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November 15, 2005

Meme! Meme!

You've all seen it, now it's time for the Zarah edition of the world-famous knitting meme!

(Keep in mind that I am a new-ish knitter, so these answers only reflect my experiences so far.)

All-time favorite yarn to knit with? Hmm... I really haven't used too many that I couldn't live without. I guess my favorite would have to be Jo Sharp Silkroad DK Tweed. I used it to knit Midwest Moonlight and I ordered something similar (another tweedy DK) to knit Cutaway... which I promise I will start soon!

Your favorite needles?

I do love Addi turbos, but I'm too cheap to own very many pairs. As soon as I realized I was going to be knitting on a regular basis, I bought myself the Denise convertible needle set. I really love it -- I can knit anything (almost) without having to buy new needles! I use them to knit flat and circular. The only problem... I'm starting to knit things on smaller needles, and they only go to size 5.

The worst thing you've ever knit?

I bet regular readers think they know what I'm going to say to this one. But no, I am holding out hope that the Men's Zipped Raglan will not be a total loss, despite its many negative characteristics. I would have to say that my worst project was the Honeymoon Cami -- nothing against the pattern, but it just wasn't flattering on me. I redesigned the straps and neckline about 7 times, and it still looks BAD. It was the first non-accessory clothing item I knit, so luckily I did it in some cheap cotton (which was also unpleasant, but that's another story.)

Your most favorite knit pattern?

I love the simplicity of Midwest Moonlight from Scarf Style.

Best knit book(s) or magazine(s)?

Right now, I would have to say Last-Minute Knitted Gifts. I think I will eventually knit almost everything from that book.

Your favorite knitalong?

Umm... I've never done one before. I'm currently signed up for Peaceful Palms over at Nona's, but I'm still looking for the perfect pattern. Any suggestions?

Your favorite knitblogs?

Oh, so many! Actually I try to keep it trimmed down to about 40, which include biggies like Yarn Harlot and Crazy Aunt Purl and others with a more personal connection, that I write to often, like Dances with Yarn, Cake Addict, and Unwind.

My new interest has been knitblogs in Spanish. I figure it's a good way to keep my language skills fresh (I spent a year in Spain during college) and be prepared for yarn shopping if I ever go back. For this, I have been reading Cafe con leche, por favor and Waltzing Knitilda (bi-lingual).

The knit item you wear the most?

I'm still working on that one. Midwest Moonlight is my proudest knitting moment so far, but I still need to weave in the ends before she's ready to leave the house.

I tag: Jeannine, Stephanie, Coffeygirlb, and Whitty.

(Update: Links are done!
I took out some of the questions that I didn't have answers to -- for the complete meme, go see Mason-Dixon Knitting.)

Posted by zarah at November 15, 2005 12:09 PM

Comments

Ok, i'm a big nerd. I just got way to excited to see my little ol' name in your post.

Posted by: bethany at November 15, 2005 12:47 PM

Great answers. Thanks for sharing and for reading (and liking) my blog. I've already answered this meme; you can find them on the Oct. 28th entry on my blog.

Posted by: Stephanie at November 17, 2005 12:33 PM