We’re raving about the awesome new book, Harry Potter: Knitting Magic, from local knitting master Tanis Gray. She’s conjured up some truly magical patterns with designs from Tiny Owl Knits, Sara Elizabeth Kellner, Dianna Walla, Dana Williams-Johnson, Susan Claudino-Aguilar, Lindsay Henricks, SpillyJane, Casapinka, martaschmarta, Stephanie Lotven, Jennifer Lori, Joan Forgione, Heather Zoppetti, and Susanna IC. Curl up with a mug of Butterbeer and cast on a a cozy new project that’s sure to keep you warm in the chilly hallways of Hogwarts (or in the deep winter of the DMV).
The book is $29.99. Call us to reserve your copy! We’ve got yarn recommendations for each project below to spark your inspiration! Join us for our author event and book signing with Tanis Gray on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm in space!
Yarn Guide:
Beaubatons Academy of Magic Capelet: 1152 – 1632 yards of heavy worsted or aran weight yarn: we suggest de rerum natura Gilliatt.
Buckbeak Pullover: 1680 – 4480 yards of DK weight yarn: we suggest Miss Babs Yowza.
Cornish Pixie: 428 yards heavy worsted or aran weight yarn: we suggest Spud & Chloe Sweater.
Dark Mark Illusion Scarf: 800 yards worsted weight yarn: we suggest Hazel Knits Cadence.
Expecto Patronum! Mittens: 675 yards fingering weight yarn: we suggest Brooklyn Tweed LOFT.
Fluffy The Three-Headed Dog: 130 yards worsted weight yarn: we suggest Berroco Ultra Wool or Spud & Chloe Sweater.
Golden Snitch Socks and Mittens: 1311 – 1708 yards fingering weight yarn: we suggest Knerd String MCN Fingering.
Harry Potter Wizarding World Sweater: 1400 – 3360 yards of DK weight yarn: we suggest Miss Babs Yowza or Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio DK.
Hedwig: 310 yards of chunky weight yarn: we suggest Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky.
Hermione’s Time-Turner Sweater: 1547 – 3094 yards of fingering weight yarn: We suggest Brooklyn Tweed Peerie.
Hogwarts Dueling Club Fingerless Mittens: 400 yards of fingering weight yarn: We suggest Kelbourne Woolens Perrenial.
Hogwarts House Cardigan: 1200 – 2200 yards worsted weight wool: Stonehedge Fiber Mill Shepherd’s Wool Worsted or Brooklyn Tweed SHELTER.
Hogwarts House Mug Cozies: 190 yards in DK weight: We suggest Brooklyn Tweed Arbor.
Hogwarts House Scarves: 1330 yards of aran or worsted weight yarn: We suggest Shepherd’s Wool or Berroco Ultra Wool.
Luna Lovegood’s Spectraspecs Gloves: 350 yards of light fingering weight yarn: We suggest Kelbourne Woolens Perennial.
Mirror of Erised Cabled Cowl: 480 yards of aran weight yarn. We suggest Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok or Woolfolk Far.
Mrs Weasleys Home-Knit Christmas Sweaters: 1120 – 2240 yards of worsted weight yarn: We suggest Neighborhood Fiber Co Studio Worsted and Manos Cabrito.
Nagini Lariat: 240 yards of aran weight yarn. We suggest Woolfolk Luft.
Order of the Phoenix Lace-Knit Throw Blanket: 1925 yards DK weight yarn: We suggest Hazel Knits Lively DK.
Owl Post Pullover: 950 – 2090 aran weight yarn. We suggest Neighborhood Fiber Co. Chunky or de rerum natura Cyrano.
Professor Umbridge’s Cat Scarf: 440 yards of DK weight wool: We suggest HiKoo Simplicity.
Show Your House Colors Quidditch Socks: 847 yards pf fingering weight yarn. We suggest Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Sock or Miss Babs Yummy 2-ply.
The Chamber of Secrets Beanie: 500 yards DK weight yarn. We suggest Knerd String DK or Brooklyn Tweed Arbor.
The Deathly Hallows Shawl: 1200 yards fingering weight yarn. We suggest The Periwinkle Sheep Watercolors.
The Seven Horcruxes Washcloths: 150-1050 yards of worsted weight cotton. We suggest Berroco Pima 100 or Blue Sky Fibers Organic Worsted Cotton.
The Sorting Hat Hanging Display: 220 yards worsted weight yarn. We suggest Berroco Ultra Wool.
Wizarding Transportation Scarf: 1845 yards worsted weight yarn. We suggest Neighborhood Fiber Co. Studio Worsted.
