Hi,

 I've been thinking about making a book cover. I drew out the shape and everything but I can't figure out how to knit it.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2333/bookcovervu7.jpg
 
 It looks like a cross, but I'm going to sew it together into a little pouch. Say I start at the bottom, knit some, how do I add extra stiches on both sides of the knitting? Is there a way to cast on extra stiches like that?


 Thanks,
Daphna

ps: forgive my drawing... luckily knitting comes a little more naturally.

Hi,

 I like the idea of light purple and grey... or maybe pink (sorta like dusty rose) and grey.

 If I were making the bag for myself (I might do that) I'd make it bright pink and bright yellow... just cause the bag looks like the yellow brick road from "The Wizard Of Oz":

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/7070/ozfollowybrrx1.jpg

 But that might be too much for your friend though, especially if she's more into calmer colors. Maybe orange and dark red?


 Daphna

You could knit it like this Teletubbies (Dipsy) hat:
http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/hats/tubbiehats.htm

I've been wanting to make one of those Teletubbies hats- they are so cute.
When you're done I'd love a picture... it sounds like a really fun idea.


Daphna

GOF was such a fun movie!

I can't help with the knitting, but I did find some pictures of the bag online. There might be more in the screencaps section http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=317&page=14 but I couldn't find any.

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/albums/films/GOF/Screenshots/Movie/gofdvd_308.jpg

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/albums/films/GOF/Screenshots/Movie/gofdvd_309.jpg

http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/gallery/albums/films/GOF/Screenshots/Movie/gofdvd_310.jpg


Daphna

btw: Although it doesn't have the bag www.the-leaky-cauldron.org also has a crafts section with different Harry Potter inspired stuff, including knitting.

Thanks the funniest thing ever

Thanks guys. I'll have to get myself a couple circular needles for the bus.

Daphna

Hi,

 I just started knitting over the summer, and now that school is starting again I was wondering the exact same thing. When do people knit?

 A lot of you  guys say you knit on the bus. I'm wondering how you carry your needles and yarn? I don't want it to get dirty or unraveled or anything, and I'm kinda worried about poking someone with the pointy part of my needles.

 Daphna