Advanced Studies S13: NEWTS

We had three amazing Hufflepuffs finish a NEWT during the Spring 2013 term.

First off was kirsts and her Arithmancy/DADA NEWT:

kirsts used the 75 squares as a part of this blanket:

Next we had LuckyNumbers with her DADA/Ancient Runes:

Now that's some crazy colorwork. 

Finally, we have stashalert with her Muggle Studies/DADA NEWT:

We are so proud of our awesome NEWT-ers this term. If you're thinking of attempting a NEWT for the Fall 2013 term head on over to the Advanced Studies planning thread in the Den! We'd love to see even more Hufflepuffs able to make their long term knitting goals. 

Newt in my backyard!

Just a check in with our lovely Advanced Studies NEWT students.  Hufflepuff has 5 students this term, so let's see what they're up to, shall we?

I asked our NEWT'ers
1) How close are you to your 50% mark?
2) What's a suprise about your NEWT?
3) What else have you been able to craft this term, besides your NEWT?

Luckynumbers:

1) Handed in a couple of days ago! 

2) Two things: first, it’s gotten a lot easier. I expected it to get somewhat easier but really, I found a rhythm with the technique and it’s going so much faster now. Secondly, I expected it to become a slog at some point but it hasn’t. The pattern changes so much that once I start getting tired of something, the pattern switches to something else. Tired of bubbles? Look, there are pipes just around the corner. It’s a lot of fun seeing it develop. 

3)  Quite a lot, surprisingly. I’ve handed in four classes already; I’m waiting on my partner for the fifth one to hand it in and I’m working on a sixth as well. Those over the break activities really helped me focus.

Kirsts:

I handed my 50% in - yey!

I’m surprised by how challenging some parts of my NEWT are. It’s been a bit tricky to figure out where to pick up stitches or whether I need to include an extra row in some squares because I’m working without a pattern.

Other than my NEWT, I finished a Peurperium cardigan for my baby-to-be. I did the first Quidditch, am planning to turn in my 4 HMC projects, and I’ll be starting a secret Mission soon. I’m going to try to squeeze in some charity blanket squares for msoyster, too.

Hydra-Star:

Has been visiting Russia was but sweet enough to show this loving progress shot of a sock.  More soon!

Minsue:

Here are shots of a finished shawl AND a finished 2 ply spin.

Stashalert: 

1) How close are you to making it to your 50% mark? Hit this mark a few days ago. 
2) What’s a surprise about your NEWT? How monotonous some of the garter stitch is. I don’t mind garter stitch but there’s a heckuva lot with this project. The only thing that keeps me somewhat sane is the 10 yarn colors I get to switch with each section. 
3) What else have you been able to craft this term besides your NEWT? I made a hexipuff for Potions and a Tunisian Intarsia square for Charms (or was that vice-versa?). I’m about to embark on a Mission for Chief Rockinsticks - a Victorian lace bonnet veil.

Huzzah Hufflepuff!

Hufflepuff is off to an awesome term with 4 NEWTers, 62, OWLers, and 31 OotP projects (so far).

