Hogwarts Sock Swap 2

I keep forgetting to post about my Hogwarts Sock Swap II package. Forgive me, Petunia. I took pics almost immediately after receiving it, and have worn the very comfy socks all around post. They kept my feet warm on 2 very cold days. First, there was the fantastic box that everything came in. It has [...]

Done! Flower Power Socks

I managed to get the pair done, kitchenering (is that a word?) the toes tonight. Unfortunately for my little cousin, her feet are not so little! Her shoe size matches her age, apparently, at a size 10. That means that these will be going to some other lucky person when I get home. They should [...]

Hogwarts Sock Swap Package Is Here!

YAY! I got my package from my Hogwarts Sock Swap Pal today. Julie sent this goodie bag just for me all the way from the UK. She made me a fabulous felted bag, Ravenclaw socks in a Chevron pattern, some lovely stitch markers and yarn to make some new Ravenclaw socks. I also got some [...]

Hogwarts Sock Swap 2 Questionnaire

Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire Second Years What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? I am a Gryffindor, and proud of it. Shoe size? Foot length? Foot circumference? Shoe size 8.5, Foot length 9.5 inches, circumference 9 inches List your three favorite sock yarns. a. Blue Moon Fiber Arts Watercolors b. Louet Gems Fingering Weight [...]

FO:Hogwarts Sock Swap Socks

Yay! They’re done. I was worried that they wouldn’t be. It seems like if I haved a deadline, I get bored stuck. The first sock flew by, and took no time at all to finish. The second one, not so much. But finish I did, and with plenty of time to spare. The package should [...]

Show and Tell Friday: Hogwarts Sock Swap

Well, today is Show and Tell Friday for the Hogwarts Sock Swap. I’m on to sock #2. Yay! I’m making my pal’s socks in Regia 4-ply, color #2002, and Wolle Rodel’s Sport & Strumpfwolle Classik, color 16965. They’re coming out great, and once I get done with the calf decreases, I’ll be cruising along. Included [...]

Gryffindor Sock #1 Done

So I’ve finally finished my first sock for the Hogwarts Sock Swap. I think it came out really well. Let me know what you think.

Socks, Socks, and more

I have absolutely loved Seraphim by Miriam Felton (creator of Icarus) since I first started contemplating lace. I haven’t worked on it because I could never decide on which yarn to use. Finally I broke down and cast on this weekend. I’ve tried three different yarns in that time. Something from Handpaintedyarn.com which is really [...]

My Harry Potter Compatibility Test

You scored as Albus Dumbledore. You are very wise, observant, and analyctical. You have a very “well-organized” mind, which makes you function in a calm and fair manner. Though you get angered easily, its rare of you to ever act our of temper. You are constantly seeing the good in people and are naturally forgiving [...]

Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire

1. What Hogwarts House have you been sorted into? Ravenclaw 2. Shoe Size? 8 3. Foot Length? 9.5 in. 4. Foot Circumference? 8.75 in. 5. List your three favorite needle brands, including size and length. Inox Grey DPNS, size 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, (would love some in the 2.25 mm size if they made them) [...]