Forgive my tardiness Hurricane Sock Party person. Here are my answers. Short but sweet. Its not been a month for loquacious paragraphs.
2. If your pet(s) wrote a paragraph about you to describe you to us what would they say?
More attention, more food, and keep the catnip in munching distance.
3. What is your favorite hurricane supply snack?
Trail Mix
4. Do sock patterns normally fit you "as written" or do you usually modify them for size in any way?
If I pay attention to gauge, they fit!
4a. What are your foot measurements, not just shoe size?
My foot measures 8 ½”.
5. What one city abroad would you visit and why if money was no object?
Tokyo
6. Do you wear socks all year round or just during the winter? Do you prefer them tall or short or regular height?
I have a drawer full of socks that I rarely wear. I’m a sandals and open toe shoes girl.
7. The last time the power was out during hurricane season did you knit by lantern or were you lucky enough to knit to the hum of a generator?
I was blessed to knit by generator.
8. Make a wish for your favorite sock yarn that you've already used once. What would it be?
I enjoy knitting with Lorna’s Laces, KnitPicks Memories, KnitPicks Gloss, Yarntini…I am staying away from the garish colors and knitting with more sedate colors these days.
9. What is it about sock knitting that keeps you wanting to knit more and more socks?
The process.
10. Make a wish for a sock yarn that you are dying to try but haven't bought for yourself yet.
I have been hearing about Lisa DeSouza, Black Bunny, and Posh Yarns.
11. What size needles do you knit socks for YOURSELF with the most? Are they circular or bamboo needles?
I favor the Clover bamboo needles and go through a lot of the size 1’s.
12. If you could only take 3 yarn related books and one previously knitted project that you love with you when you evacuated what would they be?
I would take the Sensational Socks, Scarf Style, and Wrap Style books. My mohair knit throw would accompany me as well.
13. What knitting notion do you wish you had that you just keep putting off getting for yourself?
A good row counter
14. What is your favorite tv show?
Masterpiece Theatre.
15. Do you want a lacey sock or a "solid fabric" sock from your hurricane partner?
Lace, if its not too much trouble
16. It's midnight and the power has been off for two days, it’s hot, and you have a craving for something sweet! What would it be?
Ice Cream!
17. Tell us a story about any of your hurricane weather related experiences.
After suffering sleepless nights, our neighbors would gather for an early morning stroll around the neighborhood to check on others, share supplies, and remove debris.
18. What was the one thing you wish you had remembered to get last year for hurricane supplies that you swore you wouldn't forget this year?
A larger generator.
19. What color sock would you like to receive from your sock partner?
I currently enjoy muted tones.
