busy week for the snakes

I am soooooo excited about our first Quidditch match this weekend against Ravenclaw. It is a little wierd playing against my old house, but at least I know they will make it an interesting game. I have been brushing up on my Potter trivia because knowing them they have had their beaters in the library for weeks coming up with the most obscure trivia they can find :) Being Slytherins we can just rely on our mad skills and immense talent so I am not at all worried ;)
On the kit front I think I may have found a pattern book I am happy with. Still have NO IDEA what yarn to get. Maybe I will just get the book delivered by Owl and then send the poor bird out for some fantastic yarn to compliment it. Everything else is coming along fine and I am hoping to get my handmade items done by the end of next week.
GO SLYTHERIN!!!!!!

homework free!!!!

I am so excited to watch the first quidditch match of the term this weekend. I am glad we aren't playing till next weekend, gives me another week to practice my keeper skills. I am going to put my homework free status to good use and do some serious shopping in hogsmeade for my spoilee! I have the kit mostly planned out but I still have to decide on yarn, needles patterns. I have some ideas already and have some owls out gathering information for me.I only hope my spoilee loves her kit.
I am really enjoying the character theme this term. It gives me lots of great ideas. Well back to work researching pattern for yarn tranfiguration!

care of magical creatures homework

Here are my 5 items that I feel would be very useful in the care and upkeep of magical creatures

1. a good strong heat resistant helmet. You only have one head you need to take care of it.
2. shovels rakes and implements of destruction. The bigger the magical creature is, the bigger....mess...they leave behind.
3. Respirator. Have you ever smelled a wet hippogryph? Enough said.
4. gloves. Magical creature care is a messy business and all manner of liquids are ex
5. Tongs. Some of the smaller creatures are more easily handled using tongs. They are also helpful for getting nifflers out of the ground.


part II House elves.

1. They are smallish humaniod looking creatures with big ears and big eyes. Usually around 2.5-3 feet tall. They are usually only clothed in a tea towel, pillowcase and the like.
2. Black Family
3.Knitted hats to set them free.
4. Give them clothes
5.Society for the Preservation of Elf Welfare.

Extra credit
I did the crochet design for duel club so I did the knitted version for homework!

Transfiguration homework

It has been another hectic week down in the Slytherin house. I lost my duel last night but at least it was to another Slytherin!!

Here is my homework, I intended to do more, but this one transfiguration took ALOT of time.

Picture 1 is of my originatity marker (yes she is wearing a Ravenclaw scarf, that has been rectified!)
The next series of 3 pictures is of my finished bowtruckle, The 5th picture is after my first failed attempt. I decided to add some hot glue to the transfiguration components. The last picture is of all the components used in the spell.

Homework assignement #1

My Characters
by Emma Diggory

Molly Weasley:
I, like Molly, am a very practical knitter. Most of the garments and accesories I knit are for everyday wear by my family. I also believe that the more colors you use in a project the better chance you have of at least two of them matching. I admire her as a mother and can't imagine how she finds time to do it all with all those kids!Plus when she needs to be she is a bad ass!

Prof Snape:
Well of course the number one reason is that I love his voice and he is soooo bad it is sexy, but the main reason I chose Snape is Potions. I would LOVE to be potions master at Hogwarts! My muggle job is being a chemist and is about as close as I can come to making potions. I agree with him 100% that learning potions is the most important craft a witch or wizard can learn.

Prof Dumbledor:
I share Dumbledor's love of knowledge. Although I love poitions I find all the other areas of magic almost as interesting. I admire his wisdom and his compassion. I would also love to spend a few hours in his office playing around with all the cool magic items he has in there. I LOVE gadgets!I think he is also a spiffy dresser. And of course he loves a good knitting pattern.

New Term and a New House!

