Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Hogwarts Sock Swap 2 (HSS2) Questionnaire
I'm a First Year in the Hogwarts Sock Swap TWO knitalong which runs from August 1 to October 31. Deputy Headmistress McGonagall has confirmed my application. Yeah!
Sign-ups started on July 14th and is filling up fast. So if you want to make and swap a pair of magical socks you can go here.
First Years are participants who didn’t enter the Hogwarts swap the first time around. Their swap packages will include: socks, a set of their pal's (house color) stitch markers and a set of sock needles.Here are my answers to Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire.
What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into?
Gryffindor!
Shoe size?
8.5" US
Foot Length?
9.75" US
Foot Circumference?
9.75" US (edited: Measured from instep (largest part of the foot). Circumference of the ball of my foot is 9.125" US)
List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length.
I don't currently use double pointed. For socks, I use 2 circulars or 1 long circular. I'm really awful about dropping DPNs. But if I have to choose then...
a. Lantern Moon Sox stix any wood size 2
b. Brittany Birch size 1-2 length, 5"
c. Crystal Palace Bamboo size 2, 6"
Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length?Any of the ones listed above.
But please note. My sock circulars have bad joins so I'm ready to upgrade. ...Would love to try Addi Turbo lace circulars. Size 2, 32 inch length. Or two size 2, 24 inch length. ( A quick online search and www.yarnandfiber.com seems to have the lowest price and free worldwide shipping.)
If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference?
I'm with Gryffindor. Love the burgundy-gold combo. I also love dark colors of wine, navy, and purples. Solid or gradual color changes, or stripes. Not Jaquard.
Allergies? Do you have any? Will your knitting be exposed to smoke or animals?
No fiber or pet allergies. I have animalgus Kois guarding my knitting. Otherwise yarns are stored in plastic bags and/or in bins when not in use.
Are you an international participant (outside US)? Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal?
I'm in the US. International pal? Sure. Europe? Japan? Canada?
(My pal asked what length of sock I prefer. Calf length. Not knee socks.)
I look forward to starting my first year project. I hope the other HP fans at the home don't claim them before they're sent. It will be fun see how the house sox and book 7 develops. Whoo hoo!
Let the needles fly!
BGK
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Owl mail just arrived today. Sally Anne, Sally Anne...hello from another first year, Lily Ravenclaw (of the House Ravenclaw). You are my first year Hogwarts Pal this term! Now that I know who my pal is, I can start reading this term's books on socks. Preference to length?
Sally-Anne:
I have searched through the Hogwarts Library for a good spell which would help me learn how to use circular needles in making socks (maybe house socks, maybe not). Do you have a spell book in the Gryffindor commons room which I could read through or is there a source on the Muggle-net?
Lily R.
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I have searched through the Hogwarts Library for a good spell which would help me learn how to use circular needles in making socks (maybe house socks, maybe not). Do you have a spell book in the Gryffindor commons room which I could read through or is there a source on the Muggle-net?
Lily R.
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