SP11 Questions

I racing just under the wire with this entry.
I had to deal with blog layout issues. So I switched back to the classic set up.

So here are the Qs and As for SP11

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
My stash is open to any and all items in the yarn universe.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
About a 3 or four tin boxes and a large plastic container.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I describe myself as a six year knitter with an intermediate skill level.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No

5. What's your favorite scent?
Vanilla.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
A very well developed sweet tooth. Almost all chocolate goodies, I am also extremely fond of caramels.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Origami, and puppet making.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Jim Brickman, show tunes, classical. MP3 is no problem. Not only for the computer but I seem to be developing a small collection of players.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like greens and blues.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Just me & the cat of all cats.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Oh yes. But Houston weather limits the amount of time I can wear mittens.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Currently I am on a sock binge. My other favorite items are scarves and hats.

13. What are you knitting right now?
Gryffindor socks.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Oh yes, please.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
No preference, I usual decide based on the yarn & size of project.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
A shameful four years old.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Halloween

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Milk glass chickens, Donald Duck, and wooden Easter eggs.

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 don’t subscribe to any publications.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Not that I can think of.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Socks are GREAT! I usually fit a women’s medium.

23. When is your birthday?
May 3

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
No, I am not one of the chosen.

Now I am going to zip this off to my spoiler, so that all bases are covered.