SP10 Questionnaire

My Questions for my Secret Pal 10 : [SP10]

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Cascade
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? a case a swap partner made me
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? 30+ years learned and was inspired by my Mom Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Intermediate as I think I am a better crocheter
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? yes on Amazon under "dbvbookwurm" and on my "Wish List" on my book swap blog: http://dabookswap.blogspot.com/
5. What's your favorite scent? hazelnut and cinnamon apple
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? yes...chocolate [dark]
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? sewing, making bookmarks and beading
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) celtic,country,classic easy listening rock, and yes
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? pink,burgundy,purple,bright and sparkly, I don't care for olive green
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? married, yes 1 dag 1 cat
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I wear scarves, hats, ponchos, no mittens here in So.CA...
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? purses
13. What are you knitting right now? purse for felting
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? YES YES YES
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? straight and bamboo or plastic
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? no
17. How old is your oldest UFO? sorry to say 1 year
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas and Halloween
19. Is there anything that you collect? key chains, bookmarks, antique victorian pins, music boxes, yarn, stationery, Marilyn Monroe memorabilia
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 would love to get Knitting on the Edge by Nikki Epstein, and more kitchen accessories, always love new purse patterns, I want to get Crochet Quick n Easy magazine, I already get Knit Creative Knitting and Crochet Today
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Tunisen, and cable stitching
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I am just learning, I wear a sz 7, 9" long and 9" around at the front end.
23. When is your birthday? April 4th