HLBOE Swap Received for Term 3 (and what I sent)

Be jealous.... *grins* because I got the most wonderful swap package yesterday from Selina Starfire also known as fidissimus on Ravelry.

First opened and revealed:



A book about oregon, a Witches Diary for 2010 (I've wanted one of those for years!!!), a lovely sheer gold bag which held the scarf, organic chocolate, lovely tin with stitch markers, buttons, a HP ornament/keyfob, 2 skeins of Homespun in a lovely blue/purple, and Coffees!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you soooooooooooo much !!!!!
And the Card!!! I love the verse and plan on framing it :)
All cushioned in lovely yellow fabric








Since I know my spoilee received her package, I can post what I sent here now as well :) I was fortunately to spoil Ophelia Crookshanks (donkeyeggs on Ravelry)

HSKS 10 - Assignment 1 - Favorite Character(s)

The first assignment for this term at Hogwarts will be to take your three characters that you chose and write a little bit on why you chose those characters, why you love those characters so much.

Did you choose the character because you could see a PERFECT kit? What would be in that kit?

Did you choose the character because you love they're descriptions?

Did you choose this character because of personality traits? Do you love the straightforwardness of the character, the bravery of that character, the haughtiness of that character, the hot-headedness of that character?

Do you identify with that character? Why or How?

It's no contest who my favorite HP Character has become. Molly Weasley.

I think the first clue might be the over forty Molly sweaters I've crocheted over the past four years? Maybe the fact she's the only character in HP I've cosplayed at various conferences?



There are so many things about Molly that are a part of me. Obviously the crafting for one. The red hair (yes I'm a natural born redhead). The love of family though I only have three children (adults all now) and the ability to make do and be happy with what she has.

I'm a pastor's wife. Ever notice that pastor preacher and poor all begin with the same letter? Ok let me make one thing clear. Poor only refers to financially. We make ends meet and we get things covered somehow but when it comes to love and the important things in life? Not at all poor. Much like Molly.

Mess with her family and forget it. You don't mess with my children or my husband. Don't even try. AK would be too merciful.

My second choice was Minerva McGonagall and I that was because of her scottish heritage (I'm Clan Cameron married into Clan Cochran) and the teaching (having worked as a substitute for several year). I also totally love her no nonsense attitude yet her ability to work outside the box when necessary (recruiting Harry as seeker). Her strong determination and loyalty are qualities I hope I possess.

Finally, I also selected Arthur Weasley because he and Molly as a couple are perfect together and I love his fascination with batteries and rubber ducks and all things muggle!

HLBOE RAOK surprise

I haz been RAOKed :D After running errands and a bunch of driving on a chilly rainy day, I came home to find a box from Finland sitting on my porch. Gargoylelib from Hogwarts Little Bit of Everything Swap sent me a RAoK filled with yarn, a beautifully knit Molly inspired scarf, teas and a squishy treat and a hufflepuff keyring! AWESOME!

RTT When I Won Yarn On Starknuts?

Back here? And one of the prizes was a skein of Lion Brand Moonlight Mohair? Well, I really got brave and this past weekend, attempted a bias knit scarf in some Mohair Yarn I had been gifted with and actually did it *squee*

Ravelympics - Team Harry Potter Crafters

Link to project page Molly Sweater #29
Team (if applicable) Team Harry Potter Crafters
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver, J hook
Finish Date & Time 18 February 2010 6:00 a.m.
Picture of FO (if at all possible)


WIPS Dancing Post #846

Link to project page Molly Sweater #49
Team (if applicable) Team Harry Potter Crafters
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver Solids Lavender for the body and assorted for the sleeves. Size J hook
Finish Date & Time 24 February 2010 @ 11:11 a.m.
Picture of FO (if at all possible)




WIPS DANCING POST #1647

Link to project page Molly Sweater #18
Team (if applicable) Team Harry Potter Crafters
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver Solids Country Rose for the body and assorted for the sleeves. Size J hook
Finish Date & Time 28 February 2010 @ 5:37 P.M. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)

Ravelympics 2010 - Team Crochet

So from the time the torch was lit in Vancouver till this past Sunday night, I competed in the Ravelympics for three different teams, one of which was Team Crochet and this is what I accomplished for that team :D



