Jan 23, 2023
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Today, I was thinking a lot about Bea Camacho's "Enclose", and also wanted to expand some more on my use of crochet, so I set about crocheting some cocoons. I made two different designs- one more solid (left), and one a bit more mesh/spider web like (right). I prefer the one on the right- I think it is more visually interesting, and also gives a stronger reference to the spider web crochet blanket that led to its creation.
Elaine showed me how to use wire to create a form using a technique called French knitting (essentially, knitting in the round). I opted to use the florist's wire that is coated in paper, both be kind to my fingers, but also as I feel its softer texture (as opposed to unwrapped wire) gives a greater sense of comfort and home. I really enjoyed this process, I found it very therapeutic and relaxing (which, I suppose, also lends itself to my theme rather well). I will spend this evening and tomorrow evening making a few more cocoons to experiment with.
On Thursday, I hope to cover some of my cocoons in clay slip, and fire them in the kiln. Elaine explained to me that the paper and wool will disintegrate in the heat, and the wire may become brittle, but the clay will become stronger. I will also cover some in plaster. I like the idea that the plaster will make them more permanent in their form- it will not flop around and move as much as the wool or wire would. But it will still crumble and crack under pressure.
Salvaged this baby mirror out of a broken wicker frame. I layered some cardboard to make the frame, threw a sawtooth hanger on the back, and knitted two icords to glue onto the it.
Now I have a little mirror by the door to check I don’t look like a wreck whenever I leave for the day.
Knitted upholstery by Claire Anne O'Brien.
He's pooping yarn!
French knitting projects you'll actually want to make - Akamatra
Beehive!!! Christmas present for my granny made using this tutorial. This was actually my first time doing some of the stitches involved so, all in all, I think it turned out pretty good and I learned some new stuff along the way. <3