OzKnitter: CATWKS ~ Questionnaire

CATWKS ~ Questionnaire

14 September 2007

Are you religious?

How long have you been knitting? Would you consider yourself a Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced?

On and off for 20+ years. Intermediate - Advanced

Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting?

Reading, computer and learnt to crochet this year

Favorite color(s)?

Greens, blues, purples and reds

Do you collect anything?

Can’t resist fun/new pens or socks with pictures of teddy bears on them

Are you allergic to any fibers or animals?

Cigarette smoke and some floral scents make me sneeze

Do you have any pets?

Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?

Hot chocolate

Cookies or Sweets?

Slight preference for sweets, but love both

Do you knit socks?

Yes! (I mostly only knit socks)

If not socks then what? (tell us about your favorite knits)

Also knit/crochet dishcloths (I’m not a sweater knitter)

Do you put up a Christmas tree? If not then what do you do?

Yes

Favorite holiday treats?

My mum’s shortbread (old family recipe)

Favorite holiday smells?

Cranberry and vanilla

Do you celebrate Christmas in a traditional or unconventional way? Please elaborate.

Christmas dinner/lunch, Christmas tree, gifts, cards and carols

What are your favorite holiday traditions?

Wrapping presents on Christmas Eve while watching “Carols by Candlelight”, Christmas lunch/dinner and going to the cricket on Boxing Day (Dec 26)

Finish the sentence: “For me Christmas is all about....”

Family and friends

If you were a Christmas ornament you would be…….?

Tree bauble

What was your favorite gift you've ever received? Or given?

O gosh… I’ve no idea!

When do you start your Christmas?

Decorating? About 7 – 10 days prior. Celebrating? Christmas morning

Do you send Christmas cards? Do you make them or buy them?

Yes. I buy them

What is your favorite Christmas dish?

Roast chicken (I don’t like turkey) with all the trimmings

Carolers are at your door. What do you do?

I can honestly say we’ve never had carolers come to the door (I don’t think people go caroling here… I could be wrong though). I think I’d open the door and enjoy the singing

When do you open presents? Christmas eve or Christmas morning?

Christmas morning

Do you celebrate with family or friends or both?

Usually family, sometimes friends too

Please note: Australia has strict quarrantine laws, so please check what can/can't be mailed to Australia before you make/buy items to send.

http://www.daffa.gov.au/aqis/mail/cant-mail

Labels: CATWKS, swaps

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5 Comments:

Thanks so much for sharing! Mmmmm. I bet your Mum's shortbread is lovely! I love shortbread :) Hope you're enjoying the swap so far and thanks for filling out your questionnaire!
By Knittymuggins, on 16 September, 2007
Hi,

I can't believe it: I found an Australian knitter in this swap. Knitting in Australia isn't that popular, I think. The weather ..
My husband's Australian and we are living in Germany. I will visit your blog again.

http://www.michou.twoday.net
By Anonymous, on 23 September, 2007
Thanks for having me KM!

Hi Andrea. Knitting is pretty popular here. While it doesn't get as cold as Europe, we still have plenty of opportunity to wear knitted jumpers, scarves, gloves etc and of course socks!
By OzKnitter, on 02 October, 2007
I had a completely different impression but most of the time we were in Brisbane and the women I met there were astonished to see me knitting all the time ;-)
My Mother-in-law loved to do it though.

Nice socks btw ;-)
By Anonymous, on 03 October, 2007
I would be very happy if you come to swap gift with us!
have a nice day!
Mama from France
http://www.sirpriz.com
Swap gift communauty and friends
By Anonymous, on 07 October, 2007