Secret Pal 11 Questionnaire

The Questionnaire
Here are is the questionnaire for SP11. Please be sure to post it in a spot on your blog where your pal can easily find it. Since your pal will use this to help create your packages you'll want to have it posted to your blog no later than August 15th.
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Wool, bamboo, cotton Not particularly fond of 100% acrylic
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
A tall Peterboro basket, a smallish basket and several needle rolls
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Almost 40 years, I was somewhat forced into it by repeated gifts of knitting kits by aunt. I am advanced
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Not currently, keep meaning to make one
5. What's your favorite scent?
Bakery scents
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Yes, jelly beans but would rather not receive any candy right now
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
All crafts EXCEPT spinning LOL
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Elvis Costello, Roxy Music yes my computer can play music
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Favorites are pruples, reds, greens, not terribly fond of pastels
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
No pets, DH and 2 DSs
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos
Scarves, hats, mittens
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Anything, lately socks, and felted bags
13. What are you knitting right now?
Seriously I can't remember it all, the list on the sidebar of KALs I am in will give you some idea
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Sure
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
No preference of straight or circular, I like metal, bamboo, plastic
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes to both
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Hmmm....7 years old
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Valentine's Day
19. Is there anything that you collect
Mr Potato Head, Eiffel Towers, antique glass
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
There are a few, I have no subscriptions
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Knitting socks on circs is still something I haven't attempted
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes, I am a size 6.5-7.5 medium width
23. When is your birthday?
February 16
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
No i am still waiting to sign up... :(