A quick post with a few pics.... and an apology for not blogging in so long. Kate has been tremendously loyal with posting updates, providing instruction and offering enjoyable, thoughtful commentary - thanks Kate.
I've been weaving more than knitting this past couple of months, and loving every second of it. Shelley has some gorgeous yarns for weaving. Below are two turquoise scarves made from a cotton/viscose warp, and a weft of Noro Silk Garden and Sweatermaker 100% wool.
Another Noro Silk Garden in rust tones.
As you know, Fun Knits carries some stunning Araucania yarns - I have bought several beautiful skeins of sock yarn that I am thrilled about, and for this particular weaving project I chose Araucania's varigated Patagonia Nature Cotton in greens, teals and navy. The scarf of wonderful - strong, crisp and sure of itself.
Last Thursday at Fun Knits I was dreaming of being wrapped in the softness of Araucania Quellon, a cotton/viscose combo that feels like velvet. I made a sample scarf that is so lovely I've decided to weave a vest with it too.
Below is a photo of Sharron, myself and Carol - weaving and spinning - at the Saturday Farmer's Market on Quadra Island. We are having a wonderful time together! Linda (If you've clicked on her name she's in the third photo down - Linda is an absolute treasure and a bookkeeping wizard.) came by this past Saturday and bought one of Carol's infamous baby surprise sweaters knitted up in a sweet assortment of pink cottons.
Wishing you all a lovely evening of happy knitting, weaving, dying, spinning and/or whatever else you fashion with your fibre.
3 comments:
one of these days that weaving will catch me in its web -- gorgeous scarves!!
thanks kate,
and i have four looms whenever you're interested in trying it out!
Love to see the Saori loom at the market!
Happy Weaving
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