Monkey Swap Three

Monkey Sock Swap THREE Questionnaire


The basics:
Do you consider yourself a beginning sock knitter, an intermediate, or have you been doing this so long you could probably knit a pair in your sleep? I am edging towards intermediate. Simple stockinette have down.Have done 2-3 more complex type patterns.

The measurements:
Shoe Size: 8.5 US
Foot circumference: 9"
Foot length: 9 3/4"

Yarn Preferences:
What colors do you love? anything but candy/neon colors

Do you prefer solids or variegated? either

Do you prefer wool, cotton or acrylic yarn? wool or wool blends (tencel/Silk/seaweed)

What colors would you never wear? candy/neon colors

What are your favorite brands of yarn? Cherry blossom fibers(wool Girl), Chameleon Color Works, Tofutsies(SWTC)

Are there any new brands you would like to try? anything I love trying new stuff

Cookie A. Patterns:
Which of her patterns have you already knit? none

Which pattern(s) would you like to knit and don’t already own? Listed in order of preference: Millicent, Baudelaire, Gothic Spire, Twisted flower, Pomatomus

Other pertinent information:

Would you be willing to have an international Monkey Pal or do you prefer one in the US? yes

Do you have any allergies? environmental only

Will your knitting be exposed to smoke or animals? cats and dogs, no smoke. I try my best to keep yarns and projects away from the animals, ziplock bagged or in plastic bins when not in use.

Are you on Ravelry yet? If you don’t mind having new friends, what is your Ravelry name? YES!! name: JenC

Knit 1 Tea 2 Swap Queastionaire

Knit 1 Tea 2 Color Swap Questionnaire
1. Do you like loose tea or bags, or both – something you want to try? Never really tried anything beyond bags but would like to.
2. What is your favorite kind of tea (Brand, flavor, variety, etc)? uhh, lipton, orange pekoe
3. Favorite color in regards to tea or one you would like to try? (black, green, red, and white) (keeping in mind that this is how this swap is set up). Ummm any, kind a new to the whole tea thing, so any of them.
4. Would you say you were a tea pot kind of person or just a hot water heater kind? Hot water cause that is all I’ve ever had.
5. What tea accessories would you like but have never purchases for yourself? Accessories?????
6. How do you prefer to be pampered? (examples: mani/pedi, bubble bath, yummy treat, etc). Massage, glass of wine while in a bubble bath listening to Norah Jones or something soothing.
7. If you were a kind of yarn what would you be and why? A nice 80/20 stock wool and silk blend fingering wieght. Why? Because I am kind of a natural person easy going , sturdy but with a sheen to me.
8. If you had to knit/crochet baby booties, a fun fur scarf, or a fair isle sweater, which would you choose and why? Umm, none of them. Blankets over booties they are more useful, fun fur maybe for chemo caps or something but not scarves ever again, and I am not a fair Isle type of person by a long shot.
9. What other event would make you skip a tea party? (A garden party? A book club meeting? A yoga class? Opening night for a new action thriller? etc?) Once I have accepted and invitation, illness/death in the family.
10. What treat would you consider essential at your tea party? (Sweet? Salty? Scones? Those petite pastry trays with a couple of all sorts of things? Little crust less sandwiches?) morning tea-scones and jams, light cookies. Afternoon-those little sandwiches and petit fors for dessert.
11. When buying yarn for a project how do you choose - do you buy the one called for or do you substitute? Depends on if it is in budget and if I like it how it feels.
12. What do you carry your knitting/crocheting in when on the go? Individual projects go in ziplock bags then into a small canvas backpack thingie, the into a denim tote that holds the essentials kit and reading material and pattern.
13. Favorite movie to watch while knitting/crocheting? Hackers
14. Are you a traditional tea cup kind of person or a mug type of person? Do you care if they match? More of a mug I guess ‘cause that is all I have and not really.
15. Favorite childhood birthday party? WonderWoman birthday cake made by an older cousin and family.
16. Favorite type of scone and jam? Scone not really sure, jam would be strawberry
17. If you use candles, what is your favorite scent? Berries
18. If you could choose 3 people to have 'tea' with, who would they be and why? (famous or not, living or dead). My mother, my best friend Dipali and my internet friend Luci
19. You've been invited to a tea party, what 'props' will you wear (formal or casual)? Skirt(‘tea length’), layered shirt and blouse (formal and casual)
20. Any allergies/preferences you have or are willing to admit to? nope
21. Anything we missed that you want your pal to know? I have never really tried tea’s beyond the basic tea bag. Have gone as far as earl grey, chamomile and Lipton honey/lemon. But it has always looked interesting. I am willing to try new avenues and learn more about the tea world.

Harry Potter Yarns - Woolgirl

Well I received my HP yarn from Wool Girl yesterday, Wonderful service again, and a great sample of some handmade soap Jen carries. Took pics too, worked hard on display and light. Cna't find the @#$% jump cable for the camara. As soon as I find it I will post up pics.

