Taylor Jane's Questions Answered

What are your Favorite Colors?

Dark Green, Dark Purple, and Orange (in that order or all together)


Do you prefer Solid or Multi Colored Yarns?

Solids

What fibers do you prefer? Any Allergies?

I have a small baby, so I fear, mistrust, and will not wear anything I can't throw in the washer and dryer as soon as it's been thrown up on. Were it not for the small one, I would answer Silk, Rayon, Wool. As it is, we do a lot with Cotton.

What do you enjoy knitting the most? (socks, mittens, sweaters, etc.)

Things for my son - wee sweaters, etc. This is assuming I have time to knit, which is not frequently the reality.

What are your favorite yarns?

I like reclaiming yarn from seriously ugly sweaters I find for a dollar or two at the thrift store.

What do you enjoy doing outside of knitting?

The secret is that while I enjoy knitting, I'm really not obsessed and can go months without knitting a stitch (with no serious withdrawl problems). Knitting is just something I know how to do.

I am fascinated watching the mind and body of my son, Arthur (7 months), grow and change. He and I do a lot of gardening, reading, home-keeping, cooking, baking, and other happy things. When I am not parenting full time I am an outstanding childcare provider for other peoples kids and a pretty decent herbalist.

Favorite foods or candies?

Cheese is good. Organic Chocolate has been known to make me happy. I like fruit. I have no strong preferences here.

Art or Music you enjoy?

I love, love, love Celtic music. I like most other music also. I will always be a sucker for anything Peter, Paul and Mary. I can't help it.

Art - there's a hell of a question. Define Art. Visual? Big fan of the Impressionists. Favorite painters could include Toulouse-Lautrec, Monet, Cezanne, and Van Goh. But that doesn't really get to the heart of it. I like ART - the kind that makes you question your assumptions, step outside your own experience, get lost in someone else's idea, and generally challenges you as a human being. That's real.

What inspires you?

Arthur inspires me each and every moment. The immense beauty and suffering of the Planet and the many species that try to co-exist on Her. The Goddess is always a source of inspiration. The amazing journey of a seed to sprout to seedling to plant and eventually to flower or food. The Ocean. Clouds. Sunrise/Sunset. Rain. The unbelievable blueness of a blue sky. The cellular dance of the human body. Birth.

Anything else you want to share?

The only reason I have time to type this right now is that Baby Arthur is deep asleep next to me. I likely will not have much time to contribute to the online adventures of this project -- I often don't have a lot of time to even check my email. But I will be out here, sometimes, somewhere. I like the idea of group creation for the greater good. There will be powerful magic in a blanket like the one we are making.

Ren's Questionnaire

What are your Favorite Colors?

I love blue and purple, with green and pink coming in close behind. I'm not generally a huge fan of the "warmer" colors like red, orange, and yellow.

Do you prefer Solid or Multi Colored Yarns?

Either, as long as the multi-colored is mostly colors I like.

What fibers do you prefer? Any Allergies?

I've liked most fibers that I've tried (although that's a pretty narrow range). I don't have any allergies, but it seems like wool (unless it's super soft) makes me itchy.

What do you enjoy knitting the most? (socks, mittens, sweaters, etc.)

I don't have a favorite. It's all about variety, really. Knitting the same thing all the time gets very dull to me. I hope to one day knit a piece of real clothing, though.

What are your favorite yarns?

I prefer yarns that are soft, have decent stitch definition, and aren't too novelty. Don't get me wrong, I like the novelty yarns, but only in small doses. : )

What do you enjoy doing outside of knitting?

I like to watch TV, read, play video games, write letters, and sleep. Lots of sleep. Unfortunately, I end up spending most of my non-knitting time studying and doing schoolwork.

Favorite foods or candies?

I could (and almost do) live on pop-tarts, hot dogs, pizza, and ice cream. I order chicken fingers at most of the restaurants I eat at. I am 90% sweet-tooth. Candies I love are jelly beans, Skittles, most things with peanut butter or caramel, and chocolate.

Art or Music you enjoy?

Is it bad when you don't even know the genre of the music you listen to? I suppose it's mostly pop, alternative, and Christian. No rap here!

What inspires you?

I love it when the weather is perfect and sunny and the wind is blowing in just the right direction. Also, very cute things.

Anything else you want to share?

