by DesignerLynne | Jan 4, 2012 | Throw, Tunisian Crochet, Workshops
A certain young lady has asked for another throw (See University Halls). Surprisingly, the colour pink was requested and I decided it would be a good project to use up the 100% oh so soft Talluleh art yarn that I span using the coreless corespinning technique. This...
by David | Dec 29, 2011 | Weird & Unusual
I did a ‘double take’ on walking into the workroom the other day, for this is what I saw: Anyone out there know what this is? Answers in the comments...
by DesignerLynne | Dec 20, 2011 | Projects, Socks & Slippers, Uncategorized
When I grow up, I would like a proper pair of working snowboots. I resemble our dear little bantam, Kiki Dee. Kiki Dee has hugely feathered feet and she and I waddle along together, swinging each foot out sideways to clear a path in the snow for our unnaturally huge...
by DesignerLynne | Dec 9, 2011 | Projects, Thrummed Mitts, Thrummed Slippers
A thrum is a wee sprig of roving or carded fibre that can be inserted into crochet or knitting at any point to add bulk or wadding to one side of the work. This technique is used predominantly in knitted mitts and although I haven’t seen it before, I have...
by David | Dec 1, 2011 | Needle Felting, Projects, Techniques, Weird & Unusual
It’s about time I came along and showed my little contribution to the fibre arts. Lynne has been clicking and clacking for several weeks, experimenting with different ideas and making various items to send to our scattered family. Lynne and I are what you might...
by DesignerLynne | Nov 29, 2011 | Cowl, Filet Crochet, Projects, Techniques
I’ve finally got around to photographing the cowl that I was making for Megan. The storyboard had to be altered a little, since the number of colours seemed to clash with the small scale of the item. I rehashed the storyboard until I was happy with the effect and...
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