Peter picked a peck of peppers and a pattern!!

That would be how Michelle, Stacey, and I decided to kick off our weekend. They both brought over many books, and we spent a few hours pouring through them, looking for the perfect patterns for our pals.

Personally, I've been stuck trying to find a pattern and some yarn that I think my pal might like... and decided that I needed to either find a pattern, then go shopping for yarn, or find the yarn, then go shopping for a pattern. trying to do both at once doesn't work for me.

Yarn Party

Yarn Party
Originally uploaded by queenmaxine.

I got my yarn on thursday and cast on to try a pattern I liked. I specifically put away everything except this project which I left in the middle of the coffee table.

I walked in the door from work to find my DW untangling Lilli Munster from the project. Lilli is a Yorkie puppy who cannot get up on the coffee table. Her partner in crime is Nola, a MinPin who as a fine affection for any yarn she sees.

They were crated during the day and my DW had gotten home just minutes before me.

I work 1-9 tonight and the hours between 5 and 9 will be perfect for untangling this mess. All part of the therapy. Even in this tangled state, the colors are gorgeous.

Yarn has arrived

This morning I found that the postman had tried (rather unsuccessfully!) to shove a parcel through our letter box. Inside I found a beautifully wrapped pink tissue paper parcel. Inside the tissue paper I found two gorgeous balls of Noro Silk Garden - destined to be my Scarf Pal's scarf.

As my 19 month old daughter would say "nyum, nyum, nyum"!

Contact!

I've received a lovely email from my pal - thanks! It was really nice to wake up this morning and find that message in my inbox.

I've contacted my pal that I'm spoiling and I've even started the scarf. I'm using it as my commuter knit and I can get a full pattern repeat done on my journey into work. That makes these dark mornings far more bearable.

It's been great reading about everyone's excitment and their plans in the posts and I can't wait to see pics of all the scarves. Is it February yet? :-)

Sue

It has begun

The casting on has begun. I will finish the casting on tonight and hopefully knit a few rows (how's that for making people think?)

Right below, someone mentioned weather concerns. Since I have a warm weather pal, I'm doing decorative rather than functional. Well, functional too, but mostly decorative. (How's that for also making you think?) Decorative can be used all year round.

Weather or not?

Now comes the fun part of choosing the perfect pattern for my ISE pal. For those of you who have been assigned an ISE pal who lives on the other side of the world where it may not be winter in February, what kind of scarf will you make? Will you make a summer weight or indoor scarf or will you make a wintery scarf if your recipient lives in a country where there is colder weather at some time of the year (even if it isn't cold in February)?
Thanks for any feedback on this!

Celia's November Update

I ended upwalking away from spinning class tonight away with about 100g of mohair which I will card and spin softly, very very softly, for my scarf exchange pal. I hope it will be soft enough for her. I am aiming for no itch. I think I will see whether it passes Chris' 'no-itch' test before deciding. If this doesn't work, I will buy some merino/silk blend and spin that. That is definitely 'no-itch'.



What do you think?

Yeah - I have my assignment

And I can't wait to get started!!! Thanks to all who set this up. - kat

w00t!

I got my person! And my yarn!

The moment I got my person I went down to the LYS and searched for the perfect yarn! It's Blue Sky Bulky in white, and I LOVE it! The problem is I can't find a single pattern that might work with it. Grr.

Does anyone here have any good super-chunky scarf patterns?

I just ordered a button of Margaret Stowe 100% merino lace, to a certain extent because it was on sale at US$12/20g, and 300yds is enough enough for one scarf. Obviously, I have decided to knit lace, so I chose a solid colorway because I think lace comes out nicer that way. I was not ecstatic with the results of the FBS I knitted with variegated yarn ... the lace pattern got lost somewhere in the colours. I am using a Magaret Stowe pattern from my own collection.

Problem is, after hitting the check-out button I went web surfing for other lace yarns ... and I found Jaggerspun Zephyr (8.00/2oz), Misti alpaca lace (5.95/1.75oz ... wow!) and some kid mohair yarns: Filatura (10.00/25g, Madil 13.95/25g, K1C2 10.95/25g), and it's made me wonder whether I have chosen the right yarn.

I almost ordered the yarn from Fiddlesticks because I was getting a shawl pattern, but they are charging US$16.95 for the merino lace and US$12.95 for the Zephyr. Has anyone knitted with any of these yarns?

I still have to find the right yarn for the hat, but I think I have found the pattern.

Angel Scarf

Hi all,

I did not recieve my scarf from my pal in Scarf Exchange 1. I think she may have shot through. Cynthia and Celia (the great girls they are) organised for me to get a scarf from the "Scarf Angel". I have recieved it and it is so beautiful - thanks so much to you guys. And a VERY big thanks to the ANGEL you have made my day!!!!.

Thanks to all involved - I appreciate it so much and can't wait to start spinning for my new pal.

When my camera is fixed, I will take a photo and post it to show off!

Hope everyone is enjoying their scarved from ISE1 - and looking forward to their new ones.

Thanks again JO

I have a person to knit for!

Yay! Because with the holidays coming up.... I don't have enough to knit? lol! I made a trip to my LYS yesterday to look at patterns and yarn. Haven't bought anything yet, but I'm formulating a plan in my head! I think I know which yarn I'm going to use. Now just to find a great pattern to show it off!

The funny thing is that my ISE SP has the same first name as my SP6 SP! I had to take a second look at the email because I almost thought it was the same person. Now THAT would have been amazing.

YIPPIE

YIPPIE I got my scarf pal. Cant wait to go shopping, one of the best parts of knitting (hehe). OHHH NOO now to pick a pattern and try and knit it. Being a newish knitter I hope I dont end up frogging the whole thing over and over again.

Bought my yarn

Cynthia knew I was going to be yarn crawling last Saturday, so she was sweet and emailed me my secret pal's info beforehand so I could pick out some yarn while I actually had a chance to touch and feel.

I was going to be a good girl with my budget and wait to actually BUY the yarn until after the holidays, but seeing as how I found so little of what I really wanted to buy for myself on the yarn crawl, I just bought it while I was there.

So, here's what I'm going to use:

It's Karaoke by Southwest Trading Company in Mermaid Mix.

I know what pattern I'm going to make, too, but I'll save that information until the end, so y'all can just enjoy watching it develop.

Assignments are OUT.

All the scarf only (and I suspect all the scarf set) assignments have been emailed out to ALL participants. If you have not received an email with the details of who you are to knit FOR then please email us here IMMEDIATELY.

Thanks to all the participants for being gracious and patient. I'd have preferred to thank everyone via personal email, but a girl in school only has so much free time. So far, everything is running really smoothly... i'm glad to hear that so many of you are excited about your matches!!!

Doing the Happy Dance

That's my feet doing the happy dance since I got my pal! Now I've chosen the yarn already (I have a darned good stash) and now I just need to choose the pattern.

Woohooooo...!

