BIG Bag Questionnaire

1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both? For how long?

I do both, but knitting more than crochet. Hmmm..having started when I was in the single digits, more than 40 years.

1. What other crafts do you do, if any?

Just about everything except spinning, weaving.

1. What are your favorite colors? Colors you loathe?

Rich jewel colors seem to be what I go towards lately...loathe is such a strong word. I am not fond of pastels although when teamed with black or navy they can be swell.

1. Favorite yarn brands? Fiber types? Yarn you can't stand?

Way too many favorites, way too many. I adore wools, cottons, soy and bamboo. I am not fond of acrylics although they do have their place.

1. What is your favorite type of item to knit/crochet?

Sweaters, totes, socks

1. What kind of needles do you like? (i.e. circular, straight, metal, bamboo, etc.)

Anything Harmony....I do have some Celtic Swan hand forged bronze and sterling silver I really enjoy.

1. Any knitting tools you lack but crave?

I just never seem to have enough tape measures lately.

1. Patterns you've been dying to get but haven't yet?

Not I can think of

1. Do you drink coffee, tea, cocoa? Flavors you love/hate?

I drink all three. Not very fond of nutty flavors. I have a nifty new coffee maker that grinds the beans first.

1. Favorite sweets & snacks?

I do love me the jelly beans!!

1. Any pets, kids, spouses? Spouses that act like pets or kids? (j/k)

Two sons 18 and 23, 1 spouse ..soon to have two puppies(bulldog and chocolate lab hopefully)

1. Favorite things to knit/crochet for the above, if applicable?

Sweaters, scarves, socks,hats

1. What kinds of books do you like to read? Favorite authors or genres?

History, mystery,philosophy

1. Do you collect anything? (besides yarn! LOL!)

Eiffel Towers, Potato heads

1. What, if any, are your non-craft related hobbies?

Skiing, cycling,running, antiquing

1. Scents you adore? Scents that make you gag?

Good with bakery scents, not to much on the heavy florals

1. What is your idea of a relaxing time?

Away at a hotel, watching a movie, knitting, family in adjoining rooms, lol

1. Oh yeah, are you on Ravelry and if so, care to share your Ravelry ID?

Sure, KnittingKnut