15 September 2005
Those who couldn't care less about my latest obsession (the one with the yarn and the needles) can safely skip this post.
Given that I answered this three months ago, there are some answers which haven't changed, so the only questions I'm going to answer here are the ones that have.
1. Are you a yarn snob (do you prefer higher quality and/or natural fibers)? Do you avoid Red Heart and Lion Brand? Or is it all the same to you?
Three months on from the last time I answered this question and I'm still all about the feel of the yarn. I've also seriously got over my early obsession with eyelash yarn and can barely stand to look at the stash of the stuff I have.
Not a fan of the hideously artificial, but mostly, if it's got a nice texture, feels soft and looks nice, it's fine.
2. Do you spin? Crochet?
I still don't do either, but I'm growing more and more curious about spinning and I'd like to get to know more about crochet for edgings and stuff.
4. How long have you been knitting?
Since the beginning of May this year.
13. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?
The Debbie Bliss yarns I've used so far (Cotton Cashmere, Cashmerino Aran and Cathay) have been an absolute dream.
I also love the two skeins of Colinette Giotto that I got. The trouble is that they're a bit flighty and can't make up their mind what they want to be. It's a bit of a nuisance, but they're so beautiful I guess they can be a bit fussy about how they want to be shown off to the world.
14. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
Stuff that feels cheap and/or scratchy. Stuff that splits the second you put a needle near it.
15. What is/are your current knitting obsession/s?
I can't seem to stop knitting Clapotis'. I'm currently on my fourth (this one for Lori).
16. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I still love me some Clapotis action. I'm also finding using dpn's quite fun right now. Mostly, I'm more into accessories rather than garments as the sheer amount of yarn and knitting time required to create something that will complement and cover what mother nature generously handed me makes me want to go cry in a corner.
17. What are you knitting right now?
mostly Lori's Clapotis (in Noro Silk Garden #8) which is taking me longer than usual because I'm being ultra careful not to massively cock it up.
Other things on the needles include:
A sock (in the multicoloured sock yarn my previous Secret Pal sent)
Lacey (in heathery purple Debbie Bliss Cotton Cashmere)
River from the latest Rowan book (in deep blue Kidsilk Haze (which feels like knitting with cobwebs)
My first Clapotis (in Debbie Bliss Cathay in a really bright purple)
19. Do you prefer straight or circular needles?
I'm developing a very definite preference for circular needles, because they're easier to use when commuting, and because all the weight is in the middle rather than the end of a straight needle.
20. Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I might not be too much of a yarn snob, but I think I'm in serious danger of becoming a needle snob.
I started off with some plastic pony needles and my grannie's cast offs... now I almost exclusively use either bamboo (or other wooden) needles or addi turbos.
21. Are you a sock knitter?
Just starting. Previous secret pal very sneakily sent me a sock knitting kit with a tube sock pattern so no heel shaping to terrify me.
23. How old is your oldest UFO?
About three months - my original Clapotis.
28. Any books out there you are dying to get your hands on?
Loads. I'm currently particularly obsessed with the two latest books from the Interweave Knits folk - Scarf Style and Wrap Style. Being a hardy Scot who hasn't acclimatised to the London weather yet (despite four years down here), I don't own a proper warm winter coat because it's pointless, so my plan is to knit wraps and things (but not ponchos, oh no) to keep me warm during the winter without being a nuisance to cart around for when I'm on the tube and have to take it off because I'm sweltering.
29. Any patterns you have been coveting, but haven't bought for one reason or another??
Nope, just the books above.
30. What are your foot measurements, and what kind of socks do you like?
I'm a size 5 in shoes, but I don't tend to wear socks, and I certainly wouldn't wear hand knitted socks outside under shoes. I am thinking of knitting myself a pair of house socks for the winter months when even with the heating on, my toes get a little chilly.
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