Glad to have gotten my SP email and questionaire. Now I have to wait until Thursday to go to my LYS. It is a matter of me being off today, them being closed, me not off again until Thursday. But I have several patterns to ponder. I plan to challenge myself, which as a new knitter won.t take much.

Hope my recipient has an artistic eye! Or a sense of humor?

I am confident my scarf will turn out just marvelous.

Really.

So I was a little *nE*rv*oUS*...

because I'm a newish knitter, and I didn't want to let my secret pal down, but I just read her blog and she sounds very cool and very open to whatever I dream up! Commence yarn shopping!

So I wasn't going to start it yet...

No, really, I was going to be ever so good and get all my other WIPs finished first... HAH! I cast on this evening!!!

YEAH!!

I got my pal I am so excited! I have to go shopping now!! Thank you Celia and Cynthia for all your hard work!!

lets get it started in here!

I received my pal this morning! How exciting! Her questionnaire was full of ideas, too, which is great. Makes me think I should have put more info into mine as well! Oh well, you know what they say about hindsight...

I guess a shout out to whomever got me as a pal: if you would like more info, just email away!

All excited

I just received my scarf pal today. I am so excited! I have some merino top dyed in just the perfect colour for this pal. I think I will spin it up and knit the scarf for her. Progress pictures later.

So excited

I've got someone to knit for, I've got someone to knit for :-) And I like her sort of colours, so that will be easy :-)

Sorry I was so impatient earlier - I'm so happy now I've got someone! (Just got be be disciplined and get all the Christmas projects out of the way first...)

Yip

I just got my partner... and it was a good thing I was sitting down!!!! It is someone with a famous blog and I've been reading her stuff with a passion for months now... I can not believe that I get to knit a scarf for someone FAMOUS LOL. I've already shot off a mail to my not-so-local-yarn-shop with her wishes, likes and dislikes.
I'm going to pour over my books and come up with something for her. This is soooooo exciting!!!

Cheers Eva

What a great job

Thanks Celia and Cyncyn - can't wait for my match - should be great! Am poised ready to spin up some yummy stuff (if that's what my match would like).....I know what hard work goes into setting these things up.

Hi to everyone else on the exchange....:)

Scarf only: Karon CT

1. NAME & BLOGGER HANDLE: karon campbell-trader
january six

2. SCARF ONLY
4. BLOG URL: januarysix.squarespace.com

6. COLOR YOU LIKE:
black, brown, charcoal gray; red; pink; bright colors; rich colors (i.e. jewel tones)

7. COLORS YOU HATE: true blue or green; unless it is a funky blue or
green – like bluish/gray or greeny/yellow

8. FIBERS YOU LIKE: natural fibers which are soft and luscious;
fibers made of wool; wool blends; alpaca; alpaca blends; cashmere; cashmere blends; if yarn contains acrylic – no more than 20% or so

9 . FIBERS YOU HATE/ALLERGIES:
100% acrylic; scratchy/itchy fibers

10. PREFERRED SCARF LENGTH:
minimum 60” – I don’t have anything really long. would be nice if the scarf could wrap around the neck a bit.

13. SOLID OR VARIEGATED: solid

14. CABLES OR LACE: no preference, surprise me!

15. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
(include -- if you would like to have a crocheted scarf):
no preference, surprise me!

Scarf only: Julie KP

1. Name & blogger handle - Julie & juliekp
2. scarf only
4. blog URL - juliekp.blogspot.com
6. Colours you like - red, pink, purple any jewel color really.
7. colours you hate - no brown, orange, yellow, or black please.
8. fibres you like - like all but fun fur. ick.
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - again no fun fur.
10. prefered scarf length - long. I'm a big girl.
11. head circumference (only if applicable) - n/a
12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable) - n/a
13. solid or variegated? either. surprise me.
14. cables or lace? lace.
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf) no thanks on the crocheted scarf.

Scarf only: Jae

1. Name & blogger handle - Jae Koscierzynski & no blog (yet - I hope to have
one by the end of Nov)
2. Scarf only
6. Colours you like - Blue, purple, green - jewel tones
7. colours you hate - pastels
8. fibres you like - mostly wool
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - I don't think I've run into any that I
really dislike
10. prefered scarf length - long, atleast 4 feet. But that's just my
preference - I have a few shorter scarves as well.
13. solid or variegated? - either
14. cables or lace? - either
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf) - I'm not very picky. I knit because I like yarn and I use
knitting as an excuse to buy more.

Scarf only: Lain (knit and purl grrl)

1. Name & blogger handle
Lain Ehmann, Knit and Purl Grrl
2. Scarf only
4. blog URL
knitandpurlgrrl.blogs.com/my_weblog/

6. Colours you like
Pink, red, cream, white, black, pink, pink, pink.
7. colours you hate
Beige
8. fibres you like
Softer, non-itchy wools... cotton... chenille...LOVE touch me!
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
Eyelash, novelty yarns, scratchy, Lopi-like wools.
10. prefered scarf length
mid-length or long
13. solid or variegated?
Surprise me!
14. cables or lace?
Your choice -- have fun with it!
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
I'm a funky traditionalist... like to try new/different things, but also like the classics. Have fun, and I'm sure I will love it!

Scarf only: Melissa S. (Stella)

1. Name & blogger handle
melissa stroud
melissaamy

2. Scarf only (beginner knitter here so I will tackle this for now!)

4. blog URL

melissaamy.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like

earthy tones (browns, burgandy, colors inspired by nature, particularly fall!)

7. colours you hate

neons, too bright primarys, pastels...

8. fibres you like

natural wools, flax, cotton, hemp...

9 . fibres you hate/allergies

man mades in whole..if it has some man made and some natural usually they are ok, but I try to stay with uber soft woolies!

10. prefered scarf length

the longer the better in my world!

13. solid or variegated?

no prefrence

14. cables or lace?

prefer more solid so cables over lace, but if the person making it wants to do lace, it is up to them!

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

I just want the person making it to have fun!!!

Scarf only: Susan (SusanGT)

1. Name & blogger handle - Susan Gallacher-Turner /Susan GT/susancrochets
2. scarf only/ scarf&hat/ scarf&mittens- scarf only
4. blog URL – no blog a website with my sculptural work susangt.com
6. Colours you like – black, metallics, or plum/pinks
7. colours you hate – yellows, greens, oranges, browns
8. fibres you like – mohair, cotton, silk, blends ok
9 . fibres you hate/allergies – fun fur, scratchy rough wools(sensitive skin)
10. prefered scarf length – 24 to 36 inches
11. head circumference (only if applicable)
12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)
13. solid or variegated? Either one, mix of fibers if you want
14. cables or lace? Lace would be great
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) crochet or knitted both good, love hand-dyed yarns

Scarf only: Kelli (MommyKellyn)

. Name & blogger handle - Kelli Pendleton - Mommykellyn - I don't have
a blog because I don't know how. Sorry...
2. scarf only
6. Colours you like - reds (not orangy reds), pinks, blues, butter
yellows, black, rich browns.
7. colours you hate - I look bad in peachy colors, oranges, goldy
yellows and olives.
8. fibres you like - I love most fibers, expecially the ones that
"feel" good to touch. Natural fibers are my favorite, though.
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - Most Acrylics
10. prefered scarf length - I'm tall 5'9" so longer is better.
13. solid or variegated? Either
14. cables or lace? Either
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have
a crocheted scarf) I'm a 37y/o with medium blonde hair and fair skin.
My eyes are hazel but change a bit (more green or more brown) with what
I am wearing.