On that note, they are all wonderfull, soft a little squishy and gorgeous colors. I am now ready for the Hogwarts Sock Swap 2(see buttons and signup). and the kids will have there HP socks soon.

In other news I have cast on and have 4" on the first sock for my Sock It to Me pal. the pattern is not as bad as I thought, fairly easy in fact Schaeffer - Anne Mock Cable Twist. Only had to frog once for a mistake but it was only 3 rows and it came back real quick. I hope she likes them.

Sock It To Me Swap Questionaire

Sock It to Me
What are your foot measurements? (Please give shoe size, length and circumference.) Shoe size 8.5(US), length 9 3/4", circumfrence 91/2" edit 9"
How long have you been knitting? How would you rate your experience? (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.) Learned to knit 6 years ago, seriously knitting the past 6 months. Experience: Beginning Intermidiate
What is your favorite color? Your least favorite color? favorite color is red, least favorite any candy/neon colors
Do you have a favorite fiber? What type? hmmmm, anything soft
Do you have any allergies to certain fibers? nope
Do you have an Amazon, or other type of, wishlist? (If so, provide the link.)
Jen's Amazon
What techniques, if any, would you like to learn? toe up and cables
Do you have a sweet tooth? What are your favorite snacks? yeap, chocolate. Peanut M&M's, oreos, original chex mix
What is your family situation? (Children, Husband, Pets...etc.) hubby, 3 kids teenage to toddler, 6 cats, 2 dogs, 1 rat and 1 goldfish
Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Metal, plastic or wood? circular, bamboo
Besides socks, what are your favorite items to knit? dont know yet, still working on my first sweater and first lace type scarf
Is there a pattern, (sock or otherwise), that you are dying to try? there are so many out there I hadnt really decided. The flame wave from IK, one of the ones from Sock Pixie maybe and a shawl havent decided yet maybe cozy or Candleflame
Do you like to read? What are you reading currently? Love to read, for fun Safe Harbor by C Feehan, for learning Human resource management, for Knitting- Dominknitrix and Mason Dixon Knitting and the new HP as soon as it is delivered
Do you collect music? (On an iPod or MP3 player.) both
What kind of music do you listen to? Country and Western, Hard rock, Oldies, Jazz.
Is there anything you collect? uhhhh, lets' see, yarn, shotglasses, hotel room swipes(when I stay someplace neat), chopsticks
What are your hobbies, aside from knitting? PC gaming, scrapbooking, crocheting, trying jewelry making/beading.
Are you participating in any other swaps or knit alongs? Dog Days of Summer Dishcloth Exchange and Summer Stash Swap
Do you have a favorite scent? Green tea and Raspberry
When is your birthday? (You don't have to add the year if you don't want to, LOL.) Nov 7

Jen's Questionaire

Posted as directed with minor corrections from the original email.

1. Do you knit, or crochet, or do both? How long have you been knitting\crocheting? both. Crochet intermittantly for aprox 20 years. Knitting taught myself 4 years ago, been steady for 6months now

2. Have you knit dishcloths or dishtowels before? nope

3. What are your favorite cotton yarns? Is there a cotton or linen you've been dying to try but have not? to date the organics cottons I enjoy the natural colors and the softness. Have some by Inca Cotton and another from Peru. The Euroflax linen to date is the only one I have purchased/tried, love the rich colors and texture of the yarn. WOuld be willing to try any kinds though.

3. Are there any cotton yarns you don't enjoy knitting with? Can't really say to new to the sport

4. What type of needle do you prefer using? (Metal/Wood/Plastic) Wood

5. What other projects do you enjoy knitting or crocheting? I love socks and trying lace patterned scarfs and shawls. Love to crochet(have specific patterns) baby blankets.

6. Do you have any other hobbies or enjoy other kinds of crafting? Counted cross stitch, scrapbooking, reading, PC gaming

7. What kind of treats do you like? Chocolate? Candies? Nuts? CHOCOLATE

8. What colors are your kitchen and bath decorated in, if any? Kitchen (red, black/gray and white, grey to tan stone flooring) Bathroom (white, polished nickle and paint is a goldish yellow bright, accented in jewel tones of red and blues)

9. What are your favorite colors and what colors do you dislike? Favorite (Jewel tones reds and blues or naturals, Dislike the neons and candy like colors)

10. Do you drink coffee? Tea? Other beverages? Coffee, water and I allow myself 1 soda a day
11. Do you have any kids (human or pet variety!)? 3 semi-human kids, 6 cats, 2 dogs, 1 rat and 1 goldfish

12. Do you have any allergies? not yet

13. Please share 3 tidbits about yourself that you think your pal and other swappers might find odd or interesting. I enjoy playing first person shooter(video games) and online gaming. I have done almost every type of home improvement project possible to my current home from the studs out. I hide yarn from my husband(maybe more typical than I think though :) for most married knitters)

Jen