The Harry Potter phenomenon and the popularity of knitting-a magical combination An online search combining Harry Potter and knitting yields over a million results. This unique book features 30 patterns that celebrate popular Harry Potter characters and places. Knitters can create initial sweaters for Harry, Ron, Fred, and George; sweaters, scarves, mittens, hats, and socks in the house colors of Hogwarts; themed items such as cloaks, robes, stuffed toys, and a blanket; and more. A bonus craft project lets readers "magically" hold a work in progress. Easy-to-follow patterns and color photos showing the finished projects inspire both beginners and experienced knitters. Alison Hansel (Boston, MA) is a popular online knitting blogger (The Blue Blog at alison.knitsmiths.us). An avid Harry Potter fan, she's designed Potter-inspired patterns and hosted several popular Weasley knit-alongs. She has published patterns in the popular online knitting magazines MagKnits and Knitty.com. Jean Lampe (Bend, OR), Technical Editor, is a freelance author, teacher, designer, and spinner. A frequently published author, she writes a regular column for Cast On, the official magazine of the Knitting Guild of America.