Current Projects...

So I started this project months ago, from a book of Prayer Shawl patterns. I really like it, and I like the colours produced from knitting three yarns together. The only problem I have encountered is how BORING it became knitting the same rows after rows. I have to keep knitting the same 2 rows (simple knit and purl) until the centre piece measures 18inches. This is the sort of thing that can be done whilst watching TV and not concentrating very much.

I decided I needed a bit more of a challenge, and something that I might actually use. I wanted to create a cable knit cushion, but I couldn't find a single pattern that I really liked. I decided to look through my knitting books and find a couple of cable patterns I really liked and combine them to create my own cushion pattern. This is only a prototype of the pattern, as I am still writing and correcting it, but I really like the effect. I used two rope cables on each side, and a plait in the centre. It was much harder than anticipated, and the pattern is much longer than I expected, but it seems to be looking okay for now! If it is too small, which it may well be, I will go back and try and make it a little wider. Once I have perfected it and am pleased with the results I'll post pictures, and upload the pattern I used. I'm quite excited, it's the first piece I will have ever done that uses cable patterns! :D

Half completed cable cushion

Close up of the plait cable.

Ciao for now! :) x

Final Major Project

Well, it's been a VERY long time since I last posted, as I've been working pretty hard on finishing my Final Major Project, then finished college last week, and have been chilling out for a while since!

This is my final piece, a moss inspired textiles piece that covers a mannequin like moss covers a stone. It is made primarily of felt, with hand woven pieces, and lace felted in.

As I explained at the beginning of the project I wanted to contradict the tense environment artwork is often displayed in, where the works aren't allowed to be touched. I created a piece that people want to reach out and touch, but they also feel uncomfortable as it is displayed on a woman's body.

I think my final piece was very successful. I'm really pleased with how it turned out. Let me know what you think!! :)

Ciao for now! xx