[HPforGrownups] Mrs. Weasley's knitting

[Helen R. Granberry]

No: HPFGUIDX 59418

 

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However, I must say one thing about Mrs. Weasley and knitting and time.
In my 
experience, that IS a time-consuming effort.  For Christmas, I crochet 
Gryffindor,Slytherin, etc scarves for my friends who are HP fans.  I
only get a 
few done a year because of all my time commitments between 3 jobs and
going to 
school full-time, however, it is just a scarf, and there is little 
concentration behind it.  I don't have to worry about sizes or the fit
of 
sweaters.  But still it takes me about 5 hours to crochet one 4 foot
long 
scarf, without tassels...and that is without breaks and crocheting
relatively 
fast.  A sweater requires MUCH more effort.  And Mrs. Weasley does
lettering 
and pictures on some of them.  I would imagine it takes her quite a
while to 
make just one.  And she does it for at least 5 of her children annually.
I 
applaud Mrs. Weasley for her efforts, I couldn't do it.

Anyway that's my 2 knuts....

Amber

 

Ah... I am convinced there is more to the sweaters than keeping the wee
little Weasleys (and Harry) warm. I think she knits magical protections
into them - magical Kevlar, 'bullet' proof vests. No proof just yet, but
it is time consuming and it is telling that Ron doesn't wear his. 

 

Helen

 



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