Wonder/Wind/Warp/Weft/Woven
May 10, 2008
In that order. I present Rouge
I’m going to a great friend’s 40th birthday. She loves my hand-crafted stuff in and the past has ordered bags from me for Christmas presents for her staff. She doesn’t like stuff tight around her neck so a close fitting scarf (if you know what I mean) is out of the question.
I finally selected some Rowan Big Wool, some of my hand-dyed 4 ply, a lovely fine black thread, and a shiny cotton thread.
I had great pleasure in creating something for her today on my Ashford Knitters Loom. What I love the most is the “what if I didn’t keep the edges nice and orderly?” thought that went through my head as I wove. The loops are the feature of the scarf/wrap. I hope she likes it.
A few things to note - other weaving peoples - see the nifty way I tied the warp? I saw that in a recent Ashford Knitters Magazine and it works a treat. No more jiggling tension. The photo in the middle on the right shows another tip - instead of using a stip of paper to start weaving, it’s easier to use some waste yarn doubled over….when you are finished you just pull it out on one side and tie the ends off.
Other point - for Australian Residents only - should you be interested in purchasing a Knitters Loom have a look at the prices on offer at Moggy and Me.
Entry Filed under: Ashford, FINSHED!, Gifts given, Moggy and Me Products, Ravelry, Weaving. .
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1.
Olivia | May 10, 2008 at 11:56 pm
It’s beautiful! I love that red, and especially the not-neat-and-orderly edges.
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Rox | May 11, 2008 at 12:35 am
Absolutely lovely!
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Michelle | May 11, 2008 at 12:56 am
So, so, so beautiful! And it’s red, so of course I’m a fan.
4.
hand eye crafts | May 11, 2008 at 3:06 am
You fogot “Wow”!
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tinkingbell | May 11, 2008 at 9:08 am
How seriously beautiful - and such great colours!
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Rose Red | May 11, 2008 at 11:48 am
Love it Donni, the colour is fabulous (of course!) and I really like the slightly messy edging.
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corrie | May 12, 2008 at 11:31 am
oh I love it…so perfect for winter and love all the textures in it!
well done
Corrie
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trudi | May 12, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Oooh. Lovely! And now I have the itch to warp up the loom again…
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Sarah | May 12, 2008 at 5:18 pm
That is really beautiful - such great colours and texture
10.
Janet McKinney | May 12, 2008 at 6:51 pm
I want one of those…
Janet McKinney
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Terri | May 13, 2008 at 11:14 am
Great scarf - I love the freestyle weaving!
12.
Kate | May 14, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Will. not. learn. new. craft.
Resisting firmly…
even more firmly.
13.
Suzanne | June 15, 2008 at 12:37 pm
The best blog illustration I have seen - thank you for putting a little art into my life today!