the blue blog archives: you can never have too many weasleys

I'm fiddling around with the gauge of my original pattern and am treating myself to some fabulous Jo Sharp Silkroad Aran Tweed (in the perfect blue - just like the sweater Harry gets in the movie!). I'm really enjoying knitting this one so far. The pattern is so familiar to me now that knitting it is like visiting with an old friend again.

And in other Harry Potter news, I hear that Dani, of Sunshine Yarns and the fabulous self-striping Gryffindor sock yarn, has come up with some new Harry Potter colorways. She's done all the dragons and a Hedwig! Cool, cool, cool. I can't wait to see them when she posts them tomorrow!

posted by alison at 8:38 am | in even more weasleys

Comments

Congrats on being included on Leaky's craft page! When they put it up recently, I went to see what was there there, and was disappointed because there wasn't much yet. I have been meaning to try a Weasley sweater (all I've done so far is a Gryffindor scarf for my daughter's Hermione costume), and I'll check out your pattern. Love the yarn you're using!

Posted by: Katie V. at August 21, 2006 9:21 AM

That is a cool thing!

Posted by: trek at August 21, 2006 9:34 AM

I made an A and an E Weasley this past year. Both were much fun to make, look great and actually get worn! And parents always nod sagely when I tell them that Molly Weasley made her kids sweaters like that.

Posted by: Mary de B at August 21, 2006 9:37 AM

I made a Knitty penguin out of some leftover Weasley yarn... with an initial, of course!

http://noricum.blogspot.com/2006/07/penguin-for-j.html

Posted by: Andrea at August 21, 2006 9:48 AM

oooohhh...that jo sharp is goregous. i have some tweed that I got in la droguerie (in paris) for my weasley for my little guy Owen. Blue with an orangey/yellow O.

Posted by: Kathleen at August 21, 2006 10:18 AM

I want to make a Weasley for myself and one for each boy. Yours is looking really nice! I'd also like to make Hermione hat and mittens for myself, too!

Posted by: Sheri at August 21, 2006 1:28 PM

Harry Potter knitting! I love it--can't wait to see the finished product.

Posted by: wavybrains at August 21, 2006 1:37 PM

I really like these Weasleys. Eventually I will give in to their siren call, but in the meanwhile I'll enjoy yours! xox,

Posted by: Julia at August 21, 2006 3:17 PM

Please link to that post when she does put it up??? I'd love to see, and haven't a clue where to look lol

By the way, lovin' the color of the new HP sweater you're making...I want one

Posted by: Karin at August 21, 2006 8:40 PM

Karin, do you mean Dani's yarn? Just go to her etsy site - the one I linked to in the post - and the yarn should be there tomorrow morning!

Posted by: alison at August 21, 2006 9:43 PM

I love Jo Sharp yarn-and that blue is gorgeous!

Posted by: brooke at August 21, 2006 9:44 PM

Congratulations on the Leaky Cauldron link--that is such a great site, isn't it?

Posted by: --Deb at August 21, 2006 10:19 PM

Your yarn is such a gorgeous colour!
I really want to make one of those Weasley's but I have so very many projects on the go and lining up...when will I find the time?

Meanwhile I like to see what you have made. Vicariously satisfying.

Posted by: Miss Scarlett at August 21, 2006 10:54 PM