I think these images speak for themselves..
Pattern – Samen by Stephen West. @westknits
Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets?
As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa.
My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered.
Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece.
No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll.
If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you?
What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets?
I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome.
Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket
@louielolayarns Merino Singles - Dusk Wings
@greatsouthernyarn, Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith
@viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus
@theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic
@litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters
@litlg Singles - French Lavender
@spincycle_yarns Metamorphic
@walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder
@hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris
@oystersandpurls BFL/Merino
@avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble
@treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End
@valley_maker , - Finn
@woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock
@garthenor Preseli - Orchid
@fibresmith Merino - Amethyst.
#uniquegiftideas #handwoven #artisan #africa
1 day ago
I’ve been invited
to give an online presentation on my adventurous life on Thursday September 18th 8pm BST .
I am most certain I’m not in the same league as those who row across oceans; but I do have a very rich life filled with incredible experiences. I’d love to share.
I am definitely not the poster girl for the “You can do anything if you set your mind to it” motto; because I’m so spontaneous. I’ve never really had those ambitious goals that are so often advised to be written about and meditated upon to manifest; and often things don’t go to my very sketchy plans anyway. I’ve learned over the years to be a lot more chill about the obstacles I am faced with, and I just navigate the best way I can along the new unseen path.
This months read is “Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half The World” by Dina Bennett, and Max and I have also participated in this car rally.
So if you, or you know anyone who would like to hear about my version of how the Peking to Paris Challenge @heroerarally went for me and us; and how I live boldly @idoamazingthings by packing my life with incredible journeys and adventures; (whilst managing to stay married for 43 years during the process).
Bring your questions! Looking forward to seeing you then.
Wearing Samen shawl, Cables please shawl by @westknits . Modified Astrid by @junko.okamoto
#pekingtoparis #adventurouslife #badass #badasswoman #Mongolia #tibet #arctic #russianarctic #everestbasecamp #laos #china #boldliving #livingboldly #wildwomen #wrangelisland #polarbear #worldstoughestrow #justdoit #vintagecar #roadtrip #knittingaddict #tallship #svalbard
6 months ago
I seem to have gone off-piste again! Lol
Thank you Milli from @tribeyarnslife for such a fabulous knit-along. #kalibut, and @boylandknitworks for Caitlin’s #halibutsweater
I had no idea what intarsia was until this fabulous KAL; and look at me now - going rogue with a bling-y fishy poncho!
What do you think?
Gorgeous yarn by
@blueskyfibers Brushed Siri
@bichesetbuches Le Gros Lambswool
@artyarns Beaded Silk and Sequins, Merino Cloud, Silky Twist
Purchased from @tribeyarnslife
#yarnporn #knitspiration #goingrogue #slowfashion #knitter #fashion #luxuryyarn #sustainablefashion
8 months ago
African skies; memories woven into my handmade blankets.
This beautiful blanket is one of a series; inspired by our journeys in #Tanzania last year.
This adventure with our family was particularly important for me, because I wasn’t sure how I was going to manage with my balance issues since my brain malfunctioned in 2023. Our boys reassured me they would help if I needed help walking; or assistance getting up if I face-planted; so with my family’s support and encouragement, I decided to just go for it and I was journeying again!!!! @idoamazingthings
Weaving these blankets is an expression of how grateful I am for my family and how amazing they were helping me; and how with their support, and through taking a leap of faith and being resilient, I DID actually manage and have the most wonderful experiences. The landscape was breathtaking. Seeing the animals in their habitats was humbling.
This trip to Africa was significant for me. Love to know in the comments below, what journeys you’ve had that when you look upon them in hindsight, were also significant to you.
DM if you are interested in purchasing any of my handwoven blankets.
No plastics used in my blankets.
Yarns used;
@lichenandlace Rustic Heather Sport from @tribeyarnslife
@treliz_colorispower Zeus 100% Merino
@labienaimee - Twist Nouveau 100% merino
@qingfibre HighTwist BFL from @stephen.and.penelope
@spincycleyarns Metamorphic
@theurbanpurl Lux Hi Twist Sock from @stephenandpenelope
@oystersandpurls 50%BFL/50% Gotland
@skeinqueen 4 Ply Fingering
@tintica.yarns 100% Spanish Merino Sport
@litlg 100% merino singles from @skeinsisters
@hedgehogfibres from @skeinsisters
#handweaving #handcrafted #uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #heirloomquality #keepsake #timelessgifts #travelafrica #safari #artisanmade
8 months ago
Memories of an incredible journey to Africa with my family are woven into this blanket.
I’ve used only beautiful pure wool yarns.
Have you made or created something from memories of an experience or location?
Please ask any questions you have about my weaving.
