Harry Potter Sweater

I finished my Harry Potter sweater last fall, but I didn't block it and weave in the ends until this last week because we didn't really have much cold weather this winter. Since Tuesday was a bit on the cool side, I decided Monday that I would hand wash, block, and weave in the ends so I could wear it to the temple before it got too hot to even consider wearing it. Thank goodness it is a light sweater, though. It was barely cool enough to wear. 

Here is the finished product while blocking:

While wearing:

I love this sweater! I was worried that it was going to be too small because I have gained so much weight over the past few years, but it fit beautifully with a bit of room. I hope to be able to wear it a lot more in the future. 

Christmas Day 24

 

“And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:10-14

Christmas Day 23

 “As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth.” The Living Christ - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

Christmas Day 22

 

“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” Matthew 1:23

Christmas Day 21

 

"And in despair I bowed my head:

“There is no peace on earth,” I said,

“For hate is strong and mocks the song

Of peace on earth, good will to men.”

Then pealed the bells more loud and deep:

“God is not dead, nor doth he sleep;

The wrong shall fail, the right prevail,

With peace on earth, good will to men.”

Till, ringing, singing, on its way,

The world revolved from night to day,

A voice, a chime, a chant sublime,

Of peace on earth, good will to men!"

~"I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" 

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Christmas Day 20

 "...we rejoice that He who was called from the beginning, He who was anticipated for centuries, He who was the Only Begotten of the Father, He came—in the meridian of time, in the humblest of conditions—He came. And because He came, the billions who have lived upon this earth will live again and may, if they choose, inherit eternal life, the greatest of all the gifts of God." ~Elder Neil L. Andersen

Christmas Day 19

 

“Lift up your head and be of good cheer; for behold, the time is at hand, and on this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world, to show unto the world that I will fulfil all that which I have caused to be spoken by the mouth of my holy prophets.” 3 Nephi 1:13

Christmas Day 18

 

"This Christmas, let us do more of what matters and much less of what doesn't. Let us seek to do the works of Jesus of Nazareth - lift up the sorrowing, heal the brokenhearted, visit the prisoners, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, and give voice to the voiceless, the marginalized, the forgotten, and the despised." 

~Patrick Kearon

Christmas Day 16

 

"I marvel that Jesus Christ, who created the earth under the direction of the Father, who had spoken with and inspired prophets and righteous sons and daughters of God throughout history, would soon condescend to come to earth as an infant." ~Susan H. Porter

Christmas Day 15

 

"In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shines in the darkness and the darkness comprehend it not." ~John 1:4-5

Christmas Day 14

 

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” ~John 14:27

Christmas Day 13

 

“Christmas is based on an exchange of gifts, the gift of God to man – His unspeakable gift of His Son, and the gift of man to God – when we present our bodies a living sacrifice.” ~Maya Angelou

Christmas Day 12

 “As we search for the Savior in all we do, Christmas won’t be just a day or a season but will be a condition of heart and mind, and the joy and love felt at Christmas will always be near. I testify that Jesus Christ, the infant born in Bethlehem, is in fact the Savior and Redeemer of the world” -Elder Ulissed Soaress

Christmas Day 11

 

“The shepherds were invited to come and see. They saw. They trembled. They testified. They rejoiced. They saw Him wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, the Prince of Peace...” Marvin J. Ashton

Christmas Day 10

 

"God will not force His way into our lives or impose His gift upon us. Instead, He lets us choose to accept it. “Turn unto me,” He says, and then you will discover that not only has He already turned to you, but His arms of mercy are always extended."

~Timothy L. Farnes

Christmas Day 9

 

"And now I say unto you that the good shepherd  doth call after you; and if you will hearken unto his voice he will bring you into his fold..." ~Alma 5:60

Christmas Day 8

 

"At the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem angels did sing and, as prophesied, a new star did appear to light the sky, honoring the entrance of the Son of God into mortal life." ~ Henry B. Eyring

Christmas Day 7

 

"Over a billion people will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ during this Christmas season. The whole world should do so. Even in worldly terms, Jesus of Nazareth is the most important person who ever lived. He is the principal subject of prophets and poets for over 6,000 years. He is the subject of the world’s greatest music and art. He is the greatest teacher who ever lived. Most important, He is the Only Begotten Son of God the Eternal Father. He is the God to whom every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that He is our Creator and Redeemer, the Savior and God of this world."

~Dallin H. Oaks

Christmas Day 6

 

"Christmas is a wonderful season of the year. As we commemorate the birth of our Savior, our hearts are attuned to what is most important in our lives." ~Dallin H. Oaks

Christmas Day 4

 

"...Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by name; thou art mine."

~Isaiah 43:1