Hand-woven scarves using Noro Mossa yarns

About a month ago I wove three scarves, each in a different coloured Noro Mossa yarn.  The Noro Mossa yarn was used for both the warp and the weft.  I have now woven two of these Noro Mossa yarns using a single coloured wool yarn as the warp and the Noro Mossa yarn as the weft.
In the first one I choose a hand-dyed silver birch coloured merino yarn to go with the Noro Mossa #11 yarn.  The flashes of multi-colours in the Noro Mossa yarn come out against the various bands of dark tones.  The scarf is 1630mm x 200mm and weighs 126g.

In the second I choose a hand-dyed citrus coloured crinkly wool yarn to go with the Noro Mossa #17 yarn.  The citrus coloured crinkly wool dominates the scarf against the various bands of colour from the Noro Mossa yarn.  This is a bulky, soft-touching scarf of 1740mm x 200mm and weighing 178g.

It will probably be on my stall at Perth Upmarket at UWA on Sunday 28 September unless taken to Aspects of Kings Park earlier.

Hand-woven linen fabric

Following a request I have woven two lengths of linen.  As they will be used in making hand-made bags with cross stitching  embroidery they are woven in tabby, or plain weave.  One piece is 1580mm x 415mm and weighs 249g, while the other piece is 1400mm x 420mm and weighs 299g.

It is expected that the finished bags will be on my stall at Perth Upmarket on Sunday 28 September at UWA.

Hand-woven scarf in Noro Cotton Kureyon

If you want to be noticed this spring then I have a scarf for you!  Noro Cotton Kureyon is a multi-coloured 70% cotton, 30% wool, yarn and by weaving it with a 100% cotton, pumpkin coloured, Karingal yarn as the warp bands of various colours are highlighted.  For your information the scarf is 1700mm x 215mm, exclusive of the fringes, and weighs 181g.

If it doesn't get to Aspects of Kings Park by the end of September it will be on my stall at Perth Upmarket at UWA on Sunday 28 September.

Hand-woven Noro Tanabata scarf

It has become apparent from the sales at Aspects of Kings Park that the multi-coloured scarves are more popular than the single colour ones.  Consequently I have just delivered five multi-coloured scarves to them in preparation for the Kings Park September Wildflower festival event - their most busiest time of the year.
To extend my range of multi-coloured scarves I have hand-woven a Noro Tanabata #7 yarn.  This yarn is made from 33% cotton, 27% nylon, 17% rayon, 16% wool, 7% silk, and is multi-coloured with a lot of interesting texture.  The scarf is 1790mm x 200mm, exclusive of the fringes, and weighs 196g.

To me the scarf catches the appearance of wild-flowers in the bush with its multiple colours and textures.  I am sure it will be popular if, or when, it goes on sale at Aspects of Kings Park.

A claret, and a ivory, Tailored Strands alpaca hand-woven scarf

Tailored Strands produce solid colour yarns from Australian alpaca fleeces in many thicknesses.  I like the 2-ply and 4-ply yarns for weaving so this time I have used two colours in their 2-ply range.  A different pattern has been used for each scarf.
The first, in scarlet, is 1890mm x 220mm and weighs 123g.

The second, in ivory, is 1890mm x 225mm and weighs 130g.

These are two very long, yet lightweight, scarves that will bring that extra dash of colour to your appearance.  And of course with the luxurious touch of alpaca.
They will be on sale at Aspects of Kings Park or the September event of Perth Upmarket depending upon stock movements.

Tailored Strands claret and mid-grey alpaca scarf

My goodness me, the claret and mid-grey hand-woven scarf using Tailored Strands 4-ply alpaca yarns that I made two weeks ago has already sold in Aspects of Kings Park.  I have now hand-woven another using a different pattern with the finished item being 1840mm x 230mm and weighing 152g.  Being in alpaca it is lovely and soft, and as it is in a popular colour combination  I expect it to sell quickly when I take it to Aspects with new stock.  I will have to get around to weaving another for the September event of Perth Upmarket.

Another Noro Mossa hand-woven scarf

This time I have hand-woven colour #11 in the Noro Mossa range of colours.  This yarn is 52% wool, 16% rayon, 11% mohair, 11% silk and 10% nylon which provides the ability to introduce a lot of different colours and textures.  This multi-coloured bulky scarf is not only eye-catching and soft touching but will also be sure to keep you warm.  And in case you were wondering, it is  1780mm x 200mm exclusive of the fringes and weighs 167g.

You will be able to see it at Aspects of Kings Park or Perth Upmarket in September depending upon sales.

