DMC Harry Potter yarn

DMC Harry Potter Magic: self-striping yarn for scarves in Hogwarts house colours

The Harry Potter Magic range by DMC is a self-striping scarf yarn for everyone who loves Harry Potter. The stripe colours change on their own along the ball, so you never have to switch yarns or weave in ends, and the result is a scarf in the colours of your chosen Hogwarts house. Each ball weighs 300 g and holds 410 m, and the label carries a scarf pattern in several languages and a QR code with video tutorials.

Four houses, four scarves

• Gryffindor (burgundy and golden yellow): the house of courage, daring and chivalry. Its symbol is the lion, its element is fire, and it was founded by Godric Gryffindor. Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger belong here.
• Ravenclaw (blue and white): the house of wit, learning and wisdom. Its symbol is the eagle, its element is air, and it was founded by Rowena Ravenclaw. Luna Lovegood is one of its students.
• Hufflepuff (yellow and black): the house of loyalty, fairness and hard work. Its symbol is the badger, its element is earth, and it was founded by Helga Hufflepuff. Cedric Diggory is one of its students.
• Slytherin (green and silver-grey): the house of ambition, cunning and leadership. Its symbol is the snake, its element is water, and it was founded by Salazar Slytherin. Draco Malfoy is one of its students.

Which house is yours? A scarf in house colours makes a great gift for fans, and a good reason to knit for a whole family or group of friends, each in a different colourway.

What you can make

The yarn is made mainly for a scarf: one ball is enough, following the pattern on the label. For a complete house set, add a second ball and knit a hat or a cowl in the same colours. A finished scarf suits school, walks, fancy dress, reading under a blanket and movie nights. The thick yarn and 6 mm needles make the work grow quickly, so it is a good project for beginners too.

Yardage and technical data

• Composition: 100% acrylic
• Ball: 300 g, 410 m
• Recommended needles: 6 mm
• Yardage: one ball makes one scarf

Care

Acrylic yarns are easy to look after. Machine wash at 30 °C, do not iron, do not tumble dry, do not bleach, and dry flat. That keeps your finished scarf looking good all winter.

Film and book trivia

The first Harry Potter book was published in the UK in 1997. Its film adaptation, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, was directed by Chris Columbus and reached cinemas in November 2001. In 2026 we therefore mark 25 years since the first film, and the Harry Potter Magic range by DMC is part of those celebrations. House scarves are among the best-known symbols of the Harry Potter world, worn by the students of Hogwarts on screen and by fans around the world.

Harry Potter in the Czech Republic

The first Czech edition of the first book, Harry Potter a Kámen mudrců, was published by Albatros in 2000, in a print run of about 7,000 copies at roughly 200 crowns. Well-kept copies now sell for tens of thousands of crowns. This year fans can also visit Harry Potter: The Exhibition at PVA Expo Praha in Letňany, which according to the organisers runs from 6 August 2026 to 21 March 2027. Instead of the Sorting Hat you receive a wristband in the colours of your house and earn points for it by casting spells. The Philosopher's Stone film also returned to Czech cinemas this year, in its original Czech dub.

Frequently asked questions

How many balls do I need for a scarf?

One 300 g ball (410 m) is enough for one scarf. For a hat or cowl in the same colours, add a second ball.

How is self-striping yarn different from ordinary yarn?

The stripe colours are wound onto the ball in a fixed order, so they change on their own as you knit and you never switch yarns.

Can the scarf go in the washing machine?

Yes, we recommend 30 °C, no ironing, no tumble drying, and drying flat.