Weaving a handwoven scarf and snood using a hand dyed superwash merino yarn on a rigid heddle weaving loom
Weaving a handwoven scarf and snood using a handdyed yarn kit. The blog includes the patterns for each if you wish to do the same.
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Emma Baker
- Aug 17
- 4 min
8 reasons why handwoven snoods are the ultimate accessory for style, warmth, comfort and versatility.
In this blog I share some images of my own snood wearing exploits and explore reasons why I think a snood is a go to accessory.
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Emma Baker
- Jun 22
- 5 min
How long does it take to weave a handwoven scarf? The 12 key steps of the weaving process explained.
I am often asked how long a handwoven scarf, shawl or snood has taken to weave. This blog gives an insight into the weaving process.
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Emma Baker
- May 21
- 2 min
Textile design with floor loom weaving of luxury merino lambswool scarves, shawls and snoods
This blog details some deflected double weaving. Experimentation with different weft and shaft lifting created some very different fabrics
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Emma Baker
- Apr 16
- 4 min
6 Important features to consider when weaving with hand spun yarn?
Is it possible to weave with hand spun yarn? The answer is yes and this blog discusses some hints an tips and things to consider.
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Emma Baker
- Mar 26
- 4 min
The 7 steps involved in creating and weaving a beautiful family tartan shawl as a special gift
Studying the Scottish register of tartans website led to an exciting project to design and weave a family tartan shawl.
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Emma Baker
- Jan 23
- 5 min
Weaving with fine yarns of wool and silk to create a luxury scarf and cravat
This blog details the project of weaving with some fine wool and silk yarns to create a scarf and several cravats.
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Emma Baker
- Nov 22, 2023
- 2 min
7 different stylish ways to wear a handwoven lambswool scarf this winter
There are countless ways to wear a handwoven scarf and this blog explores a number of different ways of making a stylish statement.
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Emma Baker
- Oct 30, 2023
- 4 min
Why it is all about colour when weaving and selecting a luxury handwoven scarf, snood or shawl
This blog summarizes a few of my thoughts on weaving and selecting colours for a handwoven scarf, cowl or shawl.
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Emma Baker
- Oct 20, 2023
- 3 min
Sustainable weaving with waste and hand spun yarns to create unique textured coasters
This blog details using waste yarn and hand spun yarn to weave some rustic textured coasters.
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Emma Baker
- Aug 3, 2023
- 3 min
Weaving a stunning bright and vibrant collection of merino lambswool twill designed scarves
Blog detailing a project creating a collection of twill design handwoven merino scarves.
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Emma Baker
- May 22, 2023
- 2 min
Weaving a collection of luxury handwoven merino lambswool scarves - deflected doubleweave - doubleweaving with a twist
Blog article describing the weaving of a collection of deflected doubleweave merino scarves, shawls and cowls.
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Emma Baker
- Apr 5, 2023
- 5 min
Weaving with hand dyed yarn to create stunning unique handwoven scarves - interview with an indie dyer
10 questions answered by Hannah Sutton, Indie yarn dyer. Launching an indie dyeing yarn business.
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Emma Baker
- Mar 15, 2023
- 4 min
Handweaving a luxury shawl inspired by a holiday in the stunning area of Pembrokeshire
A beautiful holiday in Pembrokeshire, Wales was the inspiration for my latest handwoven shawl weaving. This blog details the project.
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Emma Baker
- Feb 22, 2023
- 3 min
Pretty in Pink - Designing and weaving a commissioned merino wool scarf using hand dyed yarn
Designing and creating a stunning handwoven scarf as a commission for a lovely client.
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Emma Baker
- Jan 16, 2023
- 4 min
Counting and Concentration - Weaving a Tartan Plaid Cloth for a luxury handwoven winter scarf
This blog details the steps from design, to sampling to the weaving of a striking tartan scarf.
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Emma Baker
- Dec 30, 2022
- 2 min
Inkle Weaving - creating stunning belts, braid and bands
An introduction to inkle weaving - how easy is it to get going?
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Emma Baker
- Dec 12, 2022
- 2 min
Designing and creating a stunning set of green handwoven cushions as part of an exciting commission
A commission of weaving some green handwoven cushions to add a pop of colour to a lounge was the starting point for this project.
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Emma Baker
- Apr 21, 2022
- 2 min
Working sustainably with local fibres from fleece to fibre - creating a woven fabric from a fleece
Blog detailing the process going from fleece to fabric - using up local resources.
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Emma Baker
- Apr 7, 2022
- 2 min
Weaving a springtime collection of handwoven cotton snoods and infinity cowls
Blog detailing a project creating a collection of handwoven cotton cowls and snoods.
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