Secret Pal!  Is that you?  Here is my Questionnaire for you...

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?  I love Superwash Wool but I kind of like knitting with any fiber... BUT Fun Fur!  blah

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?  An old military bootbox.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?   I have been knitting since my youngest age.  My Mom taught me the basics when I was a little girl but I have really learned lots more techniques in the past 3 years, mostly with knitting groups online. I consider myself as an advanced knitter... I think...

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?  I have an Amazon wish list.  The link can also be found in the left sidebar of this blog.

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)  Fresh Linen, Vanilla, Coconut, Baby Fresh Scent. I love Candles and Encents!

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?  I am not too fond of sweets but my favorite desert is New York Cheesecake.  MY favorite candy at the moment is Sugar Free Creme Savers - Strawberry & Creme and Dark Chocolate.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?  I do not spin but beside Knitting, I also like to Crochet, Cross Stitching, Sewing and Gardening.  I am also quite addicted to photography and Blogging of course...

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)  I like Today's Country, Rock and the 80s.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?  My favorite color is Navy Blue or Indigo but I also like Earth Tones. I dislike bright and primary colors and I use to hate pink but lately, I am in a pink phase...

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?  I am married with 2 kids under 5. No pets, but I like to feed birds in my yard.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?  Oh, Yes! All of that and all the time!

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?  I like to knit Socks a lot but also like to knit kids stuff, and I am a big fan of Circular Knitting!

13. What are you knitting right now?  I like to have a lot of things going on. At the time I answer this question, I have 11 WIPs: 2 Baby Blankets, 1 Afghan, 2 Sweaters, 1 Scarf, 1 Layette Set and 4 pairs of Socks.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?  I love it!!!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?  I don't mind Aluminium Needles but I prefer Bamboo and Resine/Plastic Needles.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?  No, I wind my yarn by hand.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?  About 2 years old...

18. What is your favorite holiday?  Thanksgiving. But I am also fascinated by some Jewish Celebrations like Hannukah or Passover.

19. Is there anything that you collect?  Teapots, Snowglobes, Mugs, State Magnets, US Quarters.

Oh and I like Piggies!

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 would love to have the Elizabeth Zimmerman's "Knitting Around" Book and "The Sweater Workshop" by Jacqueline Fee. I have a Subscription to Knit Simple.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?  I am very curious about Double Knitting and Illusion Knitting. I have never tried any of those techniques...

22. Are you a sock knitter? Yes, I love to knit Socks but with Fingering and Sport Weight wool only.  What are your foot measurements?

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)  June 12.