Yarn for Kalei

Adventures in crafting...my obsession with yarn, beads, and scrapbooking.

Friday, July 27, 2007

My HP Sock Swap Pal is Awesome!


I recevied this wonderful package from Kathy! It has the most amazing Gryffindor socks. They fit perfectly and she made them out of cotton for me and my numerous allergies. I am very late in posting my thanks. I'm sorry it took me so long. It has been a crazy summer for me. Lots of doctors, surgery, graduation, and drama.

I love the lavendar soap that she made for me. It smells heavenly. The lovely stitch markers aren't in the pic because they are already in use.

Kathy, if you read this, please email me or comment and let me know your blog address. I am truly sorry that it took me so long to post pics. I love everything you sent.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Hogwart's Sock Swap Two

YEY! I graduated to 2nd year Gryffindor! Here is my questionairre:



Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire
Second Years

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? Gryffindor

2. Shoe size? Foot length? Foot circumference?

US 7 or 7 1/2 I have wide feet. In Hawaii, we call them Luau feet but my family likes to tease me and call them Flinstones feet, great for running and stopping the car from the cartoon. :0)

Foot Length -- almost 9 inches from heel to toe/23 cm

Foot Circumference -- 9 inches/23 cm


3. List your three favorite sock yarns.
a. Piece of Yarn Merino Sock Yarn
b. tofutsies
c. any merino superwash

4. Would you like to try a new brand of sock yarn? If so, which brand?
Sure, any cotton sock yarn or soft merino sock yarn

5. Do you prefer variegated or solid sock yarn? I love variegated but solid colors are nice too

6. What colors would you like to add to your sock yarn stash?

I LOVE pink. It is my favorite color. But I love most colors, just not mustard yellow!

7. What kind of sock patterns do you gravitate toward? Lace? Ribbed? Fair Isle?

I am still a new sock knitter so I have been sticking to ribbed and stockinette so far, but i wouldn't mind trying lace or cabled socks

8. Do you have any allergies? (smoke, animals, etc.)

smoke, pets, and most wool (merino seems to be ok for me for some reason)

9. Will your socks be exposed to cigarette smoke or animals as you knit them?

NO

10. Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal?

I would love too!