Did You Hear It?

The screaming has continued every day. Finally, I received a partial replacement yarn order today. It seems that my original order was mailed on February 13th and is lost somewhere between Oregon and the East Coast. I can't wait to finish my OSW. Pics will be posted when done.

Still Waiting For Yarn

I ordered yarn to finish my second OSW and I thought it would be here by now. Saturday, I realized there is no mail delivery today (President's Day). Arghhhhhhh! If anyone hears a scream tomorrow, that will be me (if my yarn still does not arrive). In the meantime, I'm keeping myself busy with a pair of fingerless gloves I'm making from a pattern called "Fetching" from knitty.com.

Something New To Add To My Project List

While waiting for more yarn to complete my second One Skein Wonder, I have discovered Teva Durham's Turtleneck Shrug. Today, I purchased the book Scarf Style and hopefully, by the time I receive the book, I will have finished the second OSW and will be ready to begin the Turtleneck Shrug. After all, I'd like to be able to wear it before the weather gets warm.

Interchangeable Needles

I absolutely love Clover circular needles and I don't ever plan to give them up, but I recently became aware of interchangeable needle systems and I thought I'd try one. I just purchased The Boye NeedleMaster and I think I'm going to like the convenience this set offers. This set will be a nice addition to my clover needles.

Secret Pal Questionnaire

The Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I like almost every yarn. I can't say that I have encountered any that I absolutely can't stand.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Right now, I am keeping my needles in a big quilted bag that I use for my knitting. I am looking for a sewing pattern to make a needle case.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I taught myself to knit about thirty years ago. It wasn't until about eight years ago that I started to become serious about knitting. I consider myself to be an intermediate knitter.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
Boy, do I have an Amazon "Wish List"!

5. What's your favorite scent?
I have lots. My newest favorite scent is "Sheer Veil" by Vera Wang. If we are talking general scents, then it would be florals.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Yes. CHOCOLATE!

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I cross stitch, embroider, quilt, etc. I love to do crafty things. I have never tried spinning, but it is on my "to-do" list.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s?
I like rock, lite rock, 70's, 80's, classical, new age, etc. I like almost everything with the exception of rap and country. I have an ipod.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I love blues and greens. I'm not fond of orange.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I am married, and I have a 21 year old daughter. I work full time. I have a very spoiled Yorkshire terrier.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
None of the above.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
So far, I enjoy knitting just about anything.

13. What are you knitting right now?
I am on my second One Skein Wonder Shrug.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Yes!

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I love circular needles. Bamboo is my favorite, and aluminum is next.

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

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
A sweater that I started about seven years ago. Wow, it doesn't seem like it was that long ago.

18. What is your favorite holiday?
I don't have one.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Antique treadle sewing machines.

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'm always on the "look-out" for all of these items. I currently am not receiving any knitting magazine subscriptions.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I'm ready to do my first felting project.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I just finished my first pair of socks. I love making socks! Foot length - 10 inches. Instep - 8 inches in diameter.

23. When is your birthday?
August 3rd.

I'm New To This Blog Thing.....

Okay. I'm new to blogging, so please bear with me. I created my blog so that I can participate in Secret Pal 10. I have visited many blogs related to previous Secret Pal exchanges and I've admired every one's knitting. All of you are truly inspirational, and I can only hope that I may be as inspirational to some of you. So, as the months progress, I look forward to posting pictures of my knitting projects, as well as anything else that may be of interest.