Since my last post I really cracked on with weaving my beautiful natural hand dyed wool.
Once the loom was warped, the actual weaving only took a few hours – much quicker than knitting. I’d spend about 20 mins an evening in the conservatory with one ear on my tea bubbling away in the kitchen. It was restful and therapeutic. Because my loom is only 24″ wide, I made two long (5ft) panels and stitched together to form a poncho.
Whilst the weaving is relatively straightforward,
I’ve a lot to learn about warping the loom.
I encountered difficulties with tension, which you don’t tend to find out is a problem
until you’re 3/4 of the way through the project, but need to be resolved when warping. Its a steep learning curve but I’m up for the challenge (I think!).
I decided to only half stitch the poncho, leaving the front edges open to make a warm snuggle wrap if needed. sadly I’ve not had much opportunity to wear it. Today its cold and frosty perfect! but with so much rain lately its not been practical.
So what’s next on the loom?
Well I’m frantically knitting some finger-less gloves and a hat from some beautiful Manos Del Uraguay wool.
I’ve 2 skeins but its not quite enough to knit a scarf as well. But if I mix another wool blend into the warp I should have an exciting design. So do watch this space.
I’m also booked to do a bookbinding course. Something I’ve always wanted to do to.and now I will be able to make my own sketchbooks and I’ve just heard by BA year course can’t run this year so I’ve plenty of time to play.
words and pictures copyright Carolyn Trafford (2019)
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