#handweaving #handmade #weaving #weavingart #weavingartist #imadethat #africa #sunsetcolors #itsbeenawhile #handwovenblanket #tanzaniasafari #handdyedyarn
9 months ago
My beautiful studio space. Ready to warp a new #handwovenblanket . I #weave my stories from my experiences into each one.
9 months ago
Ever not knitted a pattern because you thought that it may not suit your shaped body? I raised my hand to that one so many times in the past… but not any more!
I loved the #halibutsweater by @boylandknitworks but I knew it needed some mods to fit my shape better, but I didn't know where to start. Enter Milli from @tribeyarnslife who ran a KAL to guide us through adapting the yoke to fit our shape. Yay! AND … learn how to do #intarsia so that the motifs can be knitted using ANY colour instead of the usual stranded colourwork which requires the same colour to be used around the round. Just BRILLIANT!
This opened up a whole new way of thinking about using colour for motifs, whilst also having a lighter resultant fabric because the stranding only goes across the motifs and is not carried across between each motif. What a revelation!
I also had a play with trying to knit some text… as you can see on the back of my jumper. Just for fun!
My ‘fishy jumper’ has become my daily companion on our road trip @idoamazingthings .
I am so happy that Caitlin Hunter has designed such a fabulous knit.
I’m also so very grateful for Milli through the #kalibut to guide us through how to make modifications on the yoke so that the jumper fits me perfectly, and opened up a new way of looking at the colour of motifs in my knitting. Now I can use what I’ve learned for ANY jumper. Thank you Milli.
I’ve used the most gorgeous @uistwool yarn and @artyarns purchased from @tribeyarnslife
Anyone else have a jumper that they found they just loved to wear?
10 months ago
Not the planned journey we had imagined! Regardless of the 12 week delay in the arrival of Penny, our 102year old car we love to tour in; we made our alternate journey fun and filled with fabulous experiences and stories! #roadtripping #vintagecar #irelandtravel #northernireland #ballycastle #giantscauseway
10 months ago
Why do I choose these colours for my handwoven blankets?
As an artist, each and every work I create is an expression of my lived experience. I’ve woven this beautiful blanket from my experiences with my family in Africa.
My yarns and colours for each of my weavings are consciously chosen. I choose colours which I feel from my memories. As I weave, I let my instincts guide me in choosing from the colours I’ve gathered.
Colour is important. Every colour has a purpose. For me, it is the key to the soul of a piece.
No, I do not approach my weaving in a way that is “a good way to use up left-over or scrap yarn”. That is just not how I roll.
If I were doing a painting, I would not use a paint colour just for the sake of ‘finishing it all up’, so why would I do that with my weaving? Would you?
What do you think about the colour choices in my handwoven blankets?
I’d also love to hear how you approach colour in your own creative work—comments, questions and DMs are always welcome.
Beautiful Yarns I’ve used in this blanket
@louielolayarns Merino Singles - Dusk Wings
@greatsouthernyarn, Merino Elizabeth Macarthur - Yvette Coppersmith
@viola.yarn - Merino - Crocus
@theurbanpurl High Twist Sock - Vintage Rose, Sock 4 ply - Hopeless Romantic
@litlg Moon - Pressed Flowers @skeinsisters
@litlg Singles - French Lavender
@spincycle_yarns Metamorphic
@walkcollection Cottage Merino, Powder
@hedgehogfibres Skinny Singles - Iris
@oystersandpurls BFL/Merino
@avfkw Flock - Hyacinth Marble
@treliz_colorispower , Psyche Deep End
@valley_maker , - Finn
@woollymammothfibres , Natural Sock
@garthenor Preseli - Orchid
@fibresmith Merino - Amethyst.
#uniquegiftideas #handwoven #artisan #africa
1 day ago
I’ve been invited
to give an online presentation on my adventurous life on Thursday September 18th 8pm BST .
I am most certain I’m not in the same league as those who row across oceans; but I do have a very rich life filled with incredible experiences. I’d love to share.
I am definitely not the poster girl for the “You can do anything if you set your mind to it” motto; because I’m so spontaneous. I’ve never really had those ambitious goals that are so often advised to be written about and meditated upon to manifest; and often things don’t go to my very sketchy plans anyway. I’ve learned over the years to be a lot more chill about the obstacles I am faced with, and I just navigate the best way I can along the new unseen path.
This months read is “Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half The World” by Dina Bennett, and Max and I have also participated in this car rally.
So if you, or you know anyone who would like to hear about my version of how the Peking to Paris Challenge @heroerarally went for me and us; and how I live boldly @idoamazingthings by packing my life with incredible journeys and adventures; (whilst managing to stay married for 43 years during the process).
Bring your questions! Looking forward to seeing you then.
