Needles and Heddles

Nålbindning, Bandweaving and whatever else Larry is doing.

May 23, 2012 at 9:11pm
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Woven band to be placed on a baby blanket.

Woven band to be placed on a baby blanket.

9:08pm
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Portrait of a rug weaver at the WPA Weaving Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 1936 or 1937.

Portrait of a rug weaver at the WPA Weaving Studio, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 1936 or 1937.

8:52pm
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More steam box natural dyes.

May 12, 2012 at 5:39pm
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More steam box natural dyes.

May 6, 2012 at 3:41pm
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Nålbound rag rug samples. Various stitches.

March 4, 2012 at 11:17am
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Nålbound mittens in progress. Korgen stitch. Hand spun, hand dyed three-ply yarn,  wool.

Nålbound mittens in progress. Korgen stitch. Hand spun, hand dyed three-ply yarn,  wool.

March 2, 2012 at 7:55pm
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Nålbound cap in Oslo Stitch. Yarn is a hand-dyed three-ply with a higher twist than normal - making the cap stretchier than would be expected. Shown before and after finishing.

7:50pm
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Another steam box natural dye project.

Another steam box natural dye project.

February 25, 2012 at 10:26am
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After so much time at the dye pot, I turn to steam box natural dyes on silk.

10:22am
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Nålbound hat in Korgen stitch. Yarn comes from Italy - a blend of Wool, Mohair, Viscose, Acrylic, and Nylon. Just enough wool for it to hold together. 

Nålbound hat in Korgen stitch. Yarn comes from Italy - a blend of Wool, Mohair, Viscose, Acrylic, and Nylon. Just enough wool for it to hold together.