Thank You Niina

I came home on Wednesday and Greg said "You got this crazy looking package from far away." I knew immediately who it was from, my secret pal, but not where. It was from Finland!

The package contained a lot of great stuff. Some yummy wool/bamboo yarn called Cloud, and some hand painted sock yarn called Mokka-sukka, a little change purse, a keychain, a mitten pattern book, and a trivet. I loved it all! Thank you Niina!

Thank You Secret Pal!

There was the best package waiting for me when I got back from Chicago on Sunday. Thank you so much Secret Pal! I love the yarn and the pattern. And, the way you placed the order through The Loopy Ewe...genius.Chicago was a lot of fun. Naturally, Cirque du Soleil was wonderful. We also got to hang out with friends and I got to see The Bean. I love The Bean!

Weekly Post

The SP12 question for this week is:

As a kid, what did you look forward to most about summer vacation/break/holiday?

For me it was running around barefoot. As a kid I hated wearing shoes. I would walk around all summer without shoes if you let me. And I was just running around in the grass barefoot. We lived nest to my dad's store, so I was walking around on the hot blacktop and pebble and occasionally would have to avoid the still light cigarette butts that people would carelessly throw out their cars.

It's a little ironic that now I am a shoe addict. But, I still have a little bit of that still in me. The first thing I do when I get home is take my shoes off. They end up all over the house and Greg hates it.


Also, I am currently working on two things that aren't socks! (I know can you believe it.) My cousin had a new baby so I'm making the Lace Edge Cardigan from Debbie Bliss Simply Baby. I'm also working on the Montego Bay Scarf out of the lovely HandMaiden SeaSilk that doxietrek sent me. It is such a simple repeat, but I quickly learned that I can't drink and knit it, I end up screwing up and ripping out my progress the next morning.

Secret Pal 12 Swap

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely not like?
I’m a little bit on a sock bender right now. I can’t seem to get enough sock yarn! I love Dreams in Color Smooshy and Socks That Rock. I’m not a big fan of boulces and novelty yarns.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?
Thanks to my last swap partner, I have needle holders for all my needles!

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 been knitting for 2+ years. I’m pretty adventurous, so I guess I consider myself advanced.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?

No.

5. What’s your favorite scent?
Sandalwood, lavender, vanilla, peach, berry. I’m not a big fan of melon or water scents.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?

I love strawberry and peach flavored candies. I absolutely hate hate hate banana!

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?

I make cards and rubberstamp. I don’t spin.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
I listen to dance, hip-hop, pop, rock, classic blues. I’m not a big fan of country.

9. What’s your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand?

I love purple, springy greens, blues and pinks. My favorite color combo is purple and lime green. I’m not a big fan of coral…it just doesn’t look right on me.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?

I’m married with no kids, but three idiot dogs.

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

I don't wear ponchos. I'm too short and curvy.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?

Socks.

13. What are you knitting right now?

Socks.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts?

Yes.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

Circs in bamboo and woods, although I do have some addi turbos.

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

Yes, love them.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?

1.5 years.

18. What is your favorite holiday?

Christmas and Halloween.

19. Is there anything that you collect?

Lady head vases. I also collect wine. (If keeping it in your house for two days before you drink it is considered collecting.)

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 don’t have any Cat Bordhi books and I think I want Eclectic Sole. (I have the Rivendell pattern; it is next in my queue.)

21. Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn?

I haven’t done enterlac, yet.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?

I wear a size 7.

23. When is your birthday?

8/20

24. What’s your Ravelry ID?

pantoufle

Wine

Just a quick post to say that I drank my SP's wine this week and it was wonderful. It truly was like a Riesling, with wonderful apple tones. We drank it accompanying some Jamaican Jerk Chicken I made. Sweet with spicy was the perfect combination. Thanks so much!

Thank You Again Secret Pal!!

I received my final SP11 Package on Friday. It had the most absolute perfect gift combination inside; wine and yarn!!! My Secret Pal was WineMakersSister. She is so creative that it makes me envious.

