Wrap, June 2009
Warp: cotton 8/4 carpet warp, navy blue
Weft: blue merino handspun (see previous post). Chasing Rainbows Dyeworks. Copper dk alpaca, bought a long while back at Knits on 1st, Napa. Label is long gone.
Knotted fringe with copper beads.
Me and my sable
Wally the Weasel used to be part of a complete stole. (from the ’20s) but now he mostly decorates my entry lamp. I decided to take him to work with me today! He and the alpaca are keeping me warm.
Guardian desk llama
Handspun mitts keep my hands warm at work.
My cube is cold! But these Dashings made from handspun merino/blue-faced Leicester.
Yarn: 225 yds / 6 oz 3-ply, 11 wpi (or so. I don’t have my notes with me)
Fiber purchased Stitches West 2009 various vendors, spun June 2009. Knit up Nov 2009.
Inside the kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
Icicles! Dripping out of my downspout! In Sacramento!
I’m pondering doing a dye/spin/weaving study using kaleidoscope photos for inspiration.
Self portrait.
This is my very first shawl and still one of my favorite pieces to wear. I made it during my first weaving class, September 2008!
Warp: color mix of Harrisville Shetland
Weft: Araucania wool with leftover Malabrigo wool contast blocks.
85” x 20” not including fringe. Pretty close to a balanced weave.
