Knitting in pink

I signed up for Secret Pal 9. Here is my questionnaire. I will also link it in the sidebar.

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I like to knit with wool and wool mixes, especially mixed with alpaca or silk. I like cotton blends. I do not like acrylics, and most of the funky stuff. I havent worked with mohair yet but own some. I dont think that I'd like more quite yet.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
My circulars and dpns each have a special case. My straights are currently held in my knitting basket and I am looking for an alternative. I'd love a matching case with little gnomes like my other two. Added 10/10/06: I just ordered a matching straight knitting needle case from the same etsy shop I bought the other cases from)

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I started knitting almost a year ago. I dont think that I am still a beginner but I dont know if I can say intermediate yet.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Yes, Amazon wishlist in sidebar

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.)
Warm vanilla, brown sugar, chocolate.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Love chocolate, but not with fruits or mint. Especially love Swiss chocolate.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
Own a spindle, but havent spun in a couple months. Enjoy quilting too.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
Current love is Il Divo. Love that kind of music. My computer can play MP3s.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
Love pinks and reds. Enjoy some blues and greens. Dont like yellows and oranges on their own, but will stand them mixed in with colors I love.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
Married, no children, no pets

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
I love scarves, hats and mittens. No ponchos though.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
I enjoy socks, and baby items, even if I dont have any babies to give them to.

13. What are you knitting right now?
Socks, socks and socks

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yeah, most of the time.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I am beginning to really enjoy my circular needles, especially in aluminium

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
Yes, both

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
4 months old, that's it!

18. What is your favorite holiday?
I like Christmas time a lot, and my birthday! : )

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Not really, except yarn!

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have?
For books that I'd love to have you can check my Amazon wish list, it is kept updated. I dont have any magazine subscriptions but would love to get IK. I am dying to get my hands on some Socks That Rocks, especially Mist and Apple Valley Rd. Any other color would do.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I'd like to learn so fair-isle. 2 socks on one circular and more lace.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I am a sock knitter. Foot measurements are 7 1/2" at ball of foot, 8 1/2" long foot. Shoe size 5 1/2-6

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd)
May 28