The package contained two beautiful skeins of yarn from the Great Adirondack Yarn Co., some Eucalan, Interweave Felts (that I've been flipping through every time I went to the LYS, but couldn't bring myself to buy), and a bottle of wine from her family vineyard. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm on the tough two weeks of the South Beach Diet right now, but as soon as it's over, I cracking that baby open.

So, I got the package Friday and it's taken me this long to post because over the weekend we did this:

By that evening we had already had this:

I blame the Idiots.

Also, I put together 100 of these little suckers. They are goody bags with candy and toys that we are selling at work to raise money for Angel Tree.

Also, we went to see a sneak preview of The Golden Compass. It wasn't that great. We hadn't read the books and the movie is pretty choppy.

SP11 Contest #4

I'm finally doing one of the SP contests. I've been so stressed out about work, planning and taking a vacation, and running around like a chicken with my head cut off that I haven't been a very good blogger. (And, yes, I have received complaints.)

So, like most people, the very first thing I knit was a scarf. A new LYS opened in Knoxville and I decided that now was the time to learn to knit. I went there signed up for a class and with the help of the owner picked out a skein of Noro Kueryon. The class was on Tuesday, on Friday I was back at the shop ready to buy more yarn. That's when I learned that I was an extremely fast knitter. (Plus it makes me believe that wither my grandmother or a family friend taught me to knit when I was very young and I've completely forgot about it...same thing happened with ice skating, weird.)

So, anyway, here's the scarf:

Here's a hole:

The last thing I've made isn't too exciting knitting wise, but is a good thing to knit. It's a chemo cap made out of some of my leftover yarn. My LYS has charity sit'n'stitches with the last one being chemo caps. They will be donated to a local hospital.

How Ive improved my knitting? Well, by leaps and bounds. I am not afraid of any stitch or pattern. I've learned how to knit socks, lace, in the round (circs and dpns) and most importantly, I've learned how to correct mistakes!

Thank You Secret Pal

So, I got a great package form my SP11 Secret Pal. I totally love it. I got some great purple (how does she know) Berroco Ultra Alpaca, a beautiful bag (that will soon have a project in it), a candle that I want to drink (Margarita how appropriate), and a tea assortment.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Time to catch up/Secret Pal 11 Questionnaire

So, I've been so busy this week, too, and it's time to catch up. First things first. I want to send a big THANK YOU to my Secret Pal 11 Secret Pal. You totally rock! Thanks for the stitch markers on my birthday and for sending my first package early to cheer me up.

Now, the other order of business to finally post my SP11 Questionnaire. (I know it seems weird because I've already received such cool packages, but the rules are the rules.)

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?

I like to knit with almost all fibers. I'm not a big fan of some of the acrylics-the stuff grandma used to make us stuff out of.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in?

I have two needle holders, one for my straights and one for circs. I'm still trying to figure out a better way for my dpns.

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 been knitting for almost a year an a half. I am intermediate.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list?
no5. What's your favorite scent?
sandalwood, lavender and vanilla. I'm not a big fan of melon.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy?
I like strawberry flavored things. I really really hate banana flavored stuff. I'm going on a diet so PLEASE no more candy.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?

I don't spin. I do rubber stamping and card making (but not so much lately).

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

I like everything except country & bluegrass.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand?
I love purple but like almost all colors except coral.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets?
I'm married with 3 dog (The Idiots).

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos?
Scarves, hats, fingerless gloves...no ponchos. I'm short and curvy.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit?
Right now I'm on a bag and sock kick. But, has been over 100 degrees here for the past few weeks.

13. What are you knitting right now?
Socks for my sock it to me partner and a felted bag from the Sally Mellvile color book.

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

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

I typically use my bamboo circs. and exclusively knot with wood needles. I'm trying to build up my collection of sock sized dpns.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift?
I got a yarn winder for my birthday and the swift will be ordered soon.

