Hurricane Sock Questions
OK…so sorry this is late!! We’ve had a crazy week, so many apologies.
1. Repeat after me “no hurricanes, no hurricanes, no hurricanes” . Okay we just had to get that one out of the way first. We needed to created a bit of “good weather karma”!
Done!
2. What is your favorite hurricane supplies snack?
Anything chocolate, as long as there is no mint.
3. Do sock patterns normally fit you “as written” or do you usually modify them for size in any way?
Nope…they usually fit.
4. What are your foot measurements, not just shoe size? (Measure the length of your foot from heel to toe, then the ball of your foot. )
length: 8 3/4 ”
ball: 8″
5. What one city abroad would you visit and why if money was no object? (and terrorism was non-existent)
This one’s easy! My sister and I are going to Tokyo this summer to visit my brother.
6. Do you wear socks all year round or just during the winter? Do you prefer them tall or short or regular height?
I am almost always cold, so I wear them year round…usually medium height.
7. The last time the power was out during hurricane season (or bad weather of any kind) did you knit by lantern or were you lucky enough to knit to the hum of a generator? Or did you knit at all?
By candle…
8. Make a wish for your favorite sock yarn that you’ve already used once. What would it be?
Hmmmm…I think Lorna’s Lace
9. What is it about sock knitting that keeps you wanting to knit more and more socks?
Easy to take to the playground, quick to finish, and always a bit of a challenge
10. Make a wish for a sock yarn that you are dying to try but haven’t bought for yourself yet. (be specific, even color-way if you’d like)
Cherry Tree Hill…
11. What size needles do you knit socks for YOURSELF with the most? Are they circular or bamboo needles? What brand?
Multiples of 2…2, 4 and 8. Usually bamboo.
12. If you could only take 3 yarn related books and one previously knitted project that you love with you when you evacuated what would they be?
Anything by the Yarn Harlot, Sensational Knitted Socks, and a good knitting stitch book. I think the one project that I would save is my cardigan I finished last year:
13. What knitting notion do you wish you had that you just keep putting off getting for yourself?
Notions?! I just want more yarn…
14. What is your favorite tv show?
Don’t really watch much TV, but when I do I make it cheesy…like CHiPs reruns.
15. Do you want a lacey sock or a “solid fabric” sock from your hurricane partner?
Either is fine
16. It’s midnight and the power has been off for two days, its hot, and you have a craving for something sweet! What would it be? (This is a FOOD related question! LOL)
Chocolate Ice Cream
17. Tell us a story about any of your hurricane weather related experiences.
We’ve had several, but Isabel was the worst. The girls were 3 yrs and 6 months. We had no power for 11 days. Husband is a journalist, so he was gone the whole time. The tap water got contaminated, so I had to boil water to rinse the baby. Thank goodness she was nursing.
We eventually evacuated to my parent’s house, where the little one rolled onto the floor and got a skull fracture of an inch and a half. Very short roll, but really hit wrong. She’s fine now, but it was scary.
It all culminated in her christening…the power was still out and the church was lit with candles. Very special day.
18. What was the one thing you wish you had remembered to get last year for hurricane supplies that you swore you wouldn’t forget this year?
Bleach! 3 feet of water in the basement…what a mess!
19. What color sock would you like to receive from your sock partner? (if you don’t have a pref just say so otherwise give us a hint!)
Anything green!
20. Well surprise, this one isn’t a question at all.. it’s a THANK YOU for filling out this questionnaire and posting it.