This is Slow Knitting in both aspects – mindful and taking time.
The Habu (from KBN) has been wrapped with the fishing line around a weaving shuttle – five or six times is about right – and then unwrapped one or two wraps while knitting; trying to knit taking each strand from the ball and roll was impossible without frustrating tangles. (I bet others have solved such a problem with nifty techniques……???)
The experience of knitting with elastic bands and then later with fishing line and a cotton/silk yarn are motivating further adventures such as this.
I enjoy the result of knitting as architecture that 'houses' the body. It is fun to wear.
Not sure what this WIP will evolve into ; I'll keep knitting ….. and knitting …… and knitting ……
Comments
4 responses to “WIP : Architectural knitting with Habu linen and fishing line”
wow! I’m glad you are taking on the task of knitting these wonderful experiments, because I think it’d drive me crazy, yet is really interesting to see happen.
Morning Susan It does begin to daunt and that is likely why I do it in small doses. The result is very satisfying.
Karen, this type of project reminds me of ones I’ve seen where people take those plastic grocery store bags and either braid them or sort of macrame them into something else: tote bags, jewelry, etc. There are some cool photos if you google “recycled plastic bags”.
I enjoy your blog very much!
Thanks, Mary. I did a google image search as you suggested – wow! – the furniture and clothing I find particularly interesting.