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!

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

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 :-)

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

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

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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.