Spring introductions

Hello to Gryffs new and old! Spring term is upon us, and it’s the perfect time of year for new beginnings, rebirths, and re-introductions!

If you’re new to the blog, we cover the ins and outs of Gryffindor life. We’ll post summaries of the classes when they go up so that you can refer back to a simplified list, we’ll cheer on those attempting OWLS, BROOMS, NEWTS, Quidditch, and inter-house unity projects, we’ll let you know when there are new and interesting things going on around the house, and we’ll call you out to admire some of the amazing projects you've been working on!!

To start the term fresh, we’d like to introduce you to the blog team!

First up: PrincessSerenity
1. How long have you been a crafter, and what crafts do you do?
I've been a crafter for about 10 years. I started with latchhooking and eventually attempted knitting. It took a few tries to stick, but once it did there was no going back. I've been knitting for 4-ish years now.
2. Which of your projects are you most proud of?
I can only pick one? It would have to be my Mud Season Pullover- the first sweater-ish thing I made for myself (successfully too!)

3. What are you most excited for in the coming term?
I am going to be attempting my first OWL this term, wish me luck!
4. Who is your favorite HP character?
From the books: It's Ron. It's always been Ron. (And I always shipped Ron/Hermione)
From the movies: Beside Ron, I loved the actor who played Oliver Wood - his accent ... ~swoon~
5. Why Gryffindor?
Every time I've read the books or watched the movies (which is dozens of time, on both accounts) Gryffindor has just felt like home.
6. What's the one project you can't wait to cast on this term?
My OWL project - I will be making Impressionist Afghan, a birthday or Christmas present for my fiancé (which are both in December, so I have tons of time).

Next: Catsmousehold
1. How long have you been a crafter, and what crafts do you do?
I've been a crafter/artist most of my life, drawing, painting, silversmithing, anything that strikes my fancy. I started crocheting in December of 2010, and started knitting and spinning at the beginning 2012.
2. Which of your projects are you most proud of?
Hmmm...I think my biggest project, it was a Katherine Wheel cotton summer blanket. It is HUGE and HEAVY! And it's also hot orange and hot green

3. What are you most excited for in the coming term?
Knitting a shawl! *eeek!*
4. Who is your favorite HP character?
Just one? MacGonegal, Ron, Harry, Snape - no particular order (except McGonegal, she's my fave).
5. Why Gryffindor?
KITTIES! ROAR!! Chocolate frog cards! ROAR. Did I mention KITTIES!
6. What's the one project you can't wait to cast on this term?
I'm going to be making a tapestry shawl out of yummy cotton for the summer. I just got the yarn. I think it should be simple enough. I just love WRAPS! <3 And this one is very colourful.
Also, I want to finish a few crochet wips that have been hanging about for far too long!

Finally: Derring-do (me!)
1. How long have you been a crafter, and what crafts do you do?
I've always been involved in one craft or another, but I learned to knit about a decade ago. I've been more serious about it in the last five years. I love knitting, embroidery, paper crafts  and pretty much any type of craft that allows you to create.
2. Which of your projects are you most proud of?
My sweater! I finished my very first sweater last term with encouragement from my fellow Gryffs, and I couldn't be more proud of it! I encourage everyone who is afraid to start their own to join the first sweater along going on in the house right now!

3. What are you most excited for in the coming term?
New projects! I’m on a sock kick, so I’m excited to work through about a million new pairs of socks, and make sure that everyone I love has warm and toasty feet!
4. Who is your favorite HP character?
I have to choose? I’d say Neville has always captured my heart. He has a wonderfully complex and interesting story, and was brave as a lion from the very beginning!
5. Why Gryffindor?
I Love the people here, and the way that they’re so happy to brag about one another’s amazing accomplishments!
6. What's the one project you can't wait to cast on this term?
Socks! I've got a hank of my own hand dyed sock yarn waiting to become something beautiful, and I’m eager to start working with it!

Do you have any questions for our blogging staff? Is there anything you’d really love to see us cover? Let us know in the comments!!