A big shout out to those who have submitted OWLs

History of Magic

cmajalisa - Option 2

tricotjo - Option 2

Skrewkat - Option 3

krazykt82000 - Option 3

neptunesmoon - Option 3

Timless1 - Option 2

Trapeze12 - Option 3

Marushka - Option 2

KristiRose - Option 2

Clotho - Option 2

texaninalaska - Option 2

Arithmancy

LumosKP - Option 2

TexasRachel - Option 2

Ancient Runes

Cowgirlknitz - Option 1

marrow5 - Option 2

Potions

gatigermom - Option 1

FlyKytten  - Option 1

midwestAliceAnn - Option 1

JMN - Option 1

TinyStitcher - Option 1

Mamalion - Option 1

Charms

vtgal - Option 1

starrynightsky  - Option 1

Dottydori - Option 2

kimanneberly - Option 1

DragonflysArt - Option 1

broknmachin14 - Option 1

Astronomy

clmnj58 - Option 2

Shawn - Option 2

Jenstc2003 - Option 2

Transfiguration

RedNu - Option 4

DADA

baxgirl - Option 3

PprmntMochaMama - Option 3

fluttervale - Option 4

lleavid - Option 3

lucamama - Option 3

WomblingStar - Option 3

Sandy62 - Option 3

Poofybirdy - Option 3

CoMC

lea67000 - Option 2

Marifly - Option 2

torsparkles - Option 4

Pollywoggers - Option 2

LarcYarn - Option 2

Jessiasott - Option 2

CraftyShanna - Option 3

kayhey - Option 3

banklady6 - Option 2

Yarnvista - Option 2

Muggle Studies

Twirlymom - Option 1

maineknitter1975 -  Option 1

Herbology

finasc  - Option 1

ChellBelle- Option 3B

SuperM - Option 2

mermaidboo- Option 2

BlueSocksUK - Option 1

Divination

nwheatley - Option 3

brighteyesjessy - Option 1

OWL proposals are accepted through May 31st.

Order of the Phoenix B.R.O.O.M.s are now being accepted through May 19th.

If you’re interested in doing either but don’t know what to do, how to submit the proposal, or have any other question, come over to the AS planning thread or the OWL threads,Pigwidgeon and Hedwig or Dumbledore’s Army!

Don’t forget, this term we are traveling about! NEWTers are visiting Tea Rooms around the world, but there is something else in store for OWLers and OotPs! Even if you don’t  want to be earburned, be sure to keep and eye on the AS threads to see where we’ll be and to pick up your Special Edition Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Bean Badges!!

Coming next week -- shout outs for the OotP students and something more than just lists!

Advanced Studies

Hello, everyone, and welcome to Spring Term, 2013! I'm starrynightsky and I'm the Advanced Studies Ace Reporter!

Advanced Studies

1. News from the OWL front.

Hogwarts staff have made some changes to simplify OWLs! From yarnvista’s post:

>Supplies photos are only going to need to show the yarn. The three things you do need to make sure you include are a photo of your yarn or fiber, a photo of your swatch, and a link to the pattern you are using,

>Say goodbye to the change deadline! Only those changes that alter the substance of your OWL need to be negotiated with your Examiner. A new pattern or changing to short sleeves rather than long are examples of changes that need an examiner’s approval. Adding more yarn to finish a project or changing the 2x2 ribbing to a hemmed edge are not.

>After much thought and deliberation, we are pleased to announce that we will be maintaining the current OWL and NEWT expectations but changing the OWL and NEWT points to reflect our refined points scheme as follows: OWLs will be worth 200 points total; NEWTs will be worth 450 points total

You can read the entire post here

http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/2556740/1-25#1

Are you still undecided about what to do for an OWL? How about checking past OWLs to see what others have done for the prompts. Check out the OWL Hall of Fame to see the gorgeous finished projects from previous terms. It’s here

http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/hp-knitting-crochet-house-cup/922382/1-25

FlyKitten, Crazy Potions Recipe Girl, will be posting awe-inspiring ideas for Potions OWLs. Coming soon to a blog near you!

2. Advanced Studies hangouts, for all your crafting and traveling needs.

New for this term, places to hangout, discuss your proposal, ask questions, post pictures, kick back for some fun and refreshment, and pick up your Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Bean Badges! More about this next week!

3. Oh, yeah, one more thing -- Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Bean Badges is proud to sponsor Hufflepuff Advanced Studies this term! We are pleased to announce there will be special Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Bean Badges created with Advanced Studies in mind!

4. Last, but never least, NEWT students.

Hufflepuff has 4 brave NEWT students this term

Luckynumbers; her NEWT is Ancient runes, option 1 and DADA, option 3: the Null hypothesis scarf, a non-repeating double knit scarf done in fingering weight. Here is the latest picture.

kirsts and her project Arithmancy Option 2 (Multiples)/DADA Option 3 (Repel the Cruciatus Curse)  75 mitred garter stitch blanket squares in 10 different colors

Hydra-star Ancient Ruins Option 1, Muggle Studies Option 1 a sweater and pair of socks, both intricately charted. Here's the yarn she's using.

stashalert Muggle Studies, Option 1-Disguise; and DADA, Option 3-Repel the Cruciatus Curse by doing Tracery Teal’s Kimono of Many Colors  This is her proposal!

Also, a Hufflepuff tip of the hat to our own minsue who is traveling abroad in Gryffindor this term. She is doing Arithmancy option 3 and Muggle Studies option 2 -- spinning and making a complex adult 

 ensemble.

GO NEWTers!!!!!