What are your favorite colors? black, pink, green
Are you a new sock knitter? How long have you been knitting socks? I knit my first sock in 1998. I’ve knit most of a Jaywalker and a pair of Sockapaloooza socks. So, no, not new. But not overly-experienced, either.
Do you prefer solid or multicolored yarn? I love variegated yarn.
What fibers do you prefer in sock yarn? Wool. I haven’t tried any blends, but would be glad to.
Where do you usually knit socks? I’ve knit while reading, riding in the car, on the train, in my chair, during presentations, at SnB. Wherever I can!
How do you usually carry/store small projects? In ziplock bags that are then stashed in my purse or my Madison bag.
What are your favorite sock knitting patterns? No favorites yet. I like the Sensational Knitted Socks book. I think the claim that it is the only sock knitting book you’ll ever need is almost true. ‘Cept I love knitting books!
What are your favorite sock knitting techniques? I’m in major love with two socks on two circulars. LOVE. True love. If I could, I’d marry it.
What new techniques would you like to try? Two toe ups on two circs.
Do you prefer circulars or dpns for sock knitting? Circulars. Inox, which have the nicest joins, IMHO.
What are some of your favorite yarns? Hm…Brooklyn Handspun, Scout’s Handpainted Swag, Mama-E’s fiber, Dave’s Cabin Cove.
What yarn do you totally covet? I’d love to knit cashmere socks.
Any pattern you would love to make if money and time were no object? Cat Bordhi’s cape in the first mobieus book.
Favorite kind of needles (brand, materials, straights or circs, etc)? Inox Circulars.
If you were a specific kind of yarn, which brand and kind of yarn would you be? Today I would be a Superwash sock yarn…easy to take care of!
Do you have a favorite candy or mail-able snack? Anything ginger always rocks my world.
What’s your favorite animal? beavers, dogs, horses
Do you have pets? What are their species/names/ages? Yup. Maddie, border collie/daft dog mix, aged 2 and Tilly, blue heeler/German shepard smarty pants mix, aged 3.
If you were a color what color would you be? Black.
Describe your favorite shirt (yours or someone else’s). Today it’s a long-sleeved sailor shirt with a hood from Old Navy.
What is your most inspiring image, flower, or object in nature? Ferns. I also love the brook in the woods where I walk the dogs. Water always makes me happy.
Tell me the best quote you’ve ever heard or read. "Never complain, never explain" –Coco Chanel.
Do you have a wishlist? Yup.
Anything else you’d like to share with the group today? I’m so glad you’re all in this with me!
Wait, so how does this work? You matched everyone up. Do you know your secret pal then?
hey bev,
i would love some help with the button thing. i really want to start representin’ you know?
cashmere socks? thats called living right there.
Obscure reference to Amazon wishlist follows:
I got super lucky and got Twelve Sharp at the library a few days ago and finished it today-good to know you are a fellow Stephanie Plum fan!!
I wondered if you were going to do this or not. *L*
You’ll love doing toe up.