Re-posting
Since March 15 is nearly here, i thought i better repost this
Just FYI swap partner – i’m a 26 yrd old gay grrl living in Sydney. I’m into punk, rockabilly, 50’s kitsch, tattoos and anything with skulls on it ;).
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
My favourite is buttery-soft merino, like Zara. Or beautiful coloured yarns like Noro etc. Yarns i DONT like are acrylic baby-yarn. yuk! I love DK to worsted, but anything bigger is a bit thick for Oz ;). Not a huge fan of furry (mohair) or novelty yarn. I also like cotton/bamboo natural fibres. Pretty much anything that isnt 100% man-made. I’m also partial to nice sock yarn hehe.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
I have 3! handmade needle rolls. Most of the time they are floating around my house hehe. My circs and stich markers are loose in a see through bag. God i need some more stitch markers!
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
Intermediate. I taught myself through the SnB books and from GLBT-Knit. I have no worries with Fair-Isle, Intarsia or decifering Vogue Knitting’s instructions (hehe)
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Not at the moment – i spend too much time at Kinokuniya and Borders to worry about a wist! Would love to get my hands on Mason Dixon Knitting, Knitting from the 40’s and Lace Style.
5. What’s your favorite scent?
Honey. I like vanilla, mint, cinnamon and lemon grass as well…
Perfume – JLo “Still” (HOW EMBARRASING!) and Le Eue De Issey (Mens) by Issey Miyake. Not that someone will get me perfume, more of a just in case you were interested hehe…. I have heaps of it anyway 🙂
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Yes! I LOVE crown mints! mint mint mint mint! Anything with mint!
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I sew, crochet (badly), embroider and paint as well – but knitting and sewing are my two passions.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Nick Cave! The Cure, Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal, The Killers, PJ Harvey, Reverend Horton Heat, Rusty and The Dragstrip Trio, Smashing Pumpkins, Rage Against The Machine, Silverchair, Nirvana… theres too many. I can play MP3s.
9. What’s your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand?
Black and red = love. I do like apple and teal greens, pinks and greys as well. Not a fan of orange, lime, fluro, browns (hehe) or primary-coloured stuff. I tend to only knit for myself with black, cherry red, green or pink with another colour (cant do all pink).
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Seeing a lovely Boi (i’m queer) at the moment (1 year on the 18th March!), living by myself. I used to have a dog that was pup-napped back to Perth by my ex. I miss him (Scooner) terribly! I volunteer at the Sydney Dogs Home so i get to play with the doggies. (They are furry people).
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves – yes, beanies – sometimes. Its not really cold enough for mittens here, and i only own some fingerless gloves – and no-way to ponchos!
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I am so lame – socks. I love knitting for other people (and have never made myself socks). I love looking at jumpers and cardigans and planning to knit them. I love knitting anything with Noro hehe
13. What are you knitting right now?
Socks (for other people hehehe). A Slytherin Vest, babies clothes for my friend’s sproggs, Thermal from Knitty and the Dollar and a Half Cardigan from the latest IK.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Sure – as long as the person has made me something they think i would like, not something they like and want to give me. I.e. some pretty pink lacey thing – they love it, would I? Does that sound rude? Sorry – just trying to be honest… ;). I make so many presents for people and try to really think about what they would like. But it is the thought that counts, and heck, if someone wants to make me something, go for it! Put some skulls on it and i’m sure i will love it hehe
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
Have to go with circs – though you cant beat a cool set of anondised aluminium needles from an op-shop (thrift store). Bamboo and metal Addis – all the way! I adore my Denises as well.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
I love my winder – i sat down and wound balls just for the heck of it the other day. No swift… yet…
17. How old is your oldest UFO?
About 2 years maybe? Its just waiting to be frogged anyway.
18. What is your favorite holiday?
Xmasoltice! I love giving presents!
19. Is there anything that you collect?
Vintage knitting patterns, mainly from 1930-1945. Carltonware (old crockery shaped like leaves and vegetables. Really). Tattoos. Stash. 50’s kitshy postcards. Pin up girls.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
I subscribe to Interweave Knits and am trying to get my hand on the Fall 05 issue. I get Vogue Knitting and Knit-scene when it comes out, and Knit.1 if it looks good. Would love love love a skein of Malabrigo! I would love to get my hands on the Mason-Dixon knitting book as well… and Vintage Knits. I also like the Phildar magazines, and Rebecca, but never get around to buying them for myself.
21. Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn?
Hmmm i’m kinda teach-myself kind of grrl.
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Sure are! About 26cm, or 10.5 inchs. Medium-wide foot.
23. When is your birthday? 25 Feb.