Stitch markers are finished (10 mins ago), they were great fun to make. I even managed to make a couple in colour my sock swap pal wears almost every day :-)
Yarn got (I think) & amazon have just emailed to say the 'favourite socks' was dispatched this morning, hopefully it'll get here before the weekend. That way I can start on the socks while I'm at Mam's - it'll give me something to do Saturday night while their working.
So to use the old saying "we're cooking on gas," ready for August 1st.
Monday, 30 July 2007
Saturday, 28 July 2007
My wand
I've just been to Diagon Alley, (via a link on Lily Ravenclaw's blog) & finally bought my wand - Willow & Phoenix. The results of all the questions asked are below
You scored 42 wisdom, 5 bravery, 31 emotional, and 33 martyrdom!
A willow wand signifies that you care deeply about emotions, art, and intuition, and that you have a particular knack for charms. The phoenix tail feather as your core means that you have the capability to be an extremely powerful wizard or witch and that you will defend those you love at all costs.
You scored 42 wisdom, 5 bravery, 31 emotional, and 33 martyrdom!
A willow wand signifies that you care deeply about emotions, art, and intuition, and that you have a particular knack for charms. The phoenix tail feather as your core means that you have the capability to be an extremely powerful wizard or witch and that you will defend those you love at all costs.
Problem solved (sort of)
Yesterday I finally discovered a proper, old fashioned wonderful wool shop...... Mrs Mac's in Mumbles, Swansea. It was wonderful to walk in through the door & be confronted by piles & piles of wool. Mrs Mac herself was friendly & helpful.
The sort of bit, was the fact that it took me three buses & a walk up & down a steep hill to get there, & the same to come home. Stopping off in a lovely shop called Treasure for a wonderful reviving cuppa before I started the return journey. However, when I mentioned to Mrs Mac the length of my journey, she told me that she was in the process of getting a website together sometime in the next few weeks & she was also more than happy to post me any wool I want. That's if I know exactly what I want, how many of use know that when we need a wool fix??? :-)
The sort of bit, was the fact that it took me three buses & a walk up & down a steep hill to get there, & the same to come home. Stopping off in a lovely shop called Treasure for a wonderful reviving cuppa before I started the return journey. However, when I mentioned to Mrs Mac the length of my journey, she told me that she was in the process of getting a website together sometime in the next few weeks & she was also more than happy to post me any wool I want. That's if I know exactly what I want, how many of use know that when we need a wool fix??? :-)
Tuesday, 24 July 2007
The trials of the sock knitter
Saturday, I had a purse full of happy money & a morning free to have a nice relaxing pootle round Swansea, to get my sticky little fingers on some sock wool, or wool for other projects I wanted to knit in Charmed knit. But could I find anything except novelty, double knit, aran or baby wool..... could I H E double toothpicks. I ended up getting very stressed, a purse full of money & NO WOOL. Hopefully the email sent to my Aunt in England, this morning might bring me a nice suprise in the post, otherwise it's a mad rush round the internet looking for what I want. Keep your fingers crossed for me :-)
Thursday, 19 July 2007
Twitching to get started
Ok, I've answered my questionaire & my first 10 points for Hufflepuff, now my fingers at twiching to get started. To put aside all current projects & increase my UFO pile (for a while anyway) & get my teeth, or needles stuck into the sock swop, I've even got my happy money ready for a wool buying trip.
Watch this space :-)
Watch this space :-)
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Hogwarts Sock Swop questionaire
Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire
What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? Hufflepuff
Shoe size? UK size 7-8
Foot Length? 9.5 inches or 24cm
Foot Circumference?10.5 inches or 27cm
List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length.
a.I don't have a favourite, I just use the needles I snaffled off my Mother, when I was at school.
b.
c.
Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length? Yes, no idea which though.
If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference? N/A
Allergies? Do you have any? Will your knitting be exposed to smoke or animals? I'm allergic to perfumes, lavender, as well as other things & my knitting will not be exposed to smoke or animals.
Are you an international participant (outside US)? Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal? Yes I'm an international participant & I'd be happy with a Sock Pal from anywhere.
What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? Hufflepuff
Shoe size? UK size 7-8
Foot Length? 9.5 inches or 24cm
Foot Circumference?10.5 inches or 27cm
List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length.
a.I don't have a favourite, I just use the needles I snaffled off my Mother, when I was at school.
b.
c.
Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length? Yes, no idea which though.
If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference? N/A
Allergies? Do you have any? Will your knitting be exposed to smoke or animals? I'm allergic to perfumes, lavender, as well as other things & my knitting will not be exposed to smoke or animals.
Are you an international participant (outside US)? Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal? Yes I'm an international participant & I'd be happy with a Sock Pal from anywhere.
I'm happy
This morning brought a rude awakening, the muggle post lady was bangging on the front door & in her hand was my new knitting book 'Charmed Knits' & I couldn't wait to get my sticky little fingers on this lastest treasure. I think I want to knit 'Ron's Hat' first & then maybe 'Dobby's socks'
I now just have to finish some of my current projects ready for the start of the new Hogwarts sock swop. Hopefully my other new book will arrive before everything starts - favourite socks.
I now just have to finish some of my current projects ready for the start of the new Hogwarts sock swop. Hopefully my other new book will arrive before everything starts - favourite socks.
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