Scarf only: Dana (aprilfairyknits)

1. Name & blogger handle
Dana Proft

2. scarf only
4. blog URL
aprilfairyknits.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like

Purple, Black, Red

7. colours you hate

Lime Green, Hunter Orange

8. fibres you like

any

9 . fibres you hate/allergies

none

10. prefered scarf length

LONGGGGGGGG

13. solid or variegated?

either

14. cables or lace?

lace

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

Any type of scarf would be LOVED

Scarf only: Martha (traveling knitter)

1. Name & blogger handle: Martha Holiday/ traveling knitter

2. Scarf only please

4. blog URL: thetravelingknitter.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like: BLUE! purples are nice, so is red.

7. colours you hate: Neon of any kind, Pastels of most kind (as they get brighter the more I like the color!)

8. fibres you like: Merino, Alpaca, Wool really of any sort. The softer the better....I am ALL ABOUT the tactile touchy feel part of yarn

9 . fibres you hate/allergies Usually cotton, most if not all acrylic....all these are preferances....I don't have any allergies.

10. prefered scarf length: Long and wide (but not so much that it's a shawl). I like to wrap it around my neck and still have slack left over. :)

13. solid or variegated? Really I am NOT picky here....but my favorite is Tweed yarn of any sort.

14. cables or lace? I'm all about the cables.....mostly because I haven't done much lace yet.

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) I travel for a living and I would love a scarf that is sort of easy to care for since it will get used alot!!! I am and speak Polish so if by some miracle you have some one from Poland that would be great....If not I'm open to anyone.

Scarf only: Allison T

1. Name & blogger handle: I'm new to this - my name is Allison Tilley but I think for the blog my user name is lahamlt
2. Scarf Only
6. Colours you like - purple, red
7. colours you hate - green
8. fibres you like - soft ones
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - none
10. prefered scarf length - 75+ inches
13. solid or variegated? - either
14. cables or lace? - cables
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) probably prefer knit

Scarf only: Cindi

1. Name & blogger handle Cindi Unmack (Not sure what my "handle" is. my blog name is Just One More Row. my email name is cindiknits)

2. scarf only

4. blog URL stickstickstring.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like black, dark green, eggplant, sage, cream, really anything except yellow/orange/hot pink and other neon colors. I'm more of a dark colors/nature colors gal

7. colours you hate: see above (I don't really HATE these colors, I just don't wear them much)

8. fibres you like: merino, silk, alpaca, cashmere (but I don't expect a cashmere scarf!). Soft, natural yarns

9 . fibres you hate/allergies: not a big fan of novelty yarns and acrylics in general. No allergies

10. prefered scarf length: I usually make mine at least 60 inches long

13. solid or variegated? this is a tough one. I usually use solids, esp. for lace, but there are lots of beautiful variegated yarns, too. I guess I'll go with solid today.

14. cables or lace? either: I'm currently lace-obsessed, but I love cabled things, too. I would enjoy either type of scarf and would make either type. I'm working on some lace projects now, so would love to do a cabled scarf for someone.

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)Can't think of anything that would be relevant. I'm looking forward to this!

Scarf only: Wendy (Plumpknitter)

1. Name & blogger handle Wendy & plumpknitter
2. Scarf only
4. blog URL plumpknitter.blogspot.com
6. Colours you like black, purples, blues, reds,
7. colours you hate pukey colors, pale browns
8. fibres you like everything..yarn whore..loves it all
9 . fibres you hate/allergies I do not like that "bling bling" yarn looks like easter grass
10. prefered scarf length long enough to go around the neck twice
13. solid or variegated? solid or variegated i like both
14. cables or lace? I dont care which.. just have fun knitting it up!
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
I would take a crocheted scarf.. but I only knit..I dont mind getting a croch scarf in return though.

Scarf only: Stacey

1.My name is Stacey. My blogger name is ssbeach614

2. scarf only

4. sheepinthecity.prettyposies.com

6. You can never go wrong with any shade of pink. But
I also like the combination of pink and brown, or pink
and orange.

7. I can't stand taupe, or any variety of colors like
putty, or tan, etc.

8. I prefer natural fibers like wool and alpaca, but
if it's soft I'm going to love it. Some of the acrylic
blends are super soft, so who am I to judge?

9 . I don't like really furry or hairy yarns. I don't
mind novelty yarns...but only in moderation.

10. I like a longer scarf, one that I can wrap around
my neck at least once. I'm not sure on the
inches...sorry:)

13. Either, as long as it is a vibrant, beautiful
color.

14. cables or lace? Either one! Surprise me!

15. If they want to email me, I'd prefer to have them
send it to this account: ssbeach@douloscorp.com

I'm excited to see what I get in this exchange?!

Scarf only: Chris

1. Name & blogger handle: Chris Murphy
2. scarf only
6. Colours you like: Green, beige, earthy colors
7. colours you hate: orange, bright red
8. fibres you like:mohair, silk blends, wool
9 . fibres you hate/allergies: rou frou yarns
10. prefered scarf length: medium length
11. head circumference (only if applicable): na
12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable):na
13. solid or variegated? doesn't matter
14. cables or lace? doesn't matter
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) I'm pretty easy, doesn't matter, I just love the idea of an exchange

Scarf only: Michaele (knitty professor)

1. Name & blogger handle
Michaele Ferguson - the knitty professor -
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
theknittyprofessor.typepad.com
6. Colours you like
Teals, anything from pink to maroon, military green, pale butter yellow, warm browns, lavenders, indigos, warm greys
7. colours you hate
Nothing primary, nothing "dirty", nothing pastel (except that buttery yellow), black, pale grey
8. fibres you like
anythign natural. acylic and nylon, etc., in blends with naturals.
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
I'm not terribly keep on the feel of many novelty yarns against my skin.
10. prefered scarf length
I am 5'3". So it shouldn't be too long. The bigger issue is that I have little neck - so a bulky scarf would make me look like a floating head. If you use a bulkier yarn, I recommend making a narrower scarf.
13. solid or variegated?
Whatever you like.
14. cables or lace?
Whatever you like.
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
I will take whatever my pal knits for me!

