Speaking of knitting… It’s done! Yes, that’s me modeling my very first Harry Potter house scarf. (Don’t worry, Sis; it’ll be winging its way to you shortly.) It took me about two weeks to finish. It was knitted double-wide and then folded over and sewn (to avoid having a “wrong” side). That means it’s double-thick and warm as hell. It also ended up a little bit longer than I intentioned… It’s over six feet. (Though the ones in the film are clearly pretty long too.) Here I’m wearing it doubled over and tucked through the loop. Click here to see a larger version and another of me with it just tied.
Avid fans of CouchCam might have noticed that I recently started a second scarf. Here’s the surprise: It’s not intended for anyone yet! In other words, if you want one, I’ll make you one. You’ll have to cough up a little bit of cash though, and I can’t guarantee I’ll have it ready by Chrismtas (in fact, I definitely won’t), but if you want it, just drop me a line. I may even do more than one if there’s interest. (I can, of course, do colors for the other Hogwarts houses too.)
(The second one is darker because I had to stand farther away from the camera to get the whole length in.)
Kris
December 6, 2002 — 7:57 pm
I just realized that first picture makes me look like I have no arms.
Mia
December 6, 2002 — 8:32 pm
WOW!!! Is it rude if I say you’re a looker? you look different… what in GOD’S name did you do and how can I get my hands on some of it?
Kristen
December 6, 2002 — 8:37 pm
i was wondering where your arms had gone!! the scarf looks great, and so do you!
Amy
December 7, 2002 — 12:36 am
yeah, hey kris, p.s. (and i was gonna email this, but might as well say it publicly) – whatever funk you’re going through right now re: your fitness goals and all that – well, get out of it now, damn it…because YOU LOOK GREAT!
oh, and oh…mygod. i LOVE that scarf. i also hate it, because it makes me want to stay in cold places so i can wear it all the time. but i love it more. i already can’t wait to sit and watch the movie while wearing it. hell, if it gets here in time, i may even trek to the theatre and see 2 again so i can flaunt your handywork. hell yeah. thankyou thankyou thankyou! 🙂
Kris
December 7, 2002 — 12:36 am
Damn, thanks so much you guys! See, I keep telling the Snook that the scales make me depressed. My weight hasn’t budged much lately and I keep seeing these weight loss commercials with chicks whose “before” weight equals mine. But I’m starting to realize that they’re all, like, five feet tall. I’m tall enough that I don’t think I look like I weigh as much as I do. I’m still getting healthier, and my clothes are getting looser. So I shouldn’t stress so much, right? Right.
I should point out that my new peasant blouse hides a lot of flaws though. 🙂
aim
December 7, 2002 — 12:37 am
crazy psychic sisters. you posted like, 13 seconds after me.
aim
December 7, 2002 — 12:38 am
crazy psychic sisters. you posted like, 13 seconds after me.
momma
December 7, 2002 — 1:06 am
Yeh sissy! You look great! I’m so proud of you…..
Anonymous
December 7, 2002 — 2:28 am
Who am I?
I like setting up puppets in strange positions…
I enjoy making americans crazy…
And I miss Mr Snook & Mrs Howard…
Have a try and good luck !
Moire
December 7, 2002 — 3:52 am
I want that scarf!!! And, I must say, you look smashing, Kris! 🙂
Frances
December 7, 2002 — 4:13 am
Kris, You really do look good. Congratulations on completing the scarf and meeting some of those fitness goals!
Tricia
December 7, 2002 — 4:42 am
This is getting redundant, but the scarf and you look terrific! I’m inspired to eat less carbs and take a knitting class!
Nora
December 7, 2002 — 9:38 am
Ooh! Pretty! That’s a lot of scarf — very cool.
Kris
December 9, 2002 — 12:37 am
Thanks everyone! (Moire – you really want it?)