17. How old is your oldest UFO?
about 6 months. Sesame from Magknits

18. What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas and Halloween. I like to decorate.

19. Is there anything that you collect?
lady head vases, Steiff teddy bears, wine

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 would like the Interweave special felting magazine. Plus I would really like these patterns here.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn?
Enterlac.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements?
I'm a size 7 shoe and my measurements are: Length of foot: 9.75" Circumference of ball of foot: 8.5"

23. When is your birthday?
8/20

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID?

Yes I just got on 2 weeks ago but have been too busy to upload anything. My ID is pantoufle.

Also, here is the market bag I finished for a friend this morning.

ITE IV

I got my tote today and I love it. Plus look at all the goodies. Thanks Sarah!!

Since my downstream partner has received the tote I made, I'm going to go ahead and post it here. I'm a little disappointed in it. I feel like I've done much better work. I think I need to put down and step away from the Rowan Felted book for now. This is the second bag I've made from it that I haven't loved. I guess the bag looks alright, but you know when you have something completely different in your mind and it doesn't turn out exactly the way you wanted it to? But, I shouldn't complain, at least this one was usable and my partner seems to like it.

By the way, The Police concert in Louisville last weekend totally rocked. My husband & I both agreed that it was totally worth the money and the travel. They were so good that my husband kept on saying "I cant believe they are live."

Sock it To Me Sock Swap Questionnaire

What are your foot measurements? (Please give shoe size, length and circumference.)
Show size:7 length length: If I step on a measuring tape the distance between my heel and tip of toes is 8.5"
How long have you been knitting? How would you rate your experience? (Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced.)
A little over a year. I'm intermediate and very adventurous.
What is your favorite color? Your least favorite color?
Favorite color: purple Least favorite: coral
Do you have a favorite fiber? What type?
No, I like everything that doesn't itch.
Do you have any allergies to certain fibers?
I'm allergic to fun fur
Do you have an Amazon, or other type of, wishlist? (If so, provide the link.)
no
What techniques, if any, would you like to learn?
I haven't done lace, yet.
Do you have a sweet tooth? What are your favorite snacks?
I like both strawberry and grape flavored candies and dark chocolate. I hate hate hate banana flavored anything!!
What is your family situation? (Children, Husband, Pets...etc.)
Married with no children (yet) but Three Idiots.
Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Metal, plastic or wood?
I like them all as long as they're wood (right now I'm loving Lantern Moon).
Besides socks, what are your favorite items to knit?
I like felted purses. Felting hides a lot of flaws.
Is there a pattern, (sock or otherwise), that you are dying to try?
There are a couple of patterns a few posts down that I really want (fish and bugs...good stash user-uppers.)
Do you like to read? What are you reading currently?
I'm trying to slog through Time's All Time 100 Novels (actually since 1923) and not in order. I'm about to finish my 23st book (American Pastoral). I have 24 (The Adventures of Auggie March) & 25 (Ubik) waiting in the wings but I keep on getting distracted by chick-lit. It is summer after all.
Do you collect music? (On an iPod or MP3 player.)
Not really, I have an iPod but rarely listen to it. My husbands car has Sirius and that's what we listen to most of the time.
What kind of music do you listen to?
Techno, Dance, Grateful Dead, Phish, Wu-Tang, 50 Cent, Janis Joplin, Billie Holiday, Etta James (pretty eclectic, I know...I don't like country or bluegrass.)
Is there anything you collect?
lady head vases, steiff teddy bears
What are your hobbies, aside from knitting?
Rubberstamping, card making
Are you participating in any other swaps or knit alongs?
Yes, click on the SP link below and you can see them.
Do you have a favorite scent?
My current favorite is sandalwood
When is your birthday? (You don't have to add the year if you don't want to, LOL.)
8/20/77...Soon to be 29 for the 2nd time.

I'm back and I've got presents!

