Nabiya's Noob Knits, etc.
 

Hey you guys, I debated about posting here but I figure... maybe this will provide incentive to make better crafts? lol Anyway, I'm a complete newbie at knitting, just started doing it a few weeks ago and I'm already collecting bookmarks of all the different Harry Potter themed knitting patterns to do as I learn.

I started knitting this scarf while I was stuck in a traffic jam last weekend... it's a Weasley scarf, something I imagine Mrs Weasley would try to make Ron wear at school,lol:

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Made using a simple garter stitch, 18 stitches with colour 34 Mohair and geez I can't find the label for the other one... which is the bulky maroon wool. It ended up coming to 8 feet in length before I could stop myself, cos it was so fun. The button is just something I stuck on, lolol cos it seems like something Molly would add just cos she had it lying around.

Hope you like it, I'm nearly done with the Slytherin scarf I'm making and I still need to find a nice pattern to make something Hufflepuffy.

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Aww that's pretty, pretty Nabs! I'd say a REALLY good start! I like the button, too. And the color. And you. And that smilie that I"m prodding Kris to add to SS right now. =)

I really, really like this! It has a somewhat different look to it than other HP related scarves I've seen, maybe it's your choice of yarns or colors, but it looks really good! Excellent work, and I think you show much promise as a knitter. Keep with it, and enjoy!

That's awesome, LarryNabs!!! I can't wait to see the Slytherin and Hufflepuff scarves! I really like the button and just how looooong it is. That's so cool!

Touz: I like you, too, enough to want to make a Ravenclaw something!

Linda: Thank you, you're such a sweetheart *squeezes* I would have made the simple 2 colour stripe thing but these wools just looked so right together that I wanted to try that. I'm glad you like how it turned out.

LarryJan: I love loooooooong scarves, lol <3 Thanks Lair.

Anyway, I just popped the chicken in the oven and had some free time to take pictures of the Slytherin scarf I just completed! Woot! Finished it this afternoon, took me 2 weeks to make cos of the whole changing colours thing. I got so lazy halfway through and left it for a few days:

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(I got my aunt to model the full length one for me)

Made with Merino extrafine wool (6 balls of green and 2 of the grey), using the simple 2 knit, 2 purl pattern. Knitting and purling takes so much more time than a simple garter stitch *thuds*

I'm really happy with how this turned out, and I would do the same for Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff... but I don't want to... not yet. lol

There awesome Nabyia! I really like them... :D

They must take alot of time doing...?


Nice... :D

Tash xxx

Oh my gosh! That is GORGEOUS! It looks soooo thick and warm! Well done, Nabs! I can't wait to see what you make next. :D

You're doing a beautiful job considering you're a "n00b"... lovely!

Nabs - Oooh, me likey even more! This scarf looks super great, makes me want one bad. You've got real talent!

Tailz: Thanks, sweetums, I'm still thinking of what to make for my Ravenclaw piece... Hat or jumper or mittens? lol

Tash: It depends, really, the Weasley scarf took 2 days, but the Slytherin one took 2 WEEKS! I get lazy, and guilty for spending too much time on knitting, so I put it aside for a while... I'd say average time would be a week or so.

LarryJan: LOL I find it so silly that I'm making these thick, warm wool scarves when I live on the Equator. But I'm basically making tons of stuff for when I move to England in the fall ^_^

Ern: I like being a n00b, lol, it's sort of my disclaimer... so if something turns out ugly, I'll be all "Oh, but I'm a noob!!!" hehe, but thanks, it really makes me want to make more stuff *loves*

Linda: I actually made it with the intention to post it off to Sierra (dracocutie89) but I don't think I can part with it now. Maybe I'll make another one xD

Thanks so much for all the kind words, you guys, I love you *sniffwipestear* I'm knitting something non-HP now, but the wool is so pretty I wanted to share this one shot:

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We aren't that cold here Nabs lol.

But I love it. It looks really awesome :D

Amy: lol thanks, Slytherin colours are so pretty, so... I feel a bit like I'm cheating on Hufflepuff cos I want to make another Slytherin something! :O

Jen: NOT COLD?! It's not cold for you, just like 42 degrees celcius isn't hot for me <3

Nabs - I agree, that yarn is gorgeous! I love all the scarves and I certainly agree with you about the Slytherin colors being nice (heehee!) It won't be long until you are progressing on to more complicated projects, I think you are going to have no problems at all!

That yarn looks like fruity pebbles. Mmm.