Umm... this project sounds like a lot of fun and I'm really looking forward to it!

questionnaire (penny's)

I posted my answers on my blog.

swap questionnaire (fyberduck's)

What are your Favorite Colors?
Jewel tones (burgundy, sapphire, etc). Pinks. Greens. Anything deep and/or vibrant.

Do you prefer Solid or Multi Colored Yarns?
Either is fine.

What fibers do you prefer? Any Allergies?
Soft fibers (merino is always good). I'm allergic to mohair.

What do you enjoy knitting the most? (socks, mittens, sweaters, etc.)
Lace, socks, and sweaters.

What are your favorite yarns?
Anything from Misti Alpaca. My handspun (:P). Handpainted is nice. Finer is better (sock or sport, etc).

What do you enjoy doing outside of knitting?
Reading. Spinning. Walking. Baking.

Favorite foods or candies?
Chocolate.

Art or Music you enjoy?
Renaissance and Classical art. Music? Nearly anything that's not country. I have my fav bands listed on my profile.

What inspires you?
History a lot of the time. Colour in nature.

Anything else you want to share?
My upstream partner is in Australia... can I have a duck-billed platypus?? Please? Well... probably not. Australian customs hates me :P

abe-hap CBSQuestionnaire

What are your Favorite Colors?

Reds, Blues, Pinks, Oranges, Greys, White, Silver

Do you prefer Solid or Multi Colored Yarns?

Either is great.

What fibers do you prefer? Any Allergies?

I only dislike one fibre and that is Corriedale. No allergies.

What do you enjoy knitting the most? (socks, mittens, sweaters, etc.)

Im going to start making selbu mittens soon, so that & scarfs & beanies.

What are your favorite yarns?

I will try anything and everything I love variety & don’t really have favourites.

What do you enjoy doing outside of knitting?

Reading magazines, spinning, x-stitch, movies, walking, listening to rock, punk, pop & classical music( I know, what a geek hey *lol* ) & photography.

Favorite foods or candies?

chips or (crisps I think Americans call them), any hard candies, toffees, dark & milk chocolates & biscuits.

Art or Music you enjoy?

U2, Robbie Williams, Eskimo Joe, The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Abba, Pink, Christina Aguilera, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Suzi Quatro, Kiss, The Bee Gees, The Rolling Stones, & Bach, Beethoven, Handel, Mozart, and Pachelbel & classical Art Renoir etc…….

What inspires you?

colour, sight, smell, sounds, shapes & fun. I like to do crafts that are quick and relatively easy, but I do like a challenge aswell.

Anything else you want to share?

I love to crochet, but only afghans. I have an interest in pugs ( obviously *lol* ) I love to get postcards from other country’s. I have a love of chicken stuff aswell toys, etc, *lol*. Im not the greatest or fastest knitter, and have only been knitting & crocheting since February 2006. I started spinning in September of 2006.

I love the smell of roses, and jasmine, I love bath soaps, candles and bath powders. I use incense sticks, love the smell of musk & daisies are my favourite flowers, and gerberas aswell.

Swap Questionnaire

Here's the Questionnaire to get to know your swap partner better.

What are your Favorite Colors?

Do you prefer Solid or Multi Colored Yarns?

What fibers do you prefer? Any Allergies?

What do you enjoy knitting the most? (socks, mittens, sweaters, etc.)

What are your favorite yarns?

What do you enjoy doing outside of knitting?

Favorite foods or candies?

Art or Music you enjoy?

What inspires you?

Anything else you want to share?

Copy, Paste, and Feel free to post the answers here or on your own blog!

Shipping Order and Yarn Info

Hey everyone! You should have recieved an e-mail from me detailing who you'll be sending the blanket and swap items too. Here's the order it will be traveling to completion.

Abehappy
Fyberduck
Penny
Carolyn
The Bon
Ren
Kim
Tammi
Taylor Jane
Rachel
Jodie

Look over to the sidebar for links to blogs and information. Also, feel free to post here and introduce yourself. Especially if you don't have a blog.

I've had some questions about yarn selection. The main thing is that it is washable. It can be machine wash lay flat to dry. You can knit your piece now and connect it when you get it or wait to be inspired on arrival.

I would love if the blankets journey was documented here. Show it off in your home or at a local sight. It'll be exciting to see it grow.

I'll be sending the first piece off at the beginning of next week. Feel free to ask more questions either by e-mail or on this blog.