I'm back from Boston and I've got presents! My SP10 package arrived on Monday and I love it! Thanks Erin! There were Twizzlers, too but they're gone (my husband wasn't home to stop me when the package came). Oh, and cute little pumpkin stichmarkers that accidentally got left downstairs when I took the picture.

Then, today, my Spring Felted Bag Exchange bag arrived!! I love it! My husband said that he wished it looked manly so he could steal it. Thanks Kim!! (By the ways, I still have some Twizzlers left from the first package that are hidden somewhere in the house. )

When I was in Boston I met up with my mom in Northampton for a day of shopping. I dragged her into Webs and OMG it was yarn heaven! I was totally awestruck by all that yarn. I was so overwhelmed that I only picked up a few thing...some blue sky alpaca organic cotton, some rowan handknit cotton and some other yarn to make my mom a shawl (the yarn is downstairs and I can't remember it's very long Italian name).

Still in Boston; Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionarre

1.What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into?
Ravenclaw
2. List your favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length. Or would you prefer circulars?
I like all the bamboos regardless of brand.
3. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length?
I’m open to anything; I’m always looking for new sock needles.
4. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference?
The movie, blue and silver
5. Do you have any allergies?
Pine nuts and Burt’s Bees Chapstick

Virtual Vacation Swap

1. If you could visit any state in the US, which would it be and why?
I don't know if there's any state that stands out. I LOVE the Florida Keys and got married in Key West two years ago.
2. If you could visit any country in the world, other than your own, which would it be and why?
I would love to go on a safari in Africa (preferably a country not currently having civil unrest), or go to Fiji or Java and stay in one of the resorts where your hut is over the water. As for reasons, they are both things I've never done before. I dislike zoos because I pick up on all the nervous behavior of the animals (pacing, attacking windows). I want to see them in their natural environment.
3. Have you ever driven across several states/providence/countries?
I driven the entire Eastern seaboard of the US (from Key West, FL to Maine). I driven into Canada but, only for day trips.
4. Have you ever visited someplace you consider exotic? Where was it?
Nope, but I'm trying to convince my husband to take a vacation in Belize this fall.
5. What was your favorite "travel" vacation? Why?
It was my wedding/honeymoon in Key West. We rented a one bedroom house with it's own pool. We lazed around most days, went snorkeling, ate excellent food, and swam in the pool every night.
6. Have you ever played tourist in your own home city/state (if international, country)? Explain.
We just moved to Kentucky in September. But, we have gone to Mammoth Cave, which is touristy.
7. Are you a museum visitor, beach comer or an amusement seeker?
All three. Beach, museum, then amusements.
8. What's your favorite type of yarn?
I like most yarn. Right now I'm fascinated by the bamboos.
9. What's your least favorite type of yarn?
Fun Fur.
10. What items do you like to knit/crochet?
I like to knit everything. However, I have fully decided if I like socks that need to be handwashed.
11. What do you pack, knit/crochet wise when you go on vacation?
I like to bring stuff on circs when I fly. I can do just about anything in the car.
12. What other crafts do you do/would like to do other than Knit/Crochet?
rubber stamping, card making, wine drinking (yes, that is a craft)
13. Are you allergic to anything? (Yarn wise or treat wise)
Burt's Bees chapstick, pine nuts, and penicillin (Not that I expected you to send me pine nuts or penicillin.)
14. What is your favorite color? Least Favorite?
My favorite color is purple. My favorite color combo is purple and lime green. I look horrid in corals.
15. Sweet or Savory (Treat not personality)?
Hard question...I think both and sometimes at the same time.
16. Anything else we are forgetting to ask that you think your partner desperately needs to know?
I hate all things banana and I'm not a big fan of melon scents.