Noro Mossa hand-woven scarves

Noro Blossom was a favourite yarn of mine but it was discontinued.  You can imagine my delight when I discovered Noro Mossa yarn which is a very similar yarn being 52% wool, 16% viscose (rayon), 11% mohair, 11% silk and 10% polyamide (nylon).   Basically the mohair content has been reduced and replaced with the viscose.
I have now completed my first two scarves using two colours in the Noro Mossa range.  The same pattern has been used for both but in reality it is the multi-coloured yarn that becomes the feature.  This yarn produces a  bulky but soft touching, multi-coloured scarf which will be eye catching and a pleasure to wear.
The first scarf is colour #17, being dominantly magenta, brown, yellow and orange, and is 1780mm x 200mm and weighs 178g.

The second scarf is colour #16, being dominantly green, black, fushia and orange, and is 1760mm x 200mm and weighs 170g.

Both scarves will eventually be on sale at Aspects of Kings Park or the Perth Upmarket depending upon stock movement.

Black and white hand-woven cashmere scarves

This time I have taken some inspiration from the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.  I know it is not a tartan but a check is the best I can do!  I have used a black and  a white cashmere yarn to weave two striking, smart and wonderfully soft scarves.  The two scarves are in two slightly different patterns to maintain their uniqueness.  The first is 1780mm x 235mm and weighs 87g whilst the second is marginally longer at 1850mm x 235mm and weighs 93g.

They will be on sale at Aspects of Kings Park or the September event of Perth Upmarket depending upon stock movements.

Claret and mid-grey handwoven alpaca scarf

And now for a 100% Australian product.  My newest hand-woven scarf is using claret and mid-grey coloured Australian alpaca from Tailored Strands.  The chosen pattern means it emphasises the claret or the mid-grey depending which side is showing.  This is a lovely soft feeling, long scarf woven in a popular mix of two colours.  And for the record it is 1860mm x 230mm and weighs 142g.

I expect it to be on sale at Aspects of Kings Park in the near future.

Hand-woven Jacob sheep scarf

Whilst travelling recently in Scotland I discovered the "The Handspinner having fun" shop on the Old Pier Road, Broadford, on the Isle of Skye.  What an array of wool to explore!  I am always looking for that unusual yarn on my travels and finished up buying 180g of some hand-spun Jacob sheep wool.  This is an unusual sheep with a black (or grey) and white fleece.

I have now woven this natural coloured variegated yarn into a scarf.  With the scarf being 12-ply it is a bulky scarf but with a lovely soft feel.  And with  the two colours in the fleece mixed in the yarn it makes for a very striking item.  It does have a pattern in the weave but this is hard to see against the variations in the tones of the wool.  As I only bought 180g of this thick yarn the scarf is short, being 1490mm x 210mm and weighs 170g.  But it is sure to keep you warm besides looking great.

It will be on sale at Aspects of Kings Park or Perth Upmarket in September depending on how sales go.

Hand-woven scarves from Noro Blossom

Whilst touring in Scotland recently I was surprised to find some Noro Blossom yarns in a wool shop.  I couldn't stop myself buying up all the hanks of this discontinued yarn, four of one colour and three of another.  The yarn is 40% wool, 30% kid mohair, 20% silk and 10% nylon which I  have found previously makes a very colourful, soft touching, bulky feeling scarf when hand-woven.
I have now completed weaving three scarves from these beautiful yarns.

The first, using 4 hanks (200g) of Noro Blossom #25 shows the remarkable multicolour and texture of this yarn.  I have used the yarn as both the warp and weft which results in an eye-catching warm, soft and bulky feeling scarf of 1750mm x 210mm and weighing 184g.

With only 150g of Noro Blossom #22 I was restricted to using it as the weft of two scarves.  In one scarf I used a hand-dyed silver birch coloured merino wool as the warp and the scarf is 1570mm x 205mm and weighs 124g.   The other scarf used a hand-dyed sage coloured merino wool as the warp and the scarf is shorter and lighter being 1400mm x 205mm and weighs 90g.  Both show up the bands of colours that occur in the Noro Blossom yarn.

These three scarves are all very special, made from a bright, multi-coloured, warm and soft feeling yarn, and each is unique.  They will be on sale at Aspects of Kings Park or the September event of Perth Upmarket depending upon stock movement.

Hand-woven natural grey alpaca scarf

I was lucky enough a few months ago to acquire 400g of a Western Australian natural grey alpaca yarn.  The first woven scarf from this yarn was snapped up immediately by the husband of the woman who owned the alpaca herd.  And a second scarf was requested by another lady who saw the first.
After my recent overseas holiday I have now completed this second scarf. It is a lovely light-grey scarf with a beautiful soft touch as you would expect from alpaca.  For the record, it is 1730mm x 230mm and weighs 179g, but before you get excited it is already sold and I have no further supplies of this yarn.