Alot Better Ninja

For the Harry Potter Knit and Crochet House Cup, the Ravenclaw Tower is planning to rob Gringotts using Alots.  We love the Alot is better than you at everything and thought it would be great to make our own stuffed Alots.

Who better than to sneak into a bank than a ninja?

Here he is rappelling into the vault

Dyeing my Yarn

Remember my first handknit yarn?  I dyed it using coffee following the instructions here.  Here's the finished product:

2010 Socks - Pair 5

Fifth pair of socks this year!  One more until I reach my goal!  These were knit with Sunshine Merino Sport in Yellowstone color.  I made the pattern up myself (first time for a pair of socks!)  I think they turned out rather well.