Bags, Bags, Everywhere

First, I have to say a big THANK YOU to my Spring Felted Bag Exchange Secret Pal!!! I got the coolest package in the mail today. It had two back issues of Vogue Knitting, a cute little peridot cupcake, a mini sock keychain, and some of my favorite candy. The candy was promptly given to my husband to hide because I have absolutely no will power over strawberry Twizzlers. He hides it and doles it out to me in normal human increments. Seriously, I once ate so many strawberry Twizzlers in one sitting that I vomited. That's how much I love them.

Last weekend I finished knitting my bag for the SFBE. I finished sewing it up last night and it's ready to be felted. We have A LOT of laundry to do so it probably won't get felted until tomorrow. I really really wish I could post a picture of it; I'm kinda proud of it. I'll be sure to take a picture before I send it off. Today I went to Hancock's (the legendary Hancock's of Paducah, not the chain) to buy a lining for the stained glass felted purse. That place is so amazing, I was totally overwhelmed by choices. But, I think I picked one that suits it. I'll post pictures once I get the bag together.

Also, I bought all the yarn for my International Tote Exchange IV purse. I'm having the handles special ordered, so I should have them in a few weeks. I'm really liking the color combination. From looking at my person's blog, she seems to be into brighter colors. I hope she likes it.

Spring Felted Bag Exchange Contest #2

Go visit some blogs for people who are participating in this swap. Find THREE people that you have something in common with - BESIDES the fact that you knit ;)Make a post linking to those 3 blogs, and tell what it is you have in common with the person on that blog!

Kristine B : She seems to have as much of a shoe fetish as I do. When I saw her May 15th post, I totally wished I could have reached through the screen and snagged all 5 pairs.

Laurie C : She hates raw tomatoes, but loves them in dishes like salsa and sauce, just like me. Raw tomatoes are one of those foods I've always wanted to like but didn't. Same with Cadbury Cream Eggs...when I was little I would buy one every year hoping to like it.

Deb : She has rubbed off on one of her coworkers. I have a male coworker who learned how to knot because of me. Also, before I knit, I got all my girlfriends into stamping in a MAJOR way.

Speaking of stamping, this week I went to a Stampin' Up party. It's the first one I've been to in years. I bought a catalog and was very surprised at how much they have changed. There were only 2 sets still in the catalog that I own AND both of them are about to be retired. Anyway, here's a picture of the three cards I made:

I should have taken the picture outside, but I'm lazy. Have I mentioned that I have a four day weekend? Don't hate. I'm going to do knothing but knit.

I'm almost done with the Stained Glass Fan Bag. All I have to do is add the handles, felt, and add a lining.

Spring Felted Bag Exchange Contest #2

Where you live, what signifies the beginning of Spring? A favorite flower blooming? Snowmelt? Pollen (Cough cough, gak, here in ATL, thanks) Post something up describing how you knew 'Spring had Sprung' for you!

Well, it used to be allergies. Especially when I lived in South Carolina, when allergy season started at the end of January. But, luckily, since I moved to Kentucky, my allergies have gone away (knock on wood). Everyone, including doctors, say that pine pollen (the yucky yellow stuff that coats everything) is not what people are allergic to, it's all the other pollen that occurs at the same time. But, I've read medical articles that state that if you are allergic to pine nuts, you're allergic to pine pollen. Even though you can't breath it in, in coats your nose and your skin. Now that I've had my first allergy free season, I believe that this is true with me.

Now, after that aside, the other sign that Spring has sprung, is my urging to start putting the top down on my convertible. I love my Mini!

Spring Felted Bag Exchange Contest #2

Although I got all the questions right for contest #1, I lost due to luck (my name was not randomly generated in the top 2). So, I'm going to try my damnedest to win contest #2.
The first question is:
How did you get interested in felting? Did you learn it from someone, see a bag you liked? Just want to try something new? If you have a picture of your first project, please include it!

I got started felting because when I told my mom that learned how to knit, she said that she wanted a felted bag. The first felted project I made was the striped tote in One Skein. Here's a picture of the completed bag:

Here's a picture of my husband wearing the pre-felted bag (Shhh!...Don't tell him that it is posted here since he explicitly asked me not to post it. But, he is so cute, I couldn't resist.)

