Handmade Item Swap
What kind of items are you interested in receiving?
Well I would love a berret in the hat catagorie but if someone is feeling really really nice I would love a blanket but to be honest the fact that someone is gonna make me something I would totally be grateful for anything I recieve.
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
I’m a knitter at heart but dabble in a bit of crochet but I’m not brilliant at it.
What is your favourite colour?
Love natural colours like browns, greys, and beige but also love greens (dark) and blues x
What is your least favourite colour?
Yellow YUCK!
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.)
elegant with a hint of glamorous and natural
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
Love noro to death and I really love alpaca tis so yummy to touch
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Acrylic PUKE!
Do you do any other crafts?
Butterfly looming.
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?
chunky double pointed needles as I only have thin ones.
What do you like to eat?
Love most nations food but draw the line at shell fish. Can’t eat anything with rice in so no rice crispies or rice flour. Love toblerone fruit and nut infact any fruit and nut sweets.
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
Like as above rice.
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
Please don’t make anything for me in funky fur yarn it’s just not for me lol.
Friday, 5 December 2008
rdodo questionaire
What kind of items are you interested in receiving?
i would be happy to receive anything except a hat
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit.
What is your favourite colour?
I love jewel colours and also like muted colours.i dont liek brights
What is your least favourite colour?
Orange.
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc
i guess a bit traditional with a body in its 50`s but a mind in its 20`s
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brands of yarn?
natural yarns, hate acrylics.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Not really an eyelash or novelty yarn fan, dont do glitter, or acrylic
Do you do any other crafts?
I love patchwork and quilting.
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?
am building up a colection of harmony needles
What do you like to eat?
chocolate and cheese (not together)
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
i am a coeliac so cannot have anything with gluten in
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
dont think so
i would be happy to receive anything except a hat
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit.
What is your favourite colour?
I love jewel colours and also like muted colours.i dont liek brights
What is your least favourite colour?
Orange.
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc
i guess a bit traditional with a body in its 50`s but a mind in its 20`s
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brands of yarn?
natural yarns, hate acrylics.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Not really an eyelash or novelty yarn fan, dont do glitter, or acrylic
Do you do any other crafts?
I love patchwork and quilting.
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?
am building up a colection of harmony needles
What do you like to eat?
chocolate and cheese (not together)
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
i am a coeliac so cannot have anything with gluten in
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
dont think so
Wednesday, 3 December 2008
Questionnaire from GLADCAT
Kit Swap
What kind of kit are you interested in receiving?
I love knitting socks, gloves or mittens and would really love to knit myself a peruvian style hat (the ones in a fairisle type stitch pattern with ear flaps).
Are you interested in any particular techniques?
I'm game to have a go at anything really!
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knitting only...tried to learn how to crochet but it just doesn't happen.
What is your favourite colour?
Purples, lilacs, blues, turqouises, dark red
What is your least favourite colour?
Orange, yellow (anything too bright or too dark)
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.)
I love natural, warm clothes. Difficult to describe really but the opposite of glamourous if that's a style - I love slouching around the house in PJs & slippers!
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
At the moment I've just discovered araucania yarns which I love and I'm drooling over some marisol yarns which I just can't justify buying at present. Can't go wrong with Rowan. Love pure wool and wool blends.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
100% acrylic although I don't mind partial acrylics. I don't really like any of the fancy & fashion yarns.
Do you do any other crafts?
A bit of card making for friends & relatives.
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?
I'm trying to build up my collection of bamboo needles as most of the ones I've got are aluminium. I love buttons too.
What do you like to eat?
Chocoloate (of course!) - milk if prefered.
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
Nope!
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
I just love swapping and I'm quite easy to please.
What kind of kit are you interested in receiving?
I love knitting socks, gloves or mittens and would really love to knit myself a peruvian style hat (the ones in a fairisle type stitch pattern with ear flaps).
Are you interested in any particular techniques?
I'm game to have a go at anything really!
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knitting only...tried to learn how to crochet but it just doesn't happen.
What is your favourite colour?
Purples, lilacs, blues, turqouises, dark red
What is your least favourite colour?
Orange, yellow (anything too bright or too dark)
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.)
I love natural, warm clothes. Difficult to describe really but the opposite of glamourous if that's a style - I love slouching around the house in PJs & slippers!
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
At the moment I've just discovered araucania yarns which I love and I'm drooling over some marisol yarns which I just can't justify buying at present. Can't go wrong with Rowan. Love pure wool and wool blends.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
100% acrylic although I don't mind partial acrylics. I don't really like any of the fancy & fashion yarns.
Do you do any other crafts?
A bit of card making for friends & relatives.
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?
I'm trying to build up my collection of bamboo needles as most of the ones I've got are aluminium. I love buttons too.
What do you like to eat?
Chocoloate (of course!) - milk if prefered.
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
Nope!
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
I just love swapping and I'm quite easy to please.
Vee's Handmade Item Swap Questionnaire.
What kind of items are you interested in receiving?
Socks, gloves, legwarmers, a muff. Anything is good though I have dreads so a hat would have to be pretty big.
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit.
What is your favourite colour?
I like blues, reds, purples, greens-but not all at once.
What is your least favourite colour?
Orange.
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.)
Bit of a hippy, tend to be a mixture of fun but functional and always stripey.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
Alpaca or anything super soft.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Not really an eyelash or glittery fan.
Do you do any other crafts?
I do a bit of sewing and making odd presents here and there.
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?
I still have gaps in my collection of needles...
What do you like to eat?
Dark choc is my main vice but I do love pic 'n' mix sweeties.
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
No not really. Though I'm still boycotting Cadbury's for closing their Keynsham factory.