Scarf only: Bonnie

1. Name & blogger handle -
Bonnie Deger
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
tresbonbabble.blogspot.com
6. Colours you like - love pink and purple but I also love earthy colors. I love the whole color scheme that's in vogue right now - sage green, brown, teal, plum, etc. Have always loved black and gray.
7. colours you hate - Don't really like bright green or blue
8. fibres you like - love silk blends, cashmere, alpaca. Primarily the soft soft that we all love to fondle!
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - acrylic, anything that is scratchy, itchy, poky (from debris)
10. prefered scarf length - at least 5', not big on short knitted scarves.
13. solid or variegated? surprise me!
14. cables or lace? hmmm, love both. Again,
surprise me
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) I really don't like the look of crochet except for an afghan. If possible, I'd prefer knitted. And at the risk of sounding like a huge snob, I've
had just about enough of the fun fur, frilly scarf look. I probably lean towards more elegant looking items.

Scarf only: Dorene

1. Dorene Giordano, Meandorene
2. Scarf Only
6. Colors I love: Earthy, rich tones
7. Colors I hate: Pastels, baby colors
8. Fibers I love: Wool, cashmere, merino... oh so soft..
9. Fibers I hate: Novelty, fun fur, glittery
10. Length: At least 5 feet
13. Solid or varigated: oh my.... depends on the design
14. Cables or lace: oh my..... I was thinking of doing a cabled one to give. I have never done any lace and I would ADORE getting one. :-D
15. Please, NO crochet

Scarf only: Liz

1. Name & blogger handle - Liz
2. scarf only
4. blog URL - lizknitz.typepad.com/liz_knitz/
6. Colours you like - purple, blue, green
7. colours you hate - no colors I really hate
8. fibres you like - natural fibers, wool, alpaca, etc.
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - nothing that I really hate
10. prefered scarf length - 60 inches
13. solid or variegated? - solid
14. cables or lace? - either or

Scarf only: Maxine

1. Name & blogger handle
Maxine queenmaxine
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
nalanoni.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like
any
7. colours you hate
none
8. fibres you like
any, though heavy and bulky wool is not as practical in Houston
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
any
10. prefered scarf length
any
13. solid or variegated?
either
14. cables or lace?
either
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have
a crocheted scarf)
embracing giving total creative control to my partner

Scarf only: Tina

1. Name & blogger handle - Tina Resovsky - no blog
2. Scarf only
6. Colours you like - black, red, white
7. colours you hate - orange, green
8. fibres you like - wool
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - none
10. prefered scarf length - long and skinny
13. solid or variegated? - solid
14. cables or lace? - cables
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

Scarf only: Beth

1. Name & blogger handle
Beth - Bobo

2. Scarf Only

6. Colours you like
Blues & Greens

7. colours you hate
Any loud colors - I like more subtle shades

8. fibres you like
Anything natural or natural/acrylic blend
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
100% acrylic
10. prefered scarf length
around 60 inches
13. solid or variegated?
Varigated - Yippee!
14. cables or lace?
Cables or anything chunky
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf)
I'm really casual so don't need anything dressy. I'd love something soft and
warm to wear when I'm out walking my dog!

Scarf only: Sudi

1. Name & blogger handle
SU DINOLA
2. SCARF ONLY
6. Colours you like
SOFT REDS, OLIVES, GOLDS,CREAM
7. colours you hate
RETINA SCORCHING HUES
8. fibres you like
MERINO, SILK, CASHMERE,
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
ANYTHING HARSH OR ITCHY
10. prefered scarf length
50-60"
13. solid or variegated?
YES
14. cables or lace?
YES
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
I'm sure to love anything you send, the exchange is the important thing to me. I am glad to be part of an international exchange. PS, being in New England, we get some cold weather! su

Scarf only: Alison W

1. Name & blogger handle
Alison Watson
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
maycausedizziness.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like
Black, blue, grey, white, deep red or burgundy
7. colours you hate
orange, yellow, green, pink
8. fibres you like
Open to all fibers. If you want to use a natural fibre that will last me
forever, great. If you want to knit something trendy in a novelty yarn,
great.
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
N/A
10. prefered scarf length
Open to any length
13. solid or variegated?
Open to either
14. cables or lace?
Sure, but not nec.
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf)
I live in California, where it gets chilly but not freezing cold. I'd love
something light weight, a nice accent for a sweater or jacket. I am a
knitter, so receiving something crocheted would be fine - nice change of
pace.

Scarf only: Janis

1. Name & blogger handle: Janis
2. scarf only
6. Colours you like: Pink, red, purple, blue green, silver,
7. colours you hate: no color hatreds....mild aversions but nothing serious!
8. fibres you like: wool, silk and most natural fibers and some man made novelty fibers too
9 . fibres you hate/allergies: not that into fun fur
10. prefered scarf length: long
11. head circumference (only if applicable) NA
12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable) NA
13. solid or variegated? I like both
14. cables or lace? I like both
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) Crochet is cool with me.

Hi guys! i can't wait for my scarf exchange buddy - let the knitting begin!

HAT- Jennifer's questionnaire

1. Jennifer Dai - Purse_ho
4. http://purse_ho.blogspot.com
6. I love Purple, red, blue, cream, sage green
7. im' not TOO fond of orange
8. i'm happy w/ anything that is soft
9 . scratchy anything
10. no longer than 5'...i'm only 5' tall
11. 22"
12. n/a
13. either is fine w/ me
14. either is fine w/ me.
15. n/a

HAT- DawnG's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle

Dawn Greenberg - dalsee

4. blog URL

www.kutieknits.typepad.com


6. Colours you like

Red, Blues, Greens,


7. colours you hate.

pale yellows


8. fibres you like

soft natural fibers


9 . fibres you hate/allergies

acrylic


10. prefered scarf length

no need for super long, enough to wrap around neck plus a little extra.


11. head circumference (only if applicable)

22inches/56cm

13. solid or variegated?

solid
14. cables or lace?

no preference


15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

Hat pattern, and scarf pattern do not have to match, the yarn should.

thanks : )

HAT- Brianne's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle: Brianne/A Journey Beyond Boredom

4. blog URL: http://ajourneybeyondboredom.blogspot.com/

6. Colours you like: Muted colors. I love marine and French blues, sage greens, soft purples, buttery yellows, and creams. Surprisingly, I also really like barn red and White is always fine, as is black and grey.

7. colours you hate: I’m not big on really bright colors. Nothing fluorescent.

8. fibres you like : I love merino and even cotton blends are fine.

9 . fibres you hate/allergies: I have very sensitive skin and so I can’t wear anything acrylic or really scratchy wool. The rule for wool seems to be that if it felts really well, I can’t wear it. I’m also allergic to alpaca. (It’s a cruel world when a knitting girl can’t wear alpaca!)

10. prefered scarf length: I like loooong scarves. I’m 5’6” and when I make scarves I tend to make them long enough that if I hold it above my head it almost hits the floor.

11. head circumference (only if applicable): 22”

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

13. solid or variegated?: Solids, please.

14. cables or lace?: Either!

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

HAT- Kim's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle---Kim Callan (Kim in NJ)

4. blog URL---don't have a blog; in fact, I'm still figuring out how to post to this blog!

