Questions for Me?

Wow. This is my first post on my all-new, craft-only blog.

I decided to separate out the craft stuff so that I could post things like questionnaires and photo scavenger hunts without boring the crap out of non-knitterly or non-crafty readers.

This may or may not last - we'll see how much bother it is.

So, to launch this blog, I give you my...

Hogwarts Sock/Scarf Kit Swap Questionnaire

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into?
[Pushes up glasses, straightens tie and says in no-nonsense voice] Ravenclaw.

2. List your favorite needle brands, including size and length. Or would you prefer circulars?
Since I'm making a scarf, I would prefer circulars or straight needles. My favorite brand is, of course, Lantern Moon. Their needles are just so gorgeous. But actually, brand is less important than media - I prefer wood to metal, metal to plastic. In straight needles, I prefer shorter needles - around 10" or so. A little longer is good, a little shorter is fine, too. I'm no good with straight needles that are 12" or longer. For circs, I prefer around a 24". Having said that, all of the above really depends on the yarn and the pattern.

3. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length?
I'm always interested in new needles. I'd be delighted to try these or perhaps something handcrafted and local? I do so love handcrafted and local...

4. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference?
I prefer the colors in the film, but I don't know if it's a strong preference. Does that make my answer a "no"?

5. Do you have any allergies?
Renee Zellweger films.

6. If you are swapping scarves - what is your desired length for the pattern? This will help your partner find the pattern that is just right for you and buy yarn accordingly.
I prefer longer to shorter so that I can wrap them around once or twice with a little room around the neck. I live in a (mostly) cold climate. Let's say, longer than a muffler and shorter than the Dr. Who scarf. A bit of a challenge wouldn't go amiss.

Happy swapping!