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
Umm I don't think so but they can email me any other questions.
Yaaaaaay! Swap on.
What kind of items are you interested in receiving?
Socks, gloves, legwarmers, a muff. Anything is good though I have dreads so a hat would have to be pretty big.
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit.
What is your favourite colour?
I like blues, reds, purples, greens-but not all at once.
What is your least favourite colour?
Orange.
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.)
Bit of a hippy, tend to be a mixture of fun but functional and always stripey.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
Alpaca or anything super soft.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Not really an eyelash or glittery fan.
Do you do any other crafts?
I do a bit of sewing and making odd presents here and there.
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving?
I still have gaps in my collection of needles...
What do you like to eat?
Dark choc is my main vice but I do love pic 'n' mix sweeties.
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
No not really. Though I'm still boycotting Cadbury's for closing their Keynsham factory.
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know?
Umm I don't think so but they can email me any other questions.
Yaaaaaay! Swap on.
Menace's Round 3 Swap Kit Questionnaire
What kind of kit are you interested in receiving? – Hat, gloves, socks, anything really.
Are you interested in any particular techniques? – always interested in learning something new.
Do you knit, crochet, or both? – I knit
What is your favourite colour? – Blues, greens, browns – earthy colours
What is your least favourite colour? – pinks and pastels, far too girly for me.
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.) – I would say my style is natural, understated, subtle, vintage elegance if that makes sense.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn? – I am pretty much open to anything
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? – novelty yarns unless for a specific project
Do you do any other crafts? – sewing, needlework, could you call cooking and gardening crafts? I’ve just got an allotment
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving? – Stitch markers, project bag
What do you like to eat? – anything vegetarian but mainly chocolate and biscuits
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)? – no allergies but I am vegetarian
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? – I love this swap theme, winter has got to be my most favourite time of the year. I am looking forward to some snow! I have a house rabbit so you can’t go wrong with anything bunny related. But most importantly have fun and enjoy yourself putting this package together – ah and thank you in advance xx
Are you interested in any particular techniques? – always interested in learning something new.
Do you knit, crochet, or both? – I knit
What is your favourite colour? – Blues, greens, browns – earthy colours
What is your least favourite colour? – pinks and pastels, far too girly for me.
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.) – I would say my style is natural, understated, subtle, vintage elegance if that makes sense.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn? – I am pretty much open to anything
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? – novelty yarns unless for a specific project
Do you do any other crafts? – sewing, needlework, could you call cooking and gardening crafts? I’ve just got an allotment
Are there any knitting accessories you are interested in receiving? – Stitch markers, project bag
What do you like to eat? – anything vegetarian but mainly chocolate and biscuits
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)? – no allergies but I am vegetarian
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? – I love this swap theme, winter has got to be my most favourite time of the year. I am looking forward to some snow! I have a house rabbit so you can’t go wrong with anything bunny related. But most importantly have fun and enjoy yourself putting this package together – ah and thank you in advance xx
Wednesday, 19 November 2008
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Saturday, 2 August 2008
My package arrived!
by kingofthefrogs
it was an exciting moment, coming downstairs this morning to find my package waiting for me! My mum and sister watched in bemusement as I photographed it and then unwrapped all the little parcels inside! Once I was done it looked like this:
There were lots of lovely goodies inside, based off my picture being of the sea, and very cleverly, my posts on ravelry boards!
Fibre-wise there was a skein of Cherry Hill sock yarn, in a lovely bluey greeney colourway, some sari silk threads for spinning, and a bundle of combed merino tops in sea green and turqoise with a sandy colour in there too! very sea-y! There was also a book of crochet hat patterns and two sets of gorgeous ceramic buttons - one with tall sailing ships on (i'm going sailing on a tall ship next week!) and one with seahorses on :-)
Then came the treats! A "Big Blue" bath ballistic from Lush - it has sea salt and seaweed in it! Some posh chocolate with orangey bits in, as well as a chocolate orange and some mini chocolate bars and gummy sweets :-D
And the bit that made me giggle: a Dr. Who shiny pencil case with a Dalek on it!! Inside that is a Dr. Who pen and pencil, a ruler that says EXTERMINATE on it, and a rubber with the face of Dalek Sek on it. Over the course of the swap Tiggerbee and me were exchanging emails on the various developments in the sci fi programmes we watch, so this will be a lovely reminder of my swap pal, as well as being a handy thing to take to lectures!
Yaay! Thanks again Tiggerbee, I'll definitely be participating in a swap in the future! Now I just have to finish off my package and sent it :-)
it was an exciting moment, coming downstairs this morning to find my package waiting for me! My mum and sister watched in bemusement as I photographed it and then unwrapped all the little parcels inside! Once I was done it looked like this:
There were lots of lovely goodies inside, based off my picture being of the sea, and very cleverly, my posts on ravelry boards!
Fibre-wise there was a skein of Cherry Hill sock yarn, in a lovely bluey greeney colourway, some sari silk threads for spinning, and a bundle of combed merino tops in sea green and turqoise with a sandy colour in there too! very sea-y! There was also a book of crochet hat patterns and two sets of gorgeous ceramic buttons - one with tall sailing ships on (i'm going sailing on a tall ship next week!) and one with seahorses on :-)
Then came the treats! A "Big Blue" bath ballistic from Lush - it has sea salt and seaweed in it! Some posh chocolate with orangey bits in, as well as a chocolate orange and some mini chocolate bars and gummy sweets :-D
And the bit that made me giggle: a Dr. Who shiny pencil case with a Dalek on it!! Inside that is a Dr. Who pen and pencil, a ruler that says EXTERMINATE on it, and a rubber with the face of Dalek Sek on it. Over the course of the swap Tiggerbee and me were exchanging emails on the various developments in the sci fi programmes we watch, so this will be a lovely reminder of my swap pal, as well as being a handy thing to take to lectures!
