Hand-woven German Opal yarns

During a holiday earlier this year in Europe I purchased 100g hanks each of two 4-ply Opal sweater and sock wools made in Germany.  It is a 75% wool, 25% polyamide yarn, and each hank is multi-coloured.
The first yarn was basically purple and red which I used as the warp with a hand-dyed multi-coloured silk yarn as the weft.  Woven in tabby a textureless, but multi-coloured, scarf has resulted.  Will the colours match, or add to, your  outfit?  The scarf is 1570mm x 205mm and weighs 102g.

The second yarn was basically blue, green, yellow and orange and again used as the warp.  A hand-dyed green mohair yarn was used as the weft and a simple pattern chosen.  A very interesting scarf has resulted which is both colourful and textured.  It has been greatly admired by all who have seen it so far.  If green is your colour you will love this scarf.  For the record the scarf is 1700mm x 225mm and weighs 141g.

I am expecting to have both scarves on my stall at Perth Upmarket on Sunday 24 November at UWA.

Moda Vera Lucente hand-woven scarves

About a year ago I purchased a variety of Moda Vera Lucente yarns which are 87% nylon and 13% polyester.  I have now got around to weaving them into scarves for the coming Australian summer.  As I only had 50g of each yarn they were used as the warp and different types of yarn as the weft.
The first scarf is using the colour #11237 woven with a Noro wool as the weft.  Maybe the wool has made the scarf a little heavy for summer but makes for a bright looking scarf.  It is 1590mm x 170mm and weighs 90g.

The second scarf is using colour #11231 woven with a hand-dyed silk yarn as the weft.  The loose weaving and slippery nature of both yarns has resulted in the weft becoming unevenly spread on the warp upon washing.  This is a delicate scarf to handle but brings multiple colours into this accessory.  For the record it is 1600mm x 170mm and weighs only 56g.

The third scarf is colour #11240 woven with a black cotton yarn as the weft.  An elegant looking but lightweight scarf has resulted.  It is 1620mm x 160mm and weighs 67g.

One of these lightweight colourful scarves may be just that accessory you need for your summer outfit.  Come and buy from my stall at Perth Upmarket on Sunday 24 November - provided I am allocated a place!

Rellana Tivoli yarn handwoven

After a very enjoyable river cruise in Myanmar going upstream from Mandalay to Bhamo and back to Bagan, I have got back to some weaving.  With the summer (November) Perth Upmarket in mind I have woven two scarves using two different coloured Rellana Tivoli yarns.  These unusual yarns with an interesting composite texture are 67% polyamid and 33% polyester.  I have used these yarns as the warp in both scarves.
The first scarf, colour #13, has been woven with a dark blue cotton weft and is 1920mm x 190mm and weighs 139g.

The second scarf, colour #51, has been woven with a light blue mohair weft and is 1900mm x 220mm and weighs 177g.

These are two long eye-catching scarves in popular colours.  Both will be on my stall at the Perth Upmarket on 24 November.

Moda Vera Gentile hand-woven scarves

To add to my summer collection of scarves for the November Perth Upmarket I have woven two more scarves using Moda Vera Gentile yarns.  This is a 92% nylon and 8% lurex yarn.
The first scarf using colour #07 has been woven with a black wool weft and results in a striking elegant item that will adorn, but not warm, on those hot summer days and evenings.  The scarf is 1830mm x 260mm and weighs only 52g.

The second scarf is using colour #27 woven with a silver lame yarn as the weft.  This lightweight, sparkling and eye-catching scarf will be an exquisite accessory for that special summer occasion.

More Shamwani alpaca hand-woven scarves

In continuing to restock my friends running the Shamwani stall at the monthly Kalamunda markets I have hand-woven two more scarves.  I have used the natural coloured yarns from the Shamwani alpaca stud, so the items are 100% WA produced.
The first one is using a dark brown yarn which has a lovely soft silky feel about it.  The true colour is more like the general shots of the scarf rather than the close-up.  The scarf is 1820mm x 210mm and weighs 175g.

The second scarf is a light brown colour and the yarn a bit thicker.  This scarf is smaller, being 1570mm x 190mm and weighing 168g, but a lovely smart and soft touching item.

I am sure that the man in your life would like the soft and warm features of these scarves.  Maybe could be that beautiful present you are looking for Father's Day.

Hand-woven Shamwani Alpaca scarves

My friends at Shamwani Alpaca Stud run a stall at the monthly Kalamunda markets and over the last few months have successfully sold some of my scarves woven from their alpaca yarns.  It is time to restock them.
The first scarf is using their natural coloured white 4-ply alpaca yarn which results in a lovely soft touching scarf that will mix with any other colours you are wearing.  It is 1660mm x 215mm and weighs 169g.

The second scarf uses the same white yarn as the warp and a natural coloured light brown 4-ply alpaca yarn as the weft.  Again a lovely soft scarf results and will appeal to those who like to wear a bit of brown in their outfits.  The scarf is 1800mm x 215mm and weighs 167g.

Both scarves are in the same pattern and the two sides of the pattern are clearly shown in the two-coloured scarf.  Both will be on the Shamwani stall at the Kalamunda markets on the first Saturday of each month.

And now for summer

With an eye towards the November Perth Upmarket event, and the Australian summer, I have woven two scarves which are lightweight, colourful and eye-catching.  I believe they will make excellent accessories for that special person.
The first one is using Sirdar Firefly, shade 884, yarn which is 100% nylon as the warp and a thin Yeoman black wool yarn as the weft. It is 1840mm x 230mm and weighs only 57g.  The small pink, orange and light grey coloured squares on black will add that extra to your summer look.

The second scarf is using Moda Vera Gentile, colour 05, yarn which is 92% nylon/8% lurex as the warp and the same thin black wool yarn as the weft.  The scarf is 1840mm x 255mm and weighs 54g.  The black and silver colours in this scarf will be a perfect summer accessory for both day and evening activities.

The fringes have been left long on purpose.  The buyer will be able to trim them to their choice of length.

Hand-woven Noro Blossom #9 with more alpaca left-overs

I have hand-woven two more scarves using left-over alpaca yarns as the warp and Noro Blossom #9 yarn as the weft.  The common weft yarn in both scarves, Noro Blossom #9, consists of 40% wooll30% kid mohair/20% silk/10% nylon which results in a bulky but soft and multi-coloured yarn.   In the first scarf I have used light orange/dark orange/dark grey/mid-brown left-over alpaca yarns and used a plain (or tabby) weave.  The scarf is 1830mm x 235mm and weighs 166g.

In the second scarf I have used natural coloured alpaca yarns which are fawn/light brown/mid-brown/dark brown as the warp.  The scarf is 1840mm x 220mm and weighs 187g.

The lighter yarn dominates the appearance and unfortunately is not evenly spread across the scarf.  It will be interesting to see the public's reaction to the darker strip on one side of the scarf.  An error or a feature!