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July 28, 2005
Why hasn't anyone blogged about this?
"Oh, there you are, Albus," he said. "You've been a very long time. Upset stomach?"
"No, I was merely reading the Muggle magazines," said Dumbledore. "I do love knitting patterns......"
From Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
I laughed out loud when I read that! And I know a few of you knitters are reading or have read this! Dumbledore has a point. Us Muggles have great knitting patterns
Very pretty book with very basic patterns. I have already started the beret! I just hope I have enough yarn.....
Posted by beth at July 28, 2005 05:25 PM
Comments
Lovely little hat in great colors!
Posted by: diana at July 28, 2005 09:28 PM
Darn. Diana said exactly what I wanted to say. I LOVE the colors. What yarn are you using?
Posted by: Suzanne at July 28, 2005 11:12 PM
I too laughed when I read that part of Harry Potter. We muggles do have some amazing patterns, like the one you've got here, but the Harry Potter films have some great knits too!
Posted by: Kristin at July 28, 2005 11:26 PM
Cute Beret! I'll have to look for this book. :)
Posted by: Liz at July 28, 2005 11:39 PM
supercute beret! love the colours! is that lady wearing her woolly hat with a summer dress?
Posted by: kris at July 29, 2005 02:35 AM
I do remember that quote! I like your new project!
Posted by: Audrey at July 29, 2005 07:17 AM
I had to giggle at that one myself! And oh how I wish that once in a while I could bewitch my needles like Hermione and let my knitting finish itself!
JK must be a fan of the fiber arts!
Posted by: toni at July 29, 2005 07:23 AM
I laughed out loud when I read that part too. Also, I was re-reading the first one (I'm such a geek, I'm starting from the beginning again) and in one scene Hagrid is knitting somewhere with Harry in the very beginning. That was pretty funny too!
That beret is going to be cute!
Posted by: Erin at July 29, 2005 08:36 AM
When I read that passage, I actually put the book aside for a minute to blog about it! Of course, I got right back to reading (amazing that something could actually tear me away from knitting...)
Posted by: Amy at July 29, 2005 11:26 AM
i know! that is the best knitting reference in ANY book i have read. dumbledore is truly wise.
Posted by: gleek at July 29, 2005 12:51 PM
Hey, sistah! Feeling better now? I hope those meds kicked in quickly... I'm feeling your pain.
I just caught up on your posts and loved it when you were walking on Rodeo Drive, happy that your boobs are real. :)
Love your beret colors.
Posted by: Karma at July 29, 2005 01:49 PM
Just fell in love with your new project!! Gorgeous! Please keep us updated!
Posted by: Pantera at August 1, 2005 09:02 AM
I'm gonna be bookmarking your site, if you don't mind. I decided I wanted to learn to knit, so I think I'll really enjoy coming here for inspiration. My first task... a scarf, LOL! If I knit a fabulous scarf then of COURSE I'll have to get a fabulous pea coat this winter to go with it!
Posted by: Nikki at August 2, 2005 09:54 PM
Hi! Just found your blog. I'm a Dumbledore woman and knitter (obviously) myself, so I loved that passage too. Have you seen this blog listed below? Incidentally, that's a different Laura who knits and loves Potter. :) Your WIPs look fantastic, can't wait to see how they turn out!
http://knittingwithlaura.blog-city.com/harry_potter_bookscarf_pattern.htm
Posted by: Laura at August 6, 2005 10:59 AM
