Inspiration, Part 2
In other words…how to finish the mohair warp.
Didn’t think I wanted two slubby teal scarves. Only made the warp long enough for two scarves and some sample lengths. Hmm…..what should I do?
Rooting through the novelty yarns, found another slubby yarn compliments of friends Warren and Jenny at Craftspun Yarns. Really love this yarn, but wasn’t sure what to do with it.
Knit it?
A cushion cover maybe, but not sure it would show off the slubs nicely.
Felt it?
That could look cool, but felt it into what? Surely my felter friends would have loads of ideas, but I don’t know enough to do it.
Weave it.
With its mohair-like-texture-in-between-the-slubs, it might go well with the warp.
Yep, I think I like the primitive nature of the simple open weave, showing the yarn off to its greatest advantage. A nice afternoon’s work.
very nice indeed…very nice warm and natural look
25 Feb 2007 at 10:39 am
I do like how the weaving looks. Very nice indeed.
25 Feb 2007 at 2:57 pm
Don’t know enough to do felt? May I help?
1) Throw it in the washer on hot.
2) You now have felt.
3) Fiddle with it, using somebody else’s hairbrush (not the spouse’s), until it’s smooth.
4) Trim it, if it’s too furry.
5) Sew a lining into it, if you want.
Remember that long-haired pets make felt if you don’t brush them often enough.
26 Feb 2007 at 1:31 am