Yaay! Thanks again Tiggerbee, I'll definitely be participating in a swap in the future! Now I just have to finish off my package and sent it :-)
Monday, 21 July 2008
Question of the week, number 6!
from KingOfTheFrogs
Of all the bands/artists in your cd/record collection, which one do you own the most albums by? Pink Floyd i think.
What was the last song you listened to? I listened to the radio 1 chart for the first time in about a million years yesterday so whatever was on there...
What’s your favorite local band? Baghdaddies :-) http://www.baghdaddies.com/
What’s the worst CD/record/etc. you’ve ever bought? worst. hmm i don't like saying things are bad. but the most disappointing was Pablo Honey by Radiohead. I don't like their rock stuff :-(
What was the first single/album you ever bought? well I didn't go into the shop and buy it, my dad did cos i asked him if we could get it. but it was spice world by the spice girls!
Of all the bands/artists in your cd/record collection, which one do you own the most albums by? Pink Floyd i think.
What was the last song you listened to? I listened to the radio 1 chart for the first time in about a million years yesterday so whatever was on there...
What’s your favorite local band? Baghdaddies :-) http://www.baghdaddies.com/
What’s the worst CD/record/etc. you’ve ever bought? worst. hmm i don't like saying things are bad. but the most disappointing was Pablo Honey by Radiohead. I don't like their rock stuff :-(
What was the first single/album you ever bought? well I didn't go into the shop and buy it, my dad did cos i asked him if we could get it. but it was spice world by the spice girls!
Monday, 14 July 2008
Question of the Week 5
Gemjams
2. Going Out or Staying in? Staying in
3. Small town or big city? Big city
4. Happy or sad? Happy
5. Straights or Circulars? Straights
6. Red or Blue? Red
7. Seaside or Countryside? Seaside
8. Fish or Chips? Fish
9. Surprises or Plans? Plans
10. Wine or Beer? Wine
11. Sweaters or Cardigans? Cardigans
12. Pizza or pasta? Pizza
13. Chopsticks or Fork? Chopsticks
14. Early Bird or Night Owl? Night Owl
15. Knitting or Crochet? Knitting
16. Hold or Cold? Hot
Flicker mosaic to follow!
Monday, 7 July 2008
question of the week number 4!
from kingofthefrogs
What is your favourite thing that you have knit? The thing I most enjoyed knitting was a hat from Jaeger Roma. I got the yarn in a swap and it was so soft and yummy that I had to make it into something right away! it was supposed to be a slouchy beret type hat, turned out as a beanie but i don't mind its still a lovely soft hat to wear, and i think its pretty
What are your favourite knitblogs? hmm i've been trying out knit blogs and i'm not really amazed by any! i prefer online comics like dinosaur comics
What is the most amazing knitted thing you have seen?
Well i've seen some pretty intricate things knitted and appreciate the time and effort that went into them. but if they're ugly then it seems a bit of a waste, and a lot of them are. i like things that are simple but pretty :-) or that look harder than they actually are!
What is your favourite knitted item to wear? Post a picture if you can.
at the moment, it is the aforementioned hat:
i went to look through my flickr at my FOs and realised I'm not very good at making jumpers i like wearing. partly because i always make them out of wool and then have to wear long sleeve tops underneath cos i itch, and then its never quite cold enough to wear them! oops. i've got a cardigan waiting to be made out of (guess what!) jaeger roma though, and a something to be made out of colinette point 5 which i am deliberately designing to let some heat out, so that hopefully i can wear it!
realised as i was writing this that i haven't really answered half the questions! ah well such is life!
What is your favourite thing that you have knit? The thing I most enjoyed knitting was a hat from Jaeger Roma. I got the yarn in a swap and it was so soft and yummy that I had to make it into something right away! it was supposed to be a slouchy beret type hat, turned out as a beanie but i don't mind its still a lovely soft hat to wear, and i think its pretty
What are your favourite knitblogs? hmm i've been trying out knit blogs and i'm not really amazed by any! i prefer online comics like dinosaur comics
What is the most amazing knitted thing you have seen?
Well i've seen some pretty intricate things knitted and appreciate the time and effort that went into them. but if they're ugly then it seems a bit of a waste, and a lot of them are. i like things that are simple but pretty :-) or that look harder than they actually are!
What is your favourite knitted item to wear? Post a picture if you can.
at the moment, it is the aforementioned hat:
i went to look through my flickr at my FOs and realised I'm not very good at making jumpers i like wearing. partly because i always make them out of wool and then have to wear long sleeve tops underneath cos i itch, and then its never quite cold enough to wear them! oops. i've got a cardigan waiting to be made out of (guess what!) jaeger roma though, and a something to be made out of colinette point 5 which i am deliberately designing to let some heat out, so that hopefully i can wear it!
realised as i was writing this that i haven't really answered half the questions! ah well such is life!
Monday, 30 June 2008
question of the week 3!
from kingofthefrogs
hmm i just realised that my spoiler knows this already but hey!
Is there a TV programme you watch religiously?
several! namely doctor who, heroes and at the moment battlestar galactica on DVD. yep it is possible to watch a DVD religiously!
What TV programme(s) do you avoid like the plague?
soaps. most reality tv although i do like Top Model! its a guilty pleasure!