6. Colours you like---I like most colors and I even like a lot of colors together; favorites include blues and purples, jewel tones, but I also like pastels. I love interesting combinations like teal and purple, or shades of color running into each other.

7. colours you hate---well, hate is a strong word, but I'm less fond of the earthy colors---browns, olive, khaki, etc. I don't like the more subdued or what I think of a "muddier" colors. Also, although I like red, I don't wear too much of it close to my face cause I'm pretty ruddy and I don't like to accentuate that.

8. fibres you like---I'm easy; I like most natural fibers---wool, mohair, silk, alpaca, cashmere, cotton (nothing too heavy/stretched out though), and even a good many synthetics like microfiber, rayon, good-quality acrylics (that don't pill really easily), or any kinds of blends.

9 . fibres you hate/allergies---I'm not allergic to anything, but please no scratchy wool (ie, something like naturespun or lambs pride is fine; something like Blackwater Abbey yarns---although I love their colors, is too itchy to wear near the skin) or linen (I know it softens eventually, but I just don't like it). Please also no fun fur or other eyelash yarn, because I went into a bit of a fun-fur frenzy a couple of years ago and now have waaaay too many fun fur scarves as it is ;-)

10. prefered scarf length---I'd love a long scarf that would go to my knees, wrap around my neck a couple of times and go back to my knees. Narrow is fine. But I can also understand if you aren't up to making a "Dr. Who" scarf ;-). And I like surprises, so I'm also open to other things if my pal wants to make something different (ie, lace or some kind of pattern/fiber that doesn't lend itself to long for asthetic or financial reasons). *Please,* though, no short keyhole scarves---I'm ample-sized and they just don't work for me. Nothing shorter than about 36".

11. head circumference (only if applicable)---23" or 23.5" (I found it hard to measure; I have kind of a big head, though)

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

13. solid or variegated?---Either, though if it doesn't have an interesting stitch pattern, I'd prefer multi-colored or variegated.

14. cables or lace?---Again, either/both/none is fine with me.

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)A crocheted scarf is fine with me. I also crochet, but I'm planning to knit the hat and scarf for my pal. Not sure what other info helps: I have 3 cats, a lizard, and a teapot collection. I love old-fashioned things (I once crocheted snoods for myself and a friend to wear to a production of "Little Women").

HAT- Becky's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle - Becky Kelly (Becky)

4. blog URL - http://www.unravelings.net/blog.html

6. Colours you like - Purple

7. colours you hate - All colors welcome here!

8. fibres you like - anything natural

9 . fibres you hate/allergies - not a big fan of acrylics, but blends are fine!

10. prefered scarf length - Longer, no "neckties" here.

11. head circumference (only if applicable) - aprox. 22 inches

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)n/a

13. solid or variegated? Anything!

14. cables or lace? Anything!

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)- crochet or knitted is fine with me!

HAT- Krystofer's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle
Krystofer Dixon/Impossible Princess

4. blog URL
www.queerknits.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like
shades of blue, red, gray, and black

7. colours you hate
pastels

8. fibres you like
Anything

9 . fibres you hate/allergies
scatchy/itchty stuff

10. prefered scarf length
I LOVE loooong scarfs

11. head circumference (only if applicable)
Average head size, I never have problesm looking for hats

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)
N/A

13. solid or variegated?
Variegated would be nice

14. cables or lace?
Cables-SURE Lace/sure but not girly

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
I would prefer to have a knitted scarf.

HAT- Stariel's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle

Ariel - Stariel

4. blog URL

http://stariel.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like

blue, purple, grey, black, some green

7. colours you hate

red, pink, orange, yellow

8. fibres you like

I'm open to many types of fibers, although I'd love to get something with Alpaca!

9 . fibres you hate/allergies

I'd prefer no silk, and I'm not a huge fan of novelty yarns.

10. prefered scarf length

roughly 4 feet (or shorter for a short scarf)

11. head circumference (only if applicable)

~21"

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

N/A

13. solid or variegated?

variegated

14. cables or lace?

lace

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

crocheted is fine

I LOVE stars, so anything star-related would be extra-loved.

HAT- Guin's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle- Guin (Guin)

4. blog URL- http://www.octagonfudge.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like
I love rich, vibrant colors. I'm really digging pumpkin, green, purple, and red right now. The ol' standby black is okay. My coat is bright green, if you want to get matchy!

7. colours you hate
I don't like pastels or white. It just doesn't work with me. I don't wear much brown, either. I don't HATE it, I just don't wear it alot. And Grays usually make me look super washed out, unless it is a nice, dark gray with an undertone of something else.

8. fibres you like
I love natural fibers- merino, wool, silk, alpaca, bamboo, etc, or some blend thereof. Cotton's not bad either, but it's not very warm....

9 . fibres you hate/allergies
I don't like acrylic (unless it's a blend, and then, only sometimes...) Fun fur is the bane of my existence. Wool is usually okay (something like Cascase 220 is fine, I use that quite a bit) unless it's very VERY scratchy (Lopi, I'm looking at you!), and then I can't wear it.

10. prefered scarf length
I prefer very long scarves, or at least about 5 feet long. I'm not very big, but I like the drama.

11. head circumference (only if applicable)
Hmm...have to get back to you on this.

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)
That too.

13. solid or variegated?
Either! I like variegated when it's monochromatic the best. Unless it's some awesome colors put together. That "magic knitting" stuff, the fiar isle yarn, I'm not too into. Kettle-dyed-type-stuff is very nice!

14. cables or lace?
Both! Or either! I like lace a whole bunch though. But cables....so nice on a hat or mittens....

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
I s'pose I wouldn't mind...but I'd sure like something knitted. For mittens? I really like the convertible-type, cause I'm always yanking them off for something. For hats? I like girly ones. With flowers. Sometimes. No ear flaps, pretty please! I look five! And I'm not!
If I sound picky, well, I'm really not. It's just a pain to try and wade through 11,345,867 patterns without a CLUE what that person wants. This I know. But seriously, you make something, and I will wear it to DEATH. Til it's shreds hanging from my poor wee neck. Because YOU MADE IT for ME. And that means everything

HAT- Colette's questionnaire

1. Colette Miranda Knitwitch
4. http://miracole.blogspot.com

6. Autumn colors: greens/reds/rusts/purples/teals

7. pink - pastels - grey - kelly green

8. wool/mohair/alpaca blends

9 . harsh fabrics / no alergies

10. Long or really short (ie choker or cowl)

11. 21"

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

13. solid or variegated? either

14. cables or lace? either

15. I wouldn't mind crochet - I really am easy to please - just soft yarn in yummy colors!

HAT- Chrissie's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle
Chrissie, ghostknitter

4. blog URL
ghostknitter.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like
Lime & pistachio green, mauve & lilac, robin's & duck
egg blue, dusty pink & mango

7. colours you hate
all shades of brown, bright reds, eighties primaries

8. fibres you like
luxury fibers like angora, baby alpaca, baby camel,
cashmere, kid mohair, qiviut, silk, superfine merino,
(you did ask)

9 . fibres you hate/allergies
I don't like knitting with cotton as much as I like
wool but I am starting to knit more cotton b/c of the
weather

10. prefered scarf length
something as long as 2 x 50g of KPPM?

