tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post8829488782255572822..comments2023-10-07T11:49:39.913-04:00Comments on Harry Potter Knit & Crochet House Cup: The Official Headmistress ChallengeOnicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06140148560819096556noreply@blogger.comBlogger171125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-80250086965929811552010-04-02T15:43:54.316-04:002010-04-02T15:43:54.316-04:00StarKnits of Gryffindor
I love the house cup. si...StarKnits of Gryffindor<br /><br /> I love the house cup. since i joined I've gotten more projects done, met more amazing people and just this past "year" i've learned to spin and bought a spinning wheel. which opens up a total new area of projects. I love it.<br /><br />PrincessO you are AWESOME!!! I'm so happy your brain cooked up the house cup.StarKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12208631697844102759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-47666516879463156752010-04-02T12:38:07.642-04:002010-04-02T12:38:07.642-04:00aksunflour of Hufflepuff a 5th yr:
The house cup ...aksunflour of Hufflepuff a 5th yr:<br /><br />The house cup has encouraged me to knit items i normally would never have considered or even attempted. And such an amazing concept: get them done in one month? Without these deadlines i probably wouldn't be cranking out so many lovely/odd finished projects.<br /><br />thank you so much for hosting this massive event.aksunflourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16488580038244267591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-36927576633017064472010-04-01T15:17:54.436-04:002010-04-01T15:17:54.436-04:00Because of the House Cup I'm knitting and croc...Because of the House Cup I'm knitting and crocheting a lot more than I would otherwise. Even with this month being overly busy, I still found time to craft. <br /><br />I also have tried things that I wouldn't have before. I started spinning and now I'm tempted to do some fair isle and even steek.<br /><br />GalenaGalenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244616634922444415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-74407844479268004042010-04-01T02:17:46.101-04:002010-04-01T02:17:46.101-04:00Lupingirl of Gryffindor.
The House Cup has turned...Lupingirl of Gryffindor.<br /><br />The House Cup has turned me into a Ravelry addict. I truly have no control over the number of times in a day that I check for replies or messages.<br /><br />On a more serious note, the House Cup has made me a fearless knitter and a much more motivated one. I finish probably 10 times as many projects as I did before I joined the game and am much more willing to try new techniques.lupingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607482622301888378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-12937258381524237582010-04-01T01:50:52.933-04:002010-04-01T01:50:52.933-04:00discombobbled of Ravenclaw
I finish things now. A...discombobbled of Ravenclaw<br /><br />I finish things now. At one point in the past, I had an entire canvas tote filled with sad knitted items that just needed their poor ends woven in or their seams sewed. Now, I take good care of my finished objects and do all their finishing work right away. <br /><br />However, I value the House Cup and my Ravenclaw housemates most for providing me support when I needed it most. Last term, just three days after moving to a new city where I knew no one, I lost my pregnancy and felt terribly, terribly alone in my grief. Although the gesture of lighting candles was small in its way, it meant the world to me and it helped me considerably in that dark time.<br /><br />Thanks, everyone!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367786204145251642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-66239829345305702632010-04-01T01:30:09.676-04:002010-04-01T01:30:09.676-04:00NoNeinNyet of Ravenclaw
The House Cup has pushed ...NoNeinNyet of Ravenclaw<br /><br />The House Cup has pushed me to do many things - including setting unrealistic goals. This will be the second time I won't be able to finish my owl on time but it will be the second time that I'll have taken on a large project I had been considering earlier and hadn't talked myself into starting.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046680792056064737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-920319547040981452010-04-01T00:31:52.942-04:002010-04-01T00:31:52.942-04:00The House Cup has changed my life in so many ways....The House Cup has changed my life in so many ways. I do get a lot more crafting done, but I have found it easier to relax. I have had a lot of drama in my life over the last couple of years, and thee House Cup has gotten me through.<br /><br />I have also found a wealth of good friends that understand me.<br /><br />snmarx - RavenclawAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07384265811446282402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-60054376425916968092010-03-31T23:33:04.161-04:002010-03-31T23:33:04.161-04:00Participating in the House Cup has forced me to le...Participating in the House Cup has forced me to learn new techniques, see amazing projects completed by talented crafters, talk to dozens of interesting, funny, caring and supportive people, and stay up all hours of the night working on group projects for what my husband thinks are imaginary points in a pretend game with imaginary people (how wrong he is). It's fantastic! <br /><br />woodchip of HufflepuffKelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638273329759950153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-33087420354289171922010-03-31T22:09:21.019-04:002010-03-31T22:09:21.019-04:00CherrySprinkle of Gryffindor