I also joined International Tote Exchange IV. (I'm becoming such an exchange whore.) I figured I should post my questionnaire here, since I always seem to forget or add something to each one.

1. Name and blogger handle: Kristan "aka" Pantoufle
2. Blog URL (if applicable): http://nukeknitter.blogspot.com/
3. Do you want a purse that is felted/not felted/surprise me: surprise me.
4. Color/fiber likes and dislikes: I like all colors except coral (although I do like peaches). My favorite color combo is purple and lime green. I'm not much of a fun fur girl.
5. Do you tend to be dressy or casual? Casual. I would like something that can fit my wallet and other necessary things. I really don't have much use for small evening bags.
6. Prefer a pal who lives in the USA or international? Either is OK with me. USA is easier, but I'm intrigued about the prospect of getting items that aren't available here.
7. Miscellaneous info (anything you want to tell your pal): I have three dogs and am a non-smoker. I love candy that is strawberry or peach flavored. I hate banana flavored anything. I just recently knit my first pair of socks, but I'm trying not to become addicted. I'm severely allergic to pine nuts (not that I ever expected anyone to send them to me) and Burt's Bee's chapstick makes my lips swell out to two sizes too big (and not in a sexy Angelina Jolie way..more like the entire right or left side or half of each).

Spring Felted Bag Exchange

1. How long have you been knitting or crocheting? How did you learn?
I've been knitting for about a year. I learned by taking a class at a LYS when I lived in Knoxville.

2. What are your favorite yarns to knit\crochet felted bags with?
Reynolds Lopi, KnitPicks Wool of the Andes

3. What are your favorite needles to knit\crochet with?
My bamboo interchangeable circs from Webs (now discontinued)

4. What are the last 3 bags you knitted\crocheted (include URL for Yahoo! or flickr album or your blog if you have them!)? You can also link to patterns if you don't have pictures of your finished objects!
Wave bag and two clutches

5. Do you carry the bags that you make, give them as gifts, or both?
Both. My standard gift is the felted clutch from One Skein.

6. What is your favorite felted bag that you have made for yourself?
The wave bag.

7. What are your favorite colors? Do you like bags in these colors or choose other colors?
I like purple. But, I'm not locked in. The only color I don't like is coral because I look absolutely horrible in it.

8. Chocolate: White, Milk, Dark, or not so much?
DARK!

9. Coffee, Tea, or Milk?
Tea

10. Do you prefer sweet or salty treats? What kinds?
I like both.

11. If you went into Bath and Body Works and could only come out with one item, what would it be and what would it smell like?
I'm not the biggest fan of B&BW. I worked at the Body Shop in college and you hear about how bad the lotion is for your skin. That being said, I do buy their home scents. I like their candles and wallflowers. Since it's spring, I would probably buy Sun Ripened Raspberry or another fruity scent. I really don't like melon or cucumber scents.

12. Do you enjoy any other crafts or hobbies? Do you collect anything?
I make my own cards and collect lady head vases.

13. Are there any bag patterns you have not yet knit, but hope to someday?
There is, but I think I may make it for this swap.

14. What is currently OTN (on the needles) for you?
A lightweight sweater, a baby blanket and a baby hat.

15. What is your most recent finished object before that?
Another baby blanket

16. What's cutest: Puppies, Piggies or Pixies?
Puppies, definitely puppies.
17. Do you enjoy reading? Books, Magazines, or both?
Both.

18. Do you have any children? (kid-kind or pet-kind apply!)
I have three dogs, collectively known as The Idiots.

19. What are some of your favorite yarns for other projects?
Noro Cash Iroha, all the new bamboo stuff,

20. And for the final question, one I see debated all over: Novelty Yarn: Love it! Hate it! or It depends!
It's not my favorite, but it can be cute for a scarf

Also, check out my SP 10 questionnaire.