11. head circumference (only if applicable)
22 inches

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

13. solid or variegated?as variegated as possible

14. cables or lace?
lacy rather than true lace unless someone's willing to knit me something using 2 x 25g of Rowan kidsilk haze like the river stole

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) not really, but if you need someone to crochet a scarf I am ok with that

Scarf only: Marjorie (Marji)

Name & blogger handle – Marji,
2. scarf only
4. blog URL - http://fiberartsafloat.blogspot.com
6. Colours you like – jewel tones, reds, pinks, black/white/grey/ivory
7. colours you hate – don’t really hate any, just don’t wear much of anything that is ‘earthtone’, brown, beige, yellow, orange
8. fibres you like – soft wools, most natural fibers, alpaca
9 . fibres you hate/allergies – most acrylics, eyelash, anything fuzzy/furry novelty
10. prefered scarf length – long
13. solid or variegated? Solid
14. cables or lace? either
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) – I’ve got some fabulous mohairs & angoras in my stash– Anny Blatt, Berger du Nord, and other french yarns that I have small amounts of (in other words, not sweater quantities) that I’d love to share and knit a scarf for someone who loves mohair. I’m knitting one right now out of a Berger du Nord mohair blend (pic is on my blog) for my sons girlfriend, and will have enough of that yarn for another scarf, so if possible to pair me with someone who likes soft wools and mohairs that would be wonderful.

Scarf only: Rebecca B (Reebecki)

1. Name & blogger handle
Rebecca
ReeBecki
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
http://reebeckisupergirl.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like
Purple, Pink, Green, Blue, Orange -- muted colors
7. colours you hate
Anything too primary
8. fibres you like
Almost all! I love soft fibers the most
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
acrylic
10. prefered scarf length
54"????

13. solid or variegated?
either
14. cables or lace?
either
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have
a crocheted scarf)

Scarf only: Mandy

1. Name & blogger handle Mandy Harvey Knitlady05

2. scarf only
4. blog URL http://mandysknits.blogspot.com


6. Colours you like Pinks, purples, blues ,teal, I love color

7. colours you hate Don't really like black

8. fibres you like Wools cottons, I like them all

9 . fibres you hate/allergies none really/ none

10. prefered scarf length long

13. solid or variegated? both

14. cables or lace? cables

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) I can't crochet I wish I could. This is my first exchange I am excited about it!

Scarf only: Selina (two socks)

1. Name & blogger handle

Selina Lee - (e-mail handle I use is usually Two-Socks)

2. Scarf only please

4. Blog: knit2socks.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like

I like any. I like unique construction and enjoy viewing creativity, like any work of art.

7. colours you hate

None really.

8. fibres you like

I confess I like luxury fibers (I own a store bought Cashmere scarf), but I'm a bargain shopper, too. I honestly do not have much experience knitting with various fibers, but I love really soft fabric. Like all beginners, I'm starting on acrylic for now which I'm turning into a purse. I've already started searching for alpaca blends for a future scarf project though. :)

9 . fibres you hate/allergies

I do not have any allergies that I know of. I don't particularly hate any fiber.

10. prefered scarf length

I like a typical scarf length. I don't really care for short scarves.

13. solid or variegated?

I'll leave it up to the knitter.

14. cables or lace?

It can be with or without. Cables, lace, or just any pattern the knitter chooses.

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

I'm a fairly newbie knitter so I haven't developed my prejudices yet, I suppose. I usually wear black coats, but I do have a pink leather jacket, a brown colored coat, and a rich dark red colored cashmere/wood coat. I don't know if this information will help the knitter or not, but hopefully that will provide some starting point ideas on color choices. However, the knitter is free to choose whatever color he/she desires.

Scarf only: Dena

1. Name & blogger handle
Dena Childs
Grin & Frog It

2. scarf only

4. blog URL: childsfamily.com/knitting/


6. Colours you like
browns, greys, blue/greens, purples (more on the blue side of the
spectrum), olive, garnet, check out my felted stranded bag on my
website for some colors I'm enjoying lately. I've got a couple of
neutral coats, so anything goes.

7. colours you hate
pink (though a rose is nice), magenta, baby blue, yellow, primary
colors (though hate is a strong word).

8. fibres you like
I'm loving baby alpaca lately. Though cotton, wool, cashmere...they're
good too. Soft against my neck and face is important.

9 . fibres you hate/allergies
100% acrylic. Scratchy yarn.

10. prefered scarf length
Long-I like to wrap it around a couple of times.

13. solid or variegated?
Either, stripes-or whatever.

14. cables or lace?
Either are nice.

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have
a crocheted scarf)
A crocheted scarf would be fine.

Scarf Only: Katherine L.

1. Name & blogger handle...Katherine

2. scarf only

6. Colours you like...I love colors with a lot of depth and saturation.
Browns; deep rich shades of red and pink; moss green; deep pinks and
purples.

7. colours you hate...bright, springy colors. While they can be pretty, they
are not me. Also, pastels.

8. fibres you like...natural fibers...I like wool (superwash is good.) Rowan
and Debbie Bliss are used in heavy rotation. I especially like the
cashmerino blends and merino and silk blends. I also have gotten into
fabrics with a tweed appearance. If you have a blend that you think is
really pleasant to work with, use that. Use what makes your hands happy!!
9 . fibres you hate/allergies...allergic to angora. Am not a huge fan of
fabrics with a ton of halo. I do not like novelty yarns (feathers and the
like). For scarves I am not overly fond of super scratchy yarns, but a
little scratchiness is fine.
10. preferred scarf length...maybe long enough to wrap around my neck at
least once? My favorite way to wear scarves is to fold it in half, put it
around my neck, and then pull the ends through the loop.
13. solid or variegated? Doesn't matter
14. cables or lace? I think I prefer cables
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf)...Can't think of too much else...have fun!! Can't wait to
see someone else's creative work! Feel free to contact me with any
questions!