Moire
December 9, 2002 — 8:12 am
Yes yes yes!!! I definitely want it! It would go perfect with my new grey wool coat! 😉
Kris
December 9, 2002 — 1:24 pm
Hey, it’s yours then. I think I’ve actually got enough yarn to make one more as well. (This one, then another one.) I was thinking of selling them for less than this lady, but with the international shipping I think it would work out about the same. The yarn I’m using is an acrylic blend, which means you can machine wash it. (It’s still nice and soft though, without being scratchy. I hate scratchy scarves.) She’s got $40 listed for that, including shipping. Is that okay? Or does that sound like too much? I’m negotiable. Heck, I’ll be happy just to break even on the things. 🙂
Moire
December 10, 2002 — 7:41 am
$40 sounds like a great deal to me! Let me know how much the shipping & handling will be. If you set up a PayPal account for yourself, I can directly deposit both costs into your checking/savings account. That way we don’t have to worry about the wonky currency exchange.
PayPal is wonderful, yo. I’m a Verified Member! 🙂
If you decide you’re up for making scarves for any of the other Houses, let me know; I’d love to have a Slytherin scarf, too!
Kris
December 10, 2002 — 9:35 am
I’m a PayPal girl! I’m “khoward1@yahoo.com”. I can do Slytherin, if you want. Dark green and silver grey, right? I won’t start it til I finish the Gryffindor one, but I’ll keep my eyes open for yarn. You want regular old acrylic, or you wanna go whole hog for wool?
Moire
December 11, 2002 — 3:28 am
Hmm… Man, whole hog sounds mighty tempting! Okay, then! I’ll take the Slytherin in wool! And yes, their house colors are dark green and silver. Choose whichever wool colors you think’ll look the best.
Yay! I can’t wait! Thanks, man! 🙂
Kris
December 11, 2002 — 7:40 am
Cool. Next time I’m in the yarn store I’ll see what they’ve got and let you know what the price difference is. Hopefully won’t be too much…
Moire
December 12, 2002 — 1:39 am
Cool. I’m not concerned about the cost, though. Just let me know! 🙂
kathryn
July 18, 2003 — 1:38 pm
Hey girl! I myself can knit too, but my scarf does not look as good as yours!!! GREAT job! i have a question, what color should i make my rawenclaw scarf?? In the movie, it looks like its white and blue, but in the book it says blue and bronze. What is a bronze color? Im asking you for advise because you seem like the perfect person to ask. what color are you making yours?
kathryn
July 18, 2003 — 1:44 pm
that is, if you are making a rawenclaw one. lol
Kris
July 19, 2003 — 6:11 am
Hmm, I haven’t actually made a Ravenclaw one yet as no one’s requested one. I’ve seen on other HP knitting sites where they acknowledge the difference between the book and movie versions and basically just say it’s up to your own interpretation. I think I’d go with a nice blue and silvery grey, myself…
Micaela
August 11, 2003 — 7:36 am
Could you please knitt me one??
Kris
August 11, 2003 — 8:27 am
Send me an e-mail Micaela and we’ll discuss it…
kathryn
August 16, 2003 — 1:14 pm
Hullo it’s me again! I need advice, and since you seem to be the only person who knows what she’s doing, I am going to ask you:
Do you know the exact recipe for the house scarf? Like how many stripes there are, how long, how wide, things like that.
Thank you!
Kris
August 16, 2003 — 4:09 pm
A couple people have attempted to make an “official” type pattern based on the scarves in the movies. I think this one is the best, but I have seen others with different numbers of stripes, etc. Basically, just pick one you like. 🙂
carleen scroope
July 22, 2004 — 2:58 pm
hey! i just wanted to tell you that i think your harry potter scarf looks great. i came accross your page whilst looking for a site to start my own. i saw the one that you suggested and it looks perfect. congrats on the scaarf!
luv carleen
sarah dal
June 30, 2005 — 5:19 pm
hey awesome scarf dude, randomly found this site, but eh not every day you see a wicked scarf! go harry rocking my sox off!
ciao luv sarah