etc)
Are you having a birthday during this swap?
I am! February 24. I'll be having a quarter-life crisis.
Do you have any online wish lists? (Amazon, Loopy Ewe, etc.) Please include a link for your pal.
Not that I've updated recently.
What is your living situation (Are you married? Do you have kids, pets, or both?)
I live with my boyfriend and 2 cats.
Are you allergic to anything?
No, but I'm not a fan of cigarette smoke.
Is there anything else that you would like your pal to know?
Hope you all have very happy holidays and good times with friends and family!
