Yarn Swap Q&A’s

  1. Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft?  I knit and I learned when I was younger but only got serious about it within the past 2 years or so.  I do know how to crochet as well, but I prefer knitting.
  2. Do you spin? What type of spinning? I would eventually like to learn how to use the drop spindle in an effective manner, but so far I’m just sticking to pre-made yarn.  In otherwords, please, no roving. :)
  3. Are there any other crafts you participate in? Not really.  Knitting is expensive enough!
  4. What are your favorite yarns/fibers? I like things that are machine washable but I don’t mind hanging things to dry.  That said I really go for what feels nice running through my fingers which is why…  What are your least favorite yarns/fibers? …I am not a fan of acrylic and/or novelty yarns.
  5. What are your favorite colors? Red, Blue, Purple, Green… Darker shades rather than lighter shades. What are your least favorite colors? Yellow and Orange.  If they are part of a verigated yarn that’s fine, but not as a main color.
  6. Are there any yarns/brands that you are dying to work with but never have? Noro Sock Yarn,  Art Yarns, and pretty much every yarn on the Loopy Ewe’s website!.
  7. What is/are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet? I prefer instant gratification sort of projects, but I have been on a sock-yarn kick lately.  As of right now (8-15) I have yet to actually FINISH a pair of socks – but I will! 
  8. What are you currently working on? Anything you plan to work on this autumn?   I would really really like to give the 2 at a time toe-up socks a try, so maybe even just getting some nice circulars (size 1 or 2) would be awesome!  I’m also working on making some fun scarves and hats for Christmas Gifts.
  9. What is your favorite FO? Even though these aren’t really my favorite colors, I really love how my Booga Bag came out: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3261/2543404144_c894429a13_m.jpg
  10. What is your oldest UFO? I think I’ve frogged most of my UFO’s.  If I leave them sitting for too long I forget how to do something and crew it up.
  11. Are there any techniques that you want to learn? As mentioned above, I’d like to learn how to use a drop spindle to spin my own yarn, and 2 at a time toe-up socks.  Other than that, I’d like to learn how to stay true to my yarn-diet! :)
  12. Are you on Rav? What’s your ID?  I’ll tell you via email.
  13. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I’ve got some seriously yummy sock yarn in my stash… I WILL be a sock knitter before the year is out.  I tend to go for the slightly larger size (what is that… 7.5?) and I like anklet socks versus knee-high anything.
  14. Do you collect anything? Fun magnets for work and home, shot glasses, and mini bottles of alcohol because you cannot buy them within the city limits!!
  15. Do you have a yarn winder and/or swift? No, but I have access to one.
  16. Do you love sweets? What are your favorites? Yes… looove all forms of chocolate, skittles, and orange tic-tacs.  Not a fan of chewy sort of sweets.
  17. What are your favorite scents? Lilacs, and almost any Yankee Candle in existance. I am not a fan of incense.
  18. Where do you keep your needles/hooks? I have a little roll I made, but there isn’t quite enough room for all of them – I think I need to make a second one!
  19. Do you have a wishlist (Amazon, Etsy, etc?) I do have one on amazon but prefer not to link to it here.
  20. Having a birthday this summer? Nope.. had the big 3-0 in February.
  21. Are you allergic to anything??? No major allergies!
  22. What is your favorite type of music? Are you MP3 ready?  I will listen to just about anything and I am mp3 ready!
  23. What is your living situation like? Any pets? Children?  3 cats, no kids.
  24. Do you have an online wish list (Amazon, Etsy, Loopy Ewe, etc.)?  I do have wishlists (in fact I just updated mine on the Loopy Ewe) I’d prefer to give you those links via email though.  Also, I haven’t updated amazon in a while, but if I do I’ll change this answer here.

1 Comment »

  1. Summer of Yarn Spoiler said

    Hey there
    Good to see your participating in the next round. I see some changes on here. I assume what I have already purchased for you off of the first questionnaire will be ok, but now I’m not so sure…

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