1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
tweed yarns, Alpaka, merino, only natural fibers. i hate plastic yarns !
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a sewed needle bag and a box for the dpns
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I am knitting since over 35 years
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
yes
5. What's your favorite scent?
lavender
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
dark chocolate with ginger, everything with nuts and caramel
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
sewing, spinning beginner
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
MP3 is possible, I like world music, Jazz,Salsa, Flamenco,..
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
dark colors, dark red, greens, greys and my favorite actually is a dark plum
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
married, three kids ( 4, 6, 10)
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
scarves, shawls,wraps, mittens but no hats
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
socks, cardigans, shawls
13. What are you knitting right now?
too many things
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
oh yes
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
only circular needles, Addi bamboo or rosewood
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
no
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
over 1 year
18. What is your favorite holiday?
summer
19. Is there anything that you collect?
wool and knitting books
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 have to think about it. My suscriptions are Interweave knits , Vogue knitting and Rowan
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I want to learn fair isle-knitting
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
yes, German 40
23. When is your birthday?
9. june