June 26, 2009

fiber journal

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There is great satisfaction in creating a beautiful fabric by hand. I can't help but stop frequently to admire the drape and texture of this knitted fabric. There are lots of emotions between the stitches and plenty more to come as I continue to knit this piece over the summer months. I knit when I’m tired and exhausted and when I'm filled with joy and happiness. When it’s not tucked in my bag, I leave it on my worktable mixed in with my weaving tools and other fiber goods. As I busy myself in the early evening with household things, I glance at the stitches in progress. I’m reminded of the past few months and am eager for that late evening moment when I can knit a few more rows.

May 30, 2009

in my bag

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After a week of rain, the sun is out! This scarf was the swatch I knit before making the grey version. Knit for needle size and drape of fabric, it’s too short to wear comfortably, but I can’t help but throw it in my bag along with my current knitting project. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

[new handwoven fabric up at newov]

May 12, 2009

winding fiber

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Empty cones and scraps of organic cotton greet me as I set up my swift to wind a 9 ounce skein of linen yarn from habu. I stretch the huge skein around the swift and begin to turn. Weighed down by the yardage, the swift turns slowly, transforming the skein from one nest to another.

I love assemblage’s paper crane garment, so I was thrilled when she released the knit version of the her design. I especially love the way the neckline is shaped organically by the roll of the fabric. Linen is a perfect fiber to work with at the moment, casting on during the heart of spring.

April 27, 2009

cashmere scarf

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The cashmere scarf, finished and gifted many months ago. Habu cashmere held double on 4 mm needles.

I don't have any new knitting to share....at the moment I'm working on my weaving site, newov.

Hope to be back in this space soon.

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