Saori Scarves- Rock Pool Inspired

This is what became of my "warp of possibility" from last month's blog post!

I thoroughly enjoyed dipping into my hand spun and hand dyed yarns to weave two scarves on the warp I had made and put on my Saori Loom.

My inspiration for these pieces was the magic and mystery of Rock Pools. The many colours and creatures you find at low tide tucked away in these little pools of wonder.

I shall be adding these scarves to our Etsy and Folksy shops for you to purchase.

Wood and Wool Naturally Hand Crafted by WoollenTree on Etsy

Sue Wright Handknits- SWH and WT at Woollen Tree on Folksy

I hope you will enjoy wearing them, they are so lovely and soft with a wonderful drape and with so many natural colours in the weave!

Although being hand woven over the same warp each scarf is subtly different and completely unique as I have woven them in a free style Saori way and used my own hand spun yarns along with wools, cotton and silk from my stash.

 

Cast On, Warp of Possibility.

Back Roller Beamed

Winding a warp for my Saori Loom is always lots of fun. I love the way I can be completely free with my creativity. I selected some wool yarn from my stash and put them in a basket ready to make my warp. 

All the colours reminded me of happy days on the beach, looking closely at the rock pools, studying the sealife that lives in the warm shallows as the tide retreats.

It is a whole miniature world of beauty and mystery. When I started winding the warp I used "two threads in the hand" and mixed the different balls of yarn together in a random way. The hues and tones blended and became a gorgeous combination of woolly goodness!

Lease sticks for the cross

Warp ends on raddle, ready to thread heddles and sley reed

So now I have a Warp of Possibility!

It is completely unique. It awaits - calling me to come and weave.

My inspiration comes from those little rock pools, my next selection of yarn for the weaving will again be taken from my stash.

Just think all this is within my loom room a place to escape, imagine and smile fondly at happy memories to help me through the cold January days in Lockdown.