Secret Pal 9 Questionaire

I have received my SP9 match up, as well as messages from my Secret Pal and that has reminded me to post the answers to the questions. So here they are:

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with?I love anything soft. And preferably machine wash. What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Anything scratchy.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? The original packaging
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? I’ve been knitting since December 2005 and learned with this DVD. Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Intermediate.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? No
5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.) Anything light and not too perfumey
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Unfortunately. I also have an ice cream and bakery tooth, too. Favorite candy? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Scrapbook. Do you spin? No
8. What kind of music do you like? Big Band, Alternative (Hard) Rock Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) Yes
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Purple and Green, and the colors of autumn. Any colors you just can't stand? Black
10. What is your family situation? Married, no human children. Do you have any pets? Of Course@!
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? All of the above
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? So far, sweaters
13. What are you knitting right now? Afghans, child cardigan
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Circular Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Wood for dpns, aluminum for circs
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? no
17. How old is your oldest UFO? This one took me a minute… had no idea what UFO was. 6 months
18. What is your favorite holiday? Don’t have one
19. Is there anything that you collect? yarn
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? A simple sock tutorial What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Vogue Knitting, Interweave Knits
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? How to knit socks
22. Are you a sock knitter? A wannabe What are your foot measurements? Calf - 18 inches, Ankle - 9.5 inches (proof I don't have cankles, thank you very much!), Foot length - 9 inches
23. When is your birthday? July 29th