Psst
In readiness for a couple of long train journeys this weekend to visit a Great Aunt I've cast on the back of my aran cardi. It's good to be at this stage when travelling as it doesn't weigh as much or take as much space. The cardi is dark green, can't remember the book it's from but it's twisted stuches rather than needing a cable needle so doubly travel-friendly ie there's nothing else to lose.
and for Secret Pal 8
What is/are your favourite yarn/s to knit with? What fibres do you absolutely *not* like?
Faves are wool or wool mixes or other natural fibres. Not a great fan of eyelash or similar yarns or 100% cotton.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Mugs or jamjars in every room, random boxes for the shorter ones.
3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
30 years – intermediate. I have always enjoyed experimenting but have realised in the last year there is still an enormous amount more to learn and try.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No
5. What's your favourite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Lilac
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favourite candy?
Very sweet tooth, chocolate is my favourite thing, milk, white or dark but never coffee flavoured.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I spin yarn and dye it too. I used to sew and have a pile of fabric patiently writing for me to uncover it (and three sewing machines). I even have a loom but that’s as dusty as the fabric and less likely to be used.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Folk, real pop like Abba, a bit of rock and 16th century choral music. Really not sure about MP3s but my computer can play music.
9. What's your favourite colour? Or--do you have a colour family/season/palette you prefer? Any colours you just can't stand?
Favourites are reds through purples to blues and greens. Not awfully keen on brown and yellow.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Just me, not even one cat to call my own. I have to make do with going ahhh at the Daily Kitten
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves and hats. Not mittens or ponchos
12. What is/are your favourite item/s to knit?
Something that needs attention and concentrating on. Bags and jumpers as objects.
13. What are you knitting right now?
An aran cardi, entrelac bag, counterpane bag, plain jumper for dad, stripy rib jumper, an Inca patterned bag.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Circular metal ones. I’ve never tried bamboo.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Both. And I love them.
17. How did you learn to knit?
Taught at school by a school mate when aged about 7 after both my grandmas had given up. Since then I’ve just happily tried out new things.
18. How old is your oldest UFO?
Possibly a couple of years. I can’t actually remember when I started it and the terrible thing is it only needs a couple of buttons sewing on, but I have lost two sets already. When I finish it Niece Number Three will be getting it as it doesn’t suit me.
19. What is your favourite holiday?
Visiting museums, stately homes and cathedrals, and looking at really old textiles including clothes.
20. Is there anything that you collect?
No, apart from more wool and books on wool and the occasional sheepy thing. I’ve just had some new shelves built to house the library.
21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I don’t subscribe to any magazines. I really like the look of the Rogue hoodie.
22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
To try and design without making a complete botch-up
23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Very occasional. English size 4/European 37
24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
November 4th.
and for Secret Pal 8
What is/are your favourite yarn/s to knit with? What fibres do you absolutely *not* like?
Faves are wool or wool mixes or other natural fibres. Not a great fan of eyelash or similar yarns or 100% cotton.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Mugs or jamjars in every room, random boxes for the shorter ones.
3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
30 years – intermediate. I have always enjoyed experimenting but have realised in the last year there is still an enormous amount more to learn and try.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No
5. What's your favourite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)
Lilac
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favourite candy?
Very sweet tooth, chocolate is my favourite thing, milk, white or dark but never coffee flavoured.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I spin yarn and dye it too. I used to sew and have a pile of fabric patiently writing for me to uncover it (and three sewing machines). I even have a loom but that’s as dusty as the fabric and less likely to be used.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Folk, real pop like Abba, a bit of rock and 16th century choral music. Really not sure about MP3s but my computer can play music.
9. What's your favourite colour? Or--do you have a colour family/season/palette you prefer? Any colours you just can't stand?
Favourites are reds through purples to blues and greens. Not awfully keen on brown and yellow.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Just me, not even one cat to call my own. I have to make do with going ahhh at the Daily Kitten
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves and hats. Not mittens or ponchos
12. What is/are your favourite item/s to knit?
Something that needs attention and concentrating on. Bags and jumpers as objects.
13. What are you knitting right now?
An aran cardi, entrelac bag, counterpane bag, plain jumper for dad, stripy rib jumper, an Inca patterned bag.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Circular metal ones. I’ve never tried bamboo.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Both. And I love them.
17. How did you learn to knit?
Taught at school by a school mate when aged about 7 after both my grandmas had given up. Since then I’ve just happily tried out new things.
18. How old is your oldest UFO?
Possibly a couple of years. I can’t actually remember when I started it and the terrible thing is it only needs a couple of buttons sewing on, but I have lost two sets already. When I finish it Niece Number Three will be getting it as it doesn’t suit me.
19. What is your favourite holiday?
Visiting museums, stately homes and cathedrals, and looking at really old textiles including clothes.
20. Is there anything that you collect?
No, apart from more wool and books on wool and the occasional sheepy thing. I’ve just had some new shelves built to house the library.
21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I don’t subscribe to any magazines. I really like the look of the Rogue hoodie.
22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
To try and design without making a complete botch-up
23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Very occasional. English size 4/European 37
24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
November 4th.
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