Sleepy Sheep

The knitting, literary, musical, and other miscellaneous adventures of one sleepy sheep.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Secret Gifts

It has been a crazy three weeks! Will update more soon, but I just wanted to share that I received a fantastic gift in the mail yesterday from my secret pal!!!! I am sooo excited. I will upload a photo later, but for now...
Thank you my secret pal!!!!

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

SP9 Quiz Bowl

Hello. I have returned from a holiday in the lbc. It was super busy and just exactly what I needed.

Anyway. On to the quiz...


1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love wool. I am not a fan of acrylics.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have a handmade green, cotton, roll-up needle keeper.
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 for three years. I learned the basics from my lovely Aunt and have knitted ever since. I would say that I am an intermediate knitter.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
I do not have an updated Amazon list. But perhaps I should create one...
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
I enjoy some lavender products. And sweet pea Bath and Body Works things. This one is a toughy.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Absolutely. I think fresh candy corns are the best. And dark chocolate. Mounds, cotton candy, etc.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Sometimes I enjoy beading. And I love paper and all stationery. :) I can spin and hope to find a spinning wheel under my Christmas tree this year.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I love music. Favorite bands include Radiohead, Devotchka, Spoon, the Beatles, Beach Boys, Otis Redding, The Jayhawks, Deathcab, Postal Service, Hem...I'll stop here. Yes, I have mp3 compatible components. Such a great question.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I am so drawn to earth tones. And I especially love burgandies, corals, and so many shades of blues.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
My boyfriend and I live with our orange tabby and our Scottish Terrier.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I wear all of the above with the major exception of ponchos. No ponchos please.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I have really enjoyed working on felted sheep recently.
13. What are you knitting right now?
A wrap cardigan for my new cousin.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
I think handmade gifts are the best.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I like them all. I do so like wooden and bamboo needles. Double points, single points. Needles are good.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No but I would like to have both one day.
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Three months.
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Enjoy Halloween and Christmas the most.
19. Is there anything that you collect?
First edition, first printing books. Paper. Yarn.
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 have thought about getting a supscription to Interweave Knits. Any thoughts?
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I want to learn how to carry and knit with different colors.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I think socks will be my project. I wear a size 8 shooe. I wil post my measurements soons.
23. When is your birthday? May 13.