Wearing Samen shawl, Cables please shawl by @westknits . Modified Astrid by @junko.okamoto
#pekingtoparis #adventurouslife #badass #badasswoman #Mongolia #tibet #arctic #russianarctic #everestbasecamp #laos #china #boldliving #livingboldly #wildwomen #wrangelisland #polarbear #worldstoughestrow #justdoit #vintagecar #roadtrip #knittingaddict #tallship #svalbard
6 months ago
I seem to have gone off-piste again! Lol
Thank you Milli from @tribeyarnslife for such a fabulous knit-along. #kalibut, and @boylandknitworks for Caitlin’s #halibutsweater
I had no idea what intarsia was until this fabulous KAL; and look at me now - going rogue with a bling-y fishy poncho!
What do you think?
Gorgeous yarn by
@blueskyfibers Brushed Siri
@bichesetbuches Le Gros Lambswool
@artyarns Beaded Silk and Sequins, Merino Cloud, Silky Twist
Purchased from @tribeyarnslife
#yarnporn #knitspiration #goingrogue #slowfashion #knitter #fashion #luxuryyarn #sustainablefashion
8 months ago
African skies; memories woven into my handmade blankets.
This beautiful blanket is one of a series; inspired by our journeys in #Tanzania last year.
This adventure with our family was particularly important for me, because I wasn’t sure how I was going to manage with my balance issues since my brain malfunctioned in 2023. Our boys reassured me they would help if I needed help walking; or assistance getting up if I face-planted; so with my family’s support and encouragement, I decided to just go for it and I was journeying again!!!! @idoamazingthings
Weaving these blankets is an expression of how grateful I am for my family and how amazing they were helping me; and how with their support, and through taking a leap of faith and being resilient, I DID actually manage and have the most wonderful experiences. The landscape was breathtaking. Seeing the animals in their habitats was humbling.
This trip to Africa was significant for me. Love to know in the comments below, what journeys you’ve had that when you look upon them in hindsight, were also significant to you.
DM if you are interested in purchasing any of my handwoven blankets.
No plastics used in my blankets.
Yarns used;
@lichenandlace Rustic Heather Sport from @tribeyarnslife
@treliz_colorispower Zeus 100% Merino
@labienaimee - Twist Nouveau 100% merino
@qingfibre HighTwist BFL from @stephen.and.penelope
@spincycleyarns Metamorphic
@theurbanpurl Lux Hi Twist Sock from @stephenandpenelope
@oystersandpurls 50%BFL/50% Gotland
@skeinqueen 4 Ply Fingering
@tintica.yarns 100% Spanish Merino Sport
@litlg 100% merino singles from @skeinsisters
@hedgehogfibres from @skeinsisters
#handweaving #handcrafted #uniquegiftideas #handwovenblanket #heirloomquality #keepsake #timelessgifts #travelafrica #safari #artisanmade
8 months ago
Memories of an incredible journey to Africa with my family are woven into this blanket.
I’ve used only beautiful pure wool yarns.
Have you made or created something from memories of an experience or location?
Please ask any questions you have about my weaving.
#handweaving #handmade #weaving #weavingart #weavingartist #imadethat #africa #sunsetcolors #itsbeenawhile #handwovenblanket #tanzaniasafari #handdyedyarn
9 months ago
My beautiful studio space. Ready to warp a new #handwovenblanket . I #weave my stories from my experiences into each one.
9 months ago
Ever not knitted a pattern because you thought that it may not suit your shaped body? I raised my hand to that one so many times in the past… but not any more!
I loved the #halibutsweater by @boylandknitworks but I knew it needed some mods to fit my shape better, but I didn't know where to start. Enter Milli from @tribeyarnslife who ran a KAL to guide us through adapting the yoke to fit our shape. Yay! AND … learn how to do #intarsia so that the motifs can be knitted using ANY colour instead of the usual stranded colourwork which requires the same colour to be used around the round. Just BRILLIANT!
This opened up a whole new way of thinking about using colour for motifs, whilst also having a lighter resultant fabric because the stranding only goes across the motifs and is not carried across between each motif. What a revelation!
I also had a play with trying to knit some text… as you can see on the back of my jumper. Just for fun!
My ‘fishy jumper’ has become my daily companion on our road trip @idoamazingthings .
I am so happy that Caitlin Hunter has designed such a fabulous knit.
I’m also so very grateful for Milli through the #kalibut to guide us through how to make modifications on the yoke so that the jumper fits me perfectly, and opened up a new way of looking at the colour of motifs in my knitting. Now I can use what I’ve learned for ANY jumper. Thank you Milli.
I’ve used the most gorgeous @uistwool yarn and @artyarns purchased from @tribeyarnslife
Anyone else have a jumper that they found they just loved to wear?
10 months ago
Not the planned journey we had imagined! Regardless of the 12 week delay in the arrival of Penny, our 102year old car we love to tour in; we made our alternate journey fun and filled with fabulous experiences and stories! #roadtripping #vintagecar #irelandtravel #northernireland #ballycastle #giantscauseway
10 months ago
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