Archive - Poll

August 24th, 2008

ChazH's picture

When you buy yarn in skeins or on spools, do you ever wind into balls by hand?

I wouldn't deign to buying yarn in a skein or on a spool. Just call me "Swift Hank."
3% (2 votes)
Yes, to see if its defective anywhere inside before I start knitting.
20% (16 votes)
Yes, so it will fit better into my yarntainer, bag, or work area.
30% (24 votes)
Only when the skein or spool gets near the end and the yarn loses stability.
33% (26 votes)
Only to make my cat a playtoy.
1% (1 vote)
I've never hand wound a ball of yarn.
13% (10 votes)
Total votes: 79

April 29th

garyhrx's picture

If Men Who Knit organized a convention would you attend?

I would attend, provide organizational and financial support.
22% (11 votes)
I would attend and be considered for the planning committee.
32% (16 votes)
I would attend and give knitting,crochet, spinning classes.
26% (13 votes)
I could not attend but would consider planning and sponsoring the event.
2% (1 vote)
I am not interested in a convention at this time.
18% (9 votes)
Total votes: 50

grandcarriage's picture

Are you knitting your Mom something for Mother's Day

Scarf
8% (1 vote)
Shawl
17% (2 votes)
Sweater
17% (2 votes)
hat
0% (0 votes)
other
58% (7 votes)
Total votes: 12

April 20th

jedwards's picture

how many guys would like to meet once a week on yahoo and form a knitting group conference

i would like to join
20% (9 votes)
i might join
44% (20 votes)
no i would not like to join
36% (16 votes)
Total votes: 45

March 11th

StuartWS's picture

What if MWK did a scarf exchange? Would you be interested in participating??

Yes
86% (83 votes)
No.
14% (14 votes)
Total votes: 97

February 13th

purlyman's picture

What if we did write a knitting book as a group? Would you want to:

Contribute to and buy the book
68% (180 votes)
Contribute to but not buy the book
2% (5 votes)
Buy but not contribute to the book
27% (72 votes)
Neither buy nor contribute to the book
2% (6 votes)
Total votes: 263

January 10th

Kenny's picture

Is HENRY VII from TUDOR ROSES by ALICE STARMORE FUGLY??

YES
16% (10 votes)
NO
76% (48 votes)
Yes for the present, but no for the PERIOD
8% (5 votes)
Total votes: 63

January 5th

StuartWS's picture

How many projects do you have going at one time?

One is enough
18% (20 votes)
Two. Keeps me from getting bored.
24% (27 votes)
Three. Afraid of commitment.
20% (23 votes)
Four. Attention Deficit Knitter.
9% (10 votes)
Five or more. Multiple personalities with a project for each!
30% (34 votes)
Total votes: 114

October 23rd, 2007

Who Taught You How to Knit?

Grandmother/ Mother
26% (72 votes)
Grandfather/ Father
1% (2 votes)
Brother/ Male relative
0% (1 vote)
Sister/ Female relative
3% (9 votes)
Male Friend
3% (7 votes)
Female Friend
16% (43 votes)
Significant Other
3% (9 votes)
Books, Internet tutorials
37% (101 votes)
I joined a knitting club/ class before I started knitting.
5% (13 votes)
I swear, I didn't have any training at all. I picked up a pair of needles and tada, a sweater spun out.
6% (16 votes)
Total votes: 273

October 15th

yochencho's picture

What reaction do you get when people you don't know see you knit?

Scared
1% (1 vote)
Shocked
19% (15 votes)
Excited
16% (13 votes)
Confused
32% (26 votes)
Want something made for them
32% (26 votes)
Total votes: 81