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Weaving Blogs from Emma Baker Handwoven Textiles
Read about the inspiration, colours and craft behind the creation of unique handwoven scarves, snoods and other accessories. From weaving techniques, design stories, commissions, scarf trends and luxury gift ideas.


From yarn to luxury handwoven fabric: Weaving with merino wool to create a collection of designer scarves and snoods
This blog shares the weaving journey from yarn to luxury merino wool scarves and snoods.

Emma Baker
Sep 11, 20254 min read
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8 Handwoven Christmas gifts for her - stocking filler to luxury designer scarf
Looking for a unique handcrafted gift? Choose from a selection of handwoven items for her from small stocking fillers to a statement luxury scarf.

Emma Baker
Oct 11, 20243 min read
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Weaving a designer 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.

Emma Baker
Sep 11, 20243 min read
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8 reasons why handwoven designer 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.

Emma Baker
Aug 17, 20244 min read
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How long does it take to weave a handmade designer 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.

Emma Baker
Jun 22, 20245 min read
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Slow fashion - sustainable luxury - Textile design and the weaving of merino lambswool accessories
Read about the process of designing a range of handwoven luxury accessories and learn why woven scarves are termed slow fashion.

Emma Baker
May 21, 20243 min read
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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.

Emma Baker
Oct 30, 20234 min read
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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.

Emma Baker
Jan 16, 20234 min read
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Weaving a springtime collection of handwoven cotton snoods and infinity cowls
Blog detailing a project creating a collection of handwoven cotton cowls and snoods.

Emma Baker
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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