Friday 27 September 2019

Kureopatora and Tailored Strands yarn handwoven scarves

I seem to have jumped a  season since my last project as my latest scarves are based upon a mature green colour.  Noro Kureopatora #1004, a 100% wool yarn of varying light and dark colours, was used as the weft on a warp of  emerald green coloured Tailored Strands 100% Australian alpaca yarn.  The bands of Noro colours against the dark green gives a warm looking and warm feeling luxurious  scarves.  Nominally 1750mm x 190mm and weighing 150g, these two scarves are sure to please.
See them soon at Aspects of Kings Park or The Artisan Store Fremantle depending upon stock movements.








Saturday 14 September 2019

Wool and alpaca handwoven scarves

Following winter comes spring.  My latest scarves will enable you to imitate the new growth of spring.  Using a Noro Kureopatora yarn (100% wool) on a lichen coloured Tailored Strands 100% Australian  alpaca yarn gives the bands of basic bush colours seen in the Australian spring.  I leave it to the wearer to  add the colours of the spring flowers.  A choice of two patterns, each scarf is nominally 1820mm x 195mm and weighs 150g.
See them soon at Aspects of Kings Park or The Artisan Store Fremantle depending upon stock movements.









Wednesday 4 September 2019

Scarves from Bendigo wool and Tailored Strands alpaca yarns

What do you do with a purple/pink multicoloured Bendigo sock yarn (70% merino, 30% nylon) and lavender and wisteria coloured Tailored Strands 100% Australian alpaca yarns?  Well, I have hand-woven two luxurious scarves using the Bendigo yarn as the warp and the lavender, and then the wisteria, Tailored Strands yarns as the weft.  Although both are in the same pattern they look so different.  The lavender tones in well with the purple/pink multi whilst the wisteria gives a strong contrast against the various colours in the Bendigo wool.  Both scarves are nominally 1800mm x 230mm and weighs 146g.
See them soon at Aspects of Kings Park or The Artisan Store Fremantle depending upon stock movements.