KSKS Questionnaire

What are your favorite colors?
Purple, blue, black, red, orange, well basically all colors. I like REALLY bright colors too.

Are you a new sock knitter?
NO.

How long have you been knitting socks?
About 1 1/2 yrs.

Do you prefer solid or multicolored yarn?
Doesn't matter. Just really pretty yarn.

What fibers do you prefer in sock yarn?
I'm loving superwash, but I have a few pairs of socks that are hand was only.

Where do you usually knit socks?
Anywhere and everywhere. I hardly ever leave the house without a pair in my purse. You wouldn't believe howmuch knitting you can do in traffic or at a red light.

How do you usually carry/store small projects?
Ziploc bag. Hey, it gets the job done.

What are your favorite sock knitting patterns?
I don't have 1, but I did want to knit another pair of Jaywalkers.

What are your favorite sock knitting techniques?
Short row tows and heels and also 2 socks on 1 circ.

What new techniques would you like to try?
Maybe a pair of lace socks.

Do you prefer circulars or dpns for sock knitting?
Circs, but i sometime use dpns.

What are some of your favorite yarns?
Trekking XXL, Kiogu, Lorna's Laces, anything that lookes really neat knitted up.

What yarn do you totally covet?
Right now, Its Trekking XXL. Can't get enough of it. I have enough for 4 pirs of socks right now.

Any pattern you would love to make if money and time were no object?
Not really.

Favorite kind of needles (brand, materials, straights or circs, etc)?
Addi Turbo's. They really do make you knit faster.

If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be?
Hmm.... Something soft and really pretty. Probably Lorna's Laces L&L.

Do you have a favorite candy or mail-able snack?
I would say chocolate, but I think it would melt in the mail. It's way too hot over here for chocolate to last. :)

What’s your favorite animal?
Cat :)

Do you have pets? What are their species/names/ages?
Yes, 2 cats. Tigre 1 1/2 and Boots 1.

If you were a color what color would you be?
Purple.

Describe your favorite shirt (yours or someone else’s)..
Hmm.. Tank Tops I guess. I have tons of them in every color. you can dress them up or down, very functional. :)

What is your most inspiring image, flower, or object in nature?
Tulips.

Tell me the best quote you’ve ever heard or read.
"Live every day as if t were your last."

Do you have a wishlist?
email me :)

WOO!!

This is what my Knitters Review Secret Pal Carrie sent me. The yarn is hand painted silk merino blend by Twisted Sisters, a card telling me about herself, in the little baggy there's Burt's Bees hand salve and Shimmer, a cute little pair of earings and conversation magents (I forgot to take a pic of them). Thanks so much!! I loved every last thing!







This id what my Dye o rama buddy sent me. I love, love, love the color. Lately I've been wearing TONS of hot pink. It's about 560 yards of dk weight goodness which will become something very loved. this was dyed by Erin. Thanks so much!!


Since I joined Trekking Along, I had to get more Trekking XXL. I ordered it from Littleknits.com . The Opal I picked up at a yarn store in Ct. I can't wait to knit with it. I've heard some good stories about it. I think I'm going to knit another pair of Jaywalkers out of it.


Here's Tigre!

Have a nice day!!

Dye-O-Rama

So I finally got my hands back in the dye pot and came up with this.


The first two are for my dye buddy and I've named that colorway Bejeweled. I used Dale Baby Ull and it took the colors great. Oh, for the dyes itself, I used Wilton's.The next is called Jubilee and there's about 50 g of that. I guess I can make a pair of footsies with it or something. The last colorwa y I didn't name yet.



A close up of my dye buddy's yarn.







The un named yarn.




Jubilee.

Blogger Sucks

I hate how blogger only allows you to upload 5 pics at a time. Ugh. So annoying. But anywho.. here's a pair that I finished ealier this month.
Pattern: Fall 05 IK I forget the name of the pattern
Yarn: Trekking XXL
Needles: size 1 DPN
Modifications: added 2 extra repeats of 10 sts, so I c/o 80 sts.


The other pair that I finished was the Embossed Leaves socks from the Winter IK.

This was some dye your own form Knit Picks and kool aid. I can't wait to get started knitting socks with it.




This is what was sent to me from my sp. She really spoiled me!! The color didn't show up well but it is artyarn in a purple shade! I just love it! Thanks so much sp!


I'll leave you with a pic of my kitties. Boots (black and white) and Tigre (dark grey). They drive me crazy but keep me sane at the same time.

Here Kitty, Kitty

Here's a pic of Garfield (my brother's rescue kitty) on my lap. He is soooo cute and friendly! He's getting over a cold ut besides that, he's o.k. Oh yeah, did I mention, HE IS HUGE!! Like 16 lbs huge. And so furry! But none of that matters b/c he's CUTE!


Here are the socks that I lost back in January. After being gone for a day, the cats found it along with a set of bamboo dpn's. What luck! They are finished now and I'm wearing them. This month has been a record sock knitting month for me. I've completed 3 pairs this month (started them last month) and I have 2 pairs that I'm knitting now (one for me, one for HWDT).
Here's the pico shirt that I started in January for the Sexy Knitters KAL. I finished it and gave it to my mom. She liked it more than I did and it fit her like a glove. I think I'll knit one for myself with 3/4 sleeves and in navy or black.

I started dyeing yarn for the Dye O Rama swap and its fun!!
This is the first one. I ordered the yarn from Wool2dye4. She had great prices and a fast delivery!

SP8 Questions

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?

I like just about everything*but* acrylic.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?

I made a case for them :).

3. How long have you been knitting? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?

It will be 2 years in Nov. I think I'm pretty advanced.

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

Yes.
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products etc.)

Lavendar/Vanilla.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?

Right now, mostly chocolate. Really yummy chocolate.....

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?

A little bit of everything. I quilt, paint a little and spin a little too.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

Mostly r&b.

9. What's your favorite color? Or--do you have a color family/season/palette you prefer? Any colors you just can't stand?

Purple is my favorite color, but I also like blues, reds, greens... I guess all colors are ok :).

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?

Married w/ 2 cats.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?

yes,yes,yes and no.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?

Right now, socks.

13. What are you knitting right now?

3 socks, 1 hat and a pico shirt.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?

Sometimes. As long as its a gift from the heart :)

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

Circular, bamboo or aluminum. I really dont like plastic.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?

No and no.

17. How did you learn to knit?

Taught myself. :)

18. How old is your oldest UFO?

4 months.

19. What is your favorite holiday?

My b-day :) I really don't celebrate holidays.

20. Is there anything that you collect?

Yarn, yarn and more yarn.

21. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?

Rowan KSH, more Kiogu, hand dyed yarns and no subscriptions.

22. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?

Umm.. Not that I can think of.

23. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?

Yes. I wear an average size 9.

24. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)

4-28

Time Flies!!

I can't believe its been almost two weeks since my last post. Lots has happened since then! Well, my b-day was the 28th, and that was great. Another year has come and gone. I also added tons to the stash, mostly sock yarn (getting an early start for the winter). I also signed up for. I'm so excited!! Check out the site.
I've also started on my super secret project for baby Daniel, which is coming along great.
Well, thats all for now!

Happy knitting!!