Winter Scarf Swap

• What colors do you like/dislike?

I like blues, greens, purples. Jewel tones. Colors that make me go ick are oranges and yellows.

• Are you allergic to anything? (wool, pet hair, smoke, nuts, etc...)?

No.

• What level of knitter are you (beginner, intermediate, advanced)?

Intermediate

• Where do you knit? Will you make this scarf while doing something else (such as watching TV, passenger in car, etc.)

Most likely I will knit the scarf in front of the TV or at appointments, maybe a little of it at red lights, they last 2-4 minutes here.

• What weight of yarn do you like to work with? (lace weight, fingering, worsted, bulky)?

I prefer fingering or sport weight yarn.

• Do you want it to be machine washable?

Yes please.

• What fibers do you enjoy working with?

Wool, alpaca. I can not work with cotton.

• Are there any particular styles–Fairisle, Nordic, Aran etc. you like or would like to try out in a scarf?

I would like to try Aran or cabling.

• Do you have a favorite scarf now? Why do you love it so?

My favorite scarf is 1/4 of a yard wide, it covers my head as well as my neck.

• Would you like a traditional scarf pattern or would you prefer something else such as a gaiter, cowl, gaiter, or capelet type of arrangement? If you would like a traditional rectangular pattern--do you like short scarves that you tuck in your coat or a long one that you can wrap and wrap around

I cowl pattern would be cool.

• Several of the people who signed up for this swap are crocheters. Do you crochet? (I don't but if you want a crochet pattern and supplies I'm happy to accommodate.)

Nope, I do not crochet.

• What kind of cup, mug do you need/like to drink out of?

Big, with a funny saying.

• Do you have favorite sports/teams?

No, not really.

• What do you want to drink in that cup or mug?

Hot Cocoa please.