January 26, 2005

My Secret Sister Survey!

1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer high- a nd/natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you? I don’t really care for Red Heart….I have really enjoyed Bernat. But I am a NEW newbie at knitting and have not tried many brands!

2. Do you spin? Crochet? I’d love to learn both! I tried crochet once and failed miserably.

3. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, pets, fibers, perfume, etc.) Rabbits…or rodents in general (weird I know!) But I get an asthmatic-like reaction when I am around them (sad cause I have always wanted a bunny).

4. How long have you been knitting? Umm…like 4 months! LOL So any help, tips, etc are VERY much needed/appreciated.

5. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? no but I will soon!

6. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.) ummm..i love sugar cookie, and lavendar

7. Do you have a sweet tooth? YES! milk chocolate is the bomb!!

8. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? sewing, reading (well, I used to read b4 I had kids! LOL), gardening (extreme novice here!), candle-making, rubber stamping and card making, cooking

9. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Yes I can play MP3’s…I listen to Christian music…alternative, rock, (ie DC Talk, FFH, MWS, Jenny Velasquez)

10. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? I always seem to wear blue’s and purples…I like any color really but more into “girlie” colors My fav. season is Fall

11. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? My DH is Army. I have 2 DD (4 and 2) and one DS (4 months). we live in army housing. Our pets include a siamese cat, an American Eskimo and some fish.

12. What are your life dreams? (really stretching it here, I know) Ummm…when I was a teenage I always aspired to be a veterinarian. But now that I am a Mom I would like to raise my children as the Lord would have me. I am homeschooling my oldest daughter and love it! I am excited to see what He has in mind. I would like to go to college someday. I don’t really know what He has in mind but I trust that it will be great!

13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? like I said I am an extreme newbie so I have not worked with much. The faux fur is fun. I am attempting my hand at socks at the moment and am confused already!

14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? anything rough and scratchie! LOL

15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s? I don’t have any right now. Just knitting in general! You know how it is once you start you can’t stop!

16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I was happy with the hats I had made. If I get these socks I think that might be my new obscession

17. What are you knitting right now? SOCKS! LOL

18. What do you think about ponchos? Love ‘em and would love to make one for my Mom and me!

19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Straight for the most part. Although my friend has introduced me to knitting in the round so there is no seam on hats and things.

20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I have aluminum and bamboo. I think I like the aluminum ones better.

21. Are you a sock knitter? See above!

22. How did you learn to knit? From the $7 “Learn to Knit” CD on joann.com! (and my friend who turned me onto Knitting!)

23. How old is your oldest UFO? What?!

24. What is your favorite animated character or a favorite animal/bird? My favorite animated character is SpongeBob SquarePants. My favorite animal is a tie between cats and horses (a girl always dreams of horses ya know!) Bird-for a pet it would have to be a peach faced lovebird. I had one when I was a teenager and loved him to bits!

25. What is your favorite holiday? Thanksgiving and Christmas is a close second!

26. Is there anything that you collect? I am starting to collect lanturns my other friend got me hooked. She had them hung all over the ceiling in her bedroom, it was gorgeous

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