Aww i love it I want learn how to knit:(

someone teach me

Love the Slytherin scarf Nabz! You're so creative it's unreal *steals your brain*

Wow I love them! Great job :) I like the wool in the last picture.

Everything's lovely, Nabs! I especially love the last scarf! What brand of yarn did you use for it?
Keep up the good work! <3

I luff' your stuff!

Finally! Something new! I actually started knitting this one... months ago, but only just got round to finishing it today. Aaah the life of a procrastinating uni student :D

Anyway, I know the traditional Hufflepuff scarf that's seen in the films has a big yellow stripe with smaller black stripes... but I never really liked that pattern as it looked really... well... tacky. So, instead of black (which really makes it look cheap, IMHO) I chose this gorgeous dark grey yarn to go with the super sweet, buttery yellow yarn and switched the colour patterns around.

With the simple 2 knit, 2 purl pattern using Merino superfine wool yarn I came up with this:

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I am so in love with it! PUFF PRIDE!

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Nabadoodle! I love that scarf... and the color combination is great. It makes me want to dust off my crochet hook... but I won't. I'll leave the talent to you.

Teehee! Nabs, it's so awesome! And why am I not surprised you p'shopped the pictures together?

Keep it up. ^_^

- Kelvin

This is absolutely gorgeous! I agree, the color combination is fantastic. I really don't care for the way it's portrayed in the films, they should go by your example. :D

:O i love this scarf, i want it :lol: you are so uber talented, i wold prob get quarter the way through and give up

:woot: Go Hufflepuff!! *luffs on you* You are totally great!

Ern: Oooh you know, I always go gaga over the crocheted scarves and hats in shops... I wish I could crochet, they're so much more gorgeous than simple knit ones *sighs* Teaaach meeeee *wibbles*

Kelvin: Hehehe I always shop things *shifty* Nabs the Mercenary... what? haha

Ms Morgan: Thank you! OMG they totally should! Shall we pitch the idea to WB? hehehe There's still time before the next film!

kerryleanne: Oh darling... it took me 4 months to finish this thing... lol trust me I gave up a few times before I finally finished it.

Mrs D: PUFF PRIDE FOREVER!!! *lovelove*

Thanks you guys, I'm so happy with this one cos I love the colours and the way it feels when I wear it. But I wish I could knit/crochet other things... got too many scarves now, so I'm just giving them away to my housemates and friends xD

GORGEOUS!! And the scarf isn't half bad looking either! *snort*

What a beautiful scarf, Larry! I agree as well.. this colour combo looks WAY better than the traditional black and yellow! Well done!

I told you, crochet is easy peasy. I'll have to compile a list of how-to resources I've found online. Cause there are just SO MANY that show how to crochet.

Beautiful job with the scarf! It looks absolutely stunning!

You could so be a model of scarves of something. LOLOL.

v.v I wish I could kniiiiiit. I just don't have the patience for it! XD

...You must sell your purdyful masterpieces. :D

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You should totally find a place packed with crazy Harry Potter fanatics willing to buy anything Harry Potter related. Not that I'd know where to find such people or anything. :shifty: :whistle:

Your scarf rocks Hufflepuffs' socks! :loved: It's so pretty! Great job!

You've inspired me, so I think next on my list is to make something Hufflepuff! I have to think of something! <3

Pffft, like a plus size, BEFORE model!!! okay, lol not the point here.

I don't know how to sell stuff... haha maybe I will now that I'm in the UK, postage will be cheaper to most of you guys here anyway.

I've decided to make something Ravenclaw next. No idea what yet... maybe a sling bag for my books when I'm lurking in the library :D

I posted a pic of me wearing a pair of Snitch earrings I made in the Personal Pics thread, so I thought I'd post a bigger, more zoomed in pic of the actual earrings here too.

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I made them using those cool bead toys you can get at Ikea (they're called Pyssla). Just arranged them on the board and ironed to melt the beads together. They were so easy to make that I actually made a handful of Snitches (I do love those things).

Poked a hole in the top using a round nosed plier, then attached the earring hooks on them. Woo! The whole process took about 20 minutes to complete.

DUDE! :gasp:

I DIED on the spot when I stalked saw your possst in the other thread with these absofreakin'lutely AMAZING earings. I've never been a fan of earrings but I could sooo picture myself buying 25452458478747 different outfits of yellow clothing just to match them and wear EVERYWHERE. XD

Yes, flaming had to be involved. I'm that crazy about those freakin' awesome little things. :xd:

You're too good at everything you do, Nabs.

Aw, Nabs! Those earrings are fabulous!

Love the snitch earrings, Nabs! I never could have thought of anything so cute!