PATTERN (See Appendix A for process steps with photographs - I will post this later with photos)Make a starting chain (caterpillar) of four stitchesRound 1: Attach the next stitch to the side of the chain with an F1+1 connection. Make a new stitch in the same connector. Continue to the end of the chain making… Continue reading The Mitten Pattern
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A discussion on construction of the mitten
ConstructionThe Mitten I used a natural colored coarse wool from Mora, a small village near Dalarna Sweden, which was machine spun in an S-spin (left or counter-clockwise) direction and Z-plied (right or clockwise direction). It measures 2-3mm in diameter. I chose to use a machine spun wool over hand-spun as I did not have enough… Continue reading A discussion on construction of the mitten
A Really Brief Introduction on Naalbinding
Extant finds of naalbinded items have shown materials such as silk, linen, and wool being used to create these items. A pair of stockings dating to the 12th century from Delsberg (Delemont), Switzerland are constructed from linen.<!--[if supportFields]>CITATION Mar80 \p 309 \l 1033 <![endif]--> (Hald 309)<!--[if supportFields]><![endif]--> The Staatlisches Museum in Berlin houses a cap from… Continue reading A Really Brief Introduction on Naalbinding
Artsy Challenge – Day 4
There was not much to report on the artsy front for the day. I sat and knitted on the shawl I had started the day before while my laundry was running. Use those in-between times when you are waiting on other things to happen and see how much you really do get done.Happy Boxing Day… Continue reading Artsy Challenge – Day 4
Day 3 – Christmas Day and Knitting a Shawl in the Car
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas.Day 3 of the Artsy Challenge saw me enjoying Christmas morning with my family. I made breakfast, opened presents with the grandsons, and then watched the Disney Christmas parade on television.I wasn't expecting to get any artsy time in at all yesterday. It turns out I had plenty of… Continue reading Day 3 – Christmas Day and Knitting a Shawl in the Car
Day 2 – The Serk Startup
So, to start off the Artsy Challenge I am making a Viking outfit based on the Haithabu finds.Was reading up at urd.priv.no/serk.html on the finds and her efforts to create her own set oof garments. After reading her site, I have decided that I am going to try my hand at the same style serk (tunic). Check… Continue reading Day 2 – The Serk Startup
The Personal Artsy Challenge
It has been a long time since I last posted here. I am going to try to post more often.I issued myself an Artsy Challenge, whereby I try to spend at least an hour everyday doing something Artsy. Some of that is making clothes and some of it is working on my naabinding. Daily posts… Continue reading The Personal Artsy Challenge
Day 1 – Artsy Challenge
So. Day 1.Got a decent start to this challenge. I want to make some new S.C.A. garb and have decided on using the extant finds from Haithabu as a start. Besides, I already own a pair of period shoes in Haithabu style.Took measurements and dug through the big box o'material to see what I have… Continue reading Day 1 – Artsy Challenge
Artsy Challenge
Wow! It's been a long time since I have posted to this blog. I am hoping to change that though.Some friends of mine have self imposed a challenge on themselves. It is a 100 day Artsy Challenge. For 100 days spend a minimum of a specific amount of time doing something artistic. One friend is… Continue reading Artsy Challenge
Braies patterning, Part 1
Okay. So, I actually started on working up a pattern for Edward's braies today. Boy!!Since some of the sites I have come across show a version of braies that are pretty much boxer shorts, I took a pair of Edward's elastic waisted shorts and drew off a pattern from them. Epic fail. The rise wasn't… Continue reading Braies patterning, Part 1
Fiber Arts Fascination 