Monday is Meme Day
Angela tagged me for this meme that's been working its way around the blogs.
What is your all-time favorite yarn to knit with? I don't have one particular favorite, although Misti Baby Alpaca and Rowan Kidsilk Haze were memorable experiences. I like luxury yarns, such as alpaca, cashmere, and silk. I've seen qiviut and paco vicuña, both of which I'm dying to knit or spin with eventually. I know, my checkbook is doomed.
Your favorite needles? Susan Bates Quicksilvers because I learned to knit on them, plus they come in cute pastel colors. My Denise Interchangeables are great too. But you know, I'm starting to fancy Addi Turbos...
The worst thing you've ever knit? A top for my really awesome sister-in-law, out of Lion Brand Lion Cotton. What was I thinking? I think she needs a shawl for Christmas.
Your most favorite knit pattern? Interweave Knits' Flower Basket Shawl because it taught me the basics of lace knitting. Debbie Bliss' Grace because I was in cable heaven the whole time I was knitting it. And Wendy Johnson's toe-up sock pattern. Invaluable. You could knit all sorts of socks with this.
Most valuable knitting technique(s)? Cabling without a cable needle. Mirrored decreases (hello, ssk!). Tubular cast-on and cast-off.
Best knit book(s) or magazine(s)? I like Scarf Style for the variety of projects, the layout, and the photography. Interweave Knits' Fall 2004 issue is really good, too.
Your favorite knit-along? The Incredible Zoo-Along, hosted by the Knitlette Abby. I made Laurie Lambkin for my niece. Bouclé yarn? Unless Laurie is completely covered in drool and beyond rescue, I will never touch it again.
Your favorite knitblogs? The pioneering knitbloggers: Wendy Knits, Super Eggplant, Knitty Gritty, At My Knit's End, JenLa, and Skinny Rabbit. There are so many of the new ones too, but these are the knitblogs I read first.
Your favorite knitwear designer(s)? No specific designer in particular; each one has their strengths. Debbie Bliss has great cable patterns; same with Rebecca magazine. Dale of Norway, Rowan, Louis Harding, Kim Hargreaves, Sarah Dallas, Jo Sharp.
The knit item you wear the most? That's easy. Debbie Bliss' Grace.
Who's next? Mmm. This is a good meme to pass on, so I'm tagging Mia, Elizabeth, and Julia. Only if they want! Please feel free to take this and make your own!
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