Seduced by the dark arts

When patterns for The Unofficial Harry Potter Knits magazine started coming up on Ravelry,  I wasn't overly impressed. There were a few that were okay - but nothing that really said "KNIT ME NOW!" or even just "Hey, buy the magazine, you might make something eventually."

And then a few days later, up came the Narcissa Socks...

 

A pattern by Rachel Coopey, who has awesome designs, including the very cool Tarnished Hero socks I made for Dave.

Then I saw the Severus Pullover.

I've been searching for the perfect sweater pattern for Dave... I think I just found it.

THEN....  up came the Lestrange cardigan....

Oh crap - all desire to knit anything else has left. Screw the shawl design, screw the zaubersocks! I NEED THIS NOW.

Then I realized I don't have enough of any suitable yarn at the moment and sanity prevailed. I'll be working on the shawl and socks at least until next Monday - by then I'll be able to dye something and give it time to dry....

(There are some other cool patterns in there as well - I suggest Mermaid Song - damn you Susanna Ic!!! - Hagrid's sweater, and Tracery.)