The house cup has b...CherrySprinkle of Gryffindor <br /><br />The house cup has brought me friendships in many forms and I am really grateful to have gotten to know them over the past 3 months. I never would have had the chance to meet them if it wasn't for HPKCHC. I have really enjoyed this term and loved my housemates. I hope many of them will come back.<br /><br />It's also helped me get my lists organized, projects finished, and the courage and support to tackle things I never thought possible.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362716399821743699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-84788000470264351182010-03-31T22:06:15.350-04:002010-03-31T22:06:15.350-04:00Dear Headmistress, I am greenheron, first year stu...Dear Headmistress, I am greenheron, first year student of Ravenclaw House,<br /><br />How do I love the House Cup? Let me count the ways:<br /><br />I love the wonderful stimulus to my knitting creativity. I love getting the new assignments and dreaming up something to make. My productivity has been incredible because I can't bear not to make every one.<br /><br />I love getting to know my fellow students and seeing all their wonderful projects. Within a group of HP-loving knitters I am surrounded by kindred spirits.<br /><br />Perhaps my most amazing feat has been learning to use the camera and post photos. Slowly I am learning how to work the forum tools as well.<br /><br />The coolest thing? When kids see me knitting and I say, "oh, that's my homework for Defense Against the Dark Arts." Wow - they think this old lady is cool!<br /><br />My real life has been quite challenging lately with lots of family health crises. My HPKCHC knitting has helped me get through some tough times.<br /><br />And let's not forget the creative writing! I haven't done much writing for years, but now I'm even doing photo essays.<br /><br />I have lots of experience with all-volunteer endeavors and I know how much work it is to keep something like this going. My deep thanks to you and the entire faculty and staff of Hogwars. You have created a fabulous playground for us all to enjoy.<br /><br />P.S. - love those baby pictures!!purliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714786845504623386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-25181577812539369222010-03-31T15:12:46.995-04:002010-03-31T15:12:46.995-04:00TNTknits of Slytherin
I have loved participating ...TNTknits of Slytherin<br /><br />I have loved participating in the House Cup. It has challenged me, creatively and artistically. I love checking the class assignments and trying to figure out a creative way to fulfill the assignment. And one glance at my Ravelry HPKCHC tab of projects shows me how much I've accomplished in the past year. <br /><br />Thanks so much, Headmistress, for creating a fun, exciting group. And thanks to every person involved. I've loved meeting you all.TNTknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320888396981788647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-890300320621706502010-03-31T14:15:57.923-04:002010-03-31T14:15:57.923-04:00Peeves loooves the House Cup! It's the very r...Peeves loooves the House Cup! It's the very reason for m'existence you know ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249171323503686002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-33870676456455359992010-03-31T12:27:05.942-04:002010-03-31T12:27:05.942-04:00RobbieRobbie of Slytherin here
The house cup has ...RobbieRobbie of Slytherin here<br /><br />The house cup has really enriched my life. It has gotten me more involved in the "culture" side of ravelry (before I posted projects, but didn't participate much otherwise). This participation has really helped both my productivity and creativity to grow exponentially. And I love constantly feeling challenged to submit projects, but inspired by the class themes of the month. I also love having a place to connect with other people who love two of my favorite things, knitting and Harry Potter. It's something that i look forward to every day. <br /><br />I can't thank the professors, TAs, CareTaker, heads of house, prefects, classmates (anyone else i've missed) and of course the Headmistress enough for all the time and love you put into making such a wonderful experience for all of us.Wobbiesaurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397806341341733577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-35064905528073688842010-03-31T07:01:59.080-04:002010-03-31T07:01:59.080-04:00I'm MopsyRoebuck of Hufflepuff.
Apart from th...I'm MopsyRoebuck of Hufflepuff.<br /><br />Apart from the many online friends I've made and the hours of entertainment in the common rooms, the biggest thing I've got from the House Cup is the ice breaker factor in real life. I've had conversations with complete strangers on buses and with people I don't usually talk to much at the office, and made lots of real life friends through knitting and HP. My new boss says "I never would have known that knitting could be so exciting".MopsyRoebuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821078563157142440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-56650098832072225082010-03-30T23:56:37.258-04:002010-03-30T23:56:37.258-04:00Graceleaf of Slytherin
There are so many encourag...Graceleaf of Slytherin<br /><br />There are so many encouraging, creative people involved in the House Cup! It's been a major motivator to get things knitted in a timely basis. It also helps be to learn to be more creative and brave in my knitting endeavors, but in real life, too! I'm still reliant on patterns (or really good guidlines!) but I'm hoping to try designing something myself one of these days. Now for a good idea... :DBethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378275037561219346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-7410657474373593332010-03-30T23:04:00.167-04:002010-03-30T23:04:00.167-04:00The House Cup has had a serious effect on me in a ...The House Cup has had a serious effect on me in a lot of ways! I have over-come my fear of dpn's ( I know I can hear the laughter!) for one and I know that by having monthly challenges my creativity and skills have grown much faster than they would have! <br /><br />I have been inspired to start writting out all of the pattern ideas I have floating around in my head instead of thinking that they're no good. I have requests for my toys from friends of my neices and nephews! This is due to the House Cup! Thank you!<br />Aesclinn from Gryffindor HouseAesclinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795973266065920936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-85805971782982894612010-03-30T18:48:22.451-04:002010-03-30T18:48:22.451-04:00HPKCHC has been great for my productivity and stre...HPKCHC has been great for my productivity and stress relief. The classes challenge me to make things I've been meaning to make but just never had the motivation. The month deadlines force me to prioritize and don't let me procrastinate. It's not that I feel I've let anyone down when things don't get turned in, but more that I want to contribute to my House's success.<br /><br /><br />LadyDamiens of RavenclawLady d'Amienshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156741753224283159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-56311425334554744802010-03-30T12:56:05.390-04:002010-03-30T12:56:05.390-04:00HJake of Ravenclaw