Wow it has been a long time since I have been back at Hogwarts. I have been traveling around the world, mostly on vacation but also trying to find a subject for my next independant study project in the Hogwarts adult education program. After searching around the globe, I decided to go back to my first love, Potions! After talking with the headmistress about my study plan, she suggested I join the Slytherin house this term as most of the greatest potion masters have come from Slytherin. I agreed and although I will miss the late nights studying with the gals of Ravenclaw tower, I look forward to my time in the dungeon with up and comming great witches and wizards of our age. I am so excited for this term, I just hope I can live up to the Slytherin standard!

update for 8-7-08

here is the latest project update:

AngelaMarie-Andromedea Finch-Fletchley chevron scarf(scarfstroke) booga bag II(bagntotebackstoke) slytherin hip house scarf(wipwrestling) slytherin cabble and bobble hat(wipwrestling) basket weave preemie blanket(wipwrestling) Gumdropsocks(sockput) fawkes socks(sockput) Pomatomus(sockput) booga bag III(bagntotebackstroke) slytherin fingerless mittens(mittenmeadley)


astormorray-Calliope Candleworth Laney's Magic loop socks(babydressage)

b-girl Hphouse fair isle pouch(bagntotebackstroke)


BatOutof Hell-Miranda Moonstone mystery stole 3(wip wrestling) skin of the sea(wip wrestling) secret of the stole 3(balancebeads,laceweightlongjump,shwlrelay) Glendurgan(designersdiscus) Daisy Cardigan(wipswrestling)


Bexx The golden snitch(amigurumintoystoss)

bigbadpug-Eleanor Wigworthy Kaaes Hufflepuff Harriet Kerchief(Hatdash) Lina beanie(hatdash) handspun spiral rib beanie(hatdash) Foliage hat #2 pattern(hatdash) bigbadpugs amanda hat(hatdash) hufflepuff pride socks(colorworkcrosscountry) babysocks for baby jase(babydressage) babysocks for Bianca's baby(babydressage) fairisle beanie(colorworkcrosscountry)

biotechgrrl pomatomus(sockput)

bksreader-Wendelin Weasley sunshine yarn hp sock clubMay 2008(wipswrestling Luna's purple cardigan(sweatersprint)

brcctexas-Galetea burbage Harry Potter knee highs(sockput) very tall socks(sockput)

brineydeep4-Wihelmaina Everton Coachella (cowljump)


chloecat262-Emma Kettleburn Mens fingerless gloves(glovedecathlon) beverly's birthday socks(wipswrestling)


crookshanks fish blanket(wipswrestling) striped socks(sockput)

eliseknits gretel(hatdash)

fairisle hermione's beaded bag(fantasydecknitathalon)


fineskylark-Serafina Starfire cathedral mittens(designersdiscus) alpaca waves socks(wipswrestling) Rhiannon's Wisp(scarfstroke) Matilda Jane(wipswrestling)

forevertinking elephante(amigurumintoystoss)


foxyfiberchick-Emma Diggory Ravenclaw Fox(amigurumintoystoss) Ravenclaw anklesocks(sockput)

gryffinitter-Belladonna Boomslang faux Russian Shawl(wipswrestling) ooooh!!!shiny!(sweatersprint) lace socks(sockput) hogwarts socks 1(designersiscus) hogwarts socks 2(designersiscus)


harrypotterknits druidmittens(mittenmedley)


hjweasley-Eloise Johnson a hat for me for once(hatdash) Dress for Andrea's new baby(babydressage)

Jantine-Enna Kirts Mick's cabled pullover(wipswrestling)


Justjo-Ginerva Billywig Honeymoon socks(sockput)

Kaae-kaaelana Lassandra Allianda FrØ-frog socks (WIP Wrestling) Spring chocolate shawl(fantasydecknitathalon) Micheals ribbed cardigan (fanstasydecknitathalon)(giftknitspentathlon) felted knitting wand holder(fantasydecknitathalon) hufflepuff pride socks(fantasydecknitathalon,sockput) The monster book of Monsters (designerdiscus,fantasydecknitathalon) A new owl for HSKS6(fantasydecknitathalon) Norbert(fantasydecknitathalon) Protronus neckwarmer(fantasydecknitathalon) pygmy puff(fantasydecknitathalon,giftknitspentathlon) Aragog(fantasydecknitathalon,feltedfreestyle) Ravenclaw socks(wipswrestling)

