Sara's Non Boring Non Meme

As requested by Sara from her blog, here are my answers.

1. What inspires you first? The pattern or the yarn?
For me it is the pattern. I then find the yarn that fits the pattern. If it is a doily, it is always the pattern first and then I search for the perfect thread.

2. If you are most inspired by pattern, where do you find the most inspiring patterns? Books? Magazines? Other blogs?
I used to find my inspiration in Magic Crochet and Decorative Crochet, as they had so many lovely doily patterns. Now I just patiently wait to stumble upon thread patterns. As for yarn stuff, I browse around and keep my eyes open to the possibility of discovery.

3. Are you a member of an “in person” group of knitters/hookers?
No. And I am not looking to be.

4. Do you read a pattern all the way through before beginning?
Typically not, unless the pattern looks real funky and I will skip to read how something unique is done. If I read ahead all it does is confuse me and not make much sense.

5. What is your gauge swatch record?
I don't think this applies to me.

6. What level do you consider yourself?
I tackle the expert stuff that I think should be consider "for the insane only".

7. Do you have any favorite color combinations?
Purples, jewel tones, anything in the red, blue, purple shades. No greens, yellows, oranges, browns, or pastels.