I'm a 2nd year and finding...HJake of Ravenclaw<br /><br />I'm a 2nd year and finding the House Cup last year has been great. It is great motivation to work on certain projects and to take on challenging ones with a deadline in mind. My WIP list is WAY down. But I think most important is that all the people are wonderful, and it's great to have a place to just come hang out with people who will be supportive about everything--knitting crises, life problems and victories and everything in betweenHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06301252173606999683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-91043238506811194072010-03-30T09:59:55.450-04:002010-03-30T09:59:55.450-04:00Oops! I'm cindiknits of HufflepuffOops! I'm cindiknits of Hufflepuffcindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367320367103358145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-53538792073567271692010-03-30T09:57:53.459-04:002010-03-30T09:57:53.459-04:00The House Cup has made knitting even more fun, and...The House Cup has made knitting even more fun, and I honestly didn't think that was possible. Every month I get to experience that "butterfly in the belly" feeling I used to get as a kid when I was anticipating something fun, like a trip to Disneyland or Christmas morning. Then classes are posted and we're off! I love seeing how everyone interprets the assignments.cindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18367320367103358145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-15698798376140162042010-03-30T07:16:50.741-04:002010-03-30T07:16:50.741-04:00Dear Headmistress,
The greatest thing about the Ho...Dear Headmistress,<br />The greatest thing about the House Cup is the fact that you are pushed to try a wide array of new things by the monthly classes. Scrubbies, for example, are not something I would normally have considered knitting. While I fear that too much Hogwarts time would transform the landslide of stash in my home into a landslide of small FOs, this has been a great deal of fun. <br />Thank you so much for all of the hard work you and your team do to run this.<br />hutchart of hufflepuffElizbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990001602231724609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-23604490143074258532010-03-29T15:05:16.006-04:002010-03-29T15:05:16.006-04:00AshleyTree of Ravenclaw.
The House Cup has change...AshleyTree of Ravenclaw.<br /><br />The House Cup has changed me and my life in so many ways: it has massively improved my knitting skills and finishing time, it has helped me learn more about time management and planning, and it has helped me to connect a little more to the outside world. <br /><br />This last one is really important, considering that I am self-employed and work at home - new friendships don't come easily in a situation such as this, but the House Cup has connected me to such amazing, kind, supportive, and loving people. Although I haven't met most of them, I do consider my housemates my friends.Ashley Yazdanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636854296155344500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-4400228174439734382010-03-29T13:52:09.382-04:002010-03-29T13:52:09.382-04:00needlesnswiffers of Hufflepuff!
First, I've r...needlesnswiffers of Hufflepuff!<br /><br />First, I've read every comment here and find that in some way I agree with all of them.<br /><br />Knitting and crochet are things I love to do, and with a young family I'd forgotten to take a little bit of time to recharge and ground myself. Half-baked projects would be started or not even get that far, and I'd tell myself that *someday* I'd get around to it. Now, there are many things that will have to wait for *someday* but I've tried new techniques and taken on small projects that never would have gotten off the ground and big projects that would have dragged on forever because of the House Cup. Not to mention the Hufflepuff common room is an awesome place to be because of the awesome people that comprise it. <br /><br />Also, being in the House Cup is totally worth it just for the reactions that you get when telling people about it. It seems to either tend towards people thinking I'm insane (true!) or so amazed by it that they want to take up a craft so they can play too. :) I think that speaks to what a great idea it is!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14949662606966372530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-23269238611089285852010-03-29T10:28:57.690-04:002010-03-29T10:28:57.690-04:00Christine A from Gryffindor, since joining I have ...Christine A from Gryffindor, since joining I have noticed an increase in productivity both in my spinning and knitting. Thanks for the kick in the butt to get things done!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07738659786068983120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531228577505224058.post-66860164209719370372010-03-29T04:45:59.689-04:002010-03-29T04:45:59.689-04:00Dragyn of Hufflepuff here.
Since I've started...Dragyn of Hufflepuff here.<br /><br />Since I've started my first term in the House Cup I've become much, much more productive than I ever was before. Projects are getting started and finished (before a very rare thing!) all over the place. I've also been actively spinning a lot more than I ever did before. The best part though, is the discussion with all my housemates and the other House Cuppers. Even when I don't have time to actively participate it's really encouraging to read about everyone else's exploits and lives. It makes me feel so connected and really a part of something bigger.<br /><br />Thank you for starting such an awesome group!Heather Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08138143684871537699noreply@blogger.com