Free Dance Post #30
Link to project page 50 Valentine Hearts
Team (if applicable) Team Crochet
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… [Crochet Heart Ornament](pattern by Simplebeans and Suzies from Simple Beans blog/Red Heart Super Saver Red/Size I hook
Finish Date & Time 14 February 2010 9:00 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)




Bag Jump Post #98, Designer Original Dance Post #106
Link to project page Rainbow Runes Bag
Team (if applicable) Team Crochet
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver Dark Orchid double stranded with Lion Fun Fur Multicolor Striping and size J Hook
Finish Date & Time 24 February 7:15 p.m.
Picture of FO (if at all possible)
Designer Biathlon Post #49
Team (if applicable) Team Crochet
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Design my own
Red Heart Super Saver Dark Orchid double stranded with Lion Fun Fur Multicolor Striping and size J Hook
Finish Date & Time 24 February 7:15 p.m.
Link to Ravelry pattern page Rainbow Runes Bag Pattern
Picture of FO (if at all possible)





Free Dance Post #199

Link to project page 40 Shamrock Dinner Favors
Team (if applicable) Team Crochet
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Crochet Shamrock Magnet by Crochet Memories from Craftbits/Red Heart Super Saver Kelly Green/Size F hook
Finish Date & Time 28 February 2010 9:27 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)

Ravelympics 2010 - Team Tardis

So from the time the torch was lit in Vancouver till this past Sunday night, I competed in the Ravelympics for three different teams, one of which was Team Tardis and this is what I accomplished for that team :D



Skelegumuri Post #65 / Stash Compulsory Dance Post 203
Link to project page Dalek #4
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Dalek Crochet Pattern by Amanda Downs/Red Heart Super Saver Royal Blue/size F hook
**Approximate age of stash used** Five (5) years
Finish Date & Time 15 February 4:28 p.m. Central
Picture of FO




Skelegumuri Post #66 / Stash Compulsory Dance Post 203
Link to project page Dalek #6
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Dalek Crochet Pattern by Amanda Downs/Red Heart Super Saver Forest Green/size F hook
**Approximate age of stash used** Three (3) years
Finish Date & Time 16 February 1:38 a.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)



Skelegumuri Post 234
Link to project page Dalek #5
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Dalek Crochet Pattern by Amanda Downs/Red Heart Super Saver Dark Orchid/size F hook
Finish Date & Time 20 February 7:49 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)






Skelegumuri Post 235
Link to project page Dalek #8
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Dalek Crochet Pattern by Amanda Downs/Red Heart Super Saver Dark Orchid/size F hook
Finish Date & Time 21 February 4:27 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)








HAT HALFPIPE

Post #499: Link to project page Human Nature Hat #10
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver Lavender, hooks sizes J & H
Finish Date & Time 18 February 2010 8:50 p.m.
Picture of FO (if at all possible)



Post #500
Link to project page Human Nature #9
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver Lavender, hooks sizes J & H
Finish Date & Time 17 February 2010 3:30 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)



Finish Line Hat Halfpipe Post #501
Link to project page Human Nature #8
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver Lavender, hooks sizes J & H
Finish Date & Time 16 February 2010 11:10 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)



Hat Halfpipe Post #1453
Link to project page Human Nature #11
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Red Heart Super Saver Lavender, hooks sizes J & H
Finish Date & Time 25 February 2010 3:38 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)




Finish Line Skele-gurumi Post #394
Link to project page Dalek #7
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Dalek Crochet Pattern by Amanda Downs/Red Heart Super Saver Pumpkin/size F hook
**Approximate age of stash used** Three (3) years
Finish Date & Time 28 February 7:38 p.m. Central
Picture of FO (if at all possible)



Finish Line Skele-gurumi Post #395
Link to project page Dalek #9
Team (if applicable) Team Tardis
Project Specs: Pattern, Yarn, Needles, etc… Dalek Crochet Pattern by Amanda Downs/Red Heart Super Saver Heather Grey/size F hook
Finish Date & Time 28 February 11:35 p.m. Central
Picture of FO