1.) What are your favorite things to knit? Right now, socks. And things for my kids.
2.) What yarn/fiber do you like most? I like wool. But I knit with other stuff too. The only things I don't like are really cheap yarns (except cotton) and Mohair! Mohair bothers my contact lenses for some reason.
3.) What needles do you tend to use (i.e. type/material)?Circular ones. I use DPNs for socks but I'm trying to learn how to use circulars for them too.
4.) Do you tend to knit more in one specific part of the year than others?I knit the same way all year long.
5.) What style of knitting do you use? Continental. It's the way I learned from a book and since I'm left handed, it works for me.
6.) Do you consider yourself a "fast" knitter? No, not really. I've started choosing smaller projects since it takes me so long.
7.) Who is your favorite knitting author? Charlene Schurch right now. Love those sock books.
8.) What is your favorite by said author? More Sensational Knitted Socks
9.) How long ago did you learn to knit? 2 and a half years ago. January 2005.
10.) How do you knit small in-the-round objects? I use douple points, but I'm going to teach myself how to use circulars.
11.) What is the most useful technique you've learned so far? Yarn overs! Now I can knit lacey patterns.
12.) Do you prefer to knit fine gauge items, mid-range gauge items, or large gauge items, or do you like it all ? I like a gauge of about 5 stitches per inch. Except when knitting socks, of course.
13.) How do you like to knit your sweaters? I really haven't knitted that many sweaters. I doing one for my daughter knit flat in pieces. I don't really like finishing, though, so I think I'd like to knit in the round next time.