Is there a TV programme that you find works particularly well for knitting along to?
hmmm well i have to be selective in my telly knitting to make sure its nothing too complicated, so i can usually watch most things. although my bloke likes formula one and that doesn't work too well as you have to be watching all the time. but i seem to manage pretty well with the sci fi!
What was/is your favourite kids TV programme?
from my childhood, captain scarlet was a biggie. stoppit and tidy up, the demon headmaster! erm i'm sure i'm missing something big, i'll probably remember and have to come and add it!
hmm i just realised that my spoiler knows this already but hey!
Is there a TV programme you watch religiously?
several! namely doctor who, heroes and at the moment battlestar galactica on DVD. yep it is possible to watch a DVD religiously!
What TV programme(s) do you avoid like the plague?
soaps. most reality tv although i do like Top Model! its a guilty pleasure!
Is there a TV programme that you find works particularly well for knitting along to?
hmmm well i have to be selective in my telly knitting to make sure its nothing too complicated, so i can usually watch most things. although my bloke likes formula one and that doesn't work too well as you have to be watching all the time. but i seem to manage pretty well with the sci fi!
What was/is your favourite kids TV programme?
from my childhood, captain scarlet was a biggie. stoppit and tidy up, the demon headmaster! erm i'm sure i'm missing something big, i'll probably remember and have to come and add it!
Friday, 20 June 2008
Question of the Week #2
Which three guests (alive or not) would aardvarkentje invite to a dinner party and why?
The first invitation would go out to the Dalai Lama, because I think he is one of the wisest, most straightforward and kind people on the planet.
I'd also like to invite Henri Matisse. I love the way he uses colour and lines and I would like to hear from him how he works and what it is like to live in such an exciting time as the end of the 19th century/beginning of the 20th.
The third guest would be Bjork. I like her creative energy and that she tries lots of new things in her music (whether they work or not); I think she's refreshing.
The three of them would have sparkling, exciting, inspirational conversations, and I would be listening breathlessly, and if it is a long evening I will overcome my shyness and ask them all hundreds of questions.
And now I have to find out how to do the permalink stuff...said aardvarkentje with a sigh
The first invitation would go out to the Dalai Lama, because I think he is one of the wisest, most straightforward and kind people on the planet.
I'd also like to invite Henri Matisse. I love the way he uses colour and lines and I would like to hear from him how he works and what it is like to live in such an exciting time as the end of the 19th century/beginning of the 20th.
The third guest would be Bjork. I like her creative energy and that she tries lots of new things in her music (whether they work or not); I think she's refreshing.
The three of them would have sparkling, exciting, inspirational conversations, and I would be listening breathlessly, and if it is a long evening I will overcome my shyness and ask them all hundreds of questions.
And now I have to find out how to do the permalink stuff...said aardvarkentje with a sigh
Friday, 13 June 2008
Question contest week 1!
From KingOfTheFrogs
What are you doing to participate in WWKIP day on Saturday?
Unfortunately I have a project to be doing, but I usually knit in public quite a lot so I don't feel particularly guilty about it :-D
What is the strangest place you have ever knit?
The most difficult place was in a theatre - too dark!
Erm I've knit on various forms of transport (although not while I was in charge of the vehicle...)
ooh I know! I've knit on a tall sailing ship. And I think I might even have a picture... yes I do!
You can just about see it can't you? It was a sock, which I recently undid because I only ever did a couple of centimetres of the second sock... oops! And it is on a ship, honest - you can see the sea in the top right hand corner :-)
What are you doing to participate in WWKIP day on Saturday?
Unfortunately I have a project to be doing, but I usually knit in public quite a lot so I don't feel particularly guilty about it :-D
What is the strangest place you have ever knit?
The most difficult place was in a theatre - too dark!
Erm I've knit on various forms of transport (although not while I was in charge of the vehicle...)
ooh I know! I've knit on a tall sailing ship. And I think I might even have a picture... yes I do!
You can just about see it can't you? It was a sock, which I recently undid because I only ever did a couple of centimetres of the second sock... oops! And it is on a ship, honest - you can see the sea in the top right hand corner :-)
Thursday, 12 June 2008
snowbells questionaire
*Part* *One: Crafting*
Do you knit, crochet, or both? I love both
What do you like to make? cardigans fomyself and I love making baby hats and booties
Do you have a favourite project? my last project which was a noro cropped cardi knitted in cocheran oh so gorgeous
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?not to keen on acrylic but pretty much love all yarn except funky fur yuck!
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? as above FUNKY FUR
Do you do any other crafts? not really knitting rules my life
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project? starbucks in wells and my baby hats are my knitting on the go project
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in? my namaste bag and my noro bag
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? crochet book called under cover : 60 afgans to crochet and 200 stitch patterns for baby blankets.
*Part Two: Your Favourites*
What is your favourite colour? love all colours except barbie pink and bright pucky floresent colours
What is your least favourite colour? barbie pink
What scents/smells do you like? What don’t you like? love mint and lavender hate bergamott
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure) sanctury orange bubble bath and a nice foot massage
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc) love anything with caramel in
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind? actually I prefere pepsi lol
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audiobooks) friends it's so DUH!!! no brainer I don't have to concentrate on it
*Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times*
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)? noro cause I'm forever changing my mood just like the noro colours
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address) somerset
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else? somerset girl through and through
What is your favourite place in the UK? st ives in cornwall
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? sicilly
What other hobbies do you have? cooking, I love to cook cakes
*Part Four: The Theme
I want my theme to be Hawaiian
*Final Part:*
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)? nope just don't like rice crispies
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? I'm crazy but if you get me I will spoil you rotten
Do you knit, crochet, or both? I love both
What do you like to make? cardigans fomyself and I love making baby hats and booties
Do you have a favourite project? my last project which was a noro cropped cardi knitted in cocheran oh so gorgeous
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?not to keen on acrylic but pretty much love all yarn except funky fur yuck!
