Secret Pal 13 Questionnaire

I'm sorry for this long absence but the last three weeks were challenging, to say the least. I went on a field trip for 5 days with 30 5th graders and - again - came home sick. I had the flu for the last 2 1/2 weeks, called in sick (which I hate to do) and it didn't get better. On Friday I had to cough so hard during a lesson that I left school after two lessons to go to the doctor. Now I'm on antibiotics and rest a lot so that I am hopefully restored by Monday.

But now my Secret Pal 13 questionnaire:

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I absolutely love Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece but there aren't really any fibers I detest.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
In a drawer in my living room cupboard.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
It feels like I have knitted forever and I learned it from my Grandma and mother. I'd put me between intermediate and advanced.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Nope

5. What's your favorite scent?
Lavender and vanilla

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I absolutely have!!! No favourite candy - everything that's sweet :-)

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I would like to spin but lack the knowledge and equipment. I sew, crochet and do needlework and dye yarn. Want to start handpaining and already got a book about it.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I can listen to mp3s but can't really define my taste in music.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like all pinks and purples. I'm not really a fan of red and orange.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I have a boyfriend. Does that count as a pet? ;-) (ok he just read it..guess I have to delete this...)

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes, yes, yeas and have never tried one.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Everything that's a challenge and not boring.

13. What are you knitting right now?
The Silken Scabbard by Stitchdiva.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes, please!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
That depends on the yarn and the project but generally I do like bamboo.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No and yes

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Some months I guess

18. What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe?
I like the summer holidays because they are the longest. I celebrate Christmas.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
No

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I'd like to have the new "Interweave Knits" (wink :-) ) I subscribe to the Burda sewing magazine.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I would like to learn how to spin.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes, I am. My shoe size is a European 38.

23. When is your birthday?
8.12. (the big 3-0 this year....)

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
My ID is Stoeps