Kermito-Felicia Pheonixfire Leafing socks(wipswrestling) Really brite socks(wipwrestling) monet socks(wipwrestling) Harry potter hoody(wipswrestling)

kims-Lavender Ackerly Little Slip #2 bag (WIPs Wrestling Princess Mitts(WIPwrestling) Hufflepuff Dream KAL4(wipwrestling) Best of show(babydressage,giftknitspentathlon scallops and beads bag(bagntotebackstroke, feltedfreestyle) Pirate hat(wipswrestling) coffe cup cozy(giftnkitspentathlon,homestuffhammerthrouw) too much AC(giftknitspentathlon,mittenmedley) lady detective hat(giftknitspentathlon,hatdash) frivol(giftkntispentathlon,hatdash) I owe C a cloche(feltedfreestyle,giftknitspentathlon,hatdash) Robin's egg blue(giftsknitspentathlon,hatdash) calorimetry(giftknitspentahlon,hatdash) turtle dishcloth(giftknitspentathlon,homestuffhammerthrow) paw cloth(giftkntispentathlon,homestuffhammerthrow) Winnie the pooh(giftknitsplentathlon,homestuffhammerthrow)

knitbot-Millicent Brocklehurst At last pullover(wipwrestling) New old blankey(afganmarathon)


knitterphd-Agatha Vablatsky Bag number 1(bagntotebackstroke) Bag number 2(bagntotebackstroke) bag number 3(bagntotebackstroke) bag number4(bagmtotebackstroke) bag number 5(bagntotebackstroke)

Knittingbec-Olive Bladvak February Lady(sweatersprint)

Knit-to-bond-Draco Firewalker Jakes socks(wipwrestling) August BD Socks(sockput) July BD socks

Knottieknitter-Lavender Diggory Dark mark illusion scarf(wipwrestling) White bamboo lace socks(wipswrestling)

ladymay-Ophelia Trelawney elf-ish hat (hatdash) Gator scarf(scarfstroke) Jyri Mountain scarf(scarfstroke) chuncky button hat(hatdash) berry baby hat(hatdash) Rowan toasty hat celtic swirl curl winter hat(hatdash)

lostarts Light blue wimple(cowljump,designerdicus) celtic sweater(wipswrestling)

lykkefanten such a slytherin sock(wipswrestling) Olympic vest(giftknitspentathlon,vestvault) Olympic socks club(designerdiscus,sockput)


Martee-Isindra Charveorr Logan's Weasley sweater(WIPwrestling) First socks(sockput) three wise men(amigurumintoystoss,holidayhandball) bell sleeve shrug(sweatersprint)

MissWartbooble-Professor Winifred Wartbobble doctor's bag(wipswrestling)

mortiana27-Ursula Longbottom bag of stitch witchery(wipwrestling) Rushing river socks(sockput) socks for little witches(sockput) sock blank swap socks(sockput) messenger(bagntotebackstroke,feltedfreestyle) Cables and Eyletesfor the HBP(hatdash)


Nabschan-Padma Cauldwell fawkes socks(sockput) BYOB(wipswrestling)

NeeNee hat3(cablesteeplechase,hatdash)

Neila-Wisteria Lovegood celtic braid socks(sockput) Cabled Baglet(bagntotebackstroke) Lucy bag(bagntotebackstroke, feltedfreestyle)

notafraid2knit Fall fancy tam(wipswrestling) warmestpurple passion(scarfstroke)

noteventherain saartje's bootees(babydressage)

omly-Matilda Edgecombe twisted flower sock(wip wrestling)

Ria72-Cassandra Ollivander hp house fair isle pouch bags(bagntotebackstroke) Fetching(mittnmedley) Sweater(sweatersprint)


