An Angel Named Penelope

During HSKS5 I turned out to have the dreaded "Missing In Action" Owl. My spoiler had dutifully sent her package by Priority Owl, but it never arrived at the destination. I suspect the poor owl had been cunfunded as the Owl Post Information Center reported that owl could not deliver nor return the package. It sounds suspiciously like the work of dark wizards.

When it appeared that it was unlikely that this owl would ever turn up, Deputy Headmistress Wisteria Lovegood made sure that I would receive an Angel Package. Thanks to the lovely Penelope of Flitwick, from the Gryffindor house, I received my package today.

AND LOOK AT ALL I GOT!!!!!!


I see a big yellow satchel!


I'll have to keep my room-mates Draco and Rufus away from all those sweets

The Hufflepuff boy's dormitory will be smelling pretty sweet with the Lavender Reed Diffuser and the Aromatherapy Foam Bath Gels. There's also a set of KnitPicks Harmony DPNs and 2 skeins of Wildefoote sock yarn. I'm going to try out the Fred & George Not-So-Identical sock pattern with that!

Thanks again to Penelope and Wisteria for making sure I was not left out of HSKS5.

Hat Dueling - Round 1

It was a close battle, but in the end my dueling partner Arriana Stylos came out ahead. Both of our owls delivered today, but according to the Owl Post confirmation her package arrived 1 1/2 hours earlier than mine. We each got a hat that we love and she will be advancing to the next round. I'll be cheering her on, until she faces a fellow Hufflepuff that is.

This is the hat that I made for Arrianna

Close up of the stitches

Like several duelers, my first hat came out too small. I always go down a needle size when working with worsted weight. This came out small enough for a child's hat. It will go to the Knitting Guild's Charity Knitting

Both hats... see the size difference...

The hat I received from Arriana

Uncle Vincenzio Ricardo thinks he looks devilishly handsome in my new hat!

QUIDDITCH! -Round 1

1. At the beginning of the book, Cornelius Fudge is talking to the Muggle Prime Minister. Which member of the Order of the Phoenix has recently been found dead?
c. Emmeline Vance

2. What animal does Bellatrix Lestrange kill when she and her sister, Narcissa, are going to see Professor Snape?
b. Fox

3. What time does Professor Dumbledore collect Harry from Privet Drive?
b. 11 p.m.

4. What did Professor Sluhorn transform into when he was trying to hide from Harry and Professor Dumbledore?
a. An armchair

5. What grade did Harry get for Herbology?
a. E – Exceeds Expectation

6. Herbert Chorley, the Prime Minister’s Junior Minster, has been entertaining the public by impersonating which animal?
b. A duck

7. What is Professor Sprout’s first name?
d. Pomona

8. What is Dumbledore’s idea of ‘a few words’?
d. nitwit, oddment, blubber and tweak

9. Who is Marcus Belby’s famous uncle?
b. Damocles

10. What is Snape’s mother’s name?
b. Eileen Prince

PICTURES

Narcissa

Snape

Bellatrix

Professor Sprout

Professor Dumbledore

Picture Day

This turned out to be perfect timing as I traveled with Uncle Vincenzio this weekend to the states, New Hampshire to be exact, for the wedding of Fiona and Mijan Fawkes. It was quite the affair and I think I looked quite dapper in my pin-stripe suit. Uncle Vincenzio took this picture of me while I was on the dance floor.

Hufflepuff Quiz #1

1. Do you knit and/or crochet? Knitter

2. How long have you been at your craft? Over 20 years

3. Do you spin? If yes do you use drop spindle or wheel. The Knitting Guild had a Drop Spindle demo which I participated in. I haven't touched it since then.

4. What is your favorite color? Blue

5. Do you have any other hobbies? Between knitting and Harry Potter who has time???

6. What are your favorite yarns/fibers? Wool, Alpaca, Silk and blends of them.

7. What are your LEAST favorite yarns/fibers? Eyelash yarns and cheap acrylics that feel like plastic

8. Are there any yarns that you’ve been eyeing and wanting to try? I've never met a natural fiber I didn't like

9. What are you currently working on? Socks and a lace shawl

10. What is your favorite Finished Object? (Pictures are welcome.) Fiber Trends Felted Slippers

11. Are their any knitting/crochet techniques that you would like to learn? Combination Knitting, I've heard of it, but never learned it.

12. What is you favorite type of book or movie? Comic book Superhero movie; Xmen, Superman... surprisingly I have not seen Dark Knight

13. Who is your favorite person at Hogwarts? Ron Weasley

14. Favorite class and/or subject at Hogwarts? Charms

15. How many family members do you have? Antonio has his Mum, Dad, his grandparents; Grampa and Grammie dela Weasley (Dad's parents), Nonnie and Poppa (Mum's parents), twin sister Antonia and his Uncle Vincenzio Ricardo

16. What is your favorite Fall activity? Nothing really in particular

17. How many projects do you have on your needles/hook? 2 pairs of socks, lace shawl, 2 scarves, stocking cap, cardigan (needs to be assembled)

18. What is your favorite type of footwear? Sneakers

19. What is your favorite beverage of choice? Diet Ginger-Ale

20. What is your favorite park of Half-blood Prince? Dumbledore saying "I do love knitting patterns"

Questionnaire

Potter Name: Antonio dela Weasley

Rav ID: yarnguy716

I am allergic to: none

Pets that I have: my yarn is my pet :-); no pets

My favorite yarn: I never met a yarn I didn't like. I just bought some Platinum Sock Yarn from Wool2Dye4 and it feels scrumptious. I can't wait to dye it and I am definitely keeping a skein for myself!

If you are a Ravenclaw, do you prefer the film colors or the book colors? N/A I'm a Puff!

My favorite flavor: CHOCOLATE! (trying to stay on program with Weight Watchers, but a little bit never killed anyone, you never know when a Dementor might show up!)

My favorite holiday: Christmas

I would like to receive a: Sock kit

List your favorite brand of needles or hooks, including size and length: Addi Turbo or Inox; US2, 40" cable

Is there a brand that you are dying to try?: Knit Picks Harmony Circulars

I've participated in HSKS: (How many times have you participated in HSKS swaps?) This is my 3rd time

Do you have a birthday during this swap? If so which day? My birthday was at the beginning of last term.

Dumbledore's Army!

I received my badge for the Dumbledore's Army part of Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap 5. I am considered an Outstanding swapper!

Thanks for all the compliments on the Hufflepuff socks. Haven't worn them yet, it's too hot for wool socks right now. I will wear them to the wedding I'm attending in September for 2 friends who are in the HP fandom. I wound up with about 38 gms of leftover sock yarn. I really think I could have made both socks with just the hand-painted yarn and been able to complete both. I use what is left on another pair of socks.