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? as above FUNKY FUR
Do you do any other crafts? not really knitting rules my life
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project? starbucks in wells and my baby hats are my knitting on the go project
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in? my namaste bag and my noro bag
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? crochet book called under cover : 60 afgans to crochet and 200 stitch patterns for baby blankets.
*Part Two: Your Favourites*
What is your favourite colour? love all colours except barbie pink and bright pucky floresent colours
What is your least favourite colour? barbie pink
What scents/smells do you like? What don’t you like? love mint and lavender hate bergamott
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure) sanctury orange bubble bath and a nice foot massage
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc) love anything with caramel in
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind? actually I prefere pepsi lol
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audiobooks) friends it's so DUH!!! no brainer I don't have to concentrate on it
*Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times*
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)? noro cause I'm forever changing my mood just like the noro colours
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address) somerset
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else? somerset girl through and through
What is your favourite place in the UK? st ives in cornwall
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? sicilly
What other hobbies do you have? cooking, I love to cook cakes
*Part Four: The Theme
I want my theme to be Hawaiian*Final Part:*
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)? nope just don't like rice crispies
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? I'm crazy but if you get me I will spoil you rotten
edit to round 2 swap blog
forgot to include the allergies part, i am a coeliac , so am allergic to anything with gluten in.
round 2 swap blog
Part One: Crafting
Do you knit, crochet, or both? knit but can also chrochet granny squares
What do you like to make? anything that can be worn or used. love felted bags
Do you have a favourite project? whatever i am knitting becomes my favourite project at that time..lol
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn? i only like natural fivbres, no acrylics.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? acrylics and bright colours
Do you do any other crafts? patchwork and quilting and spinning
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project? yes, and always have a knittted project in the car for traffic jams..
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in? a felted bag
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? love my denise needles and am now also buying the smaller sizes of knitpicks coloured bamboo needles i also love lion brand yarn for felting.
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour? dont have one fav colour, but love muted colours
What is your least favourite colour? orange
What scents/smells do you like? What don't you like? love lavender hate ginger
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure) nice long bath with lavender bubble bath
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc) chocolate
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind? earl grey tea and only starbucks coffee
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audiobooks) depends who is in the room , i am not a television fan (husband is) but like talking books
Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)? a lovely soft alpaca i love knitting with it.
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address) somerset
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else? grew up in a city moved to the country 30 years ago
What is your favourite place in the UK? love lots of places in the UK but feel at peace in st Ives cornwall
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? have travelled a lot but , still want to visit the far east
What other hobbies do you have? patchwork and quilting , spinning, walking.
Part Four: The Theme
As part of this swap we are asking you to post (or link to) a picture or photograph you like. Your swap pal will use the photo as a basis for a themed item or parcel. my favourite picture would be of st ives bay in cornwall sorry dont know how to post a picture, so just imagine the sea, either calm or rough.
It could be of a specific item, e.g. Jellybeans, an Alpaca, a rainbow or a scene e.g. sunset, beach, woodland or anything else you can think of! Please add a few words to explain why you have chosen the photo if you think this is appropriate.
It could be a photo you have taken or a picture you have found on the internet. Please note - if the picture is not yours please ensure you seek permission from the owner before posting it on yo
Do you knit, crochet, or both? knit but can also chrochet granny squares
What do you like to make? anything that can be worn or used. love felted bags
Do you have a favourite project? whatever i am knitting becomes my favourite project at that time..lol
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn? i only like natural fivbres, no acrylics.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? acrylics and bright colours
Do you do any other crafts? patchwork and quilting and spinning
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project? yes, and always have a knittted project in the car for traffic jams..
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in? a felted bag
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? love my denise needles and am now also buying the smaller sizes of knitpicks coloured bamboo needles i also love lion brand yarn for felting.
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour? dont have one fav colour, but love muted colours
What is your least favourite colour? orange
What scents/smells do you like? What don't you like? love lavender hate ginger
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure) nice long bath with lavender bubble bath
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc) chocolate
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind? earl grey tea and only starbucks coffee
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audiobooks) depends who is in the room , i am not a television fan (husband is) but like talking books
Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)? a lovely soft alpaca i love knitting with it.
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address) somerset
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else? grew up in a city moved to the country 30 years ago
What is your favourite place in the UK? love lots of places in the UK but feel at peace in st Ives cornwall
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? have travelled a lot but , still want to visit the far east
What other hobbies do you have? patchwork and quilting , spinning, walking.
Part Four: The Theme
As part of this swap we are asking you to post (or link to) a picture or photograph you like. Your swap pal will use the photo as a basis for a themed item or parcel. my favourite picture would be of st ives bay in cornwall sorry dont know how to post a picture, so just imagine the sea, either calm or rough.
It could be of a specific item, e.g. Jellybeans, an Alpaca, a rainbow or a scene e.g. sunset, beach, woodland or anything else you can think of! Please add a few words to explain why you have chosen the photo if you think this is appropriate.
It could be a photo you have taken or a picture you have found on the internet. Please note - if the picture is not yours please ensure you seek permission from the owner before posting it on yo
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Sunday, 8 June 2008
My Questionnaire- gemjams
Part One: Crafting
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit
What do you like to make?
Anything. At the moment I’m making a lot of socks, because I’m quite busy at the mo and the only time I have to knit is the bus.
Do you have a favourite project?