Scarf only: Rhonda

1. Name & blogger handle Rhonda, knittingirl
2. scarf only
4. blog URL knittinggirl.typepad.com
6. Colours you like pink, camel, robin-egg blue, sage green, cream
7. colours you hate purple, mustard yellow, orange
8. fibres you like cashmere, angora, soft wool, alpaca, cotton
9 . fibres you hate/allergies itchy wool, eyelash
10. prefered scarf length long

13. solid or variegated? either
14. cables or lace? either!
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

Scarf only: Leslie

1. Name & blogger handle
Leslie Graff/Leslie - I think I'm listed as LeslieG
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
sfsaga.blogspot.com
6. Colours you like
blues, purples, greens, pinks, greys and neutrals; My winter coats are mostly black or pink. I’m shopping for a light tan or camel coat at the moment.
7. colours you hate
orange, yellow, bright red, neons or things that are really bright; I don’t really have a coat to match “autumn” colors – rusts, browns, etc.
8. fibres you like
Anything natural – wool, alpaca (love, love, love alpaca), etc. Cotton is okay, but not crazy about it for a scarf. Some synthetics are okay, but I don’t like a lot of novelty yarns. I especially like fibres that are indicative of special places. I would be very excited to receive a scarf from a farm or producer near my pal’s home or from a yarn that is special to my pal.
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
Novelty yarns, especially eyelash yarns. Anything too scratchy to wear against the skin. Most wool, mohair, etc. doesn’t bother me so as long as my pal thinks it could be worn against the skin, I’m sure it will be great.
10. prefered scarf length
No real preference here. I like the short styles that button (Flora from Knitty) as well as longer scarves that can be wrapped around my neck. My current favorite scarf is 64 inches long to give you a sense of what works for me.
13. solid or variegated?
No real preference, but I generally go for solids or variegated yarns that are subtle.
14. cables or lace?
Love ‘em both! I like small details in scarves. I think it’s these little things that really make a handknit scarf so much more than just a way to keep out the chill. My style tends to be pretty traditional so I like interesting stitches to dress up the basics.
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
I love knits that are special to the knitter. If I could tell my pal anything, I’d ask for a scarf that had some special meaning to the knitter. I’d enjoy something made from yarn that’s local or maybe someone’s favorite yarn to use. I’d really enjoy hearing why my pal chose her (or his) project.

International Scarf Exchange

I can't wait to get my pal too! Woohoo!

Scarf only: Dawn P

NAME: Dawn

SCARF ONLY

BLOG URL: deesie.typepad.com/skein

NICE COLOURS: For the scarf for me (thinking practically) I like most
colours. Reds, blues, purples, black, autumnal colours.

NOT NICE COLOURS: (Mainly for practical and matching reasons) white,
pastels, barbie pink, fluorescent neon like colours, yellow, bright green.
For the scarf which I will be knitting, any colour except yellow is fine.

FIBRES FOR ME: Anything that is soft next to the skin, and I prefer natural
rather than man made fibres (acrylic) though blends are great. The main
factor is that the scarf not be scratchy next to skin.

FIBRES I HATE AND ALLERGIES. No allergies at all. I am not keen on
acrylics that squeak.

SCARF LENGTH - (for me) - depends on style. I usually wear ascot style
scarves or seamen's scarves so about 40" but if it's one that wraps around
the neck, it would be longer - about 60" (pure guesswork here) and if it's a
triangular scarf, then it doesn't matter.


SOLID OR VARIEGATED: Not bothered at all. If it's a lace or textured scarf,
probably a solid colour or very slightly variegated - let the patterning do
the work!

CABLES OR LACE: Not bothered. Love both.

ADDITIONAL INFO: I like a surprise. I don't fit into any fixed
colour/style/pattern so I leave it up to the knitter. I don't mind
crocheted scarves, but might draw the line at doing a crocheted one myself
for my recipient!

SCARF THAT I WILL KNIT: I don't mind at all. Any fibre, any length, any
colour except yellow. I do colour (sometimes) texture and lace, with a
small amount of crochet.

Scarf only: Marie France

Name and blogger handle: Marie-france Hough, froggieknitter
scarf only
Colours you like: all
colours you hate: none
fibres you like: cashmere, silk, cotton or anything soft
fibres you hate / allergies: I don’t hate anything but I can’t bear anything at all scratchy or itchy next to my skin, especially round my neck so please could I have a very soft yarn
preferred scarf length: not fussy, but not too long, maybe about 170cms
solid or variegated: don’t mind
cables or lace: don’t mind
Miscellaneous info: don’t really know what I would like or in what colour so just surprise me!

Scarf only: Stripey Tiger

1. Name & blogger handle
Sharon Thomson
The Stripey Tiger
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
thestripeytiger.blogspot.com
6. Colours you like
Amethyst Purples, greens, blues, turquoises, carmine reds......suprise me
7. colours you hate
Orange, and orangey brown blends
8. fibres you like
Silk, cotton, merino and blends of the above. Not super keen on noveltys. Alpaca and blends...
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
Really dont like the idea of dog - have dog a and cat allergy. Can't wear scratchy wool against my skin.
10. prefered scarf length:
Not long like Doctor Who. Not so short it cant be wrapped around. Other than that suprise me.
13. solid or variegated?
Suprise me
14. cables or lace?
Either!
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)
Don't mind crocheted. Would love international matches if possible.

Scarf only: Anne

1. Name & blogger handle
- Anne Pettigrew - Anne's blog
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
- www.pettigrew.org.uk
6. Colours you like
Autumn colours
7. colours you hate
None really, although I don't wear yellow
8. fibres you like
anything soft, although...
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
not good with 100% wool - or anything too fluffy - tends to be itchy
10. prefered scarf length
don't mind
13. solid or variegated?
don't mind
14. cables or lace?
lace would be lovely, cables would be fine - would prefer not plain
garter.
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf)

Scarf only: JoanneM

1. Name & blogger handle - Jo Matthews - Blog - Rainbow Spinner
2. scarf only
4. blog URL - Rainbow Spinner
6. Colours you like - any and all
7. colours you hate - none really
8. fibres you like - all - the more exotic and bright the better
9 . fibres you hate/allergies - no allergies
10. prefered scarf length - your choice - I don't actually wear scarves but I loooove to collect them
13. solid or variegated? - don't mind
14. cables or lace? - lovely
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf) - I don't mind crochet and if my person would like a crocheted scarf just let me know

Scarf only: Emma

1. Name & blogger handle
Emma/Lloer
2. scarf only
4. blog URL
www.lloeren.com
6. Colours you like
Autumn/jewel colours plus black. I wear a lot of green, aubergine/plum and
black. I would love to see what my pal thinks would suit my auburn
hair/green eyes/pale skin colouring though.
7. colours you hate
pastels
8. fibres you like
All natural fibres
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
No allergies. I don't like fun fur and eyelash yarns when used in excess.
10. prefered scarf length
Any length
13. solid or variegated?
Either
14. cables or lace?
Either
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf)

I'm very open to interesting variations on the scarf theme and have no
objection to crochet. Also, I currently live in the UK but will be moving to
France in the next few weeks.

Scarf only: Meow

1. Name & blogger handle
Meow Huang
(my blogger is writting in chinese) C'est Meow
2. scarf only
3. blog URL
www.wretch.cc/blog/cestmeow
6. Colours you like
green, yellow, red, orange
7. colours you hate
coffee brown, light blue
8. fibres you like
cotton, merino, silk
9 . fibres you hate/allergies
mohair, lapin
10. prefered scarf length
100cm (80inch)
13. solid or variegated?
solid
14. cables or lace?
lace
15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like
the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

Being impatient

I really want to be good and patient, and wait for our lovely hardworking organisers to do everything in the time they have available to them, but when can I start getting worried that my questionnaire hasn't been posted up and I haven't got someone to knit for yet?

