1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Merinowool, alpaca, bamboo, silk... all natural fibres. I am allergic to mohair so that´s forbidden.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a special chest of drawers for all my knitting stuff. Everything is in its own drawer.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I have knitted almost all my life, my mother and my aunt teached me. I think my skill level is somewhere between intermediate and advanced.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No, I have not.
5. What's your favorite scent?
flowers, vanilla, orange, apple blossom...
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
YES. I love chocolate, too much.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I sew sometimes, I do not spin.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I like almost anything but heavy metal. Yes, MP3 works.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Favorites: black, blue, purple, red, grey, brown... I don´t like orange or green.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have a husband and four children aged 2 to 18. I have a dog, a cat and two mice.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I love to wear all kinds of scarfs and in winter mittens, too. I seldom wear a hat, and never a poncho.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Scarfs!!!
13. What are you knitting right now?
A cardigan for myself, two scarves, and a pair of socks....
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes, please!
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I don´t use anything than circular Addis...I think they are aluminum...metallic anyway. And bamboo as well. In socks I use bamboo needles..
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes I do.
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Hmmm...maybe a few months.
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Midsummer, Christmas
19. Is there anything that you collect?
No, if you don´t count yarn. ;-)
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
Anything from abroad. I have only Finnish ones. I`d love to get these books:
- Knitting Socks: 25 favourite designs
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Can´t say anything now.Maybe toe-up socks....
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes, I am.
Circumference of ankle, just above the ankle bone 24 cm (9,45 inch)
Length of foot 25 cm (9,84 inch)
Height of heel from floor to ankle bone (the bottom of it!). 6cm (2,36 inch)
23. When is your birthday?
17th May
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
No, I´m on waiting list....