RockyMoreno-Arabella Carmichael teamhogwarts(holidayhandball)

RodeoMom-Penelope of Flitwick vest(vestvault) socks(wipswrestling) felted vest (wipswrestling)

Ronnica-Rowena Bladvak felted tote(feltedfreestyle) christmas ornaments(holidayhandball)

Rubyintherough biker boy(wipswrestling) snuggly star(wipswrestling) dragonmitts(wipswrestling) Paul Bunyan's rope sweater(wipswrestling)

SheWhoKnits-Cassandra Puddlemere Ravelympics handspun(handspunheptathlon)

silmiriel Snitch socks(sockput)

SinKnitty-Ophelia Ballycastle Jane's for Sierra (wipwrestling) sirius black socks(sockput) dress 4 eli(babydressage) dress 4 siera(babydressage) Bellatrix socks(sockput) Odessa hat(hatdash) JJ Wizard socks(babydressage,sockput) hedwig in tofu(sockput) saartje's bootees(babydressage) Potter scarf(scarfstroke) jj boy hat(hatdash)

skeinbrainalison-Calliope Smythwyck summer of love bag(bagntotebackstroke) Perezoso Hat(hatdash) Dot felted bag(bagntotebackstroke) Koolhaas for hogwarts(hatdash) ravelympics headband(hatdash)

Smileynetta-Ragazza Magica Frances' blanket(wipwrestling) baby blanket(wipwrestling) Static granny square blanket(wipwrestling) switch-a-roo(shawlrelay,synchonizedflirtyskirts) GIR!(amigurumintoystoss) Torie's hat(hatdash) newsboy-ish cap(hatdash) Emily(hatdash) Daisy skirt(synchronizedflirtyskirts) darkmark scarf(scarfstroke) Aidyn's wizard hat(hatdash) calen's wizard hat(hatdash) shell vest(vestvault) torie's red hat(hatdash) torie's fiesta hat(hatdash)

Spinningmaid-Emma Wigworthy Vesty thing (wip wrestling)

stephie333 hermione's hat(hatdash)

stitchinsteph-Madam Ferula McGonagall


swapknitsy Ella Grace's BSJ(babydressage)

Sylvo MJ's xmas 2006 gloves(wipswrestling) FJ'spurple headband state fair of TX socks(wipswrestling) pears(holidayhandball) sockies(sockput)

tagesmom-Madam Ferula Finnigan 8'8'8'shawl(shawlrelay) moodyhaze(sockput) strickenby the olympics(sockput)

Terik-Queen Frysia the Fierce Twilight drawstring bag(giftknitspentathlon) Twilight drawstring bag(giftknitspentathlon)
Thechickwithstix-Lily of Flitwick hourglass jacket(wipwrestling) entrelac headband(wipswrestling) knotty gloves(glovedecathlon) Minugus socks (sockput) Amanda Hat(wipswrestling) Theloniuous socks(sockput) Rosalie gloves(glovedecathlon) golden gate park hoodie(wipswrestling) Mystery stole 3-swan lake(wipswrestling)


tkdknits Weasley sweater(wipswrestling)

ttknits-Minerva Kwikspell springforward(sockput) bellcurve(synchronizedflirtyskirts) Pablo green socks(sockput) cableforce(hatdash) Carnival Ankle sock(sockput) 5600yds 100% merino superwash(handdyehurdles)


tweedy masters knitting program(wipswrestling)

wahinewithsticks the wool cardi(sweatersprint)

Wychwoodlady-Lizzie Wychwood Twilight bag (bagntotebackstroke)
Yarnjourney mermaid shawl(laceweightlongjump,shawlrelay)

Yarnmaiden honeyduke's gloves(glovedecathlon)

Zomqcathy-Lucretia Plunkett Fred and George Socks(sockput) rainbow ripple socks(sockput) slytherin snake socks (sockput) green shruggy vest(vestvault)


zanahoria12 Swallowtailshawl(laceweightlongjump,shawlrelay)