No-More-Humdrum Mittens

There's a great new swap for patterned mittens out and about: No-More-Humdrum Mittens Swap!  Signups are open through January 12, 2008, if you think you might be interested.

Since I already had several patterns for different pairs of mittens on deck, this was serendipitous - and sounds like a whole lotta fun to boot. I can't remember the last time I participated in a swap, but a pair of mittens and some fun goodies - I couldn't resist.

So here's my questionnaire for whoever gets me in the swap:

How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?  Since I was 6, and then off and on into high school with a long hiatus until after college.  My dad's mom taught me, and then, after she died, I had help from my great-aunt Iris.

Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Advanced?  I suppose that's where I am these days - I can do colorwork and lace, and do some dabbling in designing my own.

What are your favorite colors? Any you dislike?  Anything in the purple/blue/gray family.  I tend toward cool colors.  Yellow is generally not good for me and I don't like any of the acid/psychedelic colors.

Do you like Latvian type patterns? If so, what are your favorite patterns?  I adore any kind of colorwork/stranded fair isle patterning, so Latvian mittens are in that category.  No particular favorite patterns - I really tend to like them all.

Do you desire mittens for yourself, your "special someone else" or your child?  Oh it's all about me - always. :)

What is the measurement from your wrist to the tip of your longest finger?  7-1/2 inches from the bony prominence on the outside of my wrist to the tip of my middle finger.

What is the circumference of your hand at it's widest point? 7-3/4 inches around my knuckles

What other things do you enjoy knitting?  Socks are probably my number-one project, but I like almost all kinds of knitting - sweaters, vests, shawls, hats, mittens.  I can't really think of anything I don't like, except maybe fun-fur scarves.

What sort of needles do you enjoy working with? (straights vs circs, bamboo vs aluminum) Bamboo or wood are my preference.  I like circulars for large projects and DPNs for smaller things.

What’s one project you’ve not yet tried but are dying to make? Heh - I think my Ravelry queue would indicate there are LOTS.  I have several Alice/Jade Stamore projects in my "wish I had more time" list.

What’s one yarn you’ve not yet tried but are dying to work with?  The new Noro sock yarn.

What other hobbies do you have? Do you spin? Sew? Garden? Cook?  I horseback ride a lot.  I spin, but don't have time for a lot of it; i have a loom, but am in the process of selling it due to absolutely no time to weave!

Besides yarn, do you collect anything? Nothing specific, but I do have a lot of horse-oriented things in the house.

What kind of goodies do you enjoy? Sweets? Salty? Anything you hate or are allergic to?  Sweets more than salty.  Good chocolate is always nice.  Gourmet tea is a favorite too.  I'm not allergic to anything, but I really don't like things that are spicy - like cayenne pepper or too much ginger.

Do you have any kids? Pets?  No kids, except for the 4-legged ones:  1 cat, 2 dogs, 4 bunnies (3 are angoras) and 3 horses.

What is your favorite part of Winter?  The cold and the snow - I love fresh snow.  And lots of warm woolen clothing. :)

What is your least favorite part of Winter? It really cuts into my horse-riding time.

I think that'll sum it up.  Swap pal - if you need more info, please ask!

All for now......

Comments

[loribird]

Thanks for the heads-up on the swap! I'm going to go sign up!

[PJ]

Oh, you peaked my interest....should I? (I've never knitted mittens...ever!)

[Teri S.]

Very, very tempting to join this swap, but it's deadline knitting and that's something that I have trouble doing (especially since I haven't finished the Christmas knitting yet and have yet to cast on two hats and a pair of socks). It will be fun to see what you get from your pal! Enjoy!

[Margaret]

Who's the mitten enabler now?