UK Swap Questionnare
Part One: Crafting
Do you knit, crochet, or both? Mostly knitting, but I do a (very little) bit of crochet too – I’m at the stage where although I can do the basics, a simple lucid set of crochet instructions turns to complete gibberish as soon as I try to follow it.
What do you like to make? Do you have a favourite project? All sorts of things – I like sweaters (sorry, this is a UK swap) jumpers, cardigans, shawls, socks (although I seem to have lost my sock mojo for the moment).
Do you have a favourite type of fiber or brand of yarn? Not as such – I like soft yarns in pretty colours.
Do you have a least favourite type of yarn? Self-striping sock yarn, novelty yarn (esp ladder yarns), scratchy wool, pure acrylic (although I like quite a lot of yarns with artificial fibres blended into them).
Do you do any other crafts? Spinning and (very occasionally) cross-stitch embroidery.
What knitting do you bring ‘on the go’? Anything fairly mindless where my fingers can get on with it and my brain doesn’t have to get too involved.
What do you carry your ‘on the go’ knitting in? Do you want something new? A cotton bag – one of the ones handed out every now and then at supermarkets to encourage people to take reuseable bags. I would love something new!
Are there any knitting gifts (book, toy, yarn, item, tool) that you have been lusting over? Umm… something to keep circular needles in? I’m rather lacking inspiration for this one.
Part Two: Your Favourites
What is your favourite colour? Red/autumnal shades
What is your least favourite colour? Fluorescent colours
What scents/smells do you like? Lavender, cinnamon, other natural spices
What don’t you like? Air fresheners.
How do you like to pamper yourself? (bubble bath, hand creams, massage, manicure) Bath
What goodies to you like to treat your tummy with? (chocolate, biscuits, truffles, etc.) Probably safest to leave this one out – I’m Coeliac, and unless you are absolutely certain that a product hasn’t any wheat or gluten in I won’t be able to eat it. (And please don’t be fooled by the legend “Suitable for Coeliacs” – many of these products still contain wheat or barley and I get a reaction from them.) Having said all of which, if you can find any of the Tesco wheat-free, gluten-free doughnuts, then YES PLEASE! They’re always sold out in the Tesco nearest to us.
Do you prefer tea or coffee while you knit? Any particular kind? Favourite mug/cup? Tea – nice ordinary tea. In a mug (my favourite mug is the “Rosie’s Hens” one from caughtknitting)
Do you listen to/watch anything while you knit? (TVshow-Along, movies, music, podcasts) Generally watch television of an evening after the children are in bed.
Part Three: Living & Past-times
Where do you live in the UK? (General idea not address) Cambridge
Have you always lived here, or did you grow up somewhere else? Born in Manchester, moved to the Wirral when I was 18 months, back to Manchester as a student, then down to Cambridge where I met my husband and we ended up settling. I still see myself as a Northerner at heart – ‘bath’ doesn’t rhyme with ‘hearth’ when I say them…
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Somewhere with stunning mountains.
If you couldn’t go to a knitting group, what other kind of gathering would you go to? (book club, tea party, yoga class, jewelery class, etc.) Spinning group? I’m afraid I’m a bit of a homebody – I really like being tucked up under a blanket on the sofa with my knitting.
What’s your style? (elegant, traditional, glamourous, girly, natural, sporty, outgoing, etc.) Ah.. Uh… I try. (I’m currently wearing black cords, black v-neck 3/4 length jumper and a black/brown kaftan/tunic on top – a scrumpled one from M&S – I do love clothes that are supposed to look all scrumpled 
– which counts as work-wear – I’m a teacher.)
Final Part:
Any allergies/preferences (fiber-wise or treat-wise)? Coeliac (see above) and I find wool too itchy to wear round my neck or head.
Anything we missed that you’d like your partner to know? Can’t think of anything right now… I have a cat and 4 chickens.
Edited to add: I’m more than happy with second hand books (provided they aren’t too tatty).
one comment:
Want amazing mountains? Come to Vancouver, BC, Canada. No joke… you can see mountains and the ocean all in one gaze!Monica () (link) - 01 February '08 - 04:32
