Objective For this assignment you’ll be using the information you gained in the earlier texture tutorials and tasks to produce new samples based on your own design and choice of techniques. Assignment 11 Part One Look back at your sketchbook …
Making your own yarn Introduction Felting (or, more correctly ‘fulling’) occurs when animal fibre fabrics like wool, alpaca or cashmere are repeatedly washed in hot, soapy water and then plunged into cold water. This can be done by hand or …
Making your own yarn Introduction There are lots of creative ways to make your own yarn from items found around the house. Old sheets or curtains can be cut into strips to make great knitted rugs and bags. Dye them …
Creating movement using twisted, wrapped & travelling stitches Introduction In addition to cables and lace there are many interesting stitches and stitch combinations that can be made by wrapping, slipping and twisting stitches. Wrapped and twisted stitches create interesting textures …
Creating textures with loop & fur stitches Introduction Loop stitches are great for adding a funky touch to edgings or trims. For a boa-like scarf or a flouncy collar, loop stitches are an easy way to add a bit of …
Creating textures with bobble stitches Introduction Bobbles are essentially clusters of stitches made by increasing a set number of times from a single originating stitch, working a number of rows on these stitches, then decreasing back to the original stitch. …