(Please don't get me wrong, I really am very grateful for all the work that goes into organising something like this, I'm just getting very excited about it, and keep finding new possible scarves to knit...)

Will yahoo punish me????

For hitting the Check Mail button every 30 seconds LOL??? I don't remember what e-mail addy I used to sign up, so I keep checking my many addies to make sure I will not miss the mail with my pal in it.

This is the first post for me... I signed up for the exchange and then I left for a 3 week trip to Oregon. I've been back for nearly a week, but as usual the time change does me in. I'm sleeping all over the place. I keep oversleeping, not hearing the 3 alarms that go off and things like that. Good thing that I'm not starting work anytime soon :)

I've got a few vague ideas of what I might do. I've been knitting since february, but never knitted a scarf before LOL. I started with a sweater and then went on to lace knitting. I do suffer from sever startitis and have a lot of trouble finishing things (that's probably why I've got a lonely sock in my handbag for the past 3 months...).

Okay, I've jabbered enough... off to check my mails again :)

Cheers y'all and looking forward to this exchange!!!

Eva

HAT - Cecily's questionnaire

1. Cecily Stewart

4. http://redsnapdragons.livejournal.com

6. Purples and blues

7. oranges and yellows

8. anything that is soft to the touch

9 . I have no allergies, and I prefer nothing that would be too itchy.

10. Long enough to wrap around my neck a few times

11. I'll get back to you on that, I have to find my measuring tape.

12. n/a

13. either

14. Sure?

15. I don't see why not. :)

[new info] one winter coat of mine is lavender and the other is brown...and that I would LOVE an earflap hat if my pal is able to do one! :)

HAT - Gina's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle Gina aka Knitting Solo

4. blog URL http://knittingsolo.com/blog

6. Colours you like Love darker colors... reds blues greens browns.. burgundy...

7. colours you hate Bright colors and pastels..

8. fibres you like almost anything!!!!

9 . fibres you hate/allergies Wel lately becoming a fiber snob... trying not to but its hard when surrounded by all the lovely fibers other than acrylic.. which is all I had known about ebfore I got into knitting!

10. prefered scarf length Any.. All up to the pattern. I like all different scarves!

11. head circumference (only if applicable) normal womans head pattern would work not real small because I have a lot of hair! lol

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

13. solid or variegated? any! Love it all!

14. cables or lace? Fine by me!!! Love all this!

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

Whatever my partner wants to send is ok by me! I love receiving hand made items!!

HAT - Sharon's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle Sharon Knit&stash

4. blog URL knitterexpress.blogspot.com

6. Colours you like greens,blues, browns, black

7. colours you hate orange ,gold,

8. fibres you like Alpaca is great because of allergies,anything soft warm yummy sounds good

9 . fibres you hate/allergies Cascade 220 I am allergic acrillic yuck

10. prefered scarf length 5ft or longer

11. head circumference (only if applicable) 21 1/2"

12. solid or variegated? either would be great

13. cables or lace? I have neither I would be excited to recieve either

14. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

HAT - Bev's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle-- Bev Watts / bevwatts

4. blog URL -- http://yarn-roses.blogspot.com/

6. Colours you like-- Everything!!

7. colours you hate -- I can't think of any

8. fibres you like -- all

9 . fibres you hate/allergies-- None

10. prefered scarf length-- Long-- I am 5' 7"

11. head circumference (only if applicable)22"

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

13. solid or variegated? either

14. cables or lace? Love Both

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf)Not real fond of crochet- but..... would consider it

HAT - Marilyn's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle

Marilyn Guille, "Em" or

4. blog URL: http://marinamirror.blogspot.com/

6. Colours you like

Teal, navy and neon blue, purple, fuschia, forest green, black

7. colours you hate

All the rest?

8. fibres you like

Anything!

9 . fibres you hate/allergies

No dislikes, no allergies

10. prefered scarf length

REALLY LONG.... I like to wrap it a couple of times if possible

11. head circumference (only if applicable)

22"

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

N/A

13. solid or variegated?

Solid, please

14. cables or lace?

I like cables, sure, but I'm not a lace-kind-of-person :-)

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a crocheted scarf)

HAT - Dani's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle Dani - Dani

4. blog URL www.knitwitch.ca (under construction... lot of
construction)

6. Colours you like: purple, black, deep greens

7. colours you hate: startling shades of pink (hot pink, very bright
pinks, barbie pink)

8. fibres you like: anything natural: wool, angora, alpaca etc. etc.

9 . fibres you hate/allergies: I'm not a big fan of acrylic yarns or
anything hairy (as in fun fur hairy, not mohair hairy)

10. prefered scarf length: longer is better

11. head circumference (only if applicable) 22 inches

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable) across at widest
point: 4 inches, around at widest point: 8 inches

13. solid or variegated? either

14. cables or lace? either

15. miscellaneous info (including if you would like the chance to have a
crocheted scarf):
I wouldn't turn down the chance to have a crocheted scarf.
I love love love chunky yarns.. but I'm not sure if that's more because
I get instant gratification from knitting
with them, or if I just like the look of chunky knits. Even so I
wouldn't mind trying my hand at lace for this exchange either. In fact I
would welcome the challenge

HAT- MichelleMc's questionnaire

1. Name & blogger handle

Michelle McQuade Dewhirst: Blog-O-Rama.blog-city.com

4. blog URL

blog-o-rama.blog-city.com

6. Colours you like

I love deep, saturated jeweltone colors - especially burgandies and reds, purples, and greens. I also love black.

7. colours you hate

I'm not really into pastels and I really dislike yellow.

8. fibres you like

Soft wools, mohair, alpaca, silk, and blends of any of those.

9 . fibres you hate/allergies

Overly scratchy wools, 100% acrylics and novelty wools

10. prefered scarf length

I generally like scarves that are long enough to wrap around my neck once and still have some nice drape.

11. head circumference (only if applicable)

About 22 inches

12. width of hand at widest point (only if applicable)

About 3-3/4 inches

13. solid or variegated?

Either - surprise me!

14. cables or lace?

Either - I love texture. Surprise me!

15. miscellaneous info

I'm pretty easy to please...just have fun!

Dreaming of Merino Scarves

I haven’t received my person yet, but it hasn’t stopped me from thinking/planning the assignment. :) I was at spinning group today and it’s at The Fold in Marengo, IL, which is like a spinner’s candy store. I saw some lovely – super soft 100% Merino. Even DH remarked at how soft this merino top is. If my person isn’t allergic to wool, I hope to use this for their scarf. I got it in white and will dye it after it’s spun into any color the person likes. I think tonight I’m going to start perusing some fancy stitch patterns.


Rose
http://www.enchantedewe.com/