Die Spinnwebe

Are you religious?

No.

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

I have been knitting around 40 years – advanced knitter, sometimes maybe intermediate – depends also on what I’m knitting.

Do you have any other hobbies besides knitting?

Spinning, dyeing, weaving, felting, a little bit of crocheting, reading books, sometimes cooking and baking, walking our dog, city travelling and and and …. 24 hours for one day are not enough!

Favorite color(s)?

Black, red, purple, grey, green, dark blue… random order.

I like one color in different shades.

No light blues, no pinks, no light yellows…

Do you collect anything?

Yarn to knit, yarn to spin, knitting-books, cooking-books, spinning-wheels, art-picture postcards, stones and frogs (not alive) and dvd’s of unknown movies (esp. comedies).

Are you allergic to any fibers or animals?

Fortunately I’m not!

Do you have any pets?

Yes, a lovely dog – black coat with a little bit of brown.

Coffee, Tea, or Hot Chocolate?

Black tea, nearly all different flavours. NEVER coffee.

Cookies or Sweets?

Sweets AND cookies.

Do you knit socks?

Yes! I love knitting socks. It’s meditation to me.

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

I knit shawls, stoles, mittens, caps, bags, jackets, sweaters, I have knitted coats, dresses, I knit blankets, … Dont know what I don’t knit 😉 Sure, I know: I don’t knit kitchen things because I don’t like them.

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

I do. And I love the smell of the tree in our room.

Favorite holiday treats?

Peppermint, chocolate, marzipan….

Favorite holiday smells?

Cinnamon, Christmas tree, candles, oranges, cookies…..

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

Just being together, talking, eating and exchanging gifts.

What are your favorite holiday traditions?

Eating something I don’t cook for the rest of the whole year and a tablecloth I have embroidered especially for Christmas.

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

spending time with my family and having plenty of time.

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

maybe a candle or a ball on the Christmas tree.

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

There were so many I was given – can’t pick something out.

When do you start your Christmas?

Definitely at the beginning of december – it’s Christmas time for me! And this year participating this swatch even earlier!!

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

I don’t. But would like to get them. And I collect those cards (unwritten and written).

What is your favorite Christmas dish?

It’s a sort of meat I only cook for Christmas – with vegetables and smashed potatoes.

Carolers are at your door. What do you do?

Listening and giving them some sweets and some money – as they always collect for a certain purpose. They come on 6th of January.

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

Christmas eve after dinner.

Do you celebrate with family or friends or both?

With family – our friends celebrate with their own families.