Here are the results of the December 2005 Survey. The original questions follow the results.
76.2% 16 From physical shop
19.0% 4 From online merchant
4.8% 1 From catalog/mail order
42.9% 9 From online merchant
42.9% 9 From physical shop
14.3% 3 From catalog/mail order
76.2% 16 Yes
19.0% 4 No
4.8% 1 Slightly
40.9% 18 Your LYS
18.2% 8 Michael's
15.9% 7 Jo-Ann
9.1% 4 A.C. Moore
9.1% 4 Hobby Lobby
6.8% 3 Wal-Mart
66.7% 14 100% Wool
14.3% 3 Wool blend
9.5% 2 Acrylic
4.8% 1 Alpaca
4.8% 1 Other
42.9% 9 100% Wool
33.3% 7 Wool blend
14.3% 3 Alpaca
4.8% 1 Cotton blend
4.8% 1 Other
66.7% 14 Knitting characteristics of the yarn
9.5% 2 Cost
9.5% 2 Other
9.5% 2 Represents most of my existing stash
4.8% 1 Patterns call for this yarn
33.3% 7 Have never used, would like to, however
28.6% 6 I use both desktop and PDA software
19.0% 4 I currently use desktop software
9.5% 2 No, I do not use and do not want to start
4.8% 1 I use PDA software only
4.8% 1 No comment
54.5% 18 PC Desktop/laptop
21.2% 7 Palm
12.1% 4 Pocket PC
9.1% 3 Mac
3.0% 1 Don't use software
25.0% 16 Useful knitting utilities
23.4% 15 Knitting solutions (reference)
23.4% 15 Pattern design
17.2% 11 Solutions with pictures/videos
10.9% 7 Color design
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Copy of Original Survey Questions and Responses
Instructions
Answer each question to the best of your ability. For most answers, check the boxes most applicable to you or fill in the blanks.