Socks.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
No. I’ve only been knitting for just over a year so I haven’t got a favourite yet. I do love handspun merino though. Oh and the fab Regia colours.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Anything acrylic. Oh and I’ve just started a project with sublime kid mohair and hate it! (the yarn not the scarf)
Do you do any other crafts?
Not really
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project?
Yes. Socks (do you notice a theme developing?)
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in?
Sometimes they make it into a ziplock bag, most of the time they are tossed into my backpack with a million other things. I’m sorry!!
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? So many things!! Knit picks harmony DBNs (3mm), laceweight (2ply) yarn, Favourite Socks by Ann Budd (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Favorite-Socks-Ann-Budd/dp/1596680326/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212936714&sr=1-1)
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour?
Red / Bright Pink
What is your least favourite colour?
Don’t really have one… maybe brown?
What scents/smells do you like? What don’t you like?
I hate the smell of vanilla (it’s a long and quite sad story).
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure)
I’ve got very sensitive skin. I generally use baby products, although I have just discovered the bert’s bees range. It’s probably best not to go there!
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc)
I love the gummy sweets like haribo gummy bears and those giant gummy strawberries. I also love anything that’s fizzy / sour. So if it’s gummy and covered in fizzy sugar then you are on to a winner! (my god- how am I not the size of a house??)
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind?
I’m a coffee addict!! I also love tea (not the fruit ones /chai ones though). Earl Grey is a favourite.
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audiobooks)
I like watching (or rather listening to) tv when I knit. CSI NY is a particular fav. Law and order SVU, CSI, House, How I met your mother, etc etc. I’m a bit obsessed with 80’s brat pack movies at the mo (breakfast club, st elmo fire etc). Love the cheese!!
Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)?
This is such a hard question to answer!! I would be some brightly coloured sock yarn… self striping as I’m easily distracted!...and brightly coloured because I’m quite outgoing and talkative.
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address)
Manchester. Although boyfriend lives in London so I tend to move between the two quite a bit.
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else?
Moved around a lot!!
What is your favourite place in the UK?
Lake District, Stridding Edge on Helvellyn in particular.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
New Zealand / japan
What other hobbies do you have?
Walking, Climbing, running (I’m planning on running the London marathon next year), cycling.
Part Four: The Theme
As part of this swap we are asking you to post (or link to) a picture or photograph you like. Your swap pal will use the photo as a basis for a themed item or parcel.
It could be of a specific item, e.g. Jellybeans, an Alpaca, a rainbow or a scene e.g. sunset, beach, woodland or anything else you can think of! Please add a few words to explain why you have chosen the photo if you think this is appropriate.
It could be a photo you have taken or a picture you have found on the internet. Please note - if the picture is not yours please ensure you seek permission from the owner before posting it on your blog. Alternatively, you can link to the original picture.
picture
Hopefully this link works. I love monkeys / primates etc. Monkey is the nickname attributed to me by my boyfriend (thanks for that!) Now all my friends and family have caught on too!! My father now calls me: simple monkey child! Oh dear!
Final Part:
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? Nope.
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit
What do you like to make?
Anything. At the moment I’m making a lot of socks, because I’m quite busy at the mo and the only time I have to knit is the bus.
Do you have a favourite project?
Socks.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn?
No. I’ve only been knitting for just over a year so I haven’t got a favourite yet. I do love handspun merino though. Oh and the fab Regia colours.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Anything acrylic. Oh and I’ve just started a project with sublime kid mohair and hate it! (the yarn not the scarf)
Do you do any other crafts?
Not really
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project?
Yes. Socks (do you notice a theme developing?)
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in?
Sometimes they make it into a ziplock bag, most of the time they are tossed into my backpack with a million other things. I’m sorry!!
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? So many things!! Knit picks harmony DBNs (3mm), laceweight (2ply) yarn, Favourite Socks by Ann Budd (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Favorite-Socks-Ann-Budd/dp/1596680326/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212936714&sr=1-1)
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour?
Red / Bright Pink
What is your least favourite colour?
Don’t really have one… maybe brown?
What scents/smells do you like? What don’t you like?
I hate the smell of vanilla (it’s a long and quite sad story).
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure)
I’ve got very sensitive skin. I generally use baby products, although I have just discovered the bert’s bees range. It’s probably best not to go there!
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc)
I love the gummy sweets like haribo gummy bears and those giant gummy strawberries. I also love anything that’s fizzy / sour. So if it’s gummy and covered in fizzy sugar then you are on to a winner! (my god- how am I not the size of a house??)
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind?
I’m a coffee addict!! I also love tea (not the fruit ones /chai ones though). Earl Grey is a favourite.
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audiobooks)
I like watching (or rather listening to) tv when I knit. CSI NY is a particular fav. Law and order SVU, CSI, House, How I met your mother, etc etc. I’m a bit obsessed with 80’s brat pack movies at the mo (breakfast club, st elmo fire etc). Love the cheese!!
Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)?
This is such a hard question to answer!! I would be some brightly coloured sock yarn… self striping as I’m easily distracted!...and brightly coloured because I’m quite outgoing and talkative.
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address)
Manchester. Although boyfriend lives in London so I tend to move between the two quite a bit.
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else?
Moved around a lot!!
What is your favourite place in the UK?
Lake District, Stridding Edge on Helvellyn in particular.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
New Zealand / japan
What other hobbies do you have?
Walking, Climbing, running (I’m planning on running the London marathon next year), cycling.
Part Four: The Theme
As part of this swap we are asking you to post (or link to) a picture or photograph you like. Your swap pal will use the photo as a basis for a themed item or parcel.
It could be of a specific item, e.g. Jellybeans, an Alpaca, a rainbow or a scene e.g. sunset, beach, woodland or anything else you can think of! Please add a few words to explain why you have chosen the photo if you think this is appropriate.
It could be a photo you have taken or a picture you have found on the internet. Please note - if the picture is not yours please ensure you seek permission from the owner before posting it on your blog. Alternatively, you can link to the original picture.
picture
Hopefully this link works. I love monkeys / primates etc. Monkey is the nickname attributed to me by my boyfriend (thanks for that!) Now all my friends and family have caught on too!! My father now calls me: simple monkey child! Oh dear!
Final Part:
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)?
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? Nope.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
My swap quastionnaire!
From Sally P aka KingOfTheFrogs
Part One: Crafting
Do you knit, crochet, or both? both
What do you like to make? Hats and scarves, occasional wristwarmers. Not got as far as gloves yet. Would like to make more bags but I’m scared of (to lazy to bother) lining them. I do make bigger projects like cardigans and jumpers but I always have a smaller project on the go for portability and for quicker gratification. Except socks! The yarn is too thin and it takes ages! I made one and a bit then frogged the lot.
Do you have a favourite project? At the moment it’s a cabled hat I made from jaeger roma, its so soft and not too hot I’ve been wearing it all the time at the moment even though I don’t really need to.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn? Too many! I love pure wool yarns but my skin finds them itchy so I’m trying out plant fibres at the moment. My most recent favourite yarn is jaeger roma which I like so much I bought and swapped for rather a lot of it. I really like the recycled sari silk yarn that is all different colours, as well as the sari silk waste you can get to spin stuff from. I really love intense colours so any noro yarn is good too!
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? Mohair and boucle
Do you do any other crafts? I spindle spin J and do wet felting sometimes too
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project? My portable project at the moment is a roll-brim hat I’m making out of my first good amount of hand spun yarn
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in? I re-use plastic shopping bags but the needles poke holes in them. I’ve got too many WIPs at the moment for the number of project bags I’ve got, which is not very many!
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? Oooh rowan summer tweed, cherry tree hill supersock merino (gorgeous colours). twinkle's big city knits, i want to knit the twinkle hoody with some colinette i've got. i've just about come to the conclusion that i will have to buy the book tho as there are no similar patterns online. i've been collecting balls of green jaeger matchmaker recently, not entirely sure what for but i'll figure it out
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour? Teal, grey, blue-base greens, turquoise, rainbow coloured stuff. purple, deep blues
What is your least favourite colour? Yellow and orange
What scents/smells do you like? What don’t you like? I like fruity and spicy smells. I don’t like vanilla scented things so much. I love the smell of lilies and honeysuckle.
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure) I like to have a big hot bath with a Lush bath thingy. With chocolate and a good book J or sometimes radio 4. I get dry skin and excema so I have to use special skin cream so I don’t tend to pamper myself with creams.
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc) chocolate! I like chocolate - dark chocolate and orange flavour chocolate, and honeycomb like in crunchie bars, or chocolate with nuts in or truffles or erm well anything really. Basically I’m happy with anything sweet!
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind? I like tea but I don’t drink too much black tea cos of the caffeine. I like green tea and rosehip tea a lot, and fruit tea made with berries like raspberry and cranberry
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audiobooks) I watch sci fi with my boyfriend – dr who, battlestar galactica and heroes, ooh and serenity. not sure if heroes counts as sci fi but I watch it anyway J sometimes I listen to Russell brand’s podcast while knitting, or the radio 4 Friday night comedy podcast
Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)? Hmm I’d be something soft – I love snuggling up in soft cushions and things, and if I walk past something fluffy or soft in a shop I have to stroke it, yarn or not! I’d probably quite boldly coloured – I am outspoken and often argumentative. I think I’d be a self striping/variegated yarn cos I like stripes and I’ve got lots of different interests. So soft, brightly coloured and stripey. A regia-style self striping sock yarn with erm silk in it?
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address) the north east, which is also where I’m from
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else? I grew up in the north east, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire, and now I’ve come back to the north east for uni J
What is your favourite place in the UK? Can I say the coast? I really like spending time in the sea, on the sea, on the beach and in the general area of the coast
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Japan without hesitation! I love the food and I’d love to immerse myself in the culture and language
What other hobbies do you have? Swing dance - aka lindy hop, jitterbug etc. I love it and it gives me an excuse to get dressed up in 20s, 30s and 40s style clothing :-D , scuba diving – just qualified recently and am looking forward to a summer of exploring underwater, watching anime (Japanese cartoons) – ones I like include naruto, studio ghibli films, and chobits. I volunteer for the Jubilee Sailing Trust (http://www.jst.org.uk) and so I go tall ship sailing every year which I really enjoy.
Part Four: The Theme
this is a picture of the sea on a lovely day earlier this year when me and my friends went for a walk along the coast in northumbria. I think the colours are all gorgeous and I love the amazing variety of life you can find along the coast. On this particular walk there was a wide variety of types of beaches too it was brill. We sat on the sand and ate our sandwiches and listened to the waves and everything was good :-)
Final Part:
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)? nope
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? I really like dressing up for fancy dress parties J and trying new things. and I hate sewing in ends – I knit in the round whenever I can. I don’t have a blog because I can’t be arsed and because I didn’t think anyone would read it.
Sunday, 1 June 2008
Here's my Questionnaire:
Part One: Crafting
Do you knit, crochet, or both? Knit
What do you like to make? Fun, quirky things that are small and quite quick.
Do you have a favourite project? Not yet.
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn? Soft or chunky wools.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? Scratchy ones like tweeds.
Do you do any other crafts? Sewing, painting.
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project? Yeah, I'll happily knit whatever I'm currently doing on the train because I mostly do small things.
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in? A plastic bag, though I've lost a needle through a hole before : (
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? Knitknit and Twinkle's Big City Knits are on my amazon wish list so I might get them if I win some cash soon. Alpaca yarn too.
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour? Blue probably but I wear a lot of red,and purple.
What is your least favourite colour? OrangeWhat scents/smells do you like?
What don’t you like? I don't like aniseedy or chemically scents. I love fresh, natural, sweet smells, vanilla, coconut, watermelon.
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure) I love a full body massage or I'll have a night in with a face mask, a good film, some dark choc, paint my toenails, shave my legs; do the works.
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets,crisps etc) I have more than one sweet tooth, anything a bit childish like pick 'n' mix sweeties.
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind? I am a tea fiend and have a cupboard full of teabags and loose teas. Earl grey with vanilla or chai are my faves.
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? I listen to Radio 2 most of the time but usually knit whilst watching programmes such as Countryfile, Six feet under and The Mighty Boosh. I hate soaps and "talent show" programmes.
Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be? Hmm probably a scruffy, second hand bundle of carefully wound, organically reared sheep's wool with a sparkly thread running through it.
Where do you live in the UK? Bristol
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else? I grew up in a small Wiltshire town near Bath and lived in Cheltenham for three years before coming to uni in Bristol.
What is your favourite place in the UK? The beautiful city of Bath.
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? I'd like to go to Japan one day.
What other hobbies do you have? I'm a season ticket holder at Bath Rugby, I'm learning French, I love world cinema, going to festivals in the summer and I like to go to live music gigs often whether it be rock, jazz, folk or world music. I also like to cook good food, enjoy baking and usually go out dancing with friends once a week. I cycle everywhere on my vintage, red, Yugoslavian bike.
Part Four: The Theme:
This photo is of a paper sculpture by Su Blackwell. This particular one is of the tea party in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (my favourite book). Her pieces bridge the gap between art and craft and the delicate, feminine aesthetic is so beautiful.
Final Part:
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)? Nope.
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? I have dreadlocks so please don't send me any shampoos, hair masks or brushes. Oh and I'm studying a degree in Fine Art.
Veebles.x
Thursday, 29 May 2008
Questionnaire by Aardvarkentje a.k.a. Linde
Part One: Crafting
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit
What do you like to make?
Shawls, bags, socks; anything colourful (& easy, although I am slowly increasing the level of difficulty).
Do you knit, crochet, or both?
Knit
What do you like to make?
Shawls, bags, socks; anything colourful (& easy, although I am slowly increasing the level of difficulty).
Do you have a favourite project?
No, not yet; I am still a not-very-productive beginner.
Do you have a favourite type of fibre or brand of yarn?
I like Noro because of the colours; otherwise I like chunky yarns and soft yarns. I also like wool top to hand-felt with.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn?
Synthetic, and (being a vegetarian) don’t particularly like silk, and I don’t really like knitting with cotton.
Do you do any other crafts?
Felting, sowing, drawing.
Do you knit in public? If so where do you like knitting and what is your "portable" project?
Yes; at knitting-group, or sometimes in a train or in a cafe or in a park. Socks or a shawl, anything I am working on at that moment; I am trying to be wise and only work on one project at a time : ).
What do you carry your "portable" knitting in?
I don’t have a special bag and usually put it in a dull plastic bag inside my backpack...
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over?
No, not really, although I do want to learn to knit or crotchet strange creatures (ones with character). I’d also like to felt more, either by hand-felting wool tops, or felting knitted items; bags for instance. Or if you’re into crocheting or knitting individuals/silly adorable creatures, I’d love to adopt one : )
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour?
Green + bright colours
What is your least favourite colour?
Pastels
What scents/smells do you like? What don’t you like?
That’s hard, I guess I like spicy and green smells. Not too sweet.
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure)
A hot bath to unwind, but a real treat is just reading a book on the couch in my pyjama's : )I am not really into cosmetics, but do like parfum once in a while. Sometimes pamper myself with a bunch of flowers, although I'm not sure whether that counts as 'pampering'.
What goodies to you like to eat? (chocolate, biscuits, sweets, crisps etc)
Chocolates, biscuits, and recently: Jellybeans
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind?
Tea. Lapsang souchong, rose pouchong, sometimes Chai Tea. However, no fruity teas (I DO sound picky : ).
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TV show-Along, movies, music, podcasts, audio books).
I try to watch television while knitting but am not good at it : ). Maybe I should try an audio book; would love to try to the Dalai Lama talking, to see if that works : ) Otherwise I only manage to follow a film or program if I’ve seen it lots of times before or if it is a bit slow, so I do manage to knit with: Amélie, Wallace & Gromit, and QI. Sometimes listen to Bic Runga, classical music or KT Tunstall or lots of other things.
Part Three: About you, Living & Past-times
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be (and why)? Hmmm… probably Noro Blossom. Colourful, a mix, eclectic, changing colour all the time (unpredictable perhaps), soft.
Where do you live in the
Scotland
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else?
Born in
What is your favourite place in the
Kew
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Hmmm... lots of places, but maybe first:
What other hobbies do you have?
Photography, trying to make plants grow on the balcony, reading, aikido.
Part Four: The Theme
Picked this one, because:
The lightness of spring and newness of spring leaves
+ I like the lines and blurriness in this picture
Final Part: Any allergies/preferences (fibre-wise or treat-wise)?
Don’t particularly like synthetic fibres or silk. Well, I actually LOVE the look and feel of silk, but not the idea of where it came from : /
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