Falling For Ewe (Autumn Yarn Swap)

• Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft?

I knit. I've been knitting now off an on since I was 9 years old, but only really picking it up just after getting married in 2005. I do not crochet, I've been toying with the idea to learn, because of this project and this project.

• Do you spin? What type of spinning do you do?

I am not into spinning, I'd rather spend the little free time I have knitting.

• Are there any other crafts that you participate in?

I’m learning to sew, but I'm not that good. I do have a sewing machine. I do photography (have a degree in it as well as graphic design). I bake/cook.

• What are your favorite yarns/fibers?

I'm a huge sock yarn fan. I love both 100% wool and also yarn that is superwash (for socks).

• What are your LEAST favorite yarns/fibers?

I DETEST acrylic and novelty yarns. Not a huge fan of cotton either, unless it’s in a wool blend. I am a fiber snob. I hate acrylic yarn the most, and not really a fan of cotton either. Also, anything novelty makes me cringe.... fun fur, eyelash, chenille, ugh! Anything novelty = bad. On the other hand, I'm a huge sock yarn fan. I love both 100% wool and also yarn that is superwash (for socks).

• Are there any types/brands of yarn that you are dying to work with but haven’t gotten a chance?

Sundara Sock yarn and I've never tried sKNITches yarn either. Yarn Nerd. Hmm... what else do I want to add to my stash...!

• What are your favorite types of projects to knit/crochet?

I love to knit anything socks or baby (sized) at the moment. Though, with socks, right now I have 2nd Sock Syndrome... never seem to get a 2nd one knit. I have two solo socks right now, LOL. Though, I love to knit anything at all.)

• What are you currently working on? Anything you plan to start this autumn?

What am I not working on? A Misty Garden Scarf. I have an 18 month sized pullover for my son that needs to be done before he outgrows 18 month size (LOL). I also have a sock yarn blankie (with leftovers) in progress for the couch. On the needles are also: A Drive Thru for my nephew, Monkey Socks, Chevron Scarf, Sofia, And this pair and this pair of socks are 50% done, (Second Sock Syndrome!) I feel like I'm missing something, LOL.... Check my Ravelry page for all my in progress pieces.

• What is your favorite FO? (Please, post a picture if you would like.)

So far, to date, my fave FO is the baseball sweater I made Sean. I can't wait for Mackenzie to fit into it. (Sean only got to wear it once, unfortunately...!)

• What is your oldest UFO?

It seems that my Woven Trellis Scarf is the oldest. I DO plan on finishing it one day....!

• Are their any knitting/crochet techniques that you would like to learn?

Yes, I'd love to learn how to do entrelac. It's on the list of things to accomplish. Just haven't gotten around to doing it yet.

• Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?

Yes, I'm a sock knitter. I have a standard size 8 women's foot. If you need precise width, length, etc, please email me!

• Do you have a yarn winder and/or a swift?

Yes, I have both.

• Where/how to you keep you needles/hooks?

Vintage/collectables are in vases on my desk. Circulars are in the middle of being organized. DPNs are in a case I made myself (though it's not that great of a case). I also have a box of my fave needles that sits on my desk.

• Do you collect anything?

Yarn, patterns, notions, sheep mugs, knitting magazines, knitting books (and non-knitting books), earrings (love dangley earrings). Oh, and purses & shoes....!

• What is your favorite type of music? Are you MP3 ready?

I do not like rap or country music, or church music either. I can play MP3’s that’s no problem. I am into learning about new artists. I have the new iPod touch.

• Do you like sweets? What are your favorites?

Sweedish berries, Fuzzy Peach & Sweedish Berries and Runts. Love gum.

• What is your living situation like? Any pets? Children?

I live surrounded by males. I live with my hubby and our senior 2 cats and my two beautiful sons, Sean who was born Dec. 28th,2006 and that makes him 19 and a half months old. I also have Mackenzie, baby boy number 2, who was born on June 17th, 2008. My water broke the day before on my 27th birthday! He has his own birthday though :) He just turned 2 months old on Sunday.

• Are you allergic to anything?

Dust, mold and I have mild asthma, so smoke bothers me.

• Do you have an online wish list (Amazon, Etsy, Loopy Ewe, etc.)? Please include links for your swap pal.

Not really.

• Are you having a birthday during this swap?

Nope … not the day before my son's 1st birthday next June. At least next birthday my water won't break and I'll miss my birthday dinner!

• What is your Ravelry ID?

knitpurlmama