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Susan Carrier
Denville,  NJ  USA
Specialty
paralegal in a small plaintiff's class-action law firm, doing national and multi-national work, my specialty is basic paralegal work and computer operations, database creation, use and administration.

Contact Information:
No mailing address is available...
Favorite Knitting Book
The Knit Stitch

Favorite knitting reference
Vogue Knitting, the knitter's companion

Classes
none, I take classes

Biography
I'm a 52 yr old grandma by proxy, recently returned to knitting after setting the needles down for 25 or so years, and boy do I have the fiber fever. Only wish I had more time to knit! Born in Maine, living in Denville, NJ, working in the middle of Times Square. My better half's family is from Ohio (we met online then I kidnapped him!) but we are looking to move back that way -- too far from kids and new grandbabies!!

What is your knitting mantra?
this looks interesting, let's see what it looks like

What inspires you?
truth, willingness and observation. the chance to start over again no matter what

Confess - when it comes to hiding your yarn, what are your secrets?
hiding? heh, simple, I send the package to the office and sneak it in when he's occupied

What is your idea of knitting heaven?
sitting amongst my stash sorting, planning rearranging and starting new projects

How many UFO's (Unfinished Objects)do you have going at once?
4 right now, a rug, a prayer shawl, a baby sweatshirt waiting to be put together and a baby sleeper just started

My yarn stash equals the GNP (Gross National Product) of ...
well, DH would say the earth but truthfully, it's probably Maine's GNP!

Whom would you like to see accept an Academy Award wearing your creation?
Meryl Streep

What knitting commandment do you most like to break?
make a swatch...

What frequently-asked knitting question do you hate to answer?
none, I don't know enough to answer many knitting questions.

What is your most dog-eared knitting reference?
Vogue knitting, the knitter's companion and

What is the most unusual place you've ever knitted?
dunno, mine are pretty normal, the commuter train to/from work, airplane, car, and homes

How long can you last without knitting?
a day?

If you were stranded on a deserted island, what one yarn, book, or gizmo would you want along?
gizmo? needles and yarns

How many hours have you knitted non-stop - and why?
4 hrs, finishing this past year's christmas present for DMil

What do you want your knitting epitaph to say?
look at this beautiful yarn!

Who would you like to greet you in knitting heaven?
Elizabeth Zimmerman

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