maanantaina, elokuuta 20, 2007

Contest 1 for Jenn's group

1. What is the one knitting accessory you could not live without?
Circular needle 4mm, I'm so enthusiasted in making soakers/diaper pants and I need a 4mm needle there. I love my Addis!

2. If you're heading on vacation, do you take knitting with you? If
so, how much and what type of project?
Yes, I do, even for a few hours car trip. I'll take with me something that doesn't need my full attention all the time so I can enjoy the nature also. I take almost every time at least two projects with me, so I can change between them depending on hoow I feel.

3. Where have you travelled to that you'd consider your favorite spot?
I love England, I've been in Devon and in London, I wish to travel there sometimes again.

4. What is your favorite knitting book at the moment? Do you own it?
I love my Stitch'n Bitch in Finnish and yes, I own one piece of my own. There are all basic techniques in compact and some humour, also.

5. Do you listen to podcasts? Which is your favorite(s)?
No, unfortunately I don't have equipment to do that.

maanantaina, elokuuta 06, 2007

Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I love all natural fibers, especially wool, alpaca, mohair, silk etc. etc. I don't so much like acrylic and other "plastic-like" fibers.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
My circulars are individually in plastic pockets, but my DPN's are "homeless"...

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?
I've knitted all my life, I learnt at home. I would consider me advanced.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
No.

5. What's your favorite scent?
Floral and oriental scents.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
Yes, I do. I love especially (dark) chocolate and fruit candies.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't spin, but I crochet, cross-stitch, embroider, sew and earlier I bobbed lace.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Almost every kind of music except modern youth music. I can't play MP3's.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I like wrm colors, especially red.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I'm married, I have two sons (3 years and almost 1,5years). I'm expecting a new baby in October. We have cats and hens.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Yes.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Baby items, pullovers, cardigans, socks, mittens...

13. What are you knitting right now?
Clothes for my new baby.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?
Absolutely.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I like circulars, wooden or ADDIs.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
No, but I have a husband. ;-)

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
Too old...

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas, I'm Christian.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
Postcards, yarn, angels, cloth diapers...

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 subscribe (all) Finnish knitting magazines. For me it's pretty hard to catch any famous international knitting magazines, but when I do, it's like Christmas to me.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
I'm now hooked on cables and other Aran-knitting-figures.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
Yes. My foot is women intermediate.

23. When is your birthday?
April 28th.

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?
No.

keskiviikkona, elokuuta 01, 2007

Viimeistelyn vaikeus/The Difficulty of finishing

Miksi on niin vaikeaa järjestää aikaa langanpäiden päättelylle, saumojen ompelulle, nappikauppaan menolle, niiden nappien ompelulle jne, jne, jne...? Aina vaan aloittaa uuden neuleen ja edellisen lähes valmiin neuleen palat joutuvat pussiin... Tässä kuussa asialle on tehtävä jotain!


Why is it so hard to organize time for finishing ends, sewing pieces together, going to button shop, sewing those buttons etc... New objects are always more interesting to start and I have